Community Impact Annual Report 2011-2012

2011-2012 Campaign Launch Walk
Community Impact Report
2011-2012
www.communityshares.ca
Version française à l’endos
Table of contents
Page
Page
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You are our heroes
16-17 Third-Party fundraisers
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Who we are
18
A letter from one of our donors
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Transparency and accountability
19
Powered by people who care – Our Volunteers
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Giving back 100% of your donation
20
Powerful numbers about Community Shares
5
How this community raised $1,100,000
21
Did you know?
6
How we allocate your donation
22-26 Caring Citizen Awards
7-13
Who benefits from your gift
27
Forever Fund – Planned & Legacy Giving for West Islanders
28
The future
14-15 Thank you to our donors
A huge thank you to the PDI team for the
complimentary printing of our projects.
www.groupepdi.com
Graphic Design by: Mike Vallée | www.sweetspotdesigns.com
Together We Made a Record $ 1.1 Million Dollar Difference!
$1,100,000
You are our heroes! And we couldn’t be more proud. Our community of business leaders,
families, caregivers, employees and volunteers have all contributed time and money like never
before and together we’ve blown away our one million dollar goal!
Tim Brodhead, President of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, one of our founding partners,
spoke in Vancouver in 2010 about the “implicit social contract that binds us as citizens, the glue
that creates community, not just neighbourhoods; the commitment we share as citizens in a
democratic society to work together to create a better, fairer world for everybody and not least,
for future generations.” Well, we wish to thank all of our fellow West Islanders who believe in
this social contract and who stepped up to the plate this past year to make it our best ever!
Thanks to our corporate partners who help cover our operational costs, 100% of the donations
received was distributed to 36 West Island community groups that provide essential services like
food and shelter, mental and physical care and loving support to teens in trouble, women in need,
and seniors in distress. Of the 38,000 residents who use these services each year, chances
are your money has gone to help someone you know personally.
How can we top that? Well, heroes never sleep and we know we can continue to count on you to
be there for our families and neighbours in need. Let’s make an even bigger difference. Let’s commit
to raising and distributing 2 million dollars annually by 2015! Because the need is there.
Because together we can do it.
Claude Papasian
President
(2010-2012)
Caroline Tison
Executive Director
(Since 2004)
Vincent Lamoureux
Newly elected President
(2012-2014)
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Permanent staff (L-R) : Nathalie Choo-Foo, Linda Thompson, Caroline Tison, Anne Lajoie, Sophie Dalbec
WHO WE ARE
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permanent staff
and 19 volunteer board
members dedicated
to this community
9
partners
who offer us
products and
services free
of charge
17
corporate partners
29,000 1,270
donors
who help
cover our
operating costs
ranging from
25 cents to
$187,000
volunteers
who donated
10,500 hours
last year
OUR MISSION is to make sure help is available close to home for all West Islanders in need.
WE DO THIS BY raising crucial funds for West Island charitable groups. From April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012,
we raised $1.1 Million. These funds were distributed to 36 charities who help 38,000 West Islanders in need each year.
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autism
cancer
mental health
substance abuse
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food bank
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Board of Directors is composed of executives from West Island businesses. They lend their
time and expertise to ensure that we fulfill our mission in a transparent and accountable manner.
Board of Directors 2012-2013
President (2012-2014)
Treasurer
Vincent Lamoureux
Pfizer Canada
Chantal Carrier
Consultant
Past President
Honorary members
of the Executive
Committee
Claude Papasian
TD Canada Trust
(President 2010-2012)
Vice-presidents
Bernard Crevier
RBC Banque Royale
Pierre Arvisais
Board President
(1999-2003)
Roger Morin, CA
Board President
(2003-2005)
Carole Derome
Banque Nationale
Nada Nasreddine
Pharmaprix Kirkland &
Beaconsfield
Directors
Honorary members
Michel Abras
Jean Coutu Pierrefonds
Caroline Donati
AVON Canada Inc.
Jamie Barbieri
PDI
France-Anne Fortin, CA
Investissements PSP
Christian Blouin
Merck
Board President
(2006-2008)
Eric-Vincent Kayigamba
NAS
Nationwide Appraisal Services Inc.
Robert Bouillon
Caisse populaire Desjardins
Sainte-Geneviève
de Pierrefonds
Alexandre Dion
Lafarge Canada Inc.
Silvie Letendre, APR
Pharmascience
Caroline Salette
RE/MAX Royal (Jordan) Inc.
Ron Smith
Pfizer Canada Inc.
Russell Williams
Rx&D
Founding member of
Community Shares
Karen Groom-Campeau
Groom & Associés
Board President
(2008-2010)
Executive Director
Caroline Tison, MBA, FICB
During the 2011-2012 year we said a reluctant goodbye and sincere thank you to Karen Groom, Shelley Brown
and Yasmin Nabih who dedicated their time and efforts for many years as board members.
From L-R: Eric-Vincent Kayigamba, Caroline Salette, Robert Bouillon, Caroline Donati,
Claude Papasian (President ‘10-’12), Pierre Arvisais, Caroline Tison, Jamie Barbieri,
Vincent Lamoureux (President ‘12-’14), Nada Nasreddine, Bernard Crevier and France-Anne Fortin.
Absent from the photo: Carole Derome, Roger Morin, Michel Abras,
Christian Blouin, Chantal Carrier, Alexandre Dion, Silvie Letendre and Ron Smith.
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GIVING BACK 100% OF YOUR DONATION
Thank you to our corporate partners who help cover our administration and fundraising costs, so that
we can distribute 100% of donations received to the community groups we support.
We are unique in Canada – the West Island community is the only community in Canada that has been able
to implement and sustain such a model of giving back 100% of donations received in the campaign year.
CONSTRUCTION de PRESTIGE
The following partners graciously offer us their products and services that we would normally have to spend money on.
Genatec
®
Solutions d’affaires | Business Solutions
Community Shares is proud to be a member of the following associations and subscribe to their stringent code of ethics,
as well as comply with Imagine Canada’s Code for fundraising and financial accountability standards.
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Imagine Canada
CAGP ACPDP ™
C A N A D I A N
A S S O C I A T I O N
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G I F T
P L A N N E R S
ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES PROFESSIONNELS EN DONS PLANIFIÉS
HOW THIS COMMUNITY RAISED $1,100,000
33.5%
Third-Party
Fundraisers
(organized by
community
associations and
companies to benefit
Community Shares)
$368,527
raised by
26,000 donors &
800 volunteers
donating
4,000 hours
of their time.
See pages
16 and 17
for details
26.6%
Corporate,
Foundations
& Matching
of Employee
Donations
$292,230
See page 14
for details
20.9%
9.3%
6.1%
3.6%
Public
Donations
Workplace
Campaign
Government
Support
Fundraisers
Organized by
Community
Shares
(mail, web
In Memoriam)
$229,505
$102,393
Made possible
thanks to 1,560
guests & donors
as well as
175 volunteers
who donated
1,000 hours of
their time.
