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MADD Canada was granted intervenor statusin the Zoe Childs case – an important court casethat will set standards for a host’s liability inserving and/or having alcohol at a party or event.As the Ottawa Citizen has described this case,“[it] could rewrite the law on the liability[negligence] that party hosts should be held to ifa guest drinks too much, drives and hurtssomebody.”

Zoe Childs, now 23, is the Ottawa-areastudent who was injured when impaired driverDesmond Desormeaux hit a car she was apassenger in on New Year’s Day 1999. Theimpact of the crash killed Derek Dupre, 17, andinjured five others in the two cars — includingMs. Childs. Ms. Childs was left paralyzed fromthe waist down with a severed spine.

Ms. Childs and her family sued the hosts ofthe party attended by Mr. Desormeaux. TheChilds felt the party hosts, Dwight Courrier andJulie Zimmerman, should be financially liablefor her injuries. In the trial, Ontario SuperiorCourt Justice James Chadwick ruled that Mr.Courrier and Ms. Zimmerman were partlyresponsible for the crash, but that if the liabilitylaw required any changes, the government, notthe courts, should do it. This is the ruling that isnow being appealed, and MADD Canada will beable to make its intervening statement regardingthis significant public policy issue.

“MADD Canada supporters should bepleased with its intervenor status on thisimportant case,” says Professor Robert Solomon,the organization’s National Director of LegalPolicy. “Our argument is that those whoorganize and host alcohol-related events on theirproperty, owe some legal obligation todiscourage obviously extremely intoxicatedguests from driving away to the risk of all otherusers of the road.”

“In Canada, the vast majority of alcoholconsumed is in private homes and at partyfunctions. The research, although dated, suggeststhat more than twice as many impaired driverson the road are coming from the homes offriends than from licenced establishments,” saysMr. Solomon.

“MADD Canada’s seeking intervenor statusis simply part of its larger campaign to educateall those who host or organize alcohol-relatedevents,” he adds.

MADD Canada has published threeinformative booklets on the issue of a host'sliability (for private functions, office parties, andparents of teens). It has also published aninstructive brochure to help hosts wisely planevents where alcohol may be present. Thesepublications can be found on the website andprinted versions can be ordered by contactingthe National Office.

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PROJECT RED RIBBON

Tie one on for safety!November 1, 2003 – January 5, 2004

MADD Canada Salutes PoliceMADD Canada salutes Sobriety Checkpoints and R.I.D.E.(Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs. Theseimportant programs make the fight against drunk drivingvisible during Christmas and New Year’s.

“MADD Canada believes Sobriety Checkpoints or R.I.D.E.(Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Programs are veryuseful programs to stop impaired driving in our communities.These programs not only serve to detect and apprehendimpaired drivers on our roads, they send a public educationand awareness message to motorists not to drink and drive.”

MADD Canada fully supports SobrietyCheckpoints / R.I.D.E. Programs

These programs can:

• Reduce drinking and driving

• Provide an essential component to a comprehensive strategy to stop impaired driving

• Reduce alcohol-related crashes that are fatal / cause serious injuries

The goals of Sobriety Checkpoints/R.I.D.E. Programs are:

• Prevent needless deaths and injuries in alcohol-related crashes

• Deter motorists from driving while impaired, especially during holiday weekends

• Increase the awareness of the benefits of using checkpoints

• Increase the use of this life-saving deterrent / enforcement tool in areas where checkpoints are conducted

• Encourage the use of seat belts as the best protection against death and injury in an alcohol- or other drug related crash

FACTS: A 1997 U.S. research study concluded that Sobriety Checkpoint Programs are effective in apprehendingdrunk drivers. Generously funded intensive Checkpoint Programs (i.e. 156 R.I.D.E. programs per year) can beexpected to reduce alcohol-attributable crashes by about 15%. Communities realize savings in medical care, publicprogram, property damage, future earnings, and quality of life.

Thank you to police officers andthe forces across Canada.

Support theProject Red Ribboncampaign by tying a red ribbon to your vehicle. There are three good reasons to display aMADD Canada red ribbon:

It is a sign of respect for the thousands of Canadians who have lost their lives or who have been injured dueto alcohol-related crashes.

Your red ribbon serves as a reminder to people to drive sober through the holidays and throughout the year.

