2012 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Celebratingthe first 30 years of forever
in Sarnia and Lambton County1983-2013
Endowments.Grants.Leadership.
A Message From the 2012 Board Chair
The Sarnia Community Foundation enjoyed another suc-cessful year in 2012. The number of funds continued to grow with our endowed investments now surpassing the $2 million mark. In addition, we continued to manage sev-eral flow-through funds on behalf of other organizations. This combination of endowed and flow through dollars allows us to return grants to the community in areas that are outside the scope of most charities and has given rise to several exciting community initiatives.
We were able to grant substantial amounts to the commu-nities representing Sarnia and Lambton County. Twelve community impact grants were made through the external grant process. Additional grants were also made to specific organizations and individuals des-ignated by our donors. The outlook for 2013 is very positive in terms of what we can give back to the community, based on the solid performance of our investments last year.
We are pleased to announce a couple of significant partnerships which were formed in 2012. We now have the Petrolia Community Fund as an endowed fund, and expect this fund to grow considerably in 2013. As well, we signed an agreement with the City of Sarnia which will see the dollars raised for the City’s 100th anniversary capital campaign come under the financial management of your Foundation.
Operation of a foundation presents many challenges. We would not have been successful without the energy and commitment of our Executive Director, Jane Anema, and her as-sistant, Monica Shepley. Thanks to both of them for their contributions over the past year. Many thanks also to our volunteer Board for their work in planning the Foundation’s strategic direction and the committee members and volunteers who gave of their time to ensure that we have continued on the path established by the Board and our founders.
Finally, a huge thank-you to our generous donors and supporters, without whom we would not exist, you do make a difference and you will do so for ever.
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For more information about donating to one of the Funds held by your community foundation and being part of our smart and caring community please visit our website at www.sarniacommunityfoundation.ca or call 519-332-2588.
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Enspec… Celebrating an Anniversary and Making a Difference
ENSPEC Inc., a specialized environmental consulting firm, was founded in 2010. Within eight months, the owner, Eric Ruggles was awarded Outstanding Customer Service – Individ-ual by the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce. He’s fo-cused on service to his clients, his family and to his community.
To celebrate the first year in business, Eric decided to throw a party and asked the guests to join with him in giving back to the community that had supported him as a new business owner, a dad and as a volunteer. He asked his guests to make donations in lieu of buying a ticket or paying for the food at the party and choose the Sarnia Community Foundation to be the recipient of their gifts. In year two, he sponsored a hole at a golf tourna-ment, ran a contest and turned the monies raised over to SCF.
Why SCF? As a charity that is able to give back to many areas of endeavour, there was a natural fit with all the areas that Eric wanted to support when celebrating those anniversaries. By choosing SCF he was able to ensure that the funds would stay local and that the community would benefit for years to come.
By becoming donor and encouraging others to be donors, Eric has helped our community to be a better place to live, work and play. We’re grateful for his support.
Board of Directors, 2013
Charles Fisher, Chair
Chris Hogan, Vice Chair
Pat Maaten
Doug Woods
Dalene Willans
Ray Fillion
Bill Palmer
Ann Everatt
Adam Gray
Nancy Kremer
Noelle Wright
Peter Norris
Bill Hazlitt, Treasurer
J.P. “Paddy” Roach, Past Chair
Jane Anema, Executive Director
Board of Directors, 2012
J.P. “Paddy” Roach, Chair
Val Xanthopoulo, Past Chair
Ted Fullerton
Bill Palmer
Ray Fillion
Andrew Shaw
Chris Hogan
Charles Fisher
Morris Rogers
Pat Maaten
Phil Brown
Ann Rogers
Doug Woods
Bill Hazlitt, Treasurer
Jane Anema, Executive Director
SCF Creating Communities that Flourish
Our mission is granting to local charitable causes by creating endowments and managing funds that will make a difference forever. We do that by:
•working with donors to create and maintain funds that will support local projects, programmes and charities
•making grants to projects and programmes and• supporting leadership initiatives within the community
As an independent charitable organization, we are limited only by the will and imagination of our donors. We know that indi-viduals and organizations working together can create positive change in our community and we encourage projects which promote self-sufficiency and long term sustainability. We rec-ognize that innovation, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit are key contributors to success and actively seek projects which have the potential for high impact, no matter how big or small they may be.
Proud Winner of the 2012 Sarnia Lambton
Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Award
Not For Profit Category
“Thank you to our donors and fundholders
for helping to build the community we all
want.”
Enriching our communities with Endowments, Grants and Leadership For Good... For Community... For Ever
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Steeves & Rozema Health Care Scholarship - Kelly Batson, Steeves & Rozema Group; Elena Feick, scholarship winner; John Scotland, CEO of Steeves & Rozema Group.
