Anita Dubeau, President
I was delighted when asked to sit on the Board in the fall of 2010. I have long admired the ‘Vision’ of the foundation: to bring donors and charities together to enrich lives in Huronia. It’s a very powerful statement and purpose. Volunteering is a way for me to honour my parents’ memory and to continue to give back to my community. I am grateful for this opportunity to serve with Huronia Community Foundation. |
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Ron Crane, Vice President
Ron Crane is the managing partner of HGR Graham Partners LLP a firm of sixteen lawyers with offices in Midland, Orillia and Penetanguishene. Ron has been active in community service both locally and when he lived and practiced in the GTA before moving to the area six years ago. A past president of the Rotary Club of Toronto, and of the Rotary Foundation, he’s past chair of the Cheshire Home Foundation. Ron is a board member and founding chair of the Pine River Institute, a therapeutic school for severely addicted youth. He has volunteered with many other organizations including the Victorian Order of Nurses, the Huronia District Hospital Board, and emergency transitional shelter programs.
“Canadians are a very generous people. Every year a large percentage of us give time, effort and money to many worthwhile charitable activities. Obviously the time and effort stop when we die, but the monetary contribution to the charitable sector need not end as well. “You gave during your lifetime, maybe you should think about giving after you have gone. The decision is yours. The results could change someone else’s life.” Huronia Community Foundations provides a simple and powerful and highly personal approach to giving. |
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Kris Eacott, Treasurer
Kris, who moved to Midland in 2008 with his wife Lorra, is currently a partner at Douglas & Eacott Chartered Accountants. He is honoured to join the Huronia Community Foundation Board of Directors and is particularly enthusiastic about the concept of uniting donors and charities within the local community. “Permanently providing for charities within Huronia is a powerful concept, and distribution via a Grants Committee ensures the money goes where it is most needed.”
Kris also volunteers as a member of the Physician Welcome Package Committee for the Southern Georgian Bay Physician Recruitment Program.
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Garry McPhail, Secretary
Garry moved to the Midland area in 1992 with his wife Doreen. Since his retirement from the Canadian Air Force in 1999 he has devoted much of his time to community service. He was actively involved with 724 (Lions) Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets as chairman of the sponsoring committee, the Masonic Foundation of Ontario and most recently as a board member and President of the Midland Area Reading Council. “The great strength of the Huronia Communities Foundation is the ability it affords to have a positive impact on a wide range of needs in the community. I believe that consolidating the management of charitable donations enables significant financial support to worthwhile causes on an ongoing basis.” |
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George Cornell, Past President
George is a graduate Civil Engineer from the University of Toronto. After over 25 years of working in the oil and gas sector, he is now semi-retired and a year round resident of Tiny Township. George has been involved in the community working for physician recruitment, as a former Township of Tiny Councillor and most recently with the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre. “Huronia Communities Foundation offers an excellent vehicle for giving today and forever. Donations can be tailored by the donor to match a specific interest or left to the discretion of the foundation to help meet the needs of our changing community.” |
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Dwayne Frans
Dwayne is married to Tanya and they have three lovely daughters who are 14, 11 and 8 that keep them very busy. Dwayne and Tanya own the ServiceMaster franchise in Midland and also Orillia. Dwayne has been a member of the Midland Rotary club for over 13 years and enjoys giving back to the community. The Huronia Communities Foundation is a “great way for people or corporations to give a gift that benefits the community now and into the future.” |
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Ellie Kirby
Elinor Kirby joined HCF after serving seven years as a Director of the Cedar Ridge Pops Festival, a highly unique and innovative concert event hosting up to 500 guests each year. Since its inception, the Cedar Ridge Pops raised over one million dollars for charities in Huronia. Elinor’s professional career as an academic in both the university and college worlds lasted for over 20 years before she early retired to her home on Georgian Bay. She is frequently invited both as a guest speaker to organizations and also to develop and implement corporate training for business and government agencies. |
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Doug Jackson
Doug moved to Victoria Harbour in 1970 and has been involved in many and varied community organizations over the years, including currently the Simcoe County Aids Committee and the Midland Reading Council. Doug retired from a career in the financial services sector with CIBC Wood Gundy. As an organization that helps so many other community organizations, Huronia Communities Foundation is a natural extension of Doug’s community work. |
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Joslyn Biggins
Joslyn agreed to volunteer for HCF because of her belief in community volunteerism and the importance of grassroots movements, “I’ve seen a lot of disparity in the world and became attracted to the Community Foundation movement when I lived in the United States. To me it’s a terrific vehicle for communities to create their own safety net in which funding for community initiatives will remain secure forever.” |
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Claude Marchildon
Born in Penetanguishene, Claude graduated in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto in 1982. He worked at Schneider Electric the next 20 years, his last position as Vice President of Inside Sales and Business Improvements. In 2002, Claude joined CSA International as a Director. He later worked 2 years with Ceridian Canada before finding his way home in 2006. After working with NEBS and Franke Kindred he made a career shift to financial services. He has been an advisor with Sun Life Financial since early 2010.
“HCF provides an ideal method for supporting charities all the while being assured the funds will be allocated locally. The grant committee approach also ensures funding is spread across broad areas of need. What a terrific way to give back to our community.” |
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Barbara Jones
Barbara is married to Ian and together they have raised their family on their farm in Tay Township. The two met at the University of Guelph where Barbara received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
For the past 23 years Barbara has worked with The Co-operators and owns the downtown Midland franchise. Passionate about the Huronia area, Barbara looks for ways to give back to the local community. Barbara’s recent activities include President of the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce (2010-2012), active member of Unity United Church in Vasey, certificate child car-seat inspector and Grants Chair with the Huronia Community Foundation. “I love that there is a place to put money that leaves a legacy long after I am not here to witness the benefits that the community receives. I think it would be great to see the Huronia Community Foundation as the ‘Charity of Choice’ when people are deciding to make donation as they say goodbye to a loved one. What a wonderful way to keep a loved one’s spirit alive.”
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Sheila Story
Sheila is absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to serve on the Huronia Community Foundation Board of Directors. As a new member, Sheila accepted the position as she believes the foundation makes philanthropy effortless for donors.
Sheila is the Executive Director of Shelter Now and a strong advocate for homelessness in North Simcoe. She uses her skills in acquisitions, housing and property management to find more affordable housing solutions to the area. Sheila is happily married and is a very proud mother and grandmother. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially if there is food involved!
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Lisa McFadyen
With over 20 years in the Financial Services Industry and a strong back ground as an Investment Advisor, Lisa has had many opportunities to help individuals fulfill their wishes when passing on their wealth. Over the years, Lisa learned that many people not only want to make sure family is taken care of but they also hold a strong passion for their community’s well being.
Lisa believes community involvement is important to the vitality of our neighbourhoods. She has also witnessed how the Huronia Community Foundation passionately supports our community. Lisa looks forward to serving the Huronia Community Foundation and the community at large.
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Fiona Cascagnette
Fiona moved to the Midland area in 1996 after completing an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Administration at Laurentian University. As a senior leader with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, she believes strongly in every person’s role in building healthy communities and believes that the Huronia Communities Foundation provides an excellent avenue for the community to make a positive impact. Fiona is married to Ken and they have two sons who are 13 and 11, as a family they enjoy volunteering in the community together as a family. |
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