By tying a red ribbon to your vehicle, you are making a personal commitment to drive sober.

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The holiday season is a festivetime to spend with family and friends.For many, however, who have lostloved ones; it can also be a difficulttime of the year. MADD Canadaviews this holiday season as a veryimportant occasion to both supportimpaired driving victims, as well as tounderline our message to the public:DRIVE SOBER AT ALL TIMES.

By design, our most recognizedpublic awareness campaign is also ata time of year when there is a greaterpublic focus on drinking and driving.MADD Canada’s symbol of a redribbon tied to a vehicle has come tosignify Canadians’ support for ourcampaign against impaired driving.Each year, MADD Canada rallies toincrease the public’s awareness thatdrinking and driving can have tragicconsequences, and remembers thevictims of this violent crime throughour constant efforts to eliminateimpaired driving.

For the Knox family, the redribbon has special meaning. On ourfamily vehicles, we fly red ribbonsall-year-long as a tribute to our son,Mike, who was killed by an impaireddriver. We fly our red ribbons toremind people about the dangers ofdrinking and driving, and the often,tragic consequences of mixing the twoactivities. We know there is no reasonwhy there still needs to be victims ofimpaired driving in our country - wewant Canadians to come to know thisfact. The death and injuries caused byalcohol-related crashes can be, andmust be stopped.

The 2003 Project Red RibbonCampaign will run from November1, 2003 to January 5, 2004. MADDCanada’s volunteers put a lot of effortinto delivering the message “Don’tdrink and drive” through thiscampaign. Annually, we distributeover 4 million red ribbons! Our yearlycampaign’s success is really a

testament to the thousands ofvolunteers from coast-to-coast whoparticipate in Project Red Ribbon.

I think the most important elementabout our campaign is the publicdisplay of flying red ribbons - wherepeople make it known that they arepersonally committed to drive safeand sober.

Also, as is in our family’s case, thered ribbon is a tribute to honour aperson and to honour all of those whohave been killed or injured inimpaired driving crashes. So,attaching a ribbon to your vehicleserves as a constant message topeople on the roads to drive safe andsober during the holidays. I also findthat the red ribbon is so closelyidentified with sober driving that,today, there are more and moreCanadians who are flying red ribbonsyear-round.

The MADD Canada campaignthrough the Christmas and New Yearcelebrations is about concernedCanadians asking all Canadians to beresponsible and not drink and drive.Again, the volunteers at the Chapterlevel are the heart of the campaignand they do a tremendous amount ofwork. This year, over 55 MADDCanada Chapters will be launchingProject Red Ribboncampaigns intheir local communities. ManyChapters have plans to distribute redribbons in malls, at events, parades,and with police at R.I.D.E./SobrietyCheck-points. There are many specialevents being held by Chapters – and Iwant to thank all those volunteerswho are participating and getting ourimportant message to the public.

I also want to thank Canadians –including our Corporate Sponsorsand Supporters – who are suppor-ting our Project Red Ribbonawareness drive. You can supportthe Project Red Ribboncampaign bysimply tying a red ribbon to your

vehicle – and by making thatcommitment to drive sober throughthe holidays and throughout theyear.

When you go out to social eventsthrough the holidays, or are hosting asocial event, please think abouttransportation and be a responsiblehost. Do not let your friends andfamily drive after they have beendrinking. As a host, be sure yourguests who are driving are notimpaired – have non-alcoholicbeverages and extra food for thosewho are driving.

Canadians can pick up a red ribbonat many of our sponsor locations orthrough a local MADD CanadaChapter. They can also receive redribbons by donating on-line on theMADD Canada website –www.madd.ca. This year, we hopeeven more Canadians will pick up ared ribbon and fly it with thecommitment to drive sober.

On behalf of the MADD Canadafamily, Happy Holidays and all thebest in the New Year. When on theroads traveling, have a safe and soberholiday season.

Fly a red ribbon – make the commitment

National President’s MessageW

Louise KnoxNational President

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Next National President is an active Maritimer

Karen Dunham of Saint John, New Brunswick willbe MADD Canada’s National President commencingSeptember 2004.The mother of three sons, Karen hasbeen adversely impacted by the crime of impaireddriving – and the Dunham family continues to cope withthe everlasting effects of a fateful day in September1999.

