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GenNext brings young professionals, executives together Young professionals will get the chance to rub shoulders with Oakville and the surrounding area executives in January 2015. The Beers, Peers and Spheres (of influence) networking event, hosted by GenNext Oakville, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Sheridan College's theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd. The evening will feature door prizes, casual mingling time and three rounds of Qand-A sessions that will allow guests to sit down with three different executives from sectors of their choice. "This is a difficult time for young professionals to gain momentum," said Geoff Gibson, chair of the GenNext cabinet. "Members of the GenNext demographic are more educated than ever, yet much of their potential is underutilized. They need opportunities to make the connections that will build their careers, and this event is a chance to do that." Among the executives expected to attend, include: David Brennan, chief of staff, Office of the Mayor and Council; Carole Crowe, superintendent, Halton Regional Police Services; Ken Coulter, CEO of The Coulter Creative; Joe Donaldson, vice-president (VP) of marketing, Pattison Outdoor; Sudha Dwivedi, VP of human resources, Element Fleet Management; Martin Felsky, National E-Discovery partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; France Fournier, marketing and community relations at Whole Foods Market; Max Khan, trial lawyer with Feige Nawrocki LLP and councillor for Ward 6; John Lever, regional VP of RBC Royal Bank; Cosimo Mazzaferro, regional VP of TD Canada Trust; Linda White, VP of global performance and learning, Scotiabank; and Jeff Zabudsky, president and CEO of Sheridan College. Tickets cost $25 and all proceeds will go to United Way Oakville. For more information, visit www. uwoakville.org. 33 | Thursday, January 1, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton.ca 311 Get Involved, Share Your Ideas Halton Regional Council is currently inviting applications from members of the community to fill positions on the following agencies, boards and committees: Season's Greetings · Halton Region Accessibility Advisory Committee · Halton Waste Management Site Advisory Committee · Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management Advisory Committee · Royal Botanical Gardens Board of Directors · Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board of Directors* These citizen appointments give Halton residents from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to contribute their skills and perspectives to enhance the quality of life in our community. This appointment term expires on November 30, 2018.* Regional Council wishes to ensure that its boards and committees reflect the diverse nature of its community and invites all residents of Halton to consider these opportunities. An Interview Committee of Regional Council will recommend qualified candidates for these positions to Regional Council. Details of these opportunities and application forms are available on our website Halton.ca/advisorycommittees, by email to regionalclerk@halton.ca, or from the Office of the Regional Clerk, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be received at the Office of the Regional Clerk no later than Friday, January 23, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted online, by mail or by fax to 905-825-8838. Karyn Bennett Regional Clerk *The term for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board of Directors begins in May 2015 and expires in May 2018. Please remember to drive safely and watch for children playing over the holidays. IUOE Local 793 2245 Speers Road, Oakville 905-469-9299 www.iuoelocal793.org HappyNew Year! 905.849.7560 www.haltonhearing.com @haltonhearing Halton Hearing Centre B4-1148 Winston Churchill Blvd.Oakville, ON L6J 0A3 Happy New Year! As we begin another new year, we have an opportunity to look back on the great things that made 2014 a year to remember. Here at Halton Region, we were honoured for quality customer service, maintained our AAA credit rating, completed our Citizens'Priorities ­ Halton Region's 2011-2014 Action Plan and welcomed a new Regional Council. I look forward to working together with Council, staff and the community as we continue to work to enhance the quality of life for all, today and into the future. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Jan. 13 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14 9:30 a.m. Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings can be viewed at Halton.ca/meetings Administration & Finance Cmte. Health & Social Services Cmte. Jan. 15 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cmte. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 010115