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10 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday January 26, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Teamwork is the only way for United Way Continued from page 1 Impact Fund, which raises money to be spent directly in the Oakville community. The $2.25 million will match the funding provided last year to the many local agencies that count on UWO funding to help run their programs -- programs that focus on everything from child abuse counselling, seniors, homelessness and more. A final tally of funds raised -- both for the Community Impact Fund and overall -- will be announced at the end of February. "The fundraising landscape in Oakville is changing and the fall campaign timeframe does not work for everyone. Many organizations, including BD and Domino Printing Solutions Inc., will hold employee campaigns in February," said Dawn Essoe, director of resource development. "We are confident that by extending our 2006 fundraising campaign we will meet our Community Impact goal of $2.25 million," said Essoe. Between hilarious skits staged by the Second City Touring Company, the UWO doled out a dozen awards to local representatives in honour of their outstanding contributions to the UWO's 2006 annual campaign. The campaign, which kicks off in September with the annual bathtub race in downtown Oakville, continues through December and sees local agencies stage various fundraisers, RON KUZYK / OAKVILLE BEAVER STANDING TOGETHER: At the United Way of Oakville's (UWO) Annual Community Achievement Celebration Mayor Rob Burton presented Marjorie Duncan with the first annual Lloyd Duncan Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in memory of her late husband. from golf tournaments and hockey Duncan was presented the first annu- too," said Mayor Rob Burton in pregames to luncheon events in addition al Lloyd Duncan Memorial Award in senting Duncan's wife with the award. to employee donations. honour of her late husband. "The Lloyd Duncan Memorial Fernhill and Appleby College were Lloyd Duncan was known for shar- Award for Outstanding Volunteerism recognized for Best Education ing his board governance expertise with will be distributed annually to one Division Campaign. many groups in the Oakville communi- volunteer that has shown true pasThe Canadian Autoworkers' ty. He had shared the same in a training sion for the Oakville social service Union (CAW) Local 707 from Ford of and consulting program for the UWO sector," said Barbara Burton, the Canada picked up Best Labour offering low-cost professional develop- UWO's CEO. Division Campaign award. ment to staff and board members in the "Without you there would be no Moen Inc. received the non-profit sector in recent years. way," said the United Way's CEO, who Outstanding Corporate Citizen award Duncan died in September. lauded the dedication of volunteers while UWO sponsor ALTANA Pharma "As Artie Shaw said, `Time is all and donors. The praise was repeated Canada earned the Campaign Cabinet you got,' and we benefitted from time by Brendan Moore, President and Chair award. Lloyd's family could have had, so we CEO of Brendan Moore & Associates Oakville resident Marjorie owe his family a debt of gratitude, Ltd. and chair of the 2006 Campaign who said thousands of Oakville residents, rich and poor, use the social services provided through the UWO's member agencies. Also recognized Wednesday were Acclaim Health (formerly VON of Halton) for Best Agency Division Campaign; Arkema Canada Inc. for Best Commercial Division Campaign; AMEC for Best Professional Division Campaign; Mattamy Homes for Best Manufacturing Division Campaign, and Genworth Financial Canada for Best New Business Division Campaign. The Town of Oakville and Halton Region shared Best Public Service Division Campaign. "We are very encouraged by the generosity and philanthropic spirit of our community and will continue the campaign until the end of February, after which a final tally will be released," said Yousie. The campaign's continuation will move forward in tandem with funding decisions that see the funds raised streamed to local agencies. Wednesday's event wrapped up with a reception at Paradiso Restaurant. The UWO funds 31 social service agencies, providing health and social service programs in five service areas: health and rehabilitation, assistance to the elderly, children and youth, community advocacy and planning, and families and individuals in crisis. The United Way movement began in Oakville in 1955. BRUNO'S BEEF SPECIALS! $8.99 $7.99 $4.99 $8.99 $4.99 $3.99 $2.99 "BUCKS" Spend $20 or over & receive $ 00 BRUNO'S DELI 2 off THIRD LINE ABBEYWOOD DR. Note: 1 Coupon per order. Expires Feb. 28/07 905-825-8357 Specials valid one week only January 26 to February 10/07. Valid at the Oakville store only. Bruno's reserves the right to limit quantities. OPEN SUNDAY NORTH SERVICE RD. W