The community of Saint John has come to know bothKaren Dunham and Denise Green, who have been tirelessvolunteers for MADD Canada ever since their sons wereinvolved in a horrific crash caused by an impaired driver.Both boys escaped the 1999 crash with their lives – andfor the rest of their lives will suffer the effects of theirrespective brain injuries. And, to ensure this tragedydoesn’t happen to other families in their community, bothKaren and Denise have been instrumental in re-establishing the MADD Saint John Chapter.

Mrs. Dunham often tells the story of supporting alocal drive sober, drive safe campaign and tying a redribbon on her car back in 1997. At the time, she wassymbolically showing her respect for victims of impaireddriving crashes – and then, almost two years later, shewould become all too familiar with what horror and painthis senseless crime brings into a person’s life.

Karen Dunham states: “Impaired driving is a horriblecrime that can have serious consequences. With animpaired driving crash, families, relatives, friends andpeople within your community are emotionallydevastated and the victims are robbed of normal happylives. Innocent people are killed and seriously injured –and the lives of the loved ones are never the sameafterward. Drinking and driving is a selfish act that canresult in irreparable harm and grief. In our family’s case,not a day goes by that we don’t think about what is andwhat could have been.”

Regarding her new national position, Mrs. Dunhamsays: “I feel very honoured to have been selected as thecountry’s voice for such a significant message. I am amother of a surviving victim and the reality of impaireddriving is something our family must live with every day.There are on average four Canadians killed and another200 Canadians seriously injured each day as a result ofimpaired driving. Clearly, this crime affects far too manyinnocent people and impacts far too many families.”

“I look forward to providing a strong voice for allvictims and their families, and to bringing to the nationalstage my experience and understanding as a mother of a

son who must cope with the tragic outcome of drinkingand driving,” says Mrs. Dunham.

In making the announcement of MADD Canada’sfuture president, current National President Louise Knoxsaid, “Karen is a very caring and compassionateindividual, a person who has given of herself in SaintJohn. MADD Canada is very fortunate to have such arepresentative as our next National President. I know shewill be strong, effective and compelling in her pursuit ofour mission to stop impaired driving and to support thevictims of this violent crime.”

Karen Dunham is an entrepreneur with a home basedbusiness. She volunteers for many community causes,including the Salvation Army, Neighbourhood Watch,the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and minor hockeyprograms in Saint John. Karen’s husband, Greg, is aSaint John police officer.

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MADD Canada’s National Chapter LeadershipConference in September was once again an opportunityfor new and established Chapters and CommunityLeaders to network and gain valuable knowledge topursue MADD Canada’s mission in their localcommunities.

At this conference, the National Board of Directorschartered 4 new Chapters: MADD Lac La Biche(Alberta), MADD Qamani’tuaq/Baker Lake (our firstChapter in Nunavut!), MADD Lanark County(Ontario), and MADD Greater Fredericton Area(New Brunswick). Welcome to these new Chapters asthey join the ranks of our 58 Chapters and 5 CommunityLeader areas!

MADD Canada’s success would not be possiblewithout the hard work and dedication of our volunteers.Approximately 260 people attended the NationalAwards dinner on Saturday night to honour outstandingvolunteerism. Congratulations to all the followingrecipients:

2003 Citizens of Distinction Award –Prevention/Education CategoryJohn Banovich, White Rock, British Columbia

A director/cinematographer, John Banovich’s passionand dedication to stop impaired driving is obvious ineverything he does. In 1997, John was a victim of animpaired driver, unable to work for many months andhas endured 60 reconstructive surgeries. In spite of thepain and ongoing therapy sessions, John volunteers todo countless personal appearances to speak to hundredsof high school students about the dangers of impaireddriving. He’s been instrumental in producing hard-hitting, award-winning public service announcements, atno charge to MADD Greater Vancouver and continuesto deliver MADD Canada’s message in all areas of hislife.

2003 MADD Canada’s John G. BatesVolunteer of the Year Award

These prestigious awards are presented to individualswithin MADD Canada who demonstrate volunteerismby a self-sacrificial giving of their time and talents, inpursuit of our mission and without expectation ofreward.

