2013 Recognition Evening

2. 2013 Recognition Evening Honouring our Volunteers and Community Partners

3. Funding Announcement

4. Guest Speaker • President & CEO • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada • Bruce MacDonald

5. President’s Circle • United Way of Oxford • Ingersoll Home Building Centre • Easy 101 / Country 107 • 104.7 Heart FM • CAW Local 88 (Unifor 88) • Scotiabank • Town of Ingersoll • Mark Williams, BMO Nesbitt Burns • Mac’s Convenience • Carmeuse Lime • Micacchi, Warnick & Co. • Tim Hortons – Salverda Donuts Inc. • Township of Southwest Oxford

6. Leaders Circle • Cowan Foundation • Glendale Prom Committee • TD Bank • Ingersoll Masons • Lions Club of Ingersoll • Lions Club of Tillsonburg • Paul’s Shoes • New Balance • Ingersoll District Minor Hockey Association • Stubbe’sBrandSource Home Furnishings • Canadian Tire, Ingersoll

7. Leaders Circle • Elm Hurst Inn & Spa • John & Sandra Gilvesy • NuDecor • Millcreek Printing • St. James Anglican Church – ACW & BAC • Southwestern Ontario Lawn Tractor Racing Assoc. • Mike’s Custom Jewellery • Custom Concept Photography • Verspeeten Cartage • VIA Rail • WestJet

8. Champions Circle • Canadian Tire Jump Start • E & E McLaughlin • Ingersoll Times • Kings’ Variety – Ingersoll • Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 119 • Lesser Brothers Jewellers • Oxford OPP (Ingersoll & Tillsonburg Detachments) • Mac’s Convenience Store – Thamesford • Mac’s Convenience Store – Tillsonburg

9. Champions Circle • Mango Salad Thai Restaurant • Rogers Cable TV • State Farm Insurance c/o Ann Lofthouse • Tillsonburg News • TDL Group • Tim Horton Children’s Foundation • Tim Hortons(Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Thamesford, Norwich & Hwy. 401 West) • Woodstock Real Estate Board

11. Heartwarming Testimonial Big Brother Charlie Hulet

12. Charlie & his Littles Charlie & Christien (Currently Matched 4+ years) Charlie & Quin Matched 3 years Not Shown: Charlie & Austin – Matched 1 year

13. 30 Year Service Award • Gary Smith

14. 25 Year Service Award • Gail Malcolm • Marie Smith

15. 20 Year Service Award • Elizabeth Brekelmans • Marie Hominick • Sharon Parkinson

16. 15 Year Service Award • Janine Danowski

17. 10 Year Service Award • Joe Carney • Andrea Cryderman • Linda Duynisveld • Martha Fraser • Fred Freeman • Lynn Kenney • Charlene Ketchabaw • Tammie Listar • Margaret Long • Dena Luyt • Harold Matthews • Glyn Parsons • Grant Plank • Carol Stogrin

18. 5 Year Service Award • Amy Brekelmans • Willem Flink • Ronda Keller • Kim Plunkett • Susan Sandham

19. 3 Year Service Award • Lindsay Morgan • Michelle Murphy • Tina Neufeld • Chrissy Osmond • Margaret Parkes • Heather Pelland • Eric Stockmann • Kathryn Thomas • Carolijn Verbakel

20. 1 Year Service Award • Denise Aube • Rachelle Douglas • Martin Folkema • Tanya Folkema • Brittany Granger • Miriah Hamilton • Sarah Kuzko • Karen Lewkowicz • Tessa Lofthouse • Glen McMillan • Martha Meyer • Heather Needham • KyronSlazer • Dorothy Smith • Jaimee-Lynn St. Amand • Barry Stevens • Craig Todt • Sarah Zeyen

21. Special Recognition • Members • Roger & Jo-Anne Anstee • Jon & Mike Bowman • Kevin Daltrey • Trish Roberts • Jonathon Petit • Dave & Michelle Eisen • Margaret Long

22. Special Recognition • Non-Members • Chef Matthew Taylor • Craig Fox • Jared Pettman • Caitlyn Stogrin-Voisine • Janet Moyer

23. Berdine Hurley Bursary A fund to provide financial assistance for deserving former Little Brothers, Little Sisters or Mentees who are enrolling in a Canadian university, community college or trades or training institution. SELECTION CRITERIA • Each recipient is to be a deserving Little Brother, Little Sister or Mentee - formerly a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ingersoll, Tilsonburg & Area – for at least two (2) years. • Each recipient is to be enrolled in a Canadian University, community college or trades or training institution which grants degrees, diplomas or certificates. • Each recipient may receive a bursary for up to three (years) of study if proof of successful completion is received by the selection committee. Application forms are available through all Oxford County High School Guidance Offices or the Agency.

24. Berdine Hurley Bursary Recipient Amber Hamilton

26. Ryan Landon Memorial Award Presented annually to a current or former Little Brother, Little Sister or Mentee who possesses any or all of the following qualities: • best exemplifies a caring spirit • has a genuine interest in other people • is respected by his/her peers • demonstrates helpfulness and concern for others • provides encouragement to others • performs acts of kindness without expecting recognition • strives to be their personal best • demonstrates drive and determination and a passion for life • has shown personal growth

27. Ryan Landon Memorial Award Recipient David Brekelmans

28. 100th Anniversary Commemorative Book A Century of Friendships Congratulations to each of our members below who were successful in having their submission selected for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada’s 100th Anniversary Commemorative Book. We are so proud and honoured that our agency members are showcased in this piece of history. Pg. 40 “The Difference You Can Make” by Kevin Clarke Pg. 72 “Big Brothers and Big Sisters” by Caroline Van Iperen Pg. 128 “Making a Difference” by Pete Reintjes Pg. 142 “Mentoring As a Couple by Lloyd & Lynda Plummer Pg. 146 “Anything is Possible” by Tyson MacDonald Pg. 152 “Make a Difference” by Tamara Bull Pg. 158 “The Mysteries of Male Bonding” by Elizabeth Brekelmans Pg. 160 “Lifelong Friends” by Mark Brekelmans Pg. 162 “Light Bulb Moments” by Heather Brekelmans Pg. 168 “Everyday Heroes” by Miriah Hamilton Pg. 166 “The Rewards of Being a Big Brother” by Kelly Sivyer

29. Thank YOU …. For Sharing in our Friendship and supporting us throughout the past year! 1975-2013 ~ 38 Years & Counting Stay awhile to socialize, enjoy the refreshments and watch our video highlights of past years’ events and activities

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