Marlene Smith reads a compelling article in Homemaker’s magazine and Talks to Juliette Laing about “action” Marlene, Juliette and Diana Knox organize the first Vegetarian Gourmet Middle Eastern Dinner. All of the women from the Voice of Women did the cooking for a sold out event for 60 people. A resounding success!

Kay and John Mowbray, former “aid” residents in Afghanistan, connect the S.S.I. VOW with Mary MacMakin and Parsa (Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Support for Afghanistan).

The second Vegetarian Feast. This time the High School cooking class students and their teacher cooked and served the dinner. The VOW members provided the recipes, menus, decorated the cafeteria and sold the first handicrafts from Afghanistan.

A “High Minded Tea” was held in honour of Mary MacMakin’s visit to Saltspring Island. The VOW make old fashioned tea sandwiches and bake desserts. Hats are worn by all and silver tea sets and candlesticks adorn the Lion’s Hall for another sold out fun event.

The third Vegetarian Feast is held at the High School , once again catered by the students The dinner is a kick-off for the “ Our Island, our World Film Festival”

The fourth Vegetarian Feast was held again at the High School. The demand for tickets increases because of events in Afghanistan and we squeeze in 120 people. A large amount of crafts are sold.

A fund-raising “speaker event” is held with Mary MacMakin as our guest. No food is served. We are astounded at how much we receive in donations.