NATIONAL AWARDDenise Dubyk, MADD Calgary Chapter

Denise Dubyk took an outstanding leadership roleand through determination, resilience and vision madethe Calgary Chapter a reality. Although many people

had tried before, Denise Dubyk wasfinally successful in founding the Chapter. Devastatedby the loss of her son-in-law, Darryl, she knew first-hand the importance of having a MADD Chapter tosupport victim families. As President, she quickly beganforming an alliance with the media, police and other keyofficials in the Calgary area. She’s written countlessletters to MLAs, MPs and Crown Prosecutors. Shecampaigned to have red ribbons tied on police, firedepartment and EMS vehicles for Project Red Ribbon.And she stil l f inds time to support victims andaccompany them to court. Denise is also this year’srecipient of the Western Region Award.

BC REGION AWARDNorm Prince, MADD North Island Chapter

ONTARIO WEST REGION AWARDGary MacDonald, MADD London Chapter

ONTARIO EAST REGION AWARDNancy Codlin, MADD Durham Region Chapter

ATLANTIC REGION AWARDMike Higgs, MADD Halifax Regional Chapter

2003 Terry Ryan Memorial Award forExcellence in Police Services

Established to recognize the significant contributionof police services in helping to reduce impaired driving,this award is presented annually to recognize exemplaryservice by a police officer in reducing the incidence ofimpaired driving.

NATIONAL AWARD Constable Mark Stone, Durham Regional PoliceServices

Cst. Stone has been described as one of the mostdedicated and hard working officers on that service.Currently in Traffic Management, he is an intoxilyzertechnician and Collision Reconstructionist. He has a100% conviction rate for fatal motor vehicle accidentsinvolving impaired drivers. Pro-active in reducingimpaired driving, he made a prohibited driving listavailable to road officers that included charged persons,and repeat impaired driving offenders to assist officersin road stops. He has done countless media interviewskeeping the dangers of impaired driving in the public’sminds. In his spare time he volunteers as the Vice-President of MADD Durham Region and has willingly

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stepped forward to volunteer whenever his Chapter orMADD Canada calls. Professionally, he has endured thesenseless loss and supported the family of his colleague,Terry Ryan. Cst. Stone was also this year’s recipient ofthe Ontario East Region Award.

ATLANTIC REGION AWARD Constable Ernie Reckling, Avalon East TrafficServices RCMP

ONTARIO WEST REGION AWARDConstable Pat Haner, Thunder Bay Police

WESTERN REGION AWARDConstable Patrick Barbar, Saskatoon Police Services

These four officers are representative of hundreds ofdedicated officers across Canada who put their lives onthe line and work tirelessly to stop impaired driving andsupport victims of this violent crime. Congratulations andthank you from everyone in the MADD Canada family.

2003 MADD Canada’s Victim ServicesVolunteer Award

New this year, this award was established to recognizeVictim Services Volunteers within MADD Canada whoexemplify compassion, dedication, diligence, caring,empathy and respect for those who have suffered a lossdue to an impaired driving crash. These individualsvolunteer their time to support victims of impaireddriving, as well as advocate on their behalf. Expectationsare exceeded to ensure victims and their families receivethe emotional, practical, and legal assistance they deserve.

NATIONAL AWARDMarie Kean, MADD St. Thomas Chapter

Marie Kean is a woman who is opposed to receivingrecognition or acclaim for the work she does. MarieKean has been described as “an amazing and very speciallady who will stop at nothing to see that all victims ofimpaired driving are treated with the utmost respect anddignity.” Some have said that she gives freely of herselfand expects nothing in return.

Marie takes her time with those she is supporting. Shemakes the effort to give a personal phone call on the birthdate and anniversary dates of every victim and theirfamily members. She has become a source of knowledgeregarding victims’ rights in the criminal justice system,and takes personal time to monitor what is happening inher local courts. In addition to the National Award, MarieKean was the recipient of the Ontario West RegionAward.