Theatre Sarnia Grant - Jane Anema and Paddy Roach of SCF present Brian Austin Jr. with a cheque to be used to purchase a new digital backdrop for the theatre.
Day of Mourning - supporting workers in our community
2012 Donors to Foundation Funds or Projects1811940 Ontario Inc. , A. M. Shimmin, Barb St. Pierre, Barbara & Mike O’Neil, Adrian Verstraaten, Betty & George Kirchmair, Calvin Wallis, Cameron Wallis, Timothy & Paula Child, Alastair & Sarah Stewart, Andrew Shaw & Theresa Dizon, ANJ Industrial Fabricating Ltd., Carpenters Local 1256 Industry Fund, William & Emily Angove, Bill & Dorothy Hazlitt, Catherine & Gary M. Gilbert, Catherine Matthews & Jim Caldwell, Catholic Women’s League (Watford), Ann Everatt, David & Diane Lisburn, Anne Wray, Jim & Barbara Lomax, Charles & Tina Fisher, Bob & Helen Noble, John & Margaret Lund, CCI Studios Inc., Anthony & Jill Magermans , Arthur & Irene Martynse, Janet Bremner, Christian Jordan, Bob Bailey, Bonnie Jarvis, Brenda Lorenz, Christopher J. Hogan, David Murray, Roger A. Mailloux, John & Cheryl Degroot, Den & Lynne Shannon, Andrea T. Wist, Joan & John McPhedran, Denise Jordan, Mary Ellen Warren, Don Stewart, Donald & Mary Hislop, Edith Hebert, Grant & Cheryl McKenzie, Sarnia Lambton Golden K Kiwanis Club, Elizabeth Moloy, ServiceMaster of Lambton County, Doug & Kathy Woods, ENSPEC Inc., Douglas R. Barber, Trevor & Janet Jordan, Jeanne Houston, Sarnia Police Association, Mike Hurry & Debra Wright, Esme Gander, Fran Heppner, Dunlop United Church Women, Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Gamble Insurance, Ernie & Grace Pole, Tony & Kathleen Alexander, Mark Taylor, Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce, J. Keith & Marion Moffatt, Sarnia Connects, George & Janet Allan, Helen & Jim Whitlock, Wynne & George Phillips, Estate of Earl McKeough (YMCAs Across Southwestern Ontario), Deborah Renaud McDermott, George Fithern, Ian McGuiness, Gillian Stewart, Tom & Maxine Kenny, Jeff Burchill & Anne West, Gordon & Pat Catterson, Henry & Penny Jakubowski, Gordon Warren, Hogan Pharmacy, Huron Flight Centre Inc., Jack and Ricki Pasternak, James and Barbara Boyes, Iain Baxter, Yasmeen Majid, Inn of the Good Shepherd, Robert Palmer, Joan Lake, Sarnia Police Association, ServiceMaster of Lambton County, Sharon Raaymaker, John & Helen Easterbrook, Stephen Anema, John & Nancy Hislop, Ray & Mary-Jo Fillion, Irma Gray, Ivan Mater, Kiwanis Club of the Seaway Bingo Trust Account, Susie & David Abrametz, Sophie & Jack Botma, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Steeves & Rozema, Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, Jack Beggs, John & Mary Wray, Ron Savage, Karen & Tim Merritt, Jack Lewis, Kenneth & Ruth Kreibich, Leila Boushy, James W. Hazzard, KIOV Incorporated, Janet Chalmers, John & Gina Williams, Karis & Ryan Gervais, Keeley & Brett McMullin, John Rozema, Les McDermott, Lesley & Craig Strathdee, Libro Credit Union, Lena Peters, Janice Palmer, Sheila & George White, Jane Anema, S-L Taskforce on Healthcare Worker Recruitment, Leon Solomon, Kathryn Palmer, Jill & Bob Child, Magermans & Raes Insurance Brokers Limited, Maria Muscedere, John Holmes, Bruce & Helen Selman, John & Barbara McNeill, Lloyd & Helen Reid, John & Dorothy Tiedje, Marian Shaw, Mark Faasse, Ann Rogers, Mark & Kathy Hornblower, David Glew, Mary Ellen & Garry McDonald, Morris Rogers, Maureen M. Wiechula, Neil F. Campbell, Maureen Mundey, Merlin Zimmer, Neil & Fay Pole, Norma Gage, Paddy Roach, Mike Lester, Millie Steeves , Paul & Joanne Crawford, Phil & Judy Brown, Monica Shepley, Philip Stevens, Randy & Sue Alexander, Ray McQuinn Jr, Richard & Susan Carey, Sarnia and District Labour Council, Richard Kneller, Dick & Isabelle Ford, Robert H. Andres, Ron & Mary Helen Garvie, Rosario Muscedere, Sally Shaw, Sue & Mike Schnare, Susan & Peter Evans, Ted & Joan Fullerton, Val & Rany Xanthopoulo, Town of Petrolia, Vidal Street Industrial Park Inc., Willard Martin, Bill & Barb Palmer, Women’s Interval Home and a number of anonymous donors
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When His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, gave the opening address at CFC 2011 Conference, he spoke passionately about his desire to make Canada a smarter and more caring nation.