Thanks to
over 1,000
donors
(employee payroll
contributions)
$67,545
Thanks to
400 donors
and 30
volunteers
See page 15
for details
$39,800
Thank you to the
Liberal Members of
the National Assembly
(MNAs) who are
very active in
raising the profile
of Community Shares
and securing
discretionary funding.
Warm thanks to
Yolande James
(Nelligan Riding),
Geoffrey Kelley
(Jacques-Cartier Riding),
Pierre Marsan
(Robert-Baldwin Riding)
and François Ouimet
(Marquette Riding)
for their ongoing support.
POWERFUL NUMBERS ABOUT THE WEST ISLAND
1 in 5
There are over 55 charitable
organizations in the West Island
and 1 in 5 West Islanders turns
to them each year for help.
46,000+
46,390 West Islanders
(27.2 % of the West Island population)
indicated having donated to a charity for
a total of $46,600,000 in 2008 alone!
- Statistics Canada
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HOW WE ALLOCATE YOUR DONATION
Our Fund Distribution Committee: Crucial to our mission
The Fund Distribution Committee is an independent committee of volunteers made up of
20 business leaders who thoroughly analyse the community groups’ needs and recommend
the funding allocations to our Board of Directors.
The Committee conducts an annual evaluation of the charitable effectiveness of each group,
performs on-site visits, evaluates their financial statements and works closely with community
group leaders throughout the year.
The allocation is done at the end of our campaign, in March, and funds are handed out in
April at the Fund Distribution Ceremony with over 300 people in attendance.
The 2012-2013 committee members are as follows:
Chantal Carrier (Committee Chair), Gerry Serio, Ross Levadi, Anthony Rizk, Assunta Forgione,
Isabelle Lipari, Ellen Simpson, Michel Leduc, Linda Sheehan, Jocelyne Leduc Rouleau, Catharine Harris,
Cynthia Parent, Ian Hadida, Michel Beland, Peter Giakoumatos, Ava Shaikh, Sadri Osmane, Sean Berry,
Graeme Thomson and Caroline Tison.
This year, we said a reluctant goodbye and sincere thank you to Robert Brisebois and
Andreas Pollmueller for the time they have contributed to the committee.
April 18, 2012 – Fund Distribution Ceremony
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!
Did you know that the committee consists of 20 members and that over 800 hours
are dedicated each year in making sure your donation dollars are put to great use
and the impact is felt in our community?
WHO BENEFITS FROM YOUR GIFT
36 West Island charitable groups and 38,000 West Islanders in need
Community-based charitable groups are pillars of our community.
They complement the public offer of programs and services to those in need.
They offer essential services, often immediately and free of charge.
The voluntary not-for-profit sector in Canada contributes $87 billion to our
economy each year. This sector is vital to every community’s well being.
Volunteer sector workers “work” in difficult conditions: difficulty securing
funding, declining government support, declining grants from foundations,
strained resources, high employee turnover, etc. They need our support.
60%
Fund Allocation Breakdown
Families in crisis
Substance abuse
Low income &
immigrant families
in need
At-risk youth
Sexual aggression
victims
38%
Cancer
Mental illness
Meals on Wheels
Autism
Isolated seniors
Eating disorders
Food bank
Arthritis
Intellectual
disabilities
60% of the funds
was allocated
to groups in
the social
services sector
38% of the funds
was allocated
to groups in the
health sector
2%
Educating youth about the
importance of the environment
Musically talented youth
2% of the funds was
allocated to groups
in the environment
and culture sectors
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WHO BENEFITS FROM YOUR GIFT
The following 36 charitable groups benefit from your donation:
*The amount allocated to each group (2011-2012) is included next to the group’s name
# of
West Islanders
helped this year:
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7,611
Action Jeunesse de l’Ouest-de-l’Île (AJOI) - $37,000
The youth/street workers of West Island Youth Action offer prevention and intervention on issues
such as drugs, alcohol, violence, sexuality, and homelessness to youths 12 to 25 years old. The
workers encourage teenagers to discover and develop alternatives to the streets and provide
them with the opportunity to speak about their needs. (514) 674-1270 / www.ajoi.info
2,623
AMCAL Family Services – $67,000
AMCAL provides a residence for teens in crisis and counseling services to their family
members. It also offers a full range of programs and services for families in difficulty.
(514) 694-3161 / www.amcal.ca
2,107
ANEB Quebec – $51,000
ANEB Quebec helps people whose lives have been touched by an eating disorder and
their families. Eating disorders affect up to 10,000 West Islanders between the ages of
15 and 40 and their families every year. (514) 630-0907 / www.anebquebec.com
170
Association québecoise de voile adaptée – Pointe-Claire - $10,000
Makes it possible for those suffering from severe physical or sensory handicaps to
improve their quality of life and integration into the community by learning to
sail autonomously. (514) 846-2171 / www.aqvacq.com
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AVATIL - Towards Independent Living - $15,000
Offers one-stop, community-based services, including support networks for those
individuals with a mild intellectual handicap living on their own, and residential
alternatives for those requiring a structured living situation. (514) 634-8944 / www.avatil.org
808
AWISH (Arthritis West Island Self Help Association) – $36,000
Provides information, education and support and an exercise program to
West Islanders affected by arthritis. (514) 631-3288 / www.awishmontreal.org
Testimonial
Please turn the page to see more groups
“What AMCAL did for me was to plant the seeds that would eventually grow into a healthy, stable lifestyle.
AMCAL put the brakes on my life as it was speeding out of control in a downward spiral. I saw how much
easier and more enjoyable life could be without the fighting and the drugs. I began to strive for this. I learned
to deal with my emotions and my problems in a healthy, mature way.”
- Young teen who benefitted from the AMCAL programs.
WHO BENEFITS FROM YOUR GIFT
The following 36 charitable groups benefit from your donation:
# of
West Islanders
helped this year:
147
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the West Island - $33,000
This organization provides responsible adult guidance to children through quality
mentoring and in-school programs. Trained volunteers are matched with children
and support them professionally in their search for a full and happy life.
(514) 538-6100 / www.bbbsofwi.org
298
Bread Basket Lac St-Louis - $15,000
Bread Basket Lac-St-Louis operates a set of initiatives under the name of Project Delmar in
the community of Delmar, Pointe-Claire. The priority initiatives are to address food security
with programs that will provide access to healthy fresh foods, social development issues
such as environmental concerns and social housing, and to encourage and support a
resident’s committee. (514) 694-5850
239
Carrefour des 6-12 ans – $46,000
The Carrefour provides services for children living in areas of our community where low
income families make up more than 70% of the population, and where 42% of students
have learning difficulties and require specialized education support. (514) 685-9598
154
Centre Bienvenue - $61,000
Provides support and psychosocial services in the community, and work reintegration
programs to improve acceptance of mental illness and contribute actively to society.
