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\Region's volunteer plan set to go By Melanie Hennessey CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF A one-of-a-kind" plan dcsigned to make Haltons non-profit and volunteer sector sustainable reccived the go- ahead [rom regional councîl Wednesday The community plan, created by the Chairman's Roundtable on the Non- Profit and Voluntary Sector, responds to current trends and issues in the sec- tor and sets out 15 recommendations to respond to îthem. They include: a Targeting individuals of ail ages about the importance and value of vol- unteerism. 0 Providing support to agencies and funders about the financial resources avoulable to them and processes rcquired to access thein. *ldentilying opportunities to maxi- mize funds raised andoc reduce the com- petitîve environment of fuîodraisîng, whîch includes examsning wbcther funders like the United Ways should amalgamate. Burlington Mayor Rob Maclsaac dis- cussed concerns he had with the last recommendation, explainîng that the word'amalgamate' raines tension levels for the United Ways. Oakville Councillor janice Wright concurred theres an angst when it cornes to amalgamation. Maclsaac then put forward an amendment to the motion on the plan that clarifies council doesn't support any particular method, such as amalga- mation, to achieve desired fundraising results. Council unanimously support- cd tIse change. Regional ( bairinan Joyce Savoline îs now going tii requese meetings wsth applicable federal and provincial minis- ters to review the plan and seek support for its actions. Haiton staff wiil aise) soon be pre- sentîng the document to the Strong Communities Coalition to explore the potential for partnerships in sustaining the human services sector locaily and across the GTA. A communîty forum to launch the plan wiil be held November 1 at the Burlington Convention Centre [rom 9 arn. to 2 p.m., with registration starting at 8:15 a.m. Those interested in attend- ing shouid RSVP 10 Lori Kirkwood at (905) 825-6000, ext. 7058, or lori.kirk- wood@halton.ca. Melanie Henanesscy cari be rcached ai mhennesseyC@mîliîIoncanadian champion. com. Halton's economic development strategy approved The Canadian Champion, Friday, October 6, 2006 - A5 This yer iete lifeti e of - so ie Start collecting as rnany family photos as you can. Our creative team wiII combine them into a custom slideshow on DVD that you can share with ail your family and friends this Christmas! Hatons Comprebensive Economic a region with an innovative and diverse Development Strategy has been gîven economy built on the basis of its choice the thumbs up by regionai council. competîtive location, vibrant skîlled The plan, whîch aims to refleci the labour force, hîgh qualiiî infrastructure community's aspirations for the regions and positive businîess envîronment economie future and offer an addition- where skiiied workers live and work. ai perspective for guiding decision Amongst the strategys goals are to makîng across Haiton, was endorsed by erLsure the cosi so deveiop and operate counicil Wednesday a business in Hialton remaîns competi- Its vision states that, "Halton wiil be tive withîn the Creater Golden Horseshoe Area, provide incentives for economie growth and maintain an ode- quate supply of serviced industria/cssmmercial land. The documents contents wiii be used as key input in the creosion of the Durable Halton plan, which wi ulti- mately serve as a bluepnint for building sustainable and healthy communîties. * omfctrrsWrrny 50 oit Inspi n S e30 Doy/2500 km,. No Rossi, Exchone Privilege a 24 Ilour RoodsldeAssistance 77I~ev DVD, , o.k,, 0Y5- GOoe Novelfy e, AlilPlayboy t Lingerie Icluding Men's Ilayboy Wear We Carry Variaus Hlloween Costumes /*/, ,~ 1321 ~I5,985 b ouiomtiîc > p/windows > air cond. >P/door iocks > quad seis b AM/FM/Co I ~4z... ,~o- 4-I 05' Bu kw j&~ ~I5922 P stadiing door b tilt sieerinq > + much more > auiomoiic > p/windows > cruion > air cond, > p/docar iocks e0itit sieerinq OCI r P1306A b 4 door > AM/rM/CD > + mach more PM> ~i 1 i Do you suifer with neck or low back pain? Chiropractîc can help! Gentie spinal adîustments can remove irritations te serons that will relieve the pain caused by misalign- ments in your opine. Chiropractic is safe, highly effec- tive and irtuaiiy painies We are a fsiiy integrated, muiti-disciplinary cinic that offers a aide variety of solutions for ail your heathcare nieeds. In addition f0, Chiropractic Cane, we design personaiized exercise programo 50 optîmîne and improne yosr spinal health. Osr aîm is ts provîde patient-cennered, personalized healthcare thot wilI make an IMPACT. IMPACTING VOUR HEALTH, FROM PAIN TO FREEDOM... InuyRehabilitation e IFC & TENS Therapy Exercise Programs !hîropractuc and Rehabilitation Centre rl! qr -Hall JLJ 1 rIM 11 rI #4