When some people hear the word meeting, they often associate it with the word boring. Well not the Miss Earth meetings!
The two that we have had so far have been fun and interesting.
We always get to hear what everyone has been up to and also get to hear each other’s opinions on pressing issues.
For example, I remember from the first meeting at Goldreef city, we all went around the room and told each other what it felt like going to Chris Hani Baragwaneth Hospital for the Easter drive. Some said it was a very humbling experience. Others said they couldn’t handle the burn unit. Personally I felt rather overwhelmed. I saw a lot of babies and not enough beds. I also saw too many abandoned babies. That really got to me. However, it sure made me feel grateful for my health and for the ability to go to private hospitals if need be. It’s always going to be an emotional topic, however I feel that we have all realized that it’s not about us. It’s about the ones who need our help. We have no choice but to be strong and keep onward.
We are also fortunate enough to get valuable information from the kind and caring MESA Team. Whether its Ella Bella discussing educational topics or Catherine explaining the importance of Miss Earth SA, we always walk away with more knowledgeable minds.
At the meeting on 12th May, we were surprised by a guest speaker. He was a wonderful man and had a lovely sense of humor. Joe Baleka and his wife really shared some important safety information with us regarding the dangers of paraffin.
Even though it was a Saturday Imperial Toyota were kind enough to share their beautiful board room with us. They even supplied us with coffees and teas. As if we weren’t spoilt enough, we were given brand new Miss Earth SA T-Shirts. Dark blue and purple ones. I’m sure we will all be very happy to show them off.
Thank you Catherine, Georgina, Ella and Zaamir for a lovely meeting.
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