(514) 421-2212 / www.centrebienvenue.org
4,013
100
Cloverdale Multi-Resources Family Centre – $26,000
Encourages children and families from the Cloverdale area and its surroundings who often
live in difficult conditions to get involved with each other, to improve and maintain their
well-being through various services such as animation, prevention and education.
(514) 684-8228 / www.cloverdalemulti-ressources.org
Club des petits déjeuner - Funding allocated in 2010 for a 2-year project.
Does its utmost to ensure that every child receives two elements required for learning:
a nutritious breakfast and a nourishing environment. The funding from
Community Shares will be used to open a club at Harfang-des-Neiges school in
Pierrefonds. www.clubdejeuners.org
Testimonial
Please turn the page to see more groups
“I’m so grateful I found CALACS. They have been my saving grace. They do such crucial work!
Thanks to them, I’ve become liberated, not just a survivor or a victim of a sexual aggression.”
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WHO BENEFITS FROM YOUR GIFT
The following 36 charitable groups benefit from your donation:
# of
West Islanders
helped this year:
145
Community Perspective in Mental Health – $52,000
Provides individualized support in the community to adults coping with a mental illness. They offer
at-home visits, support groups and help in finding low-income housing.
(514) 696-0972
313
De-Zone Youth Centre - $14,000
De-Zone Youth center is a safe, substance-free space where youth between the ages of
12 and 17 can spend time to hang out, talk with youth workers, get homework help, take
guitar and art classes and meet new people. (514) 630-9622 ext. 5208
2,107
The Ecomuseum Zoo - $10,000
Teaches children and adults the importance of protecting the local environment and
wildlife. Visitors can discover more than 115 species of live animals from Quebec in a
natural setting. Offers a large variety of activities on-site and off-site. (30,000 children
participating in the educational program) (514) 457-9449 / www.ecomuseum.ca
1,888
Family Resource Centre - $13,000
The Family Resource Center works to support all West Island children with learning and behavioral
difficulties. Their specialized programs provide emotional support, referral services and skill
development for children, their parents and professionals. Their programs and activities include:
individual and family counseling, advocacy, parenting workshops, social skills programs and study
skills programs.. (514) 685-5912 / www.familyresourcecenter.qc.ca
1,280
Friends for Mental Health – $42,000
Friends for Mental Health provide crucial support, counseling and respite services to
West Island families coping with the mental illness of a loved one.
(514) 636-6885 / www.asmfmh.org
282
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Leave Out ViolencE (LOVE) - $25,500
Offers youth the support and skills they need to reject negative behavior and to replace
aggression with more constructive ways to be seen and heard. LOVE’s unique approach of
youth reaching out to youth has impacted the lives of hundreds of young people across
the West Island. (514) 938-0006 / www.leaveoutviolence.com
Testimonial
Please turn the page to see more groups
“When I first contacted Friends for Mental Health I didn’t know if I was coming or going. I didn’t know what was
wrong. I think I was completely insane. And the person that received me just listened to me and said “you need
to talk so much, we need to meet again next week.” And I was accepted. I felt embraced. From then on everything
became alive. So for me I could never, never, never, never say it enough. Friends for Mental Health brought me
back to life.”
WHO BENEFITS FROM YOUR GIFT
We are proud to support the following groups:
# of
West Islanders
helped this year:
82
L’Équipe Entreprise - $36,000
Provides a low stress work environment assisting West Islanders
living with a mental illness reintegrate the workforce.
(514) 636-1081
346
La Maison des Jeunes de Pierrefonds – $32,000
This activity and resource center for youth offers a constructive alternative
to the streets and shopping centers for teenagers looking for guidance and
a healthy place to hang out. For many teens, this place offers them a level of
stability they cannot find at home. (514) 683-4164
170
La Maison des Jeunes de A-Ma-Baie – $32,000
Les Maisons des Jeunes are activity and resource centers for youths that offer a
constructive alternative to the streets and shopping centers for teenagers looking
for guidance and a healthy place to hang out. For many teens, this place offers them
a level of stability they cannot find at home. (514) 685-2989
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Light a Dream - $13,000
Provides young adults with special needs the opportunity to experience and learn
in a productive business environment while providing the community with quality
products and services. The program promotes their understanding of various business
and economic principles, while enhancing their social, interpersonal, decision making
and leadership skills. (514) 636-9966 / www.lightadream.com
474
Literacy Unlimited - $17,000
In the West Island, 35,000 youth and adults are at risk for poor health, unemployment,
poverty, substance abuse, problems with the law and becoming outcasts in our society
due to a low level of literacy. Literacy Unlimited helps West Islanders remove this stigma
by offering a one-to-one tutoring program, adult education classroom assistance and a
high school literacy program. (514) 694-0007 / www.literacyunlimited.ca
181
Omega Community Resources - $23,000
This day centre is open Monday-Saturday to assist adults with mental health problems
residing in the West Island. The Saturday program offers clients support and follow-up
while encouraging improvement of their self-esteem and autonomy.
(514) 631-2760 / www.omegacenter.org
Testimonial
Please turn the page to see more groups
« I really like spending time with you. It feels good to know that I can trust you with my feelings
and the ordeal I am going through. Thanks for being there and for listening. If you weren’t there
in my life, I would not still be alive.”
- Note left from a young teen to a Maison des Jeunes counsellor.
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WHO BENEFITS FROM YOUR GIFT
The following 36 charitable groups benefit from your donation:
# of
West Islanders
helped this year:
1,014
Pierrefonds Community Project – $65,000
Provides services and programs for low-income and immigrant families. They also offer
a young mothers program that helps girls as young as 14 years old cope with the
challenges of parenthood. (514) 684-5995
Portage (West Island program) - $7,000 (Newly funded group 2011-2012)
Provides specialized drug addiction rehabilitation programs for young substance abusers.
Helps residents acquire the self-awareness and the competencies they need to overcome
drug addiction and go on to lead healthy, productive, drug-free lives.
(514) 694-9894 / www.portage.ca
1,624
594
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Venturing Out Beyond Our Cancer (VOBOC) - $29,000
VOBOC is dedicated to easing the cancer journey by granting special requests for
adolescents and young adults undergoing cancer treatment, or who are in palliative
care. (514) 695-9292 / www.voboc.org
Volunteer Accompaniment Service (ABO-VAS) - $33,000
Provides transportation and accompaniment to treatment for residents battling cancer
or other critical illnesses who have no other means of transportation.
(514) 694-3838 / www.abo-vas.org
4,998
Volunteer West Island - $35,000
Recruits volunteers for the West Island non-profit community. Also implements social
programs reducing isolation and assisting seniors to remain autonomous.
(514) 457-5445 / www.cabvwi.org
3,423
West Island Assistance Fund - $35,000
For more than 35 years, the West Island Assistance Fund has helped West Island families
who need food or any other type of support resulting from a poor social condition.
Also offers free summer camp experience for under-privileged children living in the
West Island. (514) 683-0456 / www.fdoi.org
Testimonial
Please turn the page to see more groups
“I was facing the health challenge of my life and felt very alone. Your volunteer kindly
accompanied me through my treatments that lasted 5 months and sometimes I wondered
if I could get through them or not. The assistance and help by the ABO-VAS volunteers made
all the difference to fight my cancer.”
