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It was a dark and stormy night, and still they came! Yes, NHS held its second Open House at the Round House Community Center and despite the tragic conditions outside, inside there was an air of community and buoyancy. Marty and Darcy Billinkoff shared slides and stories from their fund raising climb of Everest Base Camp. Shabniz, Dara and Rima provided fashion tips to those buying scarves and shawls, mama Sharma kept us well fed with Chai and snacks. Gretchen and Michelle shared experiences of working with the staff in Nepal and Ashwin talked and talked.

The Nepal House Society held its second Annual Board Meeting on September 16th, 2009. The meeting was attended by board member, friends and returning volunteers. The business part of the meeting showed that the efforts of the members have resulted in a much healthier bank account. Gretchen Ladd gave a presentation on her work at Nepal House Kaski in Pokhara as she shared her skills as an art therapist with our staff and the greater community. Gretchen Ladd, Michelle Crowley and Camille Traverse were honoured for their volunteer efforts in Nepal.

Nepal House Societies first ever AGM was held on July 20th, 2008 at the South Arm Community Center in Richmond, BC. It was a well attended event that allowed friends and supporters of Nepal House to reconnect and share in their enthusiasm for the project. Many ideas were shared about possible future directions to not only support traumatized children, but other disenfranchised and marginalized groups in the country. Ideas were also discussed about future fund raising and partnerships.