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| Date |
July 1, 2008 |
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| Organization |
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre |
| Volunteer Name |
Wendy Harper |
| Description |
Wendy is our Wednesday morning gift shop
volunteer. She has been with us for almost two years and is always
cheerful - a wonderful ambassador for NIWRC. In addition to
the gift shop, Wendy is on our Board of Directors and has been the
person responsible for our annual Dinner and Auction. Wendy
says "I love volunteering at NIWRA where I learn something new every
time I go there! |
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| Date |
June 17, 2008 |
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| Organization |
District 69 Society of Organized
Services |
| Volunteer Name |
Andrea Kelly |
| Description |
Andrea is a delightful person who loves to work
in the Baby Room. Andrea always has a smile for everyone. She
has been volunteering faithfully for the SOS since September 2007.
Thank you Andrea, for your invaluable time you give to the SOS and
the babies thank you too! |
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| Date |
June 3, 2008 |
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| Organization |
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre |
| Volunteer Name |
Bardo |
| Description |
Bardo is our hardest working volunteer. He has
met almost every school child in Oceanside and taught them about the
environment and what we can do to protect our wildlife. As well as
schools, he gives presentations to tourists and encourages them to
care for the Island. He brings a smile to everyone who meets him! |
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| Date |
March 11, 2008 |

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| Organization |
District 69 Society of Organized
Services |
| Volunteer Name |
Marie Naylor |
| Description |
Marie has been volunteering in the Time Out for
Tots and Moms program since September 2002. Taking a very short time
out to have her two children, Marie volunteers in both the Tuesday
and Wednesday morning toddler room. Marie is always cheerful,
energetic and reliable. She gives 100% to the children in her care
and maintains an excellent rapport with staff and parents. Thank
you so much for your dedication Marie, you are wonderful! |
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| Date |
November 20, 2007 |

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| Organization |
Forward House |
| Volunteer Name |
Shirley John |
| Description |
Shirley
is amazing and probably one of the hardest working people we know.
She provides footcare regularly for our diabetic and decreased
mobility clients, sits on our Board and frequently donates food.
All this after she has worked a full day with special needs kids.
She has a wonderful sense of humour and we cannot appreciate her
enough for all she does. Thanks so much Shirley! |
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| Date |
November 6, 2007 |

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| Organization |
District 69 Society of Organized
Services |
| Volunteer Name |
Amanda Torna |
| Description |
Amanda is the perfect example of youth
volunteerism at work! Not only is Amanda a great student, she is
also an amazing volunteer. At the SOS, Amanda volunteers in a
variety of programs and can always be counted on to help at special
events throughout the year. We look forward to being part of
Amanda’s life for many years to come. You Rock Amanda!. |
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| Date |
October 23, 2007 |

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| Organization |
Qualicum Manor |
| Volunteer Name |
Sylvia Burnham |
| Description |
Qualicum Manor is a better place because of
Sylvia. Her ability to adapt to residents’ individual needs has been
a real asset. Two mornings a week Sylvia assists the Recreation
Coordinator facilitate the bowling Walk and Roll programs. When she
is not bowling and rolling, she is assisting at special events and
visiting with residents. Sylvia’s friendly disposition and caring
attitude has brought many smiles to faces throughout Qualicum Manor. |
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| Date |
October 9, 2007 |
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| Organization |
District 69 Society of Organized
Services |
| Volunteer Name |
Eileen & Norman Whillans |
| Description |
Eileen and Norm have been active volunteers with
the Meals on Wheels program for many years, delivering meals and
assisting in the kitchen. Their dedication, commitment and
compassion are a valued asset to both the program and SOS.
Hats off to you Eileen and Norm, we are so grateful you are a part
of our organization. |
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| Date |
September 25, 2007 |
Photo Not Available |
| Organization |
Parksville/Qualicum Beach and District Branch of
BC SPCA |
| Volunteer Name |
Frank Horner |
| Description |
The
Parksville/Qualicum Beach and District Branch of BC SPCA
nominates Frank
Horner as featured volunteer for being so willing to volunteer.
Whether he's needed for tag days, coin boxes, postering or one of
many other jobs... Frank is always read to help. Thank you
Frank! |
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| Date |
August 28, 2007 |