WHO BENEFITS FROM YOUR GIFT
The following 36 charitable groups benefit from your donation:
# of
West Islanders
helped this year:
1,100
WIAIH & The Pat Roberts Centre – $53,000
This special family resource centre provides preschool, recreational, residential and respite
services to people with intellectual handicaps and autism and support to their families.
(514) 694-7090 / www.wiaih.qc.ca
800
West Island CALACS - $25,000
Offers help to women who have been the victims of sexual assault, as well as programs for
the prevention of sexual assault. CALACS is the only service in the West Island to offer these
services to women 14 years and older. (514) 620-4333 / www.rqcalacs.qc.ca
250
West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) - $25,000
Offers a whole-person approach to cancer care focusing on the physical, emotional, social,
spiritual and educational needs of those experiencing cancer.
(514) 695-9355 / www.wicwc.org
642
West Island Citizens Advocacy – $25,500
Matches West Island residents who need help with volunteer advocates who provide
emotional, practical or social support.
(514) 694-5850 / www.westislandcitizenadvocacy.com
655
West Island Community Resource Centre – $45,000
Offers information and referral clinics for people in crisis as well as workshops, publications
and telephone services. On average, 7,000 residents seek health and social services information
for themselves, their family, friends and neighbors each year.
(514) 694-6404 / www.crcinfo.ca
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West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra – $16,000
Offers young musicians (aged 8-25) the opportunity to develop skills, discipline, a sense of
teamwork and a deeper understanding of music.
(514) 428-9643 / www.osjwi.qc.ca
Testimonial
“The Pat Roberts Development Center has changed our life! Before sending our autistic
son to this wonderful centre, we did not know how to stimulate him properly. In the last
six months, he has blossomed!”
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
(April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012)
We wish to thank the donors of our 2011-2012 fundraising efforts. Thank you to each and every one
of our 29,000 donors who made a difference with donations, workplace giving, fundraising initiatives
and participation in events, raffles and auctions. Every gift, big and small, made a difference.
$100,000 +
THE
$50,000 $99,999
FOUNDATION
Caisse populaire
Sainte-Geneviève de Pierrefonds
$20,000 $49,999
Nada Nasreddine
Kirkland/Beaconsfield
$9,000 $19,999
ERIC T. WEBSTER FOUNDATION
Genatec
®
Solutions d’affaires | Business Solutions
Yolande James, MNA Nelligan
Major Gift
Donors
and Mr. James Hewitt
Marchands de l’Ouest-de-l’Île
Pointe-Claire Intermediate Hockey League
Dr. Robert Sheitoyan
Chantal Carrier & Louis Vachon, René Gagnon, Daniel Lalonde & Ann Bouthillier, Caisse Desjardins des Sources-Lac-Saint-Louis,
Groom & Associés, SCP SCIENCE, Fairview Pointe Claire, La Fondation Familiale Trottier, The Repper Family, Andrée Robert et
Jacques Chartrand, Brian McGowan & Elizabeth Tropea, Bromelin People Practices, Construction Jean Houde Prestige Inc.,
David Mellor (Royal Lepage Mellor Group), Daniel Cléroux, Jardins Cléroux Inc., IGA Extra Famille Lalonde (Ile-Bizard),
IGA Extra Kirkland, Keith and Anita Dunn, Laurentian Bank, Lavery, Litwin Correa, Marc Hébert and Marilyn Moore,
Marvin A. Drimer Foundation, Mercedes-Benz West Island, Palm & Havas, Pierre Marsan (MNA Robert-Baldwin),
Rideau Memorial Funeral Home, Roger Morin CA, Rx&D, Samuel & Fils et Cie (Québec) Ltée.,
Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire and Lachine)
Contact us for more information about our donor recognition program.
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Our donors’ gifts ranged from a few pennies thrown in
the Fairview Pointe Claire fountain to $185,000.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
(April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012)
Workplace Giving Campaign
Employees are given the opportunity to donate directly through their payroll service.
Thank you to the following municipalities, companies and their employees.
Arrondissement Île-Bizard-Ste-Geneviève, Arrondissement Pierrefonds-Roxboro, BDC - Development Bank of Canada
BMO-Bank of Montreal, City of Beaconsfield, City of Kirkland, Caisse populaire Desjardins Sainte-Geneviève-de-Pierrefonds
John Abbott College, Lester B. Pearson School Board, MDA Space, Merck, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada
Pfizer Canada, SCN, SCP SCIENCE/CONOSTAN, Tenaquip Ltd, TD Bank, West Island Citizen Advocacy, UPS
Donors $1,000 - $4,999
Andrea Duchesne (National Bank Financial), Atelier d'Usinage F.J. Ltée., Avocats-Conseil Miljours Paquette, bMod Communications, Bravo Party
Rentals, Catsys Media/HWN Dodge for a Cause, Chambre de Commerce de l'Ouest-de-l'Île, Clock Audio North America Inc., Collins Clarke MacGillivray
White, Cottage & Cie Shopping Event, Diane Roy-Hébert, Distribution Trans Express Can USA, Don Sancton, Dr. Shawn Cohen, DTZ Barnicke (Québec)
Limitée, Exogène Recruitment and Strategic MGT Services, Fondation Pathonic, Gilles Nobert, Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd., Kernohan, Leacross
Foundation, Les Aliments M&M, Les Habitations Raymond Allard Inc., Mark Tetrault, Mohammed Kanwal Family Foundation, Morguard Investments Ltd.,
Pharmaprix Pierrefonds/Pincourt (Suzanne Fradet), Pharmaprix Place de la Triade (Marco Vernacchia), Pharmaprix St-Jean Blvd, DDO (Faouzi Fassatoui),
Pharmaprix Fairview and Pierrefonds (Nora Al-Khoury), Pharmaprix Sources (Soad Tawfik), Pharmaprix Dorval (Fernanda Civitella), Pharmaprix Stillview
(Heba Muhey), Pierrefonds-Dollard Conservative Association, Pinchevsky & Co., PrivateEventDesign (Lily Nguyen), Restaurant La Maison Verte, Restaurant
Le Chambertin, Rock Thomas International, Saint-Luke's Parish, Serve your Community (Lauren Hornig), Ste-Anne's Hospital, United Accoustics Partition,
Westmount Moving, Michael Iafigliola (Avantage Ford), BDC Pointe-Claire, Développement économique West Island (CLD), Luc Bérichon Notaire, Manoir Kirkland,
Francis Scarpaleggia (MP Lac-St-Louis), CASP Aerospace, The Stone Doctors, Pierre Lebrun, Sarah Murphy, Pierre Arvisais, Bobby Piazza, Holly Schwartz, Marc &
Marisa Trottier, Joseph Borsellino, Geoffrey Kelley (MNA Jacques-Cartier), Brian Belvedere, Luc & Donna Bertrand, City of Pointe-Claire, FCT, François Ouimet (MNA
Marquette), West Island Legal Resource Center, Restaurant Mundo Trattoria, WISTA, Jean Martel, Kathy Blais, Le Groupe Maurice, IGA Extra Famille Lalonde (DDO),
IGA Extra Drolet & Paquette, IGA Extra Michel Akoury, IGA Marché Topetta, IGA Extra Famille Martin, Mansfield Athletic Club Pointe-Claire, Stéphanie Simard, Alain
ChanneVy, David O’Brien, Andrew Paquette, Caroline Tison, Claude Papasian, France-Anne Fortin, Sylvain Chevrier, Mark Hanna, Hélène Mirza, Isabelle Morin (MP
NDG, Lachine, Dorval), Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (MP Pierrefonds-Dollard), Aidan Griffin, Christian Roy, Jacquie McLeish, Michelle Jacques, Jean Coutu boul
St-Jean (Valerio Tomaselli), Jean Coutu Ile-Bizard (Sylvie Arbic), Jean Coutu DDO (Louis Legault, Karine Legault & Lyette Boulé), Jean Coutu Boul.
