The Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) will be hosting what they refer to as a "Community Fued," March 28, 2009 at the Pembroke Catering Hall. The event, to raise money and awareness for activities in the County directed towards alleviating the effects of child poverty.The event is styled as a "battle of wits," whose winners claim bragging rights as the "Smartest in the Land." Participating teams will be made up of eight members each, and will measure themselves against the competition through a series of questions that teams grapple with over a defined period of time. There are also incentives for teams to adopt a "thematic" approach to their presentation, including distinctive clothing that offsets them from the rest of the crowd, is consistent with their theme, and just plain adds to the fun.
The cost for teams is $120, and a tax receipt is provided for any who can make use of it. For the purposes of St. Joseph's High School, teachers and/or students can form teams, and challenges have been issued to other high schools in the County. Participants are asked to canvass for pledges in the community to raise the money that serves as the project's goal.
The event runs from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.
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