Tina Hewlett nominated by Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities
Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities nominates Tina Hewlett for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Tina joined Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities to volunteer as Secretary of the board. She is willing to take on projects and help out in any way she is asked. Her enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and ability to think outside of the box are of great benefit to our board. Thank you Tina for your support and passion for helping us to prevent injuries in our community.’
Michelle Hodder nominated by Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities
Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities nominates Michelle Hodder for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Michelle Hodder is a long-time board member and has taken on many roles. Michelle is currently the Treasurer of the board for Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities. Michelle provides additional support to the organization by helping to teach programs and assisting with research into new program ideas. She was an integral member of the Executive Committee of the board in forging a path through the obstacles presented by the pandemic. Thank you, Michelle, for your commitment and leadership.’
Victoria Kingston nominated by Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities
Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities nominates Victoria Kingston for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Victoria joined our board in December of 2021 and jumped into action by taking on the role of Vice-Chair for Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities. Victoria is always willing to help brainstorm new ideas or new ways to do things. She generates a feeling of excitement and positivity about our work to prevent injuries and ways we can create even greater impact. Thank you, Victoria for your volunteer leadership! ‘
Sif Hansen nominated by Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities
Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities nominates Sif Hansen for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Sif Hansen is the Chair of the Board of Directors for Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities. She joined our board in 2018 to take on the role of Treasurer and, in November of 2019, stepped into the role of chair. Sif has been a solid leader as she steered us through the pandemic’s challenges and kept us going. She is always willing to lend a hand or an ear to help. Thank you, Sif, for your dedication, leadership, and support.’
Morgan Lock nominated by Clayton Tiro-Burns from the Grande Prairie Public Library
Clayton Tiro-Burns from the Grande Prairie Public Library nominates Morgan Lock for Volunteers of the Week! He wrote ‘Morgan has been absolutely essential in getting the Champions of the Grande Prairie Public Library Society off the ground! Her initiative and hard work for the society has been invaluable.
The Champions are a fundraising and advocacy group for the Grande Prairie Public Library, and we’re excited to continue to work with Morgan and the rest of the Champions to provide valuable resources and services to any and all community members.’
Jesseca Gagnon nominated by Grande Prairie Family Education Society
Grande Prairie Family Education Society nominates Jesseca Gagnon for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Jesseca is a volunteer group facilitator for Rainbows Canada- this peer support 12-week Program helps children come together when dealing with grief and loss with peers of their own age, have a safe space to discuss their feelings, and work their way through their grief, towards hope for a new beginning. Rainbows is for children aged 3yrs- 18yrs of age. Jesseca is a calm, reliable, and empathetic facilitator who is always willing to be available to the children.’
Joan Taylor nominated by Grande Prairie Public Library
Grande Prairie Public Library nominates Joan Taylor for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Joan has been a long-time volunteer at the Grande Prairie Public Library. After retiring from the Library, Joan continued to volunteer in Circulation, Shelf Reading, and more recently, Homebound Services. We appreciate Joan’s dedication and sense and humour. She is a great asset to our volunteer team.’
Melissa Jim nominated by Rebels Minor Hockey
Rebels Minor Hockey nominates Melissa Jim for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Our entire team would like to nominate Melissa for her tireless dedication as team manager (year after year). Melissa does it all! From booking hotel blocks to pre-ordering all of the team meals and scheduling enhancement events to the already hectic practice and game schedule, everything is always done in a professional and organized manner. She does all of this with no expectation for credit and with a smile on her face regardless of the circumstances. Melissa not only does this for our team, but she is also involved with her three other children’s teams and volunteers both with GP minor hockey and the Rebels organization. In talking to parents and community members that have also had her as a manager it is always unanimous, that Melissa is the most amazing volunteer manager in the community. She makes our community a better place every day and does it with gladness and a smile.’
Chris Eakin nominated by Spinal Cord Injury Alberta
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta nominates Chris Eakin for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Chris drove over an hour away to bring a free table and chairs to a client who needed them. The table needed to be disassembled and reassembled for the transportation and set up. People like Chris help make life worth living when someone needs an extra-hand up. Thank-you Chris Eakin!’
Dara LaLonde nominated by Swan City FC
Swan City FC nominates Dara LaLonde for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘For several seasons, Dara has worked behind the scenes as an exceptional team manager for Swan City FC’s competitive soccer teams. Dara keeps the team organized, plans events and keeps the coaches on track. The parents of the players on the teams Dara manages always know they can approach her for anything!’
Bev Shewfelt nominated by Swan City FC
Swan City FC nominates Bev Shewfelt for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘For several seasons, Bev has worked behind the scenes as an exceptional team manager for Swan City FC’s competitive soccer teams. Bev keeps the team organized, plans events and keeps the coaches on track. The parents of the players on the teams Bev manages always know they can approach Bev for anything!’
Melinde Marquis nominated by Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning
Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning nominates Melinde Marquis for Volunteers of the Week! They wrote ‘Melinde did extensive online teaching training to meet the delivery learning needs of her learner. She has provided interactive lessons and activities to help her learner improve her reading and writing skills. We thank Melinde for her dedication and commitment. We are very grateful to have her on our team!’