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durtiamrcgion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ JANUARY 25,2006 ♦ PAGE 5 Celia Klemenz / Metroland Durham Region Media Group As finishing touches continue behind him, Ted Galinis, general manager of Durham Region Transit, says the transition from four transit systems to the new regional setup went well. In his years working within transit systems, he said building strong teams is a key for success. Galinis builds great team Truestar for Homen Nutrition & Fitness Centers From page 1 people reach their full potential." So when the Region decided to create Durham Region Transit, Transit, Mr. Galinis jumped at the opportunity. He applied and was awarded the position. 1 There were nine months to create Durham Region Transit, a job Mr. Galinis said was at least a year and a,half worth of work. There were 482 items to do during the nine-month period, all detailed in what he calls his "implementation matrix. "We accomplished, by year end, 95 percent. It has been seven days a week and I work for 10 to 12 hours a day. But we have done it, the team has done it and we are now rolling. "The things that make me happy is to be there on Day 1, which was Jan. 1, and see the majority of my staff in there on their own time because they are passionate about it," Mr. Galinis said: "They want to be there, they want to see it work, and I see my drivers and maintenance people all actually caring about what is going on and that gives me gratification." gratification." In merging transit systems they had to rebrand the fleet, come up >with common uniforms, radios and operating systems. Mr. Galinis' challenge for 2006, he said, will be to bring four Unions together and hopefully create one. "If you can do that you are actually creating a first contract," he said. "Which to me is going to be a lot of work but also a lot of fun." The move to a regional transit system was a necessary move according to Mr. Galinis. "Without having Durham Region Transit sitting representing representing Durham as a region it is difficult difficult to get any sort of funding from the Province or the feds," he said. DRT is in a position to represent the region in order to effectively do something with transit. "I think we will be very successful," successful," he said. But Mr. Galinis' passion lies in the building. "Once you create this entity, maintaining it is easy. If things play out then in another two-and-a-half, three years I may be saying, 'is there another challenge? challenge? Or do I retire again'." LOSE WEIGHT THE RIGHT WAY 9 free personal coaching 0 guaranteed weight loss or your money backf 9 "weight loss and nutritional counseling 9 cardio equipment and circuit training 9 professional supplements and vitamins 9 professional grade exercise equipment call 310.TRUE www.truestar.com .and be the ULTIMATE you Click on Testimonials . . t based on following theTruestar for Women program. $ for Initial consults only. • on our Platinum Membership Nutrition | Exercise | Vitamins | Attitude | Sleep* Bowmanville - 39 Martin Road Oshawa -1383 Wilson Rd. North (Now Open) Whitby-3050 Garden St. (at Garden & Rossland) mm Ms® ISi ! 1»! "y.: : - . j WINTER TIRE SALE. BETTER GRIP. BETTER HANDLING. BETTER BRAKING AND NOW A GREAT PRICE ON THE WINTER TIRE THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOUR GM VEHICLE AND OUR PRICE IS THE INSTALLED PRICE. ASK US ABOUT OUR STEEL RIM PROGRAM TODAY. INSTALLED WINTER TIRES û ? $89" 1,1 ,i.n 1 \y, • ll , V.- h lx . III. 1,11 tUMROYtUË y HifcNMUHi BFGaorlrich riitiiiofsratif (onllii'Nitnl i.oonArxu nantirait | 'jg « h. .-i - i\ ilt ,M 1 >. il, ■ *'i, * «v;. • '**♦7' * Goodwrench Service Tirv Experts Too.