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QCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT: Vic Pakalnis

VICE PRESIDENT: susan ksiezoPolski

SECRETARY TREASURER: len Marino

DIRECTORS:HoPe BoeHMed clintonart danielsFrank keHoe elizaBetH McknigHtnick Pereraken sandHudeBra tackaBerrygail uresyBil WilkinsonHarry yesayan

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GENERAl MANAGER: glenn seMPle

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04Letter from the editor

04QCC AGm reminder

05 - 06QCC events

07President’s Corner

08in memoriAm

11tribute to WhiPPLe steinkrAuss

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10QCC triLLium neWsLetter – then And noW! a historical chronology of the QCC newsletter that highlights the trans-formation of the QCC newsletter to it’s current format

11QCC members: Where Are they noW?this section highlights former OpS employees and their current endeavours

13the “neW And imProved” QCC Websitea brief overview and introduction to the QCC’s new website

14QCC fun CornerExercise your brain with this season’s Sudoku puzzle!

14summer reCiPeCedar Board tilapia

14CALendAra listing of important upcoming dates for QCC Events and deadlines

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092011 medAL reCiPient – CAroL LAyton Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in public administration

12netWorkinG in the PubLiC serviCeOutlining the reasons why networking can be useful and beneficial for public Servants

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Letter from the editor

the QCC trillium has Changed!

You may have noticed that the QCC Trillium has changed! We trust you are excited as we are to provide our membership with this new professional format! The vision of the QCC Board of Directors is to adopt a professional magazine that will continue to bring you news and updates, share information about our preferred partners and to attract advertisements that will bring revenue to the QCC.

We look forward to your comments and suggestions to help make the Trillium grow! I also invite you to consider sending us professional articles, news about your events and updates! We want to make the Trillium informative and meaningful to you as members!

Our beautiful cover page picture also represents a sign of things to come! This image will be on the cover of the new OPS Recognition Gift Book that will be awarded to those who have served the province for 25 years!

Looking through these pages you will see familiar items but in a new format. In fact we have an article on Then and Now that will show you how the Trillium and the QCC has progressed over the years! We also have an article on a recent tribute to Whipple Steinkrauss, a dedicated and visionary QCC Execu-

tive (1991-2009) who has passed. And we feature Carol Layton, Deputy Minister of Transportation whose vibrant leadership is a role model to every public servant.

The QCC has a rich tradition of recognizing long term public service in Ontario. Your contribution in the service of Ontarians is a source of inspiration. As a QCC member whether actively working or retired, you should take pride in your role ….and for making a difference!

Whether you are reading this edition at the cottage, on the GO Train, at the end of a busy day or resting in a Seniors Residence we hope you are well informed and connected!

This Summer, we encourage you to take advantage of all our partnered services and discount providers. And we direct you to our QCC website for up- to- date changes, events and information.

Stay active, stay safe and enjoy the Summer! Thank you for reading your QCC Trillium!

Glenn SempleGeneral Manager

this is a reminder to the membership that the QCC’s 67th annual General Meeting (aGM) is scheduled to be held in the Ontario Room of the Macdonald Block on the 18th of June, 2012 between 4pm and 7pm.

apart from the opportunity to socialize, attendees will be able to listen to speakers and participate in the election of new Board members. Vic pakalnis, the president of the QCC Board of Directors, will provide an update on the year just passed. as well, there will be representatives of our preferred suppliers, the Op trust and Ontario pension in attendance to answer questions from the membership.

In 2011 1856 associate members will become full voting member, having reachedthe Quarter Century milestone. we look forward to having these new members participate in the operation of the Club.

Details of the proceeding will be reported in our autumn issue of the trillium. See you there!

If you are currently receiving the QCC trillium but would prefer not to, simply email us at qcclub@ontario.ca or call our office Monday-friday from 8am-4pm (416) 325-1333 or 1 (800) 561-8657 and ask to be removed from our trillium mailing list.

In an effort to go green, we also request that if you have a family member who is also a QCC member in the same household and you do not require twO copies of the trillium, please email or call the office so we can update our records to send ONE copy per household.

In order to keep our records up to date, please contact us via phone or email for any address or name changes.

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QCC EVENTS

In 2011 our event raised $1600.00 for our charity. The largest donation to date. Our total donation to this cause has exceeded $14,000.00

The 18th Annual, WOW 18 th!! Kingston, QCC/Ont. Civil Service Credit Union Golf Fun-day will be held on Monday September 10th at the Colonnade Golf and Country Club.Tee off will be shotgun start at 12:45 PM. The event is open to all QCC and OPS Credit

18th Annual QCC Golf Funday OWRC & FRIENDS 2012

(40th)REUNIONThursday September 20thDoors open at 3:30 with opening remarks and the buffet available about 5:30Canadiana RestaurantLocation – Six Points Plaza – Etobicoke(On Dundas at Kipling near the TTC Kipling Station)

For questions or purchasing tickets please call: Dorothy Simpson 416 259 8058 or Wayne Scott 905 702 8379.

2012 QCC Regional Recognition Events! In partnership with the Quarter Cen-tury Club, the Provincial Interministerial Councils will be hosting regional recog-nition events in the fall in Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Oshawa, Guelph/Kitchener and