ATLANTIC REGION AWARDDenise Green, MADD Saint John Chapter

ONTARIO EAST REGION AWARDSylvia Curry, MADD Quinte Chapter

WESTERN REGION AWARDSylvia Takacs, MADD Medicine Hat and DistrictChapter

BC REGION AWARDHelen Hoeflicker, MADD Greater Vancouver Chapter

2003 MADD Canada National Youth Award Becky Quirt is a Gravenhurst, Ontario resident

attending Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo. Herdefining statement is “Impaired drivers kill so manypeople each year. People die because of the stupidity andselfishness of others. It is not fair and the governmentneeds to tackle this issue. These deaths are preventableand I would like to help stop more people from dying.”Well, Becky didn’t just talk the talk, she took action. Lastyear, Becky contacted 27 politicians and had letters to theeditor published eight times, driving home the messagethat Canada’s youth is demanding change and impaireddriving deaths and injuries are preventable.

2003 Community Hero AwardsMADD Canada would like to recognize some

outstanding citizens who have taken measures to preventsomeone from becoming a victim of an impaired drivingcrash. These individuals are truly Community Heroes.

Beth Anderson, Reece Drake and Megan Malone, Cold Lake, Alberta

Kevin Hicks, Ottawa, OntarioBarry Braithwaite, Kingston, OntarioCatherine Caines, Oshawa, OntarioJack Melanson, Saint John, New Brunswick

2003 Matthew Paul Carvalho NationalPoster ContestIn the 10 and under category:1st place: Faith Turner-Anderson, Digby, NS2nd place: Abbey Flemming,St. Thomas, ON3rd place: Catherine MacIsaac, Halton, ON

In the 11-14 category:1st place: Madison Pelz, Red Deer, AB2nd place: Daniel Howse, St. John’s, NL3rd place: Rebecca Ma, Toronto, ON

2003 National Writing ContestIn the 10 and undercategory:1st place: Ariel Therrien, Montreal, QC2nd place: Seher Ali, Halton, ON3rd place: Catherine MacIsaac, Halton, ON

In the 11-14 category:1st place: Lauren Brick, Halton, ON2nd place: Shannon Paine, Labrador3rd place: Jesiqua Rapley, Huron-Bruce, ON

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As we approach the Holiday Season, our revised “Holidays andHope”/“Les Fêtes et l’espoir” brochure will again be available to victims ofimpaired driving, our Chapters, health care providers, police agencies, andvictim services groups. This publication provides helpful suggestions for thosewho are grieving during this often difficult time.

The Online Training Course for Victim Services Volunteers has taken ona new look as it has moved to a new platform. It will soon include a CourtMonitoring training component and is now available in French.

MADD Canada’s National Youth Leadership Team:This 2003/2004team consists of Youth Leaders from each province and territory acrossCanada! A warm welcome goes out to: Jonathan Steele (Yukon Territory),Jennifer Vané (Northwest Territories), Christina Innakatsik Quinangnaq(Nunavut), Patrick Vaillancourt (British Columbia), Partap Rehill (Alberta),Crystal Lawrence (Saskatchewan), Adele Domenco (Manitoba), Kristine Marcotte (Ontario), Jeszika Milton(Quebec), Wayne Power (Newfoundland & Labrador), Candace Salmon (Nova Scotia), and Stephanie Campbell(Prince Edward Island).

Candlelight Vigils – A How-To-Guide for “Igniting the Spirit.” All Chapters andattendees of the National Leadership Conference have received a copy of this guide,which contains helpful tips on preparing this memorable and poignant event.

We are looking forward to the 2004 Victims’ Weekend and Candlelight Vigilhosted by the MADD Huron/Bruce Chapter from April 23 – 25. The Weekend’s theme is“Reflections and Rays of Hope”. The Conference will be held at the Oakwood Inn andResort in Grand Bend, Ontario. The Candlelight Vigil ceremony will take place close byat the Zurich Mennonite Church in Zurich, Ontario. Registration packages will be sentout early next year.

Announcing the MADD Canada Bursary

MADD Canada will make a difference in the lives of young Canadians by helping with their education…

The MADD Canada bursary will help a Canadian student incollege or university whose parent or legal guardian has died as aresult of an impaired driving crash. A bereaved victim mayexperience many challenges including: a fear of the unknown,the risk of possible regrets, a loss of purpose and direction in life,high stress levels, financial insecurity and communicationbarriers that affect supportive parenting. This educational bursaryof $2,000.00 will help cover the cost of tuition for a student whohas lost a parent or legal guardian from their family as a result ofimpaired driving.