St-Charles, Pierrefonds (Nouha Fadlallah & Michel Abras).
Circle of Friends
Andrew Paquette, Bernard Crevier, Carole Derome, Caroline Salette, Caroline Tison, Chantal Carrier, Claude Papasian,
Cindy Jamison, Eveline Hauri, Gerry Serio, Kevin Mohamed, Audrey & Marc Genest, Marie-Claude Gauthier, Patrick Murphy,
Rhonda O’Gallagher, Veronica Piacek, Cynthia M. Parent, France-Anne Fortin, Jamie Barbieri, Janice Murray,
Karen Groom-Campeau, Linda Sheehan, Louis Vachon, Nada Nasreddine, Pierre Arvisais, René Gagnon, Robert Bouillon,
Roger Morin, Sarah Murphy, Vincent Lamoureux, Diane Roy-Hébert, Lyne Giroux, Karim Benchekroun, Mark Dickie, Kevin Owen,
Ann and Basil Papayoti and Anne Myles.
Testimonial
“At Tenaquip we feel it is important to offer employees the choice to give to
Community Shares. Employees like to give back to their community and like
the fact that their employer does as well.”
- Annie Tashdjian, Human Resource Manager, Tenaquip Limited.
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THIRD PARTY FUNDRAISERS
More than 35 businesses and associations, big and small, organized fundraising events to benefit Community Shares.
Thank you to everyone who organized and supported these events.
National Bank Dream Vacation Draw
(Dec 2011) $126,447
TD Spaghetti Lunch
(Sept 2011) $130,000
RBC Valentine Breakfast
(Feb 2012) $34,315
RBC Golf Tournament
(June 2011) $33,557
Pharmaprix’s Tree of Life Campaign
(Oct 2011) $28,675
National Bank Golf Tournament /
Commercial banking division
(Aug 2011) $25,000
Slightly Incredible 2 (Si2)
(June 2011) $20,000
IGA $2 Campaign
(April 2011 and March 2012) $17,642
(Supports campaign fund and 100% model)
Coins collected from the Fountains of
Fairview Pointe Claire during the year.
Pointe-Claire Intermediate
Hockey Tournament “Long Live the P”
(April 2011) $10,000
RE/MAX Royal (Jordan) Inc.
Golf Tournament
(Aug 2011) $10,000
Fairview Pointe Claire
$7,436
Laurentian Bank
"RaISE & SHARE Breakfast"
Jan 2012 $7,000
Jardins Cléroux Inc.
Poinsettias Sale
(Dec 2011) $3,545
Pfizer Employee Artisan and Jewelry Sales
$3,441
The Stone Doctors Band Gigs
$3,400
Mansfield Athletic Club
Pointe-Claire Spinathon
(Nov 2011) $3,000
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THIRD PARTY FUNDRAISERS
More than 35 businesses and associations, big and small, organized fundraising events to benefit Community Shares.
Thank you to everyone who organized and supported these events.
Serve your
Community 2
(Lauren Hornig
Tennis Challenge)
(Nov 2011) $2,700
National Bank
Andrea Duchesne
Pay-It-Forward
Program
WISTA “Hairspray” and “Show People”
Musical Theatre Production
Cottage & Cie. Shopping Event
(Beaurepaire Village)
$2,255
$1,500
(Oct 2011) $1,312
Private Event Design Sales (Lily Nguyen)
West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert "Peter & the Wolf"
West Island Chamber of Commerce Accolades Raffle
Ile Perrot Golf 4 x Foursome Auction
Catsys Media/HWN Dodge for a Cause 2
Centre Bienvenue Printer cartridge recycling program
The Artists' Circle of the West Island
RRLT Band Gig
Studio Danza’s Dance for your Community
Via Medica 5% of Sales
Anita Perno
FashionSense Open House (Anita Perno)
Caisse populaire Desjardins Sainte-Geneviève de Pierrefonds
West Island Guide - Fall issue advertisement referrals
E-Cause Fundraising Campaign
REGAL catalogue www.wicspartage.shopregal.ca
Maison Mallet % of Sales
Thank you to each of the 800 individuals who have
dedicated over 4,000 hours in raising these funds!
Thank you for caring and making a difference.
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A LETTER FROM ONE OF OUR DONORS
Dear Ms. Tison,
I am writing you to tell you how much I
appreciate havng been invited to the distribution of
cheques evening. From the excellent buffet catered
by I.G.A to the delightful music of the Youth
Orchestra which rounded out the event it proved a
most enjoyable experience.
It is one thing to read the list of organizations
benefiting from your fundraising effort but it is
amazing to see and hear from these organizations and
to realize the extent and depth of their work. It was
also impressve to see the number of people dedicating
their time to these causes. Not to mention the
dedication of the businesses and corporations
supporting the administration costs. Lastly, you and
your team should be justly proud of W.I.C.S.
Sincerely,
M.L.Brown
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We are proud to be an efficient way for West Islanders to give back close
to home and will continue to strive to increase the number of West Islanders
who choose to donate locally in order to benefit their local community.
POWERED BY PEOPLE WHO CARE
Over 1,200 volunteers lend their time, talent and expertise each year. They serve on our Board of Directors,
various committees, volunteer at events, set up their own events, etc. They make our community a better
place to live. We thank them all and celebrate their giving spirit.
