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Two heads better than one for BIA For the first time since the Port Perry Downtown Busi- ness Improvement Association (BIA) was formed in 1989, the local business organization will be led for the next year by two people, rather than the traditional one. Lana Crosbie, of Port Perry Print and Teri Venner, of Luke’s For Home were jointly elected to serve as co-chairs at the annual general meeting of the BIA last month. The two women have been long serving members and directors of the group and will bring their experience and energy to carry on the many projects the BIA provides for the community each year. In an ongoing tradition of supporting its members, the BIA held its meeting at Salvatores Trattoria & Cafe this year. Following reports from the committees the business of elect- ing new officers took place. New to the directorship for the next two year term are: Terri Venner, Lana Crosbie, co-chair; Michelle Belair, treasurer; Birgitta MacLeod, secretary, Stewart Bennett, past chair. Directors; Susan Clearwater, Amanda Jackson, Julie Brock, Bill Minors, Dana Smith. Scugog Council representa- tives; Bobbie Drew /Mayor Mercier. Outgoing chair, Stewart Bennett, was selected as the 2010 BIA Ambassador of the Year. Mr. Bennett has held the posi- tion of chair for the past six years. G-Moms Contined from page 6 The Port Perry G-Moms bring together women from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds to help fight the devastation of HIV and AIDS in Africa, “We've had successful careers, we bring a whole bunch of skills and strengths, and we absolutely see the difference we are making.” “We have grandkids, and we can help them,” adds Ti- nie, “But these African grannies, they do it without resourc- es, to feed them, to clothe them, to send them to school. We relate so closely to them, and, we have also come through a time in our lives when you know what really matters - your family and your grandkids are precious. “Our big purposes,” adds Tinie,” are to raise awareness, raise funds, and to do advocacy. There is nothing, she adds, that makes you feel better.” When the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign began just five years ago, the official slogan was “ease the pain,” because there was no shortage of that. Now, it has evolved to “turn the tide,” because as the passion of Cana- dian grandmothers to make a difference has been unleashed, African have been emp d. And if anyone can turn a tide — especially one heading straight for their grandchild — it is a grandmother. By Karen Stiller Focus on Scugog MARCH. FOCUS.32indd 11 Terri Venner, owner of Luke’s For Home and Lana Crosbie, of Port Perry Print joined forces as co-chairs of the Port Perry BIA after being elected last month. joto by MaryAnn Fleming Faxing ¢ Copying « Laminating ¢ Binding (various) ¢ File Outputs ¢ Large Format Copying * Canpar Depot ¢ Computer Paper ¢ Friendly Service 201 North St,, Port Perry 905.985.9755 1.888.301.0055 broduction@ppprint.ca WWwW.ppprint.ca FOCUS - MARCH 2011 17 222H1 7:56:57 AM