Thank you to the Solomon & Lent family and the Terbruggefamily for their gifts which have helped MADD Canada establish

this bursary endowment. Their gifts were donated in loving memory of Myer & Sarah Solomon and Edwin A.Terbrugge. MADD Canada will be proud to make a difference in the lives of Canadian students each year.

To find out more about the MADD Canada Bursary Fund or how your gift can help MADD Canada supportvictims of impaired driving and their families, please call Jill Sinclair, National Youth Services Manager, at 1-800-665-6233 ext. 232.

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Impairment Prevention and Education Tools

Fatal Vision® and MADD CanadaJoin Forces

MADD Canada has always prided itself on providing the highestquality resources to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this

violent crime. In addition to our programs and services, MADD Canadahas now joined forces with Innocorp, Ltd. to market Fatal Vision® Goggles

as an impairment prevention tool. This partnership combines quality products with lifesaving messages. Innocorp,

Ltd. will contribute 35% to MADD Canada for every MADD co-branded Fatal Vision®

Goggle sold from the MADD Canada catalogue. So don’t forget to tell your friends in prevention, that they too, can purchase this educational product while

benefiting MADD Canada.To receive your free Fatal Vision catalogue, call Ardene at 1-800-665-6233 ext. 227. Together, we will save

lives and prevent injuries.

Multi Media Program empowers youths tomake healthy decisions about alcohol

Starting November 3rd, MADD Canada will be on theroad with two new multi media assembly presentationsentitled FACE and STREETSMARTS. Unlike other years,it will be a MADD Canada staff person who will bepresenting our assembly shows to schools across Canada.This person will be travelling in a vehicle that wasgenerously loaned to us by Suzuki Canada Inc.

Supported by our National Sponsor, Allstate InsuranceCompany of Canada, FACE empowers young people tomake smart, healthy decisions about alcohol, learn fromtheir mistakes and treat every day as a chance to start over.The 35-minute show focuses on teaching secondary studentsabout the importance of making healthy choices, avoidingalcohol and other drug use, and understanding the risks andresponsibilities they face as new teen drivers. The assemblyencourages youth to think critically, stand up for what’sright, protect themselves and their friends, and hold oneanother accountable.

MADD Canada is also delighted to have CN as ourofficial sponsor this year, as well as the continued provincialsupport of Manitoba Public Insurance, SaskatchewanGeneral Insurance, and the Porsche Club of America.

CIBC and Allstate Insurance Company of Canada are theNational Sponsors of STREETSMARTS, which targetsGrades 1 - 7 and is 26 minutes in length. Students learnabout the latest brain research and their own development.They learn how to resist peer pressure, deal more effectivelywith stress, how to refuse an unsafe ride, and how to protectthemselves when adults don’t.

Both shows come complete with classroom activityguides. MADD Canada wants students, educators, andparents to talk openly about these issues, particularly thedifficult topic of underage drinking.

To book a show or for more information contact TiaButler at 1-800-665-MADD x240 or visit our website atwww.schoolassembly.ca

President of Suzuki Canada Inc., Mr. Yoshinobu Abe,presents MADD Canada’s Russell Bray with the keys for aSuzuki XL-7. Suzuki has provided this vehicle for MADD

Canada to deliver high school and elementary schooleducational programs across Canada this year.

Thank you Suzuki, our partner in road safety for youth!

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Brad Dixon succeeded Kathie Macmillan as MADD Canada’s Chairman at the recentNational Board of Directors meeting in September. Brad has had a lengthy professionalassociation with both MADD Canada and MADD US and he joined the National Board ofDirectors of MADD Canada in February of 1997. He has provided an invaluable voice ofreason in his roles on the National Board. Brad has served as Chair of the Public PolicyCommittee, a member of the Victim Services Committee and of the Finance and ResourceDevelopment Committee, and is a member of the Executive Committee.

Brad is a partner in the Vancouver office of the national law firm, Borden Ladner Gervais.He practices in the area of civil litigation, including corporate and commercial disputes. Heand his wife, Laura, have two children, Gillian and Matthew.

At the same Board meeting, Senator Marjory LeBreton was appointed Vice-Chairperson.Kathie Macmillan remains on the National Board as Past Chairperson, having served as theChair for a two-year period. Dr. Robert Mann of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Healthattended his first Board meeting as a Director.