Volunteers give their time on more than a dozen Community Shares committees:
Board of Directors
Fund Distribution committee
Planned and Legacy Giving committee
Volunteer Management committee
E-Strategy committee
Retail Branding committee
Benefit Auction committee
Red and White committee
Golf tournament committee
West Island Wine Show committee
Board of Directors 11-12
Claude Papasian
Bernard Crevier
Vincent Lamoureux
Carole Derome
Michel Abras
Pierre Arvisais
Jamie Barbieri
Christian Blouin
Robert Bouillon
Shelley Brown
Chantal Carrier
Alexandre Dion
Caroline Donati
France-Anne Fortin
Karen Groom-Campeau
Eric-Vincent Kayigamba
Silvie Letendre
Roger Morin, CA
Nada Nasreddine
Caroline Salette
Ron P.J. Smith
Russell Williams
Jamal Abouzeid
Elie Abou Abdallah
Mark Adelstein
Devon Ajram
Michel Akoury
Nora Al-Khoury
Chad Almon
Tom Apostolis
Line Arbour
Suzanne Auger
Lynda Barrett
Rita Bartevian
Raymond Beaulieu
Todd Beck
Johanne Bélanger
Michelle Bénard
Corrine Benitah
Sherman Blunte
Manon Boileau
Marilyn Bonneau
Dominique Bonnot
Dawn Bostock
Michelle Bouchard
Marc Brassard
Marie-Paule Brunelle
Philippe Brunet
Tania Cabrera
Marisa Calabrese
Debra Capener
Marie-Claude Cardi
Yvan Caron
Forest of Wishes committee
Workplace Giving Campaign committee
Marketing & Communications committee
Fund Distribution Committee 11-12
you.
Thank you!
Chantal Carrier
Michel Béland
Sabrina Bensimhon
Robert Brisebois
Michelle Figueredo
Eric Faigan
Assunta Forgione
Peter Giakoumatos
Ian Hadida
Catharine Harris
Michel Leduc
Jocelyne Leduc-Rouleau
Ross Levadi
Isabelle Lipari
Cynthia Parent
Andreas Pollmueller
Anthony Rizk
Osman Sadri
Gerry Serio
Eva Shaikh
Linda Sheehan
Ellen Simpson
More Volunteers Who Contributed Their Time & Expertise
Doris Cassidy
Lina Catalono
Bruno Ciolfi
Fernanda Citivella
Anne Collette
Francesca Corso
Maggie Costa
Angela Coticone
Dean Courtis
Diana Crawford
Julie Dallaire
Galina Daneva
Gavin James Daye
Marc DeBlois, CFA
Aurelien Degoute
Ghassan Deko
Gary Deme
Michel Des Rivières
Patricia Dewar
Samma Diab
Ethian Dombawela
Debbie Dore
Jacques Drolet
Jean-Marc Dubé
Chantale Dubé
Francoise Duff
Jean Dumas
Naureen Durack
Elizabeta Elizarova Bancheva
Patricia Enborg
Joanne Fabien
Nouha Fadlallah
Steve Fahey
Faouzi Fassatoui
Jonathan Faubert
Jackie Fiset
Ruth Floreani
Lucie Fournier
Lea Fournier
Lisa-Marie Foye
Suzanne Fradet
Linnaea Fyles
René Gagnon
Alain Gauthier
Lyne Giroux
Michel Giroux
Peter Govers
Carole Guay
Peter Guerrera
Jennifer Harper
Matt Harrison
Wendy Hedrich
Heather Holmes
Nikisha Jaglal
Annick Kanku T. Kapuku
Karen Kroon
Roxanne Lafrance
Spiro Lagos
Enrico Lalonde
Shawn Lamothe
Christine Landry
Éric Langevin
Laurence Langis
Suzanne Lapierre
Ginette Lapointe
Nancy Lapointe
Diane Latour
Carole Legault
Marc Lemire
Éric Léouzon
Christine Lepage
l’Équipe des Pharmaprix
Les Équipes des IGA
Roxanne Léouzon
Jennifer Lichtner
Veronica Lopez
Gail Lord
Antonio Luciano
Natalie Maidich
Kevin Owen
Julie Maheu
Ed Pahud
Monique Malboeuf
John Palamar
Roberto Manago
Tony Palamaro
Brigitte Martel
Helen Pantalis
Jean Martin
Josée Paquette
Derek Massari
Claire Passaretti-Savage
Cheryl Matte
Ed Pawlusiak
Sherri Mc Leod
Anita Perno
Craig McFadzean, MBA CFA
André Perreault
Ingo Medvescek
Angie Perrotti-Amoroso
Ivo Mehmedovic
Lise Pilon
David Mellor
Amy Poirier
Renée Menard
Gerry Poole
André Mercier
Francine Richard
Shirley Miller
France Rioux
Hélène Mirza
Tom Romer
Cynthia Mitchell
Elaine Rosenberg
Mary Ellen Montague
Robin Rosenthal
Denis & Pauline Morneau
Johane Rowsell
Karen Muggeridge
Karyne Roy
Sarah Murphy
Diane Roy-Hébert
Denise Nantel-Forest
Monique Sauvé
Sandra Nehma
Antoinette Scarano
Lily Nguyen
Petra Scherer
Natalie O’Reilly
Ann Scullion
Serges-Hugues Ouimet, CA
Nishant Sharma
Special thanks to the following volunteers who help us
in the office on a weekly basis:
Michel Giroux, Anne Collette, Michelle Benard,
René Gagnon and Julie Wu.
Jessica Shetler
Yves Simard
Tania Sossoyan
Debbie St-Martin
Paula Stone
Daniel Tannous
Soad Tawfik
Heather Taylor
Erik Thompson
Claire & Michel Tison
Dolly Tohme
Lisa-Marie Tondreau
Eric Toppetta
Veronica Traynor
Niki Tsakonas
Tara Upton
Louis Vachon
Benoît Vallée
Serges Vallée
Lyne Vallée
Carmela Varriale
Philippe Vaugeois
Geneviève Veilleux
Marco Vernacchia
Daniel Vézina
George Vitoroullis
Sandra Wilkinson
Julie Wu
Patricia Yanez
Natacha Zacharie
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POWERFUL NUMBERS ABOUT COMMUNITY SHARES
Did you know ?
In our first year of operation (1988), we raised $102,000 and supported 8 groups who helped
6,000 West Islanders. In 2011-2012, we distributed $1,100,000 and supported 36 groups
who touch the lives of 38,000 West Islanders.
The average level of funding we provided the charitable groups we support this year is $32,000.
On average, Community Shares funding represents 13% of a group’s revenues; for some,
it is as high as 50% of their budget (for our 2011-2012 distribution).
38,000 50% $1,100,00036
West Islanders
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Fund Distribution Ceremony, April 18, 2012
Raised
Groups
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that Cadillac Fairview donates the coins from the fountains in the Fairview Pointe Claire
shopping center? These coins are collected on a regular basis, counted, dropped off at the Royal Bank
branch on St-Jean and Hymus and then sent to the Royal Canadian Mint. The amount is then deposited into
the Community Shares bank account. The fountains generated $7,436 this past year! Now that the penny
is going to be out of production, why not toss your pennies in the Fairview Pointe Claire fountain to make
a difference in your community.
