10th Annual “Bare Necessities” Campaign

Saint John Board of Trade’s Women in Business Forum Launches 10th Annual “Bare Necessities” Campaign
Starting today, October 7th, the members of the Saint John Board of Trade’s Women in Business Forum will be collecting toiletry items for their tenth annual “Bare Necessities” campaign. The goal of the campaign, first launched in 2002, is to provide women’s shelters, food banks and other organizations packages containing the ‘little but necessary’ personal care items, just in time for the holiday season.
Going on vacation or a business trip? The next time you find yourself in a hotel room, don’t forget to bring home the complimentary items available to you from every hotel – shampoo, soaps, lotions, etc.
The campaign will run from October 7 to November 25, 2011.
“There are many business men and women who frequently travel,” says Imelda Gilman, President of the Saint John Board of Trade. “We are asking them to pack the complimentary toiletries and drop them off at a ‘Bare Necessities’ location.”
Drop off boxes are located at all CIBC and RBC Royal Bank branches throughout Greater Saint John, the Saint John Airport, and at the Saint John Board of Trade at 40 King Street.
Even if you do not travel you can still participate. Drugstores and shopping centers sell miniature size shampoos, conditioners, soaps, toothpaste too. Think Bare Necessities!
“We are really excited to be celebrating the 10th Bare Necessities Campaign this year,” Ms. Gilman commented. “The Campaign continues to grow year after year. Last year we were able to distribute over 40 boxes to more than 22 organizations in our community. We are continually impressed by how generous our members and the community are to support this campaign on an annual basis and look forward to the next 10 years!”
For a list of items needed, visit the Saint John Board of Trade website: www.sjboardoftrade.com.
The Saint John Board of Trade is a nationally accredited business organization dedicated to fostering an economic climate that enhances growth, prosperity, and an improved quality of life in the community. With more than 1,000 members, representing 600 small, medium, and large businesses and organizations and therefore, the interests of more than 30,000 citizens, the Board is a dynamic advocate and the principal voice for the business community of Greater Saint John. It offers a variety of programs, activities, services, and networking opportunities designed to enhance the business prospects of members and the overall business climate of the area.
The Saint John Board of Trade’s Women in Business Forum brings together women in business and other interested members to exchange ideas and information and share their experience. Identifies and deals with issues and challenges impacting women in business. Develops policy or activity recommendations for consideration by the Board of Directors. Works to develop activities and initiatives of benefit and interest to women in business in Greater Saint John.
For more information contact:Imelda Gilman, President634-4157