As patron of Community Foundations of Canada, he asked community foundations across the country to consider ways they could contribute to his mission.
1. Serve every community. Ensure every community is served by a community foundation by 2017 because having ac-cess to a community foundation means having a network of people, organizations, and resources dedicated to building ‘smart and caring’ communities each and every day.
2. Connect the country. By establishing Smart & Caring Community Funds at community foundations across the country. The funds will give communities the flexibility they need to take advantage of local opportunities and help make them the smart and caring places we know they can be.
Our intent is to meet that challenge and the Petrolia Commu-nity Fund is the first step.
Petrolia Community FundThe Petrolia Community Fund will provide a means for the local residents to make a direct and lasting difference to their community. Known as The Greatest Town on Earth, Petrolia’s unique and rich history as the cradle of the global oil indus-try is reflected in its countless lush green parks, grand church spires, colourful gardens and beautiful neighbourhoods. The Town’s commitment to the preservation of its history supports a quality of life that energizes its residents and inspires its visi-tors. Petrolia honours its success and takes pride in its fiercely independent community spirit. The Petrolia Community Fund is one means for its citizens to continue building on that rich heritage.
The agreement has met with the approval of the Petrolia Town Council and the SCF board and reinforces the long standing commitment of SCF to build a better community for all of Lambton County.
“As the role of the Community Foundation is to support the quality of life in our community and because we are commit-
2012 SSVP/JY Trades Scholarship - presented to Colin Stevens by George Weisz, SSVP and Paddy Roach, SCF Board Chair
What Does It Mean To Be Smart and Caring?“Join me in imagining our country as it could be… a smart and caring nation, where all Canadians can succeed, contribute, and develop their talents to their fullest potential.”
~ David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Patron, Community Foundations of Canada.
ted to building the vitality of the local region,” says SCF Board Chair Paddy Roach, “we are pleased to administer this fund on behalf of the Town and its citizens. It is a great opportunity for those who want to support truly local initiatives now and for ever.” Executive Director Jane Anema adds, “SCF is actively working towards meeting the Governor General’s Challenge of being a smart and caring community and the establishment of the Petrolia Community fund at the Foundation helps build towards that goal.”
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EndowmentsSCF Community Fund Established 1983This fund is comprised of donations large and small from many donors through the years. It is the primary source of funds for the annual community grants.
The Community Fund helps meet ever-changing community needs – including future needs that often cannot be anticipated at the time a gift is made. Our local expertise helps us evaluate all aspects of community well-being. This fund is then used to make a difference where it is needed most.
Within the community fund a number of individuals and fami-lies have chosen to have a named fund. The income from these funds is directed towards community grants in accordance with the donor’s instructions.
Named Funds Established
Link Family Fund 1996
Diane Langlois Fund 1997
Dr. Kingsley & Madeline Mahon Family Fund 1999
Graydon & Belle Baines Family Fund 2000
Shannon Family Fund 2002
John & Barbara McNeill Family Fund 2002
Jean & Harold Hunter Estate Fund 2002
Stuart & Louise Sullivan Family Fund 2003
Douglas & Evelyn Barber Family Fund 2006
Dick & Isabelle Ford Family Fund 2006
William & Barbara Palmer Family Fund 2008
Directors Fund 2009
Tom & Maxine Kenny Family Fund 2010
Cheryl & John DeGroot Family Fund 2010
Edward & Joan Fullerton Family Fund 2011
Jeff Burchill and Anne West Family Fund 2011
Gayle & Don Fysh Family Fund 2011
David & Miriam Glew Fund 2011
Carl Shaw & Virginia Dizon Memorial Fund 2011
Community Endowment FundsA municipal agency or town works with the Foundation to be-gin its own Community Fund. Within the Community Endow-ment Fund any of the other types of funds could be established.
Established
Petrolia Community Fund new in 2012
Within the Petrolia Community Fund are a number of desig-nated funds:
Established
The Victoria Playhouse Fund new in 2012
The Oil Heritage District Community Centre Fund new in 2012
The Petrolia Community Special Projects Fund new in 2012
Field-of-Interest FundsThe donor defines the charitable field of interest to which the income from this fund will be directed. Funds have been es-tablished in the area of Children and Youth, Health, Educa-tion, Social Services, the Environment and Arts and Culture. A minimum level of donation is required.