Did you know municipalities are supporting Community Shares throughout the year? West Island
municipalities lend us their large roadside billboards and electronic billboards so that we can spread the
word about our campaign, they provide us free space in their newsletters, some municipalities give
employees the opportunity to support Community Shares via a regular donation straight from their
paychecks through their workplace giving campaign (Kirkland, Arrondisement Pierrefonds-Roxboro) and
others raise funds by organizing fundraisers internally during the year (Arrondissement Ile-Bizard-SainteGenevieve). Thank you to the mayors and councilors who believe in our work.
L’Île-Bizard
Sainte-Geneviève
KIRKLAND
Did you know
Community Shares
has a hockey team?
Dave Jennings, a proud West Islander and supporter
of Community Shares, generously offered to switch his
original team’s (Red & Whites) uniforms for the classic
West Island Community Shares gold and blue. The team
is looking to represent Community Shares at various
tournaments and accepts challenges from all teams!
Recent success was found at the 2012 Pointe-Claire
Oldtimers tournament winning the Terra Cotta division.
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CARING CITIZENS AWARDS
Each year, Community Shares hands out its Caring Citizen Awards to people and companies
who have distinguished themselves by their actions dedicated to bettering their community.
The following awards were handed out to highlight efforts contributing to
the 2011-2012 campaign and for going above and beyond the call of duty:
National Bank
The award was presented to Carole
Derome and her West Island
Region’s team in recognition of the
bank’s leadership in bettering our
community. A big thank you goes to
the West Island region’s managerial
team, branch managers and staff for
their dedication and for volunteering
for our organization. National Bank
is Community Shares top funder for
the third year in a row with a total of
$187,000 this year alone.
The Commercial Banking division of
National Bank also received an
award for its support of Community
Shares over the past five years via
their Commercial Banking golf
tournament. An award was
presented to Mark Rossi and his
team for contributing $101,000 to
Community Shares over the past
5 years.
Tenaquip Foundation
& Tenaquip Limited
The award was presented to
Mrs. Shirley Reed, Nancy Reed,
Joanne Reed, Mark Armitage and
Glenn Watt, trustees of the
foundation. Last year, the
Foundation enabled us to launch
our Planned and Legacy giving
FOREVER FUND to ensure the well
being of West Islanders for
generations to come. They are a
loyal corporate partner supporting
our 100% model, participate in our
events and gave a generous
donation of $120,000 this year –
a 20% increase over last year. Their
total contribution of $180,000 this
year, makes Tenaquip Limited & the
Tenaquip Foundation our second
largest donor this year. Thank you to
the Tenaquip Foundation for
understanding the needs that exist
in our community and for its
ongoing support.
THE
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Pfizer Canada
The award was presented to
Pfizer for their long standing
commitment to Community
Shares. Pfizer is our founding
partner, allowing us to give back
100% of donations and they have
the largest Workplace Giving
Campaign in the West Island with
over $90,000 raised by employees,
including the company’s matching
gift. Many employees are also
volunteering on our various
committees. Pfizer was our 3rd
largest donor this year with a total
contribution of $162,000 for a
total contribution of over
$1,300,000 since 1998!
FOUNDATION
Thank you to Pfizer Canada for donating 120 refurbished laptops
to the groups we support in February 2012. This donation is valued
at more than $33,000!
CARING CITIZENS AWARDS
TD Bank
The award was presented to
the TD Bank West Island
region’s team. Their exceptional
contribution of $156,000 this
year alone was made possible
thanks to their famous
Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser that
takes place each fall raising over
$130,000, a corporate donation
and their participation at
Community Shares events.
TD Bank employee are also very
active volunteering on our
various committees.
RBC Royal Bank
The award was presented
to the RBC Royal Bank
West Island region’s team.
RBC contributed $115,000
this year via their annual
golf tournament, their
Fundraising Breakfast “ In
love with your
community” a corporate
donation and their
participation at our
events. RBC Royal Bank
employee are also very
active volunteering on our
various committees.
Desjardins
The award was presented to
Caisse Populaire
Sainte-Geneviève de
Pierrefonds, Caisse
Desjardins des Sources
Lac-St-Louis, Centre Financier
aux entreprises (Ouest de
Montreal) for their
outstanding leadership in
being our lead sponsor for
our very 1st West Island Wine
Show that took place March
21, 2012. Desjardins
contributed an overall
amount of $80,000 to
Community Shares this year.
A special mention was also
made to the Caisse
populaire Sainte-Geneviève
de Pierrefonds for their
support as a partner in
allowing us to give back
100% of donations.
Pharmaprix
The award was presented to
all West Island Pharmaprix
Pharmacist-owners for their
level of engagement in our
community. They contributed
$75,000 to Community Shares
this year via their Tree of Life
fundraiser, their participation
in our events, sponsoring our
1st West Island Wine Show and
for also being a partner helping
covering administration costs
so we can give back 100% of
donations. A special mention
went to the following
pharmacist owners for going
beyond the call of duty: Nada
Nasreddine (Beaconsfield &
Kirkland), Suzanne Fradet
(Pierrefonds & Pincourt),
Marco Vernacchia (Place de la
Triad), Faouzi Fassatoui
(Pharmaprix St-Jean Blvd)
DID YOU KNOW?
Kuper Academy Grade 6 students learned about their community and the needs and
challenges that do arise in the West Island by visiting 8 of the community groups we fund.
They found out about what each group does and how each group helps West Islanders in
need. They also organized a few fundraising activities to benefit these groups, including
Community Shares. Thank you to these future leaders!
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CARING CITIZENS AWARDS
PlaniConcept Plus
The award was presented
to PlaniConcept Plus’s
President, Hélène Mirza
(right), who has been
volunteering her time for
Community Shares for many
years now. The award also
highlighted her high level
of engagement and
collaboration with our
1st annual West Island
Wine Show and with
National Bank’s Dream
Vacation fundraiser to
benefit Community Shares.
An award was also
presented to Karyne Roy
(left) at PlaniConcept Plus
who has been a crucial
contributor to our Wine
Show.
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MERK
The award was
presented to MERCK
for its contribution of
$66,000 this year.
MERK has been a
corporate partner
allowing us to give back
100% of donations
since our inception and
continues to be there
for us. MERK
employees also donate
via their workplace
giving campaign and
volunteer on our
various committees.
MERK has contributed
over $800,000 to
Community Shares
since 1998!
RE/MAX Royal (Jordan)
Inc.
The award was presented
to Caroline Salette (left),
owner-operator of
RE/MAX Royal (Jordan) Inc.
as well as to the RE/MAX
Royal Jordan golf
tournament organizing
committee for their
engagement in our
community. They have
contributed $58,000 to
Community Shares since
2003, of which $40,000
came from their annual
golf tournament.
Mercedes-Benz West Island
The award was presented
to Mercedes-Benz WestIsland for their continued
support as a major sponsor
of our golf tournament and
for sponsoring the car wash
at the annual TD Bank
Spaghetti lunch fundraiser
to benefit Community
Shares. Special thanks went
out to Danny Champagne
and Dean Courtis.
