Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week

Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning nominates Barb Warner for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘We nominate our volunteer tutor, Barb Warner, because this year, she has graciously given her time and expertise to tutor 7 learners in helping them prepare for the CELPIP Test. Barb is a passionate, caring and remarkable lady who enjoys helping our students succeed. She is an inspiration to us all, and we are very grateful to have her on our team. Thank you, Barb, for your willingness to donate your time and talents.’

Grande Prairie Centre for Newcomers nominates Mamyda Ngoie Mwilambwe for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Mamyda Ngoie Mwilambwe has been a volunteer for us for only a few months but her contributions to our organization has been invaluable! She is our volunteer of the week, month, year! She has helped us with so many programs including being an amazing leader for our summer day camp, leading a cultural booth for Heritage day, and stepping in with administrative help when we needed it most. Thank you so much Mamyda! Merci Beaucoup!’

Sexsmith FCSS nominates Barbara London for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Barbara London is a familiar face in the volunteer community of Sexsmith.  Barbara London has recently retired from St. Mary’s School in Sexsmith where she taught and volunteered for many years. Barbara is always volunteering where she is needed.  Barbara sat on the FCSS Board for many years helping the community grow and ensuring events were perfect. We would like to say thank you for all you do for our community.’

Joven Redhead – Grande Prairie Minor Baseball nominates Neil Weston for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! Joven wrote ‘A fun coach that motivates each player with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the sport and the athletes.’

Rotary Club of Grande Prairie nominates Kevin O’Toole for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Kevin volunteers regularly with the clubs barbeque crew, cooking up hotdogs and hamburgers at community events many weekends in the summer. He was one of the first to step up when volunteers were needed 6 days in a row for various events including the community food drive, a casino and numerous barbeques. He shows up when it time to set up all the picnic tables at the campground. He helped move furniture to set up living spaces for many of the refugee families the club assisted. He is always one of the first to put his name down for a volunteer shift.’

Rotary Club of Grande Prairie nominates Randy Beairsto for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Randy volunteers regularly with the club and is often one of the first to put his name forward. He was one of the first to step up when volunteers were needed 6 days in a row for various events including the community food drive, a casino and numerous barbeques. He shows up when it time to set up all the picnic tables at the campground.’

Rotary Club of Grande Prairie nominates Mark Woods for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Mark volunteers regularly with the clubs barbeque crew, cooking up hotdogs and hamburgers at community events many weekends in the summer. He was one of the first to step up when volunteers were needed 6 days in a row for various events including the community food drive, a casino and numerous barbeques. He shows up when its time to set up all the picnic tables at the campground. In addition to that he volunteers on the fundraising association for his children’s school playground.’

Rotary Club of Grande Prairie nominates Dori Mark for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Dori volunteers regularly with the clubs barbeque crew, cooking up hotdogs and hamburgers at community events many weekends in the summer. She was one of the first to step up when volunteers were needed 6 days in a row for various events including the community food drive, a casino and numerous barbeques. She helped find accommodations for many of the refugee families the club assisted.’

École St Gerard School Council nominates Tracy Kalita for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Tracy is a long-time volunteer at our school helping out with school council, our playground society as well as chairing our friends of St Gerard fundraising society. She has led or supported numerous fundraising initiatives for many years in support of programs for all our students, support of our teachers, and building of a new playground. She regularly helps out with events at the school and elsewhere in support of our mission of supporting the school. She is an integral part of our parent community.’

Rotary Club of Grande Prairie nominates Bruce Tattrie for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Bruce volunteers regularly with the clubs barbeque crew, cooking up hotdogs and hamburgers at community events many weekends in the summer. He was one of the first to step up when volunteers were needed 6 days in a row for various events including the community food drive, a casino and numerous barbeques. He shows up when it time to set up all the picnic tables at the campground, generally also brining his truck and trailer to assist in moving them. He helped move furniture to set up living spaces for many of the refugee families the club assisted. In addition to that he volunteers on the Stampede board and with the D-Coy Armories project.’

École St Gerard School Council nominates Kelly Kuntz for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Kelly is a long-time volunteer at our school helping out with school council, our band parents association, our playground society as well as our friends of St Gerard fundraising society. She not only participates in all these councils, she is also regularly seen at the school helping out with various programs and initiatives, including running our hot lunch program for the students. She is an integral part of our parent community supporting our school.’

The La Glace Ringers nominates Melissa Buhler for Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Melissa is an absolute rock star! You will find her as a ringette referee, a ringette coach, the head of the performing arts academy at La Glace school, teaching her 5/6 class, a basketball coach OR Maybe taking care of her 5 kiddos! Our community is so lucky to have this incredible woman making our sports, school and overall community such a great place!’