Education Established
Society of St. Vincent de Paul / JJY Trades Scholar-ship
2009
Children & Youth Established
Botma Family Fund 2001
John & Margaret McKay Family Fund 2002
Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth Fund 2002
Donald Steeves Family Fund 2002
Golden K Legacy Fund 2010
Healthcare Established
Docs on Ice 2004
Dow President’s Honour Club 2007
Environment Established
Environmental Fund - Donations to this fund have resulted in funding for a number of community projects including the One Tomato initiative
2001
Arts & Culture Established
Charles & Alexander MacKenzie Family Fund for the MacKenzie Artifacts
2007
Social Services Established
Dow Social Fund 2000
Moffatt Sholarship - Chris Hogan, SCF Grants Chair, presents a scholarship cheque to 2012 recipient Hala Miller.
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Caring Hearts - Monica Shepley, SCF Administration & Grants Officer, presents a cheque to Connie Manning, Caring Hearts Program Coordinator for St. Joseph’s Hospice
Earl McKeough - Enjoying a visit to the Y.
Earl’s Final Gift
Earl McKeough first joined the YMCA at age 9 during the Great Depression. This was in 1934 and Earl was living in Guelph at the time. The YMCA made a huge impression on Earl and, throughout his adult years, he was a dedicated donor to the Y, making a substantial yearly contribution as well as par-ticipating in additional fund-raisers such as the bake sales. Earl believed the Y was for everybody and he had a dream of giving back to the organization that gave so much to him.
In 2010, not long after the YMCA Sarnia established its Legacy Fund at the Sarnia Community Foundation, Earl established his own designated fund at the Foundation. His intent was to give back to the Y forever. The Earl McKeough Fund became a reality with Earl committing to building that fund to the level where the annual income generated from his fund could be used to support the Y‘s programmes. He had a particular inter-est in children and seniors and knew that by establishing his fund that he would be able to give back even after he died.
When Earl died in July of 2012 and his last will and testament was read, he had indeed left a substantial gift to the organiza-tion he cared so deeply for. The Earl McKeough Fund held in trust by the Sarnia Community Foundation as a component of the YMCA Legacy Fund will support the Y and the activi-ties that Earl cared for. Earl’s last gift to the Y will be a fitting remembrance of a passion for a cause that will have an impact for ever.
Agency Endowment FundsNot for profit organizations establish their own endowment with us because we are “in the business of endowment”. These funds support specific organizations, allowing them to benefit from the Foundation’s prudent investment expertise and donor relations.
Established
YMCA of Sarnia Lambton Legacy Fund- In addition to a fund specifically for the Y, the fund is the home of the Earl McKeough Fund.
2008
Lambton Wildlife Land Stewardship Fund 2010
Lawrence House Centre for the Arts Fund 2011
The Inn of the Good Shepherd Fund which houses the Dorothy Rogers Memorial Fund
2011
Women’s Interval Home Fund * This fund houses the Ruby Mott Memorial Fund
new in 2012
Legacy GiftsThe Foundation is honoured to be the recipient of a growing number of planned legacy gifts. Gifts can be made through a bequest, through a life insurance policy, through naming the Foundation as the beneficiary of an RRIF or RRSP, through a charitable remainder trust or a number of other means.
Those who choose to tell us of their intentions become a part of a group called The Lambton Circle. They receive periodic updates on the work of the Foundation and have the opportu-nity be the first to hear of our initiatives and successes. They also become a very important sounding board for the founda-tion as it considers how best to serve our community.
Although you may think that a large gift is necessary to be a part of The Lambton Circle, some thoughtful planning is all it really takes. We’d be pleased to help you create a permanent legacy and have you join The Lambton Circle.
Call the Executive Director for information: 519-332-2588
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Operating FundUnlike many other charitable organizations the Sarnia Com-munity Foundation has a fund specifically designated as an endowed operating fund. A generous gift from Mayor Saddy created this fund. We use the income from this fund along with a modest service fee on our other funds to pay our operating costs.
Established
Marceil Saddy Operating Fund 1988
Donor Advised & Designated FundsThe donor advises the Foundation each year which organiza-tions are to receive a grant from the income generated by their endowed funds. Donors may choose the recipient from grant applications received by the Foundation, give direction for continuing disbursements or make a charity of choice or work with the Foundation staff to make a decision on an annual basis.
