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Unique Community Partnership with Canada Trust As the manager of the new Bowmanville Canada Trust branch, I am pleased to have an opportunity to be a part of this exciting and vibrant community. Canada Trust has always done things differently. We have unique products and services for our customers that set us apart from our competitors. Above all, we have always taken taken an active responsible role in the social and economic live of the communities we serve. Nowhere is our community commitment more evident than in the field of the environment. In 1990, we established the Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation in response to the importance our employees and customers place on their environment. This non-profit organization provides funding support for initiatives that protect and preserve preserve the Canadian environment. CanadaTrust the Foundation's newest chapter - the Clarington Chapter! During the next few months, we ask you to consider joining as a contributor so that we can support environmental initiatives initiatives right here in our community. If you have any questions questions about contributing to the Foundation, applying for funding, or joining our Advisory Board, please drop by the branch at 188 King St. E. or give us a call at (905) 697-1722. Later this year, we will be announcing an additional source of funding for larger scale community-based projects through the Canada Trust will support this initiative entirely, entirely, so your contributions will continue to support local projects projects in your community. We should all take personal responsibility for our environment environment - every positive action can and does make a difference. difference. friends of the Environment Foundation Supported by Canada Trwt and its Customers Thanks to the continuing generosity generosity of our customers and staff, the Foundation has contributed $6.4 million in support of more than 4,800 environmental initiatives initiatives across the country. Canada Trust makes a contribution to the Foundation each year, based on customer donations, up to a national national maximum of $7 million each year. We are grateful for the efforts of our staff and customers who serve on our volunteer chapter advisory boards in more than 110 communities across the country. They generously give of their time to carefully evaluate each funding application application submitted to their chapter. Our neighbouring Friends of the Environment Durham chapter has helped support some projects in our community, community, among them: the Foundation supported the efforts of students students and teachers from Kirby Centennial High School who joined with members of the community to build the Kirby Ecology Trail - a nature trail that combines environmental education with outdoor activities, Bowmanville High School received funding support for trees and painting materials materials to help naturalize a portion of the schoolgrounds in conjunction with its "Arts Day" celebrations, the Great Ga- naraska Countryside Adventure provided a close-up view of a rural ecological system for many urban dwellers. In conjunction with our new branch opening in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, I am pleased to report that we will be establishing The Ganaraska Forest began as an idea in 1944 with the development of The Ganaraska Watershed Report. The report sparked the conservation movement of Ontario and gave rise to the reforestation of. the Ganaraska River Valley. What was once a desolate, desolate, sand-blown valley left barren from decades of human misuse, is no more. Today, in its place, standing as a remarkable tribute to 50 years of con- termination of a community, lives the 10,500 acres Ganaraska Forest. The Ganaraska Forest and its 20 million, trees play a vital role in our ecosystem. The trees act as a windbreak, windbreak, their roots trapping soil, preventing preventing erosion and river Hooding. The trees absorb carbon dioxide as well as providing food and habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. The forest provides a natural setting for recreational enjoyment. Our conservation efforts are still in need of support. Ongoing reforestation reforestation must continue. You can help contribute to the greening of our forest while at the same time marking an important occa sion with the planting of trees. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Authority asks that you consider making a donation to our Ganaraska Forest Tree Donation program. With your gift of $5 or more, you can take an active active part in protecting our natural heritage. heritage. Help mark the 50th Anniversary of the inception of the Ganaraska Forest Forest with your gift of planting a tree. Together, with your support, we can work to help preserve this great legacy for our children, for the land Ontario. Please accept my donation of $ Ganaraska region Cons b r v a t ion AUTHORITY Name: . Address:. Please detach this form and mall to: P.O. Box 328, Port Hope ON, 11A3W4 □ a