Mid-Summer Update

Hey,

It is now mid-way throught the summer. I hope everyone is having a lovely time being away from school. I am making my way through a challenging summer course but it is giving me all sorts of great ideas for teaching. I hope to use much of what I am learning in the new school year. I have another 2 weeks to go before I am finished as it is a six-week online course in Physics from Queen's University.

The weather is fantastic today. Another perfect day and I have already been out biking in the Don Valley. That trail is a wonderful resource to be a part of. If you haven't been in it recently, take a bike, or the dog or just you alone and walk in there. It is beautiful and very peaceful. We are so lucky to have such a pristine (if you can call it that) watershed right in our backyards. Here's a picture from my backyard. The tigerlilies are just about finished. We had a bunch in bloom over the past few weeks.

In terms of the next Sharkwater event, I have changed my mind a little and am thinking in another location closer to Toronto with a different focus. I will keep you posted. I will be neededing volunteers likely so if you are interested, watch this space.

I hope the summer is passing you by slowly as it is for me. I'll speak to you all soon.

Take care and be well.

D

PS: I wanted to but never did properly thank Mr. J. Coyle for his help raising awareness about the Sharkwater event. His article in the Toronto Star was excellent and helped to bring many people to the event. Thank you Mr. Coyle.

Sharkwater Fundraising Update

Hey,

It has been nearly a month since school ended for the students and summer is well on its way. I recieved a letter from Sharkwater productions recently but chose today to post it. It shows how much we raised and I think we should be really proud of our work. I am very pleased with how it went and will be trying to run another event like it in the fall in Niagara Falls. My brother and I are going to team up to make something special happen.

Have a great summer and keep me posted on where you all end up.

Dan

June 25, 2007


Dear Daniel Foster and the Glenview P.S. community,

On behalf of the entire Sharkwater Productions staff and family, I would like to personally thank you for the Sharkwalk fundraiser that you hosted on Monday, June 11th, 2007. The entire day was a complete success, helping to not only raise awareness for shark research and conservation, but in raising $3,047.00 for shark research and conservation.
It is the individual efforts and community events such as this that raise awareness, alter public opinion and instigate social change. Cultures have evolved in the past to correct mistakes and the conservation of the ocean and environment will be no different, but we must keep these subjects at the front of our cultural attention.
A special thanks to Daniel Foster for his effort and coordination. This event certainly would not have happened without his passion and enthusiasm for conservation and his students’ futures. This was a very special event for us here at Sharkwater and we extend our greatest appreciation and thanks.


Sincerely,
Rob Stewart
Director of Sharkwater