Established
Rozema Family Fund 1997
Charles & Alexander MacKenzie Fund 2000
Hall Family Fund 2000
NOVA Chemicals Fund 2004
Catterson Family Fund 2005
Grogan Family Fund 2005
Les & Deborah McDermott Family Fund 2006
E.C. Fleming Family Fund 2007
Gerry & Joanne Hines Family Fund 2007
Bernard & Maureen Wiechula Fund 2007
Sarnia Heavy Construction Fund 2009
Steeves and Rozema Fund 2010
MOJEN Fund 2011
Bob and Helen Noble Fund - established as a named fund in 08 but moved to the designated category in 12
new in 2012
Grant and Cheryl McKenzie Fund new in 2012
JASA Fund new in 2012
Gamble Insurance Fund new in 2012
Val & Rany Xanthopoulo Family Fund - established in 2007 and moved to donor advised status in 2012
new in 2012
2012 Honour RollDuring the year the Foundation received a number of dona-tions honouring individuals, family members, families, achieve-ments and life events. These gifts were added to a fund selected by the donor. An honour roll gift can be made at any time and through a variety of means. The Foundation staff would be pleased to assist you in choosing an appropriate way to honour events of significance.
In Honour of
The Jordans’ Hospitality
Don Hislop’s birthday
Bill and Barbara Palmer’s 51st wedding anniversary
The arrival of Aubree Melissa Hakker
In Memory of
Jean Elford
James Beveridge
Dianne Nienhuis
Doug Baird
Barry Fajcz
Glenn Love
David Chalmers
Pero Marijanovic
Bill Carson
Bill Sanders
William John Morreau
Gerry Grant
Gerry Lane
Lois Bremner
Shane Hackett
Morris Rogers
Michael Leach
Earl McKeough
Louise Smith
Rachel Rankin
Ken Bain
Dorothy Rogers
Donor Advised, Designated and Agency Funds Grants
In addition to the community grants fund holders have direct-ed grants to: The Inn of the Good Shepherd, Huron House Boys Home, John Howard Society, Lambton Christian School Society, International Symphony Orchestra, Bluewater Health Foundation, Rotary Club of Sarnia Garden, Sarnia and Dis-trict Humane Society, Big Sisters of Sarnia Lambton, Lambton Wildlife, YMCA, Women’s Interval Home
TOTAL GRANTED $16,984.00
Saddy House - donated to Sarnia Community Foundation by Mayor Marceil Saddy. The sale of the house created the Marceil Saddy Operating Fund
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Founding PatronsTo develop an initial base of capital, from which the founda-tion could earn income and fund activities, a Founding Patrons campaign was undertaken in 1984. The following citizens and organizations of Sarnia Lambton generously responded to bring the Foundation into existence.
Barry Hogan, Gordon Link, G. Watson, Marceil Saddy, Alex Gray, James Macpherson, Alan Brogden, James Hembree, Kent & Eliza Gruening, John Matheson, Jessie Skippon, David & Lucy Duncan, L. D. Dougan, Justin Mallon, John Rollins, Gus Hungle, Norman Shipley, Dr. J. M. Mcleod, Marjorie Atkin, Graydon Baines, William A. Critchley, Louis Berger, George Allan, C.I. Keddy, Dr. A.C. Houston, Bruce Barrons, Joan Link, W.G. Farrar, Lucio Sandrin, Ian Rush, Richard Grogan, Allen R. Wells, Alec Cousins, Joseph Dona-hue, W.R. Carson, J.L. Tiedje, Rick Richardson, Sarnia Kins-man Club, SOS Personnel, Lambton Motors Ltd., Chalmers Construction Ltd., Sarnia Millwright, George, Murray & Shipley, Brite Real Estate, M. Schafer Real Estate Ltd., Tele-phone Answering Service
We thank them for their vision.
In Memory OfThese gentlemen gave unselfishly of their time, talent and trea-sure to make a better community.
What difference can a dollar make?
The Sarnia Community Foundation is a different kind of charity because we don’t spend the gifts we receive. Our first gift was twenty five dollars. We still have that gift as part of the more than two million dollars we have in our endowed funds. Each year we take the income we are able to earn on endowed funds and return that income to the community through grants.
More than 60% of the gifts we’ve received have been less than one hundred dollars and those donors have been from every sec-tor of our community. Every donation entrusted to us through our endowed funds is treated the same way, so whether the donation is small or large it will be used for good in your community forever.
Just think what that twenty five dollar gift has done in the past thirty years!
We do… and we know we are able to provide these grants now and in the future because that twenty-five dollars is still at work!
That’s the SCF difference.
Morris Rogers
Board Member, 2012
Euclid Forgues
Board Member, 2000-2002
Our Beginnings - Joan Link Firman Bentley and Bob Murray at SCF reception, 1990
MacKenzie Artefacts - Bob Adamson, descendent of Alexander MacKenzie, presents SCF with one of the artefacts
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The Foundation accepts grant applications once per calendar year. A Volunteer Grants committee reviews all applications and makes recommendations to the Foundation Board for full or partial funding depending on fund availability, the number of people served and the project.
Donors who have created, advised or designated funds with the Foundation direct the income from their funds to local chari-ties once per calendar year.