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| Organization |
District 69 Society of Organized
Services |
| Volunteer Name |
Beverley Hodgson |
| Description |
Dist.69 Society of Organized Services
nominates Beverley Hodgson
as Featured Volunteer. Bev has dynamic
administrative skills. She’s friendly and courteous to clients and
staff alike, quick to learn and takes on any task, large or small.
Bev is a very valuable member of the SOS office team. Thank you
Bev! |
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| Date |
August 14, 2007 |
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| Organization |
District 69 Society of Organized
Services |
| Volunteer Name |
Beverley Cattley |
| Description |
Dist.69 Society of Organized Services
nominates Beverley Cattley
as Featured Volunteer. Beverley has been an
active volunteer with the SOS since May 2004. She dedicates her
time to many SOS programs several times a week. Her commitment has
been extraordinary and we appreciate all she has to offer us. Thank
you to our wonderful “baby cuddler” and then some….You wear all your
hats well! |
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| Date |
July 17, 2007 |
No Photo Available |
| Organization |
Nanaimo Lifeline |
| Volunteer Name |
Bob and Merry Rae |
| Description |
Nanaimo Lifeline
nominates Bob
and Merry Rae
as Featured Volunteers.
Bob and Merry have volunteered with Nanaimo Lifeline since 1999. Bob
installs, maintains and tests Lifeline equipment in the client’s
home while Merry visits with the client and does the paperwork.
They also help out with several Lifeline functions. Their caring
and sincere attitude is a great benefit to our clients and staff. |
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| Date |
April 24, 2007 |

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| Organization |
Qualicum Manor |
| Volunteer Name |
Della Balzer & Audrey Rutledge |
| Description |
Qualicum Manor Nominates Della Balzer
and Audrey Rutledge as Featured Volunteers. Without being
recruited, Della and Audrey were the first volunteers to offer their
services to the residents and staff of Qualicum Manor as it opened
its doors in the spring of 1995. They have brought pleasure to the
lives of many residents in various ways; friendly visits, playing
cards, going for walks, outings, doing crafts, and so much more.
They have been able to reach people in ways that others will never
be able to. |
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| Date |
April 10 2007 |
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| Organization |
Forward House |
| Volunteer Name |
Tanya Holts |
| Description |
Forward
House nominates Tanya Holts as Featured Volunteer.
Tanya is unerringly reliable and very creative. She cares very much
about people and shows deep respect and understanding for all living
things. Everyone looks forward to Tanya being present. She is a
valued part of Forward House. |
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| Date |
March 27, 2007 |
PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE |
| Organization |
Special Olympics B.C.
Oceanside |
| Volunteer Name |
Allan Stevenson |
| Description |
Special Olympics B.C.
Oceanside nominates Allan Stevenson as
Featured Volunteer. Allan first joined Special Olympics as a
volunteer helping in as many areas as he could, Gradually he moved
to track & field where his expertise lies. Allan has represented
Special Olympics Oceanside at Provincial Summer & Winter Games and
as a member of the Provincial coaching team. With his busy
commitment to Special Olympics, Allan still finds time to volunteer
with other community groups.
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| Date |
Jan 30, 2007 |
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| Organization |
Canadian Cancer Society |
| Volunteer Name |
Sheila Dale |
| Description |
The Canadian Cancer
Society
nominates Sheila Dale as featured volunteer in appreciation
for her dedication, efficiency and effective leadership. Sheila has
held the position of President of the Parksville/Qualicum Unit and
for 7 years was responsible for the Canadian Cancer Society’s April
Campaign in Parksville and Qualicum Beach. This position involved
administrative and financial duties as well as organizing and
coordinating the efforts of 200 volunteer canvassers. Sheila also
leads the committee responsible for organizing the Fund Raising
“Annual Trail Ride”. |
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| Date |
January 2, 2007 |
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| Organization |
Parksville/Qualicum Beach and District Branch of
BC SPCA |
| Volunteer Name |
Garda Rowe |
| Description |
The
Parksville/Qualicum Beach and District Branch of BC SPCA
nominates Garda
Rowe as featured volunteer in appreciation for her
administrative, fundraising and shelter volunteer program
activities. Garda chaired Community Council for 5 years and, in
2006, organized and facilitated two very successful fundraising
events. To prepare assistance for animals in the event of disaster,
Garda undertook training in emergency social services on behalf of
the BC SPCA. In addition to regular dog walking and training
programs at the shelter, Garda also fosters puppies in her home.
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| Date |
December 19, 2006 |
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| Organization |
Forward House |
| Volunteer Name |
Dawn Smith |
| Description |
Forward House
nominates Dawn Smith as volunteer of the month. In her calm
and quiet manner, Dawn helps in the kitchen twice a week, with
health fairs or any time she is needed. She is reliable and
efficient and, in her sweet way, shows the people around her how she
cares about them |
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| Date |
November 7, 2006 |
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| Organization |
The Errington Therapeutic Riding
Association |
| Volunteer Name |
Les Olds |
| Description |
Since January 1995,
Les has volunteered all day every Wednesday for the ETRA program.
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