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How do those special volunteers who answer the phone at Distress Centre Oakville learn to handle calls? ”15 TRESS yeltszgasiso: (CENTRE sessions are held where prospec- training and work, including the negatives of distress line volunteering They are asked to fill out a compre- hensive application form including two personal refer- ences. Those selected for the training program are 'asked to commit to attend every one of the seven evening training sessions and to fulfill a minimum of one year’s volunteer service (three four-hour shifts per month). The training package includes: active listen- ing, information on social issues, crisis management and support skills, suicide intervention training, and community knowledge. Participants often say it is the most enjoyable and informative course they have ever taken. For further information, or to register for ‘no obli- gation’ September Orientation, call 849-4541 between noon and midnight. A look at agencies working with Oakville United Way Advance: $10.00 Gate: $13.00 Sponsored by 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Aug. 28 â€" 2nd Annual Hospitality Industry Challenge presented by The Oar House. Events include Velcro Olympics, 3 on 3 Basketball, Tray Races, and Tricycle Races. Teams of four employees and/or patrons wel- come. All entries must be submitted by Friday, Aug. 26th. $10 per person, team registration 12 noon, events to follow 1 to 4 pm. All proceeds to the United Way. Call 338-5800. Sept. 5 â€"â€" Challenger Pro Am, “United Way Day”. Glen Abbey Golf Club. Golf Clinic 11 am, Dennis Walters golf Show 12 noon. Pro-Am shotgun start 1 pm. Advance tickets $10. For further information call 845-5571. Sept. 25 â€" United Way Launch/Bathtub Race Parade of Mascots followed by corporate and high school teams racing tubs between Trafalgar Road and Navy Streets in downtown Oakville. Sept. 26 â€" Coffee at the GO United Way volunteers will be serving coffee and handing out copies of the Financial Post to commuters from between 6:30 am. and 9 am. Sept. 27 â€" 1st Annual Health Services Golf Tournament, United Way of Oakville at Greystone Golf Club. Start time 1 pm. (light lunch served at noon). shot gun start, 18 holes scramble format, golf cart included.Dinner following game (approx. 6:30 pm Hole in One Prize, prize table. Individual registration $250. Call 845-5571. WPeat Marwick Thorne CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Proud to be supporters of United Way of Oakville which strengthens our community and provides help to thousands. GOLF CLINIC DENNIS WALTERS Three times a year, Orientation sessions are held where prospec- tive volunteers learn about their September 5th, 1994 :kohn Kidston’ s little brother 1sn ’t all that little In fEact,15-yearâ€"old Brian Cox stands at least as tall W, as the man who befriended him and became his Big Brother 1n the fall of 1991. Over the two-andâ€"aâ€" half years that they’ve been together, Kidston has watched Cox grow to become a confident young man. What made Kidston decide to become a Big Brother in the first place? “I raised three sons, and when they were all grown up, I decided that I wanted to give the benefit of this life experience to a young boy,” the retired air traffic controller said. Part of Kidston’s motivation for becoming a Big Brother, he admitted, is purely selfish. “Brian keeps me young,” he~explained. “If I want to know what’s going on in the world today, I ask him.” Big Brother provides stability in teen’s life Kidston has been volunteering with the Big Brothers of Halton for the past seven years. His first little brother, now 19, has moved to western Canada, but the two still speak on the telephone once a month. Cox lost his father to cancer over seven years ago. His mother, Ione Cox, was made aware of Big Brothers through fellow teachers at the public school in Milton where she works. Two years after the death of her husband, she contacted Big Brothers to find a match for her son. Cox was paired with two other Big Brothers before being united with Kidston. His first Big Brother moved to another city after a year, and the second match didn’t work out due to conflicting time commitments. “With John, we were looking for someone that would provide stability,” his mother explained. Cox, and Kidston talk on the phone several times a week, and meet every Saturday morning for breakfast. Ron MacLean, 1994 Golf Committee Chairman and his committee wish to thank the following companies who were major sponsors of the Sixth Annual United Way Golf Tournament. Monenco Agra Inc Noranda Royal Trust St. Lawrence Cement Inc. KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne