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*Raising Funds for the Schools for Africa* Project**		In 2011 the state of DKG Great Britain decided to support the ‘Schools for Africa campaign as part of our World Fellowship. `Schools for Africa` is a joint campaign founded by UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Hamburg Society for the Promotion of Democracy and International Law to promote education for children in Africa. The campaign aims to increase access to quality basic education for children with a special focus on girls, orphans and vulnerable children. By August 2012 we had raised £500 in various fund raising ways and since September we have banked a further £375 from several social occasions and a generous donation from Dorcas Rogers
GB Members at the International Conference in New York		Eight Members crossed the Atlantic Ocean to attend the International Conference and they all reported back on a very interesting and enjoyable time. They each commented on the very welcoming atmosphere generated by members from so many different communities. For full reports and pictures please look at the GB News Autumn 2012 edition. Autumn 2012
Congratulations Zoe		Zoe Newman (The Canterbury Award for 2012) has successfully completed her Children's Literature Course and been awarded a BA (Hons) degree by the Open University. Please look at the GB News Autumn 2012 for Zoe's report on the experience. Autumn 2012
	Congratulations Kate and Mary	At the International Convention in New York in July, Kate York was elected as a member of the International Nominations Committee 2012-2016. We know that Kate is ideally suited to this position in the light of her experience as Regional Director Europe. Mary Wardrop has been appointed by the International President, Dr. Beverly Helms to serve on the Non-Dues Revenue Committee. The Committee aims to find sponsorship for the 2014 International Convention in Indiana