The September Board meeting also saw two Directors attend their last meeting after longand distinguished services for MADD Canada. Both Ken Tanenbaum and SandraHendersonwill be missed at the National Board level.

Appointments to the National Board of Directors

Brad Dixon is MADDCanada’s new

Chairman of theNational Board of

Directors

Thank you for your continued support!What will my gift to MADD Canada accomplish?

$500 will train one youth to develop solutions to substance abuse, impaired driving, and underage drinking intheir community.

$675 will sponsor one of MADD Canada’s high school education programs for approximately 500 youth.

$600 will train one volunteer to provide support to people who have lost loved ones and/or have sustainedinjuries from an impaired driving crash.

$1,000 will sponsor a sobriety roadside checkpoint in one community.

$20,000 will establish an endowment fund for an annual educational bursary. This bursary will be given to astudent in college or university who has lost a parent or guardian in an impaired driving crash.

To find out more about how you can support these or other projects at MADD Canada, please call the Campaign andMajor Gifts Manager, Alanna Scott at 1-800-665-6233 ext. 237 or send her an email at ascott@madd.ca.

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The final count down to Christmas has begun. Ratherthan fighting the shopping mall crowds in search of theperfect gift, why not shop on-line from the comfort ofyour home at www.cangive.caand give twice?

As you know, MADD Canada joined the CangiveShopping Network last month. Cangive.ca offers aninnovative way to extend your MADD Canada supportwithout additional cost to you. Simply log ontowww.cangive.ca to purchase all the same items you arealready buying on-line and up to 15% of the cost of yourpurchases will benefit our organization.

The Cangive Shopping Network is completely free andeasy to use. You can register with Cangive to “become amember” or choose to “shop as a guest” to supportMADD Canada. Each of these two shopping methods willrequire you to select MADD Canada from a list ofparticipating charities. Once you have made yourselection, purchases made by you at merchants in theCangive Shopping Network will support our cause.

Becoming a Cangive member has several advantagesincluding the option to have Cangive automaticallyremember your cause selection each time you visit thesite. As a Cangive member you will also receive your ownaccount, which will maintain a record of your purchases aswell as the amount of money you have generated forMADD Canada.

You will have access to more than 75 on-linemerchants through the Cangive Shopping Networkincluding Chapters-Indigo, Canadian Tire, Lands’ End,Eddie Bauer, The Shopping Channel and Sportmart.

Excellent ways you can support MADD Canadathrough the Cangive Shopping Network.

Simply register with ebay.ca through Cangive, at nocost to you, and $3 will automatically go to MADDCanada. (To qualify you must not be a current ebaymember).

Purchasing Canadian Tire gift certificates throughCangive.ca will generate 2.5% of the value of the giftcertificate for MADD Canada. They make excellentgifts and you can use them to make purchases foryourself in your neighbourhood Canadian Tire store.Simply click on the Canadian Tire gift certificate linklocated on the Cangive.ca home page and select theamount you would like to spend on your giftcertificate. You will not be charged tax at the time ofyour gift certificate purchase and shipping is FREE!

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PROJECT RED RIBBONDONATIONS1.62%

CORPORATESPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS2.48%

INTEREST1.44%

OTHER0.14%

GENERAL DONATIONS94.32%

PUBLIC AWARENESS18.39%

PUBLICEDUCATION17.96%

CHAPTERSERVICES23.10%

VICTIMSERVICES20.38%

YOUTH SERVICES8.47%

ADMINISTRATION& FUNDRAISING11.70%

Project Red Ribbon Campaign Sponsors

Title SponsorAllstate Insurance Company of Canada

Official SponsorsBMO Bank of Montreal Boomerang Group Inc. Coyle Corrugated Containers Labelad Pizza Pizza Suzuki Canada Auto Dealers Foundation Winners Merchants International

Alberta Provincial SponsorAlberta Motor Association

Corporate SponsorsToronto Automobile Dealers Association

Corporate Supporters7-Eleven Canada Baker's Dozen Donuts Canadian Hickory FarmsCara Operations Limited Gymboree Hallmark Cards Jiffy Lube KFC Canada Lafarge Canada Inc.Maaco Systems Canada Inc. Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. Moores Clothing For Men Pizzaville Quickie Convenience Stores Select Sandwich Standard Auto Glass The Brick

Corporate Coin Box Supporters

British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch LCBO Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Newfoundland Liquor Corporation New Brunswick Liquor Corporation Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Northwest Territories Liquor Commission Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority The Beer StoreWine Council of OntarioYukon Liquor Corporation

88.3%of your donation is spent directly onMADD Canada programs

Thanks to our sponsors and yourdonations, we have received...

