Dear Members,
As most of you know, BAMBI has been in existence for 30 years. Of course, I never dreamt when it all began that 30 years on it would still exist, let alone that it would evolve into the diverse and dynamic group that it is today, with a membership that has grown from eight to eight hundred! I never doubted, for a moment, the energy and commitment of the wonderful women who supported me and my vision in those early days, but I never imagined that, year after year, hundreds of mothers would dedicate themselves to continuing and strengthening the group.
There can be no better example of this than our voting and non-voting 2011-2012 Committee who have dedicated themselves to making this a very special BAMBI year. It’s also thanks to them for, as well as taking care of BAMBI’s large number of regular activities, also finding the time and energy to organize our 30th Anniversary Party. And what a lovely, happy and fun occasion it was – the result of months of tremendous hard work that went on beforehand. I hope that those of you and your children who attended enjoyed it as much as I did.
During the party I was delighted when several members came to me and told me how much having the support of BAMBI meant to them. Their thanks and gratitude confirmed what I have always believed – that to support and befriend women as they undertake the momentous task of motherhood is vital, not only for their well being, but for that of their families too.
I would like to thank Eleni and the outgoing voting and non-voting Committee not only for all that they have done and achieved during the last year, but also for their good humor, kindness and their caring. I’m so proud to be able to be a part of such an amazing group of women.
So, by the time that you are reading this, our new Committee will have been elected. As always, I look forward to meeting them and I wish them a very happy and successful year ahead.
To you and your families too, I wish you all a very happy and enjoyable 30th BAMBI year.
Mel Habanananda