THE SOAICL MISSION

The Membership, Board of Directors, Staff, and Associates of the Society shall enhance, empower, and support both collectively and individually, every person with special needs to achieve his or her potential and to access and enjoy the same opportunities, rights, responsibilities, and quality of life as an equal member in our community.

SOAICL is located within the same boundaries as School District #53.

Board of Directors

President:         

Cameron Ogilvie

Past President:

Betty Houle

Vice President: 

Pat Unger

Secretary:

Margaret Dean

Directors:            

• Rose Johnson
• Irene Holz
• Lee Chic
• Bill Dean
• John Barriskill
• Jean Causley

Retired Directors:

• Roberta Kovacs
• Irma McCall

Self Advocate Board Reps. 
Donna Biedler

Community living Auxiliary

The Community Living Auxiliary was established many years ago as a stand alone organization dedicated to providing support to individuals and families in the community living movement.

The Community Living Auxiliary operates a flea market in Osoyoos. 

The profits from the flea market return to the Community Living movement in many different ways.  So many, in fact, that there isn’t room to list them here. 

Volunteers are always welcome to help with the pick up of donated items, help sort items and to assist while the market is open.

If you have an interest in  this area and have a few hours a week to spare, please contact:

 The Auxiliary operates a Saturday morning flea market at 8905 Main Street in Osoyoos.  Donations are gratefully accepted.                    Volunteers are appreciated anytime.

For more information please contact:

• Auxiliary President,
  Margaret Ogilvie 498-4020
• Auxiliary Secretary,
  Eva Barriskill

Aktion Club is the newest member of the Sponsored Organizations and
Programs at Kiwanis International.

Aktion Club is a community-service group for adult citizens who live with a disability. The mission of Aktion Club is:

• To provide these adults an opportunity to develop initiative and leadership skills.
• To serve their community.  
• To be integrated into society  
• To demonstrate the dignity and value of citizens living with disabilities.

Aktion Club members strive to return to their communities the benefits, help, and caring they have received, as well as develop important skills in the process.

The Benefits

An Aktion Club can benefit its members in many ways through service and recreational events. These activities enable the members to:

• Participate in the active life of the community.
• Provide an opportunity to contribute to the community.
• Develop mechanical, creative, and intellectual abilities.  
• Social interaction awareness Improve self-esteem  
• Develop leadership skills  
• Achieve personal and service goals

Community Service

Above all else, Aktion Club is a community service organization whose members are dedicated to improving their communities. 

The variety of Aktion Club service work is  as broad as the needs it fills.  The elderly, the disabled, and the underprivileged are all benefited by Aktion Club-sponsored projects.  Virtually any unanswered need is a potential target for Aktion Club, commitment and dedication.

THE KIWANIS FAMILY

Each Aktion Club must have a sponsoring Kiwanis club.  The members of the Kiwanis clubs are dedicated to seeing that Aktion Club is active and thriving.  They spend a great deal of time and energy on Aktion Club’s behalf to ensure a successful program.  Finally, the Sponsored Organizations and Programs team within the Kiwanis International Office supports the needs of individual Aktion Clubs.  The International Office provides association management, acts as a clearinghouse for Aktion Club information, maintains financial and member records, handles correspondence, and provides an effective liaison between Aktion Club and Kiwanis.