$12,031,837

2002-2003 Donations

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Yes, you can count on my commitment to MADD Canada, particularly in its efforts to reach out to our young people and deliver our message about drinking and driving. To help all those efforts continue, I am enclosing my special contribution of:

$15 $25 $35 $50 Other $___________

I would like to join the MADD Canada Monthly Donor Program (please send me information)

I prefer to make my donation by: Cheque Visa Mastercard

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Card No. ________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________Please make your cheque or money order payable to MADDCanada. You will receive a receipt for income tax purposes.Canadian Charitable Registration No. 13907 2060 RR0001

I have included a bequest for MADD Canada in my will.

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Official SponsorsAllstate Insurance Company of CanadaBMO Bank of Montreal Dominion Automobile Association (DAA) Guardian Interlock Systems Impact Auto Auctions Suzuki Canada Auto Dealers Foundation

Corporate Sponsors: Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising LCBO

Corporate Supporters: MBNA/MADD Canada Mastercard TNI The Network Inc. The Corporate Image The Responsive Marketing Group Inc.

Elementary School Program Sponsors

National Sponsors: Allstate Insurance Company of CanadaCIBC

High School Program Sponsors National Sponsor: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada

Official Sponsor:CN

Provincial Sponsors: Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Porsche Club of America, Upper Canada Region Inc.

Phone: 905-813-MADD (6233)1-800-665-MADD

Fax: 905-813-8920Internet: http://www.madd.ca Email: info@madd.caMail: 6507C Mississauga Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1A6

Contact Us

Chairman of Board of Directors: Brad DixonNational President: Louise KnoxNational Executive Director: Andrew Murie

Thanks to our Sponsors, who help us to stop impaireddriving and to support victims of this violent crime.

Platinum Corporate($1000.00 + )

Arista HomesThe Aubrey & Marla Dan Charitable Foundation

Canada Life Assurance CompanyCanadian Premier Life InsuranceCompany

Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Canada Inc.

Concord AdexDupont Canada Inc.East Penn/Power BatteryEquitable TrustGateway Chevrolet OldsmobileGoodman and Carr LLPGoodmansHotch’s Auto PartsICE Communications Inc.Indigo Books, Music & CaféLabeladMcMillan Binch MackenzieFinancial Corporation

Mid Ontario Truck CentreMiller Thompson, LLPMinto Developments Inc.Munich Reinsurance Company of Canada

National Ready Mix Ltd.PAVE-AL LimitedPCL Constructors Eastern Inc.Petro-CanadaRotomill ServicesTD SecuritiesThe Lawrence and JudithTanenbaum Family CharitableFoundation

Thorncrete Construction Ltd.Tridel CorporationUBS Bunting Warburg IncUCC Group IncWilliam M. Mercer Limited

Gold Corporate ($500.00 to $999.99 )

Alcan Inc.AeconBulk Transfer Systems Inc.Cascade Carriers Ltd.Computer Associates Canada Co.Dominion of Canada GeneralInsurance Company

Equisure Trust CompanyIntrawest CorporationKML Windows Inc.Liberty MutualLombard Canada Ltd.LoblawsManitoba Public InsuranceNiagara Falls Tours LimitedOaks PrecastOxford Sand & Gravel Ltd.Pantalone RealtyPerennialPitney Bowes Canada Ltd.Pine View Pontiac Buick Sales Ltd.Placer Dome Inc.Provident Life & Accident Insurance Co.

Rohm & Haas Canada Inc.St. Paul GuarantyStewart Construction LtdTDS Automotive Group Ltd.The Dodge Chemical Co. (Canada)Ltd.

The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres

Toromont CatVanbots Construction CorporationWawanesa Mutual Insurance

The Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is proud to be an

official sponsor of MADD Canada.