Thank you to SCP SCIENCE, located in Baie d’Urfé, for designing and
manufacturing 30 large donation boxes that are used at our various
fundraising events! SCP SCIENCE also holds a Workplace Giving Campaign
where employees can donate via their payroll and the company matches
their donations.
CARING CITIZENS AWARDS
Marriott Montreal Airport
The award was presented to Brenda Rodricks, General Manager of the Marriott Montreal
Airport for her leadership in mobilizing the hotel and its team. The Marriott Montreal Airport
offers the lodging for the grand prize trip for the raffle of our Annual Red and White gala
evening. The Marriott has also offered their chef’s table and hotel stays for our auctions,
helping us raise close to $30,000 over the past two years via the raffle and auctions.
Nick Di Tomaso
The award was presented to
thank Nick for his community
engagement and for working
on our behalf to secure
donations over the past years.
Karen Groom-Campeau
The award was handed out to Karen
Groom-Campeau for her long standing
commitment to Community Shares from
1999 to 2011. She was President of the
Board from 2009-2010. She contributed
her expertise and played an important
role in bringing the organization to the
million dollar mark in 2011.
Claude Papasian
The award was presented for his unwavering leadership as President of Community Shares
from 2010 to 2012, helping us reach our record distribution of $1.1 Million. We also
highlighted Claude’s contribution as a Board member since 2004 and for leading one of the
top fundraisers, the TD Bank Spaghetti Lunch fundraiser, which has raised more than
$735,000 since 2000 for Community Shares.
Daniel Tannous
The award was presented to highlight Daniel’s sustained contribution to Community Shares
since 1998. His ongoing volunteering and his key role in getting the 1st annual West Island
Wine Show off the ground were recognized and applauded.
Gerry Serio
The award was presented to thank Gerry for his long time contribution as an esteemed
member of the Fund Distribution Committee. This committee analyses requests for funding,
evaluates the impact report of each group receiving funding and makes on site visits to the
charities we fund. Gerry led the financial statements review of all of the groups, where
each group’s audited financial statement is analysed.
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CARING CITIZENS AWARDS
Shelley Brown
The award was presented
to recognize Shelley’s
contribution as a valued
member of our board of
directors from 2005 to
2012. Her company,
Bromelin People Practices,
was also recognized as a
corporate partner of ours,
helping us give back 100%
of donations.
Robert Brisebois
The award was presented to
thank Robert for his long time
contribution as an esteemed
member of the Fund
Distribution Committee. This
committee analyses requests
for fund, evaluates the impact
report of each group receiving
funding and makes on site
visits to the charities we fund.
Robert works at BMO Bank of
Montreal and has served on
the committee for 8 years.
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Lyne Giroux
The award was presented to
recognize the fact that Lyne has
served as an active volunteer on
each of our event committees
(Golf, Benefit Auction, Red and
White) and had her company,
well-known Aqua Spa Lyne
Giroux, sponsor each event .
Lyne contributed close to
$30,000 to Community Shares
over the past few years.
Anton Designs
The award was presented to
salon owners Dan Anton and
Kim Anton Ryser for their
contribution in donating a
priceless “Model for a day
experience” each year
involving hair styling and make
up makeover for a group of
ladies. This experience is
thenauctioned off during our
Share the Experience Benefit
Auction each November.
Jean Dumas
The award was presented to
recognize Jean’s contribution in
2011-2012. He introduced us to
Nationwide Appraisal Services
(NAS), a company that became
a partner of ours in 2011,
helping us maintain our promise
to give back 100% of donations,
he also helped secure many
sponsors for our various events.
Jean works at RBC Royal Bank
and his energy is contagious!
Andreas Pollmueller
The award was presented to
thank Andreas for his contribution
as an esteemed member of the
Fund Distribution Committee,
where he volunteered his time for
over 2 years.
Thank you to Avon Canada for donating 7 youth bicycles
to 3 of our community groups in February 2012.
FOREVER
FUND
Planned & Legacy Giving Endowment Fund for West Islanders
How will you be remembered in your community?
The West Island Community Shares FOREVER FUND
provides a NEW opportunity to make a lasting impact
in the West Island community.
Would you like to be remembered forever by leaving a
permanent legacy for the benefit of your local community?
Would you like to ensure you leave more to your estate
and loved ones?
Would you like to maximise the impact of your estate to your
family and your community by minimising the taxes you owe?
The West Island Community Shares FOREVER FUND
can help you achieve all of the above.
What is
the West Island Community Shares FOREVER FUND?
The FOREVER FUND is a permanent endowment fund created by West Island Community Shares to perpetuate its mission.
Why give to
the West Island Community Shares FOREVER FUND?
No matter what the needs are, West Island Community Shares will be here to make sure existing and future charitable groups
receive the much needed sustainable funding they require to serve West Islanders’ needs. With this new gift planning program
we can continue supporting the West Island community for generations to come by ensuring that vital services will always be
available for the 1 in 5 West Islanders who turns to our community for help, support and comfort.
West Island Community Shares is here to stay. As the needs of our community evolve over time, we will be here to support the
local charitable groups that have the expertise to address the growing needs of this wonderful community. In short, your legacy
gift to the West Island Community Shares FOREVER FUND will help sustain the work of existing charitable groups as well as
those that will be created in the future to serve our community.
“
I have decided to name the West Island Community Shares FOREVER FUND in my Will because I know my donation will have a
significant impact on my community, even after I'm gone. It is also important to me to leave an example to my daughter on being a
responsible citizen. I believe in Community Shares' mission and since part of my plan was to give back to the community that I love
both as a resident and a business owner, it was a simple decision to make.
Nada Nasreddine,
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West Island resident and supporter of West Island Community Shares since 1998
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For more detailed information please refer to our on-line FOREVER FUND
Planned and Legacy Giving Policy at www.communityshares.ca or contact
Caroline Tison at 514-695-8694 ext. 101 or at [email protected]
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The Future. . .
We need to do more for the many vital community groups in the West Island. We feel strongly that we
must continue to strive to improve the long-term sustainability of West Island community groups so that
they can continue offering services to those who need it and not have to turn them away, with no other
alternatives available in our local community.
The entire Community Shares team is very grateful for the support of all of its partners, donors and
volunteers. We simply could not do it without you.
Our success is a collective one and only made possible thanks to each gesture, big and little.
Together we can make the 2012-2013 campaign a successful one so that all West Islanders
can get the help they need.
you.
Thank you!
On a final note. . .
A note from one of the community groups we support:
“I just wanted to say thank you. It is always impressive to see the engagement of your partners, donors
and volunteers, and to know that they are behind US, because they are on board with YOU. Thank you
for the contribution which makes such a difference to our association. We are doing our best to
accommodate all the people who come to WIAIH looking for solace and services, but with the spike in
diagnoses and the pulling-back of the public sector, the needs never stop growing. It seems almost
futile sometimes, but your backing really helps - concretely as well as otherwise.”
-Natalie Chapman, Executive Director, West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH)
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For more information about how you can make a difference, contact:
Caroline Tison
(514) 695-8694 ext. 101
[email protected]