2013 Recognition Evening

2013 Recognition Evening

Honouring our Volunteersand Community Partners

Funding Announcement

Guest Speaker

President & CEOBig Brothers Big Sisters of Canada

Bruce MacDonald

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

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’s BrandSource Home Furnishings• Canadian Tire, Ingersoll

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

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

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

Heartwarming Testimonial

Big Brother

Charlie Hulet

Charlie & his Littles

Charlie & QuinMatched 3 years

Charlie & Christien (Currently Matched 4+ years)

Not Shown: Charlie & Austin – Matched 1 year

30 Year Service Award

• Gary Smith


• Gail Malcolm

• Marie Smith


• Elizabeth Brekelmans

• Marie Hominick

• Sharon Parkinson


• Janine Danowski

Special Recognition

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

Special Recognition

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

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.

Berdine Hurley Bursary Recipient

Amber Hamilton

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

Ryan Landon Memorial Award Recipient

David Brekelmans

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 100 th 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

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 refreshmentsand watch our video highlights

of past years’ events and activities

www.sharethefun.org

2013 Recognition Evening

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