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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, January 24, 2014 | 18 Nando De Caria has been ton-Halton Home Builders' As- date started as of January 1st, thony Chiarella who led the 225 elected President of the Hamil- sociation (HHHBA) with his man- 2014. De Caria succeeds An- plus member association to an award winning year, taking home w the OHBA's Local Association of the Year Award. De Caria was born and raised in Hamilton and has been an active member of the Association for seven years. He is the president and co-founder of a well-known local construction company, Desozio Homes and he and his wife are the proud parents of three young children. De Caria and his company are long-time supporters of local sports teams from Stoney Creek to Ancaster and he manages to find the time to balance work, volunteering, coaching, and community involvement. As the 62nd person to assume the role of HHHBA president and a proud first generation builder, De Caria is eager to put his industry knowledge and experience to work with city staff and elected officials in Hamilton and Burlington. Within the HHHBA, Nando De Caria elected new HHHBA president REGISTER REGISTER NOW NOW for a once-in-forever chance to live surrounded by nature at Bronte Park New HHHBA president, Nando De Caria De Caria said he is excited to work alongside the dynamic board of directors and staff of the association and appreciates all of their dedication and support. The HHHBA has been the voice of the local construction industry since 1942. Members include builders, developers, renovators, skilled trades, suppliers and related service professionals. All the features you would anticipate in an upscale Oakville Town Manor Just 20 families will ever live here! Wrapped in an emerald necklace of green, Bronte Park Town Manors will be nestled between protected lands of Bronte Provincial Park and the woods and water of the 14 Mile Creek Ravine. Just a 3 minute drive from the QEW at Bronte and Upper Middle Rd. Here, remarkable enclave of stone and brick Town Manors. Don't wait to register! Losani Homes Toy and Turkey Drive largest ever Prior to Christmas, Losani Homes staff, trades, partners, and friends came together for the largest Toy and Turkey Drive in its history, raising $280,000 and collecting 850 toys. This spectacular afternoon and appreciation BBQ featured live music, buffet lunch courtesy of the Losani Family and Nonna's Cucina Ristorante in Burlington, and lots of good cheer. The funds were collected through the Hamilton Community Foundation, Ontario's first organization of its kind, which helps support all aspects of community life and has distributed $64 million worth of grants to the community. At $25 per turkey, the funds raised will support various children's charities throughout the Greater Hamilton area. The toys collected will be shared amongst the Hamilton Catholic and Public School boards, as well as the Catholic Children's Aid Society, to ensure that hundreds of children had a present under the tree this past Christmas. CEO Fred Losani said, "I would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in our annual event to help ensure the families in our community have the Christmas they deserve, said CEO Fred Losani. "Giving back is important to the Losani family, and all of our staff, and we're overwhelmed by everyone who came out to support the community through this highly successful event." The first Toy and Turkey Drive in 2009 raised $30,000, a groundbreaking number at that time, and has continued to grow exponentially each year. The Toy & Turkey Drive is the largest annual fundraising event hosted by Losani Homes. Over the course of 2013, Losani Homes has donated more than $300,000 to local charities. Town Manors from the $590's up to 2,345 sq.ft. · Up to 30' WIDE Town Manors · Granite Counters in Kitchen & Master Ensuite · Custom Designed Gourmet Kitchens · Kohler® · Up to 4-bedrooms · Oversized driveways · Finished Lower Level · Hardwood Flooring · Air conditioning · Pot lighting * Register at markayhomes.com or call 416·746·1234