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FA1N On behalf of Town Council and thre citizena 0f thre Town of Milaon, 1 would like ta thank the valunfeers within tis organization, for their assistance in a variefy of service areas including: *Milaon Seniors' Activity Centre programa *Milaon Fire Department programa *Boards and Committees 0f Milton Cauncil *Summer camp programa *Milton Leisure Centre Fridays *Community avent programa Your volunteer service ta these operational, recreational and commit- tee activities enhance the services provided by thre Town 0f Milton. 1 would like also, t take tins oppartunily fa fhank ail Milton volunteers for helping fa build aur community as thre besi place ta lite, work and play. Your commitment ta caring and sharing are essenfial ta, aur cammunity and helps provide assistance fa the growing demand for humani services. Mayor Gord Krantz and Members of Milton Council of CnadaFriendsy Fun' TriPe'. an, AlcIVh More. Cali Ares Office 905-279-2790 for more information 9ISTRESS CENTRE G OAKVI ILE (90w) 849-4541 OUR VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE The OakviIie Dlstress Centre celebrates and thanka our dedicated volunteers for their continulng support of aur Centre. During National Volunteer Week, we would like to recog- nize those people who have contributed their lime, energy and expertise in countless ways. Distress Line volunteers are the backbone of our Centre. Each volunteer improves the quality of lite of our callers and the overali wellness of our community. Our dedicated trainers give tirelessly to ensure our volun- teers are equipped with the specialized skills necessary to meet the needs of our callers. Their contribution also extends to developing and delivering specialized work- shops for local businesses and community groups. We gratefully acknowledge the volunteers who work behind the scenes to enhance our technology and opera- tional eff iciency - allowing us to spend more time focusing on our callers. And, finally, it is through the leadership and commitment of our Board of Directors that we continue t0 meet the chang- ing needs of our community. For more than 31 years, our volunteers have contributed their lime, energy and expertise in counfless ways. We are grateful t0 our Distress Line volunteers, who listen with their hearts', who comfort those In need, and who exoel in both criais prevention and criais intervention. Thank you. 'The Oakville Distress Centre invites the public, funders, supporters, and friends to attend our 3lst Annual General Meeting on Thursday, lune 9th, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1494 Wallace Road. We are very excited to have Michael Armstrong as our> Skeynote speaker. Light refreshments wifl be Sserved. PMesse catI 905-849-4541 for more infor- Smation, to make donations, or if you are inter-. Sested in becoming a volunteer. VON Thank you ta our ôlcclicatecd voIunteer5. You have madie ani excellent comtriL'utiori to your comrnurity. Weil PonrIe To voiunteer with VON Naiton pieuse cali (905) 827-8800 Toli Free 1-800-387-7127 www.vonhaiton.ca Literacy North Halton Aduit Literacy Program We would like to thank our dedicated:- Tutors, Board mnembers Special event cominittees, Special event volunteers Fundraisers, Office volunteers Resource volunteers, Outreach coordinators Outreach volunteers, IT and Website volunteers Literacy North Halton Join us for your Volunteer Appreciation evening and Annual General Meeting. June 14, 2005 For details about how to become a volunteer caîll 905 873 2200 *'-0I Champion Country, Tuesday, April 19, 2005-15 ni UT Tr' *Carol Kerr hos been a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society for over 27 years. She started with the Canadian Cancer Society when a member of her church, Mr. MeNeil, approached her ta, help with a resi- dential campaign, canvassing door-to-door. (Stili the highest revenue for the Canadian Cancer Society). Through her long commitment ta the Canadian Cancer Society she was the Campaign chairperson when they had an office an Main St. E. She presently works as an Area Captain in urban sauthwest & Speclal Events. Cancer touched Carol's awn lite when she was diag- nosed with breast cancer in 1991. Now a survivor, she has even more of a reason to support the Canadian Cancer Society. Her son is alsa a recent cancer survivar and she sadly lostoa brother ta cancer. Carol had seen the resuit of donations ta the Canadian Cancer Society inciuding lite expectancies extended, chlldhood lukemenia rates under more contrai and sci- entfic research making a large difference for cancer patients. As Carol herseit said, 'It is everywhere, we have a real reasan ta flght, keep up and keep gaing." Carl encourages volunteers wlth the Canadian Cancer Society ta get their lists tinlshed and hapes the people of Milton continue their generous support of a disease that touches everyone's lite. One can make a fo vo uuwdeefs Your passion to, help others is what enables the Canadian Cancer Society ta make a difference in the lites of people touched by cancer. We can't do ft wlthout you. Canadian Société Cancer canadienne Society du cancer Let's Make Cancer History 1 888 939-3333 e www.cancer.ca NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK April 17-23, 2005 National Volunteer Week la an annuel celebration 0f the spirit and energy of Canadian volunteers. Every individual volunteer makes a difference in the lives of those he or she serves and the combined effect of Canada's 6.5 million val- unteers la a force that shapes our society. National Volunteer Week also pravides an apportunity ta fhank the people wha help ta shape the experiences of vol- unteers. Acrasa the spectrum of 180,000 non-profit and charitable arganizatians are thousanda of people - bath volunteers and paid personnel - who participate in rocruit- ing, training, supporting and recagnizing volunteers. If you are interested in recognizing volunteers who con- tribute their lime and energy ta your arganizatian The Canadian Champion is publishing another special section an Friday, April 22, 2005. Please contact Diana or Kyawnee ai Milton Canadian Champion Phone: 905-878-2341 Fax: 905-876-2364 Email: krowley@&mifroncantadianchampion.com or dianaw@&mihloncanadwanchampion.com VON Halton