The Foundation made grants to 21 charitable organizations or projects in Lambton County in 2012.
Here are some of the results.
Learning Disabilities Association
Display and Promotional MaterialThe association provides those with learning disabilities ways to develop their knowledge and skills allowing programme participants to become more confident and knowledgeable. The grant given was for print materials such as display signs, and brochures. This grant has produced increased aware-ness of the programme offerings and a resulting growth in the volume of phone calls, walk-in traffic, emails received, thus allowing more people needing the service to utilize it.
Grants
Learning Disabilities Association - Jackie Walker, Executive Director of Learning Disabilities Association accepts a cheque from Jane Anema, Executive Director of Sarnia Community Foundation
Community Fund Grants for 2012
All Saints’ Anglican Parish
For adult emergency dental services
$1,244.00
The Inn of the Good Shepherd
For expansion of the mobile market
$7,000.00
Junior Achievement SW Ontario
For JA Dollars and Sense Programme for Grade 7 classes
$3,000.00
Learning Disabilities Association
For display and promotional materials
$1,790.00
Neighbour Link
For cribs and mattresses for low income families and families in transition
$3,650.00
Rural Lambton Stewardship Network
Creation of a Native Tall Grass Prairie Habitat at the Western Research Park
$5,000.00
St. Joseph Hospice – Caring Hearts Program
Year 5 of a 5 year commitment to provide bereave-ment programmes for children
$2,000.00
Sarnia Lambton Rebound
Tools for attaining Growth Programme for boys 8-11
$2,000.00
Theatre Sarnia
New Digital Backdrop system
$4,044.00
Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton
Vests to aid in identifying victim services personnel at incident scenes
$1,500.00
Wyoming/Reeces Corners Community Trail Committee
Construction of a portion of the multiuse trail system
$5,000.00
YMCA Sarnia Lambton
Programme subsidy for Youth Recreation and Sports Programme
$3,500.00
TOTAL $39,728.00
TOTAL GRANTED FROM ALL SOURCES in 2012 $215,212.00
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Tools for Attainable Growth (TAG) focuses on issues boys aged 8-11 face daily and creates a positive learning environ-ment by having them work as a team, building skills to en-hance their future. Rebound is committed to aiding youth overcome conditions from home, family, law, or school that have created aggressive and antisocial behaviour in those too young to be criminally charged. They are aided by trained volunteers who also act as positive role models. The success rates have been remarkable.
The network restores, conserves and enhances the rural environment throughout the county using agricultural and natural resources. Tall grass prairie attracts many native pol-linators and bedroom insects to agricultural landscapes. By creating a tall grass prairie ecosystem local biodiversity will be extended and important ecological atmosphere in the area around the Research Park will be created. This eco-logical, social, environmental program benefits the natural property as well as the people working and visiting the Re-search Park.
When crime, tragedy and other emergencies occur, victims can be overwhelmed and need support. Victim Services works with local authorities (Police, Fire, Ambulance) dur-ing times of crisis to assist victims. Through SCF support, they were able to purchase vests for volunteers. These vests are easily visible, and have a unified appearance which re-duces confusion for those in need and allows volunteers and other emergency response team members to focus on their work, ensuring quality assistance.
Rural Lambton Stewardship Network
Native Tall Grass Prairie
Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton
Vests
Sarnia Lambton Rebound
TAG Programme
Rural Lambton Stewardship Network representative Jake Lozon accepts a cheque from Monica Shepley of Sarnia Community Foundation
Sarnia Lambton Rebound Executive Director Teri Thomas-Vanos accepts a cheque from Jane Anema, Executive Director of Sarnia Community Foundation
Lindsay Ekert and Colleen Sim of Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton accept a cheque from Paddy Roach, Sarnia Community Foundation Chair
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Thirty ways we’ve made a difference:
1. More than 1500 children being able to take part in swimming lessons, art projects & other recreational activities.
2. 50 special needs children working with volunteer tutors3. 40 babies from low income families sleeping in new cribs4. Seniors being able to access local programmes to learn to cope with vision
loss 5. Students in county schools learning about Healthy Eating through the One
Tomato project in cooperation with Lambton Kent Agriculture in the Class-room or the Boys and Girls Club.
