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Cinema Club Donation
The Cinema Club's Tom LePoidevin and Sue Vasey were on hand on Friday January 21, 2012 to present a $10,800 cheque to Rebecca Wall (Chair) and Diana Thomson (suite support) holding Mindy (our suite therapy dog). This money will be used for patient supplies, meals, linens, and activities. It is very much appreciated by HGT board, staff and volunteers in their ongoing respite efforts for community clients.
17th Annual Fundraising Dinner
Our 17th annual Fundraising Dinner was held on October 19th, 2011 at The Bear Estate Cranberry Resort.
The evening was an amazing success. There were 200 guests who enjoyed heartwarming speeches about Hospice, the presentation of the June Callwood Award to Sharie Hawkins, a wonderful dinner, and Great entertainment. Our MC, Kevin MacDonald from 97.7 The Beach kept the evening moving along and Joe Passion as Jerry Lee Lewis had us all swinging to the 60's music.
Our net profit for the evening was $27,650.00. These funds will enable us to continue provide our much needed services to the community.
Because of the limited government support we receive, your donations and support for all our events are so very gratefully appreciated.
Donation from Holy Redeemer Church
Church of the Redeemer in Duntroon is honoured to include Hospice Georgian Triangle as one of its Outreach Programs. We hope our involvement will assist Hospice in offering 24 hour home-like care for individuals and families coping with life threatening illness and eventually establishing a Hospice Residential Home in the Georgian Triangle.
From left, John Hamilton, People's Warden; Ross Lotto, Rector's Warden; Doris Sproule, Secretary Treasurer; and Rebecca Wall, Chair of Hospice Georgian Triangle.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Ted and Linda Rowe again this year held their annual "Poker Golf Tournament, Barbeque & Fundraiser", this year they elected to donate the receipts of the event to Hospice Georgian Triangle.
There to receive the cheque of $2230 was Rebecca Wall, Vice-Chair of HGT.
Annual General Meeting
On June 22. 2011, staff, Board, volunteers and people from the community gathered at Mountain Springs Lodge for the Annual General Meeting. Harmony North Choir’s half-hour performance had everyone smiling, humming and clapping along to a medley of show tunes. This choir is to be specially thanked for donating their choir time and beautiful singing skills to our ‘Celebration of Hospice’ evening. Rebecca Wall, Chairman of the Board, gave a heart-felt talk “Oh What a Year” (see below); Bruce West, Vice Chair, followed with “The Hospice Dream – A Residential Home” for our South Georgian Bay area.
12 new Graduates of HGT’s Volunteer Program were recognized for their 30-hour of instruction, discussion and reflection; many of those new volunteers have already been assigned to different programs and clients. (See below) Volunteer Recognition for 3,5 and 10 year volunteers, as well as those being recognized for extraordinary efforts in their fields with Special Certificates of Recognition was another highlight of the evening.
The culmination of the night’s celebrations was the presentation of the June Callwood Medal for Volunteer Excellence to Sharie Hawkins, a 10 year volunteer with HGT. (See below) A wonderful evening of entertainment and celebration for those people who dedicate their skills, their care and their loving hands and hearts to HGT’s clientele.
» Read the Annual Chair's Report for 2010/11
Volunteer Service Certificates
| Graduating Class 2011 | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| Carl Alexander | Janet Cubitt | Lorraine Champion | Rob Fleming |
| Patricia Baker | Mike Fasano | Shirley Cook | Lorraine Lowe |
| Beverly Burman | Jennifer Ferguson Meijs | Maggie Cowan | Sharie Hawkins |
| Linda Cailes | Barb Gotuaco | JoAnne Dewhurst | |
| Stephanie DiCeglie | Gloria Kropf Nafziger | Pat Falla | |
| Linda Floyd | Ayrlie MacEachern | Jean Ferguson | |
| Merle Gottlieb | Fiona McGaw | Merle Gottlieb | |
| Peggie Lamming | Betty Montgomery | Eleanor Hewitt | |
| Janet Lees | Jane Murphy | Marlit Peirce | |
| Rens Ree | Nicole Rinella | Diana Thomson | |
| BJ Trombley | Betty Shaw | ||
| Lillian Velders | Judith Turner | ||
| Doreen VanderHeyden |
Special Recognition Certificates
- Adult Grief Support: Betty Schneider and Laurie Wilkinson
- Rainbows: Lois Lockie and Rusty MacDonald
- Hike for Hospice: Doug Smith and Doug and Helga Wannamaker
- Community Profiling: On the Bay Magazine – Geoff Schearer, Janet Lees, Cecily Ross and Richard Galloway
- Georgian Life Magazine Ð Janie Thacker, Pub.
Hike for Hospice
Mirta Gomez Concert
As a result of a group of Thornbury ladies on a trip to Turkey, a wonderfully cultural and memorable evening was born. On May 26th Internationally acclaimed amazing pianist Mirta Gomez performed beautiful classical European pieces at the The Historic Gayety Theatre. What a treat. Her concert included Cuban & Latin American influences by composers from her Native Cuba. The opening act was the wonderful voices of The Sound Investment Community Choir. Through the generosity of the sponsors: The BMFA Arts Centre, Gardner-Wilson Funeral Home, The Historic Gayety Theatre, and Mirta Gomez, proceeds of $2550.00 were presented to Hospice Georgian Triangle. These funds allow Hospice to provide their much needed services "free of charge" to our community.
On The Bay Magazine Better Living - Issue 2011
On The Bay published a beautifully crafted and poignant feature spread on Hospice Georgian Triangle. Many thanks to Jeoff Shearer, Publisher, Janet Lees, Editor, Cecily Ross, Writer and Richard Galloway, Photographer for their commitment to community and the respectful way they told our clients’ stories.
Welcome Eleanor Hewitt
HGT would like to welcome Eleanor Hewitt, RPN to a Client Co-ordinator’s position: February 2011. Eleanor brings with her a wealth of experience in Geriatric and Paliative nursing. We are fortunate to have this compassionate, humorous, energetic individual to help co-ordinate our volunteers in community and support our Respite Suite.
Royal LePage / Hospice Ski Day Another Success!
The Royal LePage/Hospice Ski Day 2011 was very well attended this year. It was a perfect sunny day. Craigleith Ski Club hills were beautifully groomed and skiers and snowshoers had a wonderful day. There was an abundance of fabulous prizes as well as silent auction items. Shirwood Foods provided great food and the “Eh Train” Band kept everyone hopping during the après ski buffet.
Hospice Georgian Triangle would like to thank the many donors and sponsors who gave so generously. A very special thank you to Vel Ivardi and the staff of our local Royal LePage office, who along with a very dedicated volunteer committee put together the perfect ski day and fundraising event.