cares about the community and those people who need and use the net- work of services funded by United Way. As Oakville’s population continues to grow, there is a corresponding increase in the need for human care services, and it is important that the 27 United Way member agencies have the strength and resources to fulfill this need. Please be generous in your support of United Way’s fall campaign and remember that United Way is truly “The Way to Help the Most”. the way to help the most. . . THE OAKVILLE BEAVER The Dennis Walters Golf Show has been called “Golf’s Most Inspiring Hour”. It’s been viewed by millions in person and on national television programs such as ‘That’s Incredible”, “Good Morning America”, and “PM Magazine”. The show has been per- , ' ,, formed at PGA 811d LPGA Dennls Walters tour events, amateur, and collegiate golf tournaments, business seminars, corporate meetings, trade shows, and golf clubs across the US. and Canada. The Dennis Walters Golf Show is one hour that’s packed full of entertainment It’s a combination golf clinic, trick shot demonstration, and motivational event. Sprinkled liberally with the homespun humor of Dennis and his father Bucky, it’s a unique hour. Dennis demonstrates how to adjust golf swings to correct any problems from slices to hooks. Challenger Pro Am A United Way Family Day Brian Cox with Big Brother John Kidston From there, they go on to the Burlington Rifle and Revolver Club, where Cox takes target-shooting class- es and Kidston teaches a safety course. Later in the united way i of oakville Reaches Out. Reddy and the United Way wish to thank all those who made donations in response to our early mailing. You are set- ting the pace for a successful community-wide campaign Tom Hierlihy, Partner KPMG Peat Marwick Thome for their support of the Challenger Pro-Am "United Way Day" to be held Sept 5, 1994 at the Bell Canadian Open SmithKline Beecham Pharma Inc. for their support of the Dennis Walters Show and the following Hole Sponsors (to date) for their support: Blaney, McMurtry Stapells, Toronto, Barrs. Solctrs. Coutts Crane Ingram, Toronto, Barrs, Solctrs Lush, Bowker, Aird, Oakville, Barrs. Solctrs. Christopher Invidiata, Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Korrie-Sue Marshall, Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. McMillan Binch, Toronto, Barrs. Solctrs. Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. SHL Systemhouse Inc. Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. day, the two work on odd jobs together, such as mow- ing an elderly neighbor’s lawn or tinkering with the engine of a snowmobile that they are rebuilding. In the winter, Kidston takes Cox up north to a rela- tive’s hunting camp for snowmobiling weekends. The two have also attended such events as the Molson Indy, Monster Truck shows, and baseball games. Ione is thrilled about the special opportunities that Kidston has given her son, but recognizes that the ordi- nary things that the two do together are equally as important. “The most important aspect of their relationship is that they do together the everyday things that a father and son would do,” she said. Cox describes his Big Brother as a knowledgeable and calm individual who like, himself, is somewhat of a procrastinator. “He’s very set in his ways,” Cox said, with a laugh. Kidston, in return, sees Cox as an intelligent young man who is, in his own way, very caring. “I’m proud to call Brian a friend,” he said. Ione feels very comfortable when her son is with Kidston and believes that he is a positive influence and sets a wonderful example for Brian to follow. “I trust John completely, and he is very supportive of myself as well,” she said. When Cox turns 17, he and Kidston will no longer be a pan of the Big Brothers of Halton, as the agency only works with boys aged six to 16. The two are free to carry on their relationship, however, and both antici- pate that they will do so. “As Brian grows up, a certain part of our relation- ship will undoubtedly change, but we will continue to go on as long as Brian wants to,” Kidston said. (please print) Name: City: Mailing Address Tel (Bus.) Price per Book $l9.95 X Credit Card $3 Name on Card (please print) Mail or Fax order to: Fax: (905)-845-0166_ Tel: (905)-345-5571 Payment by‘ Signature: Anne Lindsay '5 Light Kitchen, the latest in Canada's bestâ€" selling author's series of cookbooks, is on bookstore shelves now, and sales benefit United Ways across Canada. ONLY $19.95 Treat yourself to delicious, nutritious easyâ€"to-prep'are recipes that are good for YOU and good for YOUR community! 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