6. The John Howard Society establishing a clothing bank to provide their cli-ents with a fresh start in the community
7. The International Symphony Orchestra purchasing performance risers and providing in school education programmes
8. Education programmes for diabetes being expanded throughout the county and children with diabetes attending summer camp
9. Lambton County Developmental Services being able to offer a respite pro-gramme and creating the Connecting Point Programme
10. Lambton Seniors Association expanding the Handyman/Handy woman pro-gramme
11. Creating a fully accessible computer station at Pathways Centre for Children12. Expanding the Visiting Artists in the Schools program for Gallery in the
Grove13. Dementia Direct being offered to families struggling with Alzheimer’s14. Families living with ALS being able to access the equipment needed to sup-
port a loved one at home15. 1000 Buddy Bear and Me colouring books and crayons to be given to child
victims of crime. 16. Habitat for Humanity buying tools to build houses for families in need 17. Low income families receiving First Aid training18. Furnishing the resource centre in the Good Shepherd’s Lodge so that clients
would be able to find jobs and housing.19. Purchasing resources for a lending library to assist families with autistic
children20. Providing Speech Therapy for Down Syndrome children21. Arts programmes offered at Lawrence House Centre for the Arts 22. The expansion of the Caring Hearts programme at St Joseph’s Hospice 23. Kids on the Block a programme for elementary school children about dis-
abilities, individual differences, and other social concerns being offered through the Family Counselling Centre
24. St. Paul’s Nursery School having child safe furniture, audio equipment and listening centre for early learning
25. Bluewater Anglers being able to complete an accessible boardwalk26. Injured Workers in Need receiving support27. Lambton Elderly Outreach - programme enhancement28. Moore Museum - displays and renovations29. Petrolia Area Family Enrichment Centre - programme enhancements30. Community Living Sarnia Lambton being able to equip its residences with
computers
Tracy Tierney (Nova Chemicals Fund held at SCF) in front of the accessible computer station with Michael Heno, IT Technician, Pathways Health Centre for Children
Liz Dowswell of NeighbourLink receives a cheque from SCF Executive Director Jane Anema to purchase baby baby cribs
Paddy Roach, SCF Board Chair presents Grace Schultz Mason with a grant for Lambton Seniors Association
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The Sarnia Gives Team - Scott Palko, Board Chair; Samantha Scimmi, Coordinator; Jane Anema, Treasurer
Flow Through FundsThese funds are held by the Foundation for specific time lim-ited projects and programmes in the community.
Established
Moffatt Scholarship 1999
Cardiac Rehabilitation Fund 2003
Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary Legacy Scholarship Fund
2004
Charles & Alexander MacKenzie Family Fund for the MacKenzie Artifacts
2007
Dow Centre for Youth Fund 2008
Sarnia Connects Fund 2009
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Sarnia Lambton Particular Council Scholarship
2009
Sarnia Gives Fund 2011
Sarnia 100 Fund new in 2012
These funds are responsible for
1. Fitness equipment being installed in a local Cardiac Rehab Facility
2. Students who have experienced a personal physical chal-lenge having tuition funds for post secondary education
3. Initial seed money for Sarnia Gives
4. Initial seed money and funding for the One Tomato Proj-ect
5. Get The Ball Rolling being able to Keep The Ball Rolling
6. Building the Dow Centre for Youth
7. New Family Physicians for Sarnia and Lambton County
8. Participation in Change The World – Ontario Youth Vol-unteer Challenge April 15 – May 6, 2012 during National Volunteer Week
Sarnia 100 Legacy FundThe City of Sarnia celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2014. An im-portant cornerstone of this once in a lifetime celebration is the creation of a significant capital Legacy Proj-ect. Based on ideas submitted by the residents of Sarnia-Lambton, the most sustainable, community-focused and economically viable components were combined to cre-ate a Legacy Project that could be completed in 2014. The project will include a Community Event Centre featuring an iconic fabric sail roof and a state-of-the-art multipurpose stage, a four sided Fam-ily Gathering Fireplace, a Donor Wall, a Synthetic Ice Skating Oval and a Jumping Water Fountain.
The Legacy Project has an estimated cost of $3,700,000. The private sector must raise 80% of this cost through the generos-ity of local industry, businesses, service clubs, families and indi-viduals. City Council has committed up to 20% of the capital funding, when the project proceeds, from a City reserve that is in place today and Council has designated that reserve for this contribution. There will be no tax impact to ratepayers on the Legacy project. The financial support of the entire Sarnia-Lambton community is necessary for the project to become a reality.
The City of Sarnia has turned to the expertise of The Sarnia Community Foundation to receipt, hold and disburse the funds donated to the Sarnia 100 Legacy Project. The Foundation for its part is pleased to work on behalf of the citizens of Sarnia in ensuring this lasting legacy.
Sarnia Gives is your online not-for-profit volunteer centre for Sarnia-Lambton, dedicated to helping community members learn about volunteer opportunities that best suit their lifestyle and providing a place for not-for-profit and charitable organi-zations to promote their current volunteer opportunities.
LeadershipWe believe that community leadership is about bringing out the best in others and so we bring people together from all parts of our community to stimulate new ideas, build partici-pation and strengthen community philanthropy. We use our flow through funds as a mechanism to make that happen.
