2 SALUTE TO OUR VOLUNTEERS · Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 7R $// YROXQWHHUV RI +$/721 +,//6 RQ 1$7,21$/ 92/817((5 :((. $SULO WR- April 10 16, 2011 Georgetown man to serve as STRIDE director ing a two-year term as president, and six years as a citizen representative on the Halton Diversity Advisory Committee (HDAC). He is also a member of the Program Advisory Committee for Human Resources Management program at Sheridan College. He has been a resident of Georgetown and Glen Williams since 2001. STRIDE is a non-profit, charitable, community based vocational rehabilitation program founded in 1983. STRIDE is the only Halton-based organization whose primary purpose is to serve the employment needs of individuals facing mental health issues. Info: www.stride. on.ca. H3R Human Resources Services of Georgetown's Managing Director Michael Bennett CHRP, has been appointed to the board of directors of STRIDE (Support:H ZDQW WR WKDQN \RX IRU \RXU ed Training & Rehabilitation in Diverse WUHPHQGRXV FRQWULEXWLRQ Environments), a Halton not-for-profit ,W¶V DOO DERXW organization that serves the employment PDNLQJ D GLIIHUHQFH needs of residents with mental illness. LQ +DOWRQ "I am very proud to be joining the board of STRIDE. For almost 30 years STRIDE has been serving the residents of Halton providing critical support, employment training and employment to perYour time and talents are greatly appreciated! sons with mental illness. The work Georgetown: 905-873-6502 Acton: 519-853-3310 they do in the Milton: 905-878-6403 community goes highly unrecognized, but it is important work for group of people Any organization is only as strong as its a who face tough MICHAEL BENNETT volunteers. Thank you to all the challenges finding volunteers throughout Halton Hills that employment. STRIDE's support is critito their success," said Bennett. give so freely of their time and energy." calSTRIDE Executive Director Anita Lloyd added, "We are pleased to have 328 Guelph Street, Georgetown Mr. Bennett join our board. His over 20 905-877-7119 years of experience in human resources proven commitment and contribuUnited Way of Halton Hills and tion to previous volunteer endeavours Thank you to our many Volunteers... within Halton will without a doubt add without you, there would be no Way! value to STRIDE." 11 Guelph Street, P.O. Box 286 Bennett's recent volunteer work has inGeorgetown, ON L7G 4Y5 cluded five years on the executive of the Tel: 905-877-3066 Fax: 905-877-3067 Halton Chapter of the Human Resources Email: unitedwayhh@bellnet.ca Website: www.haltonhills.unitedway.ca Professionals Association (HRPA), includN 7KDQ <RX 92/817((5 +$/721 ZZZYROXQWHHUKDOWRQFD Volunteer profile: Mike Carberry The chair of the Halton Industry Edu- programs and events, specifically the cation Council (HIEC) Board of Direc- development of HIEC's Grade 8 Career tors-- Mike Carberry-- is the recipient Awareness Program and Career Centre of the Ministry of Citizenship and Immi- 18 years ago, a program that still exists gration's 2011 Ontario Volunteer Service today. It welcomes over 9,000 students from both the Halton Catholic District Award. School Board and the Halton Carberry was presented District School Board to take with his award yesterday part in the program each year, (Monday) when he was recwhich combines The Real Game, ognized with the 20 Year a career exploration program Award for his continued geared toward bringing real life dedication and service to experiences into the classroom, HIEC. with a visit to HIEC's Career ReCarberry was one of the source Centre. original drivers behind "Without a doubt Mike has bringing together business been a tremendous support to and education to enhance HIEC, always offering ideas, ascareer education and opsistance, continued support and portunities for youth in unwavering dedication," says Halton, attending the first MIKE CARBERRY Michelle Murray, Acting Execusteering committee meeting in 1988 and became the inaugural chair tive Director, HIEC. "There is no doubt of the HIEC Board of Directors. He was he will continue to play an important fundamental in the early years rallying role in our organization as we embark support from industry and education on the next chapter in HIEC's journey." To learn more about HIEC, its prostakeholders alike. Carberry has contributed to and grams and services, and how you can get continues to support many of HIEC's involved, please visit www.hiec.on.ca. Please remember to give where you live! Volunteer. Passion. Action. Impact. Volunteers brighten our days. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for your caring and compassionate service. Thank you for enriching the lives of our residents. Thank you to our many volunteers! Willow Park Ecology Stewardship Committee Call 905-702-9055 to volunteer! Park Location is: Norval - off Mary St. & Hwy. 7 www.willowparkecology.com The Bennett Health Care Centre 905-873-0115 x 8511 1 Princess Anne Drive Georgetown L7G 2B8 www.bennetthealthcarecentre.ca A non-profit long-term care facility. Please call for a tour 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Accredited by: R.R. 2, Guelph www.edenhousecarehome.ca 519-856-4622 GLT Volunteers Take Centre Stage Thank you to our 856 dedicated volunteers for making a positive difference in the lives of thousands of individuals in need every year. A round of applause to our 2010/11 volunteers for helping GLT stage our successful 50th Anniversary Season! Membership includes FREE FUN - visit: www.georgetownlittletheatre.ca Become a member today! Interested in volunteering, contact us today! 905-827-8800 ext. 2317 volunteering@acclaimhealth.ca 2370 Speers Rd. Oakville, ON L6L 5M2 w w w. a c c l a i m h e a l t h . c a Charitable Registration Number: 11928 4602 RR0001 GLT looks forward to another 50 years of staging professional quality theatre!