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Foundation Staff & Volunteers, 2012:
The office at 110-560 Exmouth St. is staffed by two part-time employees and supported by volunteers. Jane Anema, Executive Director Monica Shepley, Administration & Grants Officer
Grants CommitteeChris Hogan, Alicia Siebert, Gail Furlan, Helen Noble, Fran Heppner, Gary Atkinson, Karen Keresturi, Bob Murray, Pat Maaten, Ann Rogers
Finance and Audit CommitteeCharles Fisher, Bill Hazlitt, Jeff Burchill, Les McDermott, Nasir Ali, John Rozema, Nancy Kremer, Morris Rogers
Special Events CommitteeLes McDermott, Andrew Shaw, Ray Fillion, Ann Rogers, Phil Brown, Keeley McMullin, Sheila White, John De Groot, Paddy Roach
Fund Development CommitteeBill Palmer, John Rozema, Pat Maaten, Doug Woods, Charles Fisher, Ted Fullerton, John DeGroot, Les McDermott, Morris Rogers
Governance CommitteeTed Fullerton, Doug Woods, Paddy Roach, Phil Brown, Don Cook, Bruce Scott, Peter Norris, Brian Morris
Office and Admin SupportSarah Gates, Aidan Forsythe, Sawyer Stewart, Rebecca Major, Elizabeth Moloy, Stephen Januszkiewicz
The Foundation is also most grateful to:
The partners of BDO Dunwoody LLP for their ongoing support of the Foundation by providing our annual audit service
Suncor Sustainability Centre for use of the board room
Imperial Theatre for their generosity and professionalism on our Day of Celebration
TD Canada Trust, Bankers
Ridgewood Capital Asset Management, Investment Counsel
RBC Dexia, Custodian of Securities
Bill Hazlitt and the team at Hazlitt, Steeves, Harris LLP for financial oversight and book keeping services
And those individuals and companies who sponsored one of our events in 2012
Day of Celebration Sponsors
Tecsar, Enspec, Ridgewood Capital Asset Management , Lambton Ford, City of Sarnia , Images Costumes, Imperial Theatre, The Ice Creamery, Enbridge, TD Canada Trust, Scotia Bank, Northgate Pharmacy, Sarnia This Week, Black Burn Radio, Haines Printing, Electric Crayon Graphic & Web Design, J. P . Roach, Bill Palmer, Judy and Phil Brown.
Celebrate the first 30 years of for ever!It used to be that you were told not to trust anyone over thirty! That line which resonated through the 60’s, changed the way many people view age and in doing so created an environment where everything has to be new, improved, instant and connected to be considered valuable.
We decided that turning thirty was a great time to reflect, cele-brate all that we’ve accomplished and look to the future. Like good wine, we’ve aged well and our new found “maturity” has brought with it a better understanding of our community and what it takes for Sarnia and Lambton County to be an attractive place to live work and play. Our funds, grants and activities reflect that. We’ve made a difference in all that we’ve done.
The very core of our business is to be responsive to the commu-nity. That gives us freedom to continually improve and find new ways to connect. It gives us the opportunity to try new things and allow other organizations to work with us as they explore new projects and programmes. Not everything has worked out the way we thought it would but that’s part of growing up.
We may be aging but we aren’t old. We’re ready to meet new chal-lenges and help our communities be the vital places we know they can be. Why not join us as we celebrate and then come along on our journey to for ever?
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Life Is What You Make ItA Concert & Conversation with Peter Buffett
Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 7:30 pmImperial Theatre
Tickets $50, available at Imperial Theatre, 519-344-7469This is a multi-media performance featuring Emmy Award winning musician Peter Buffett on piano with cellist, Michael Kott that takes the audience on a journey with Peter from his discovery of the piano to writing music for commercials and film, and then on to how his current philanthropic work with the NoVo Foundation has ultimately influenced his songs and life. Using his own life story and experiences as illustration, Buffett discusses how important it is for each person to define his or her own path, regardless of their wealth or background, and ultimately conveys that it’s ones’ values – and what we are able to give back to society – that shape and define us as individuals. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to the SCF Community Fund.
The Three CantorsWednesday, June 5, 2013 at 7:30 pmGrace United Church
Tickets $25, available at the Sarnia Community Foundation office and Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd. Sarnia 519-542-1203It has been said that the one who sings “prays twice”. When was the last time you stood in a packed church and joined your voice with hundreds of others, raising the roof with a beloved hymn then, the next moment, heard a favourite Broadway tune? An evening with The Three Cantors is more than just a concert. There’s a rare and life-changing pleasure that these four know about and share. Their friendship , humour, dedication and energy shine through as a testimony to music’s ability, combined with faith, to transcend anything. A Three Cantors concert is celebration of the power of music to bring joy, hope and faith to bear on the challenges of a world of people in need… and to have a great time doing it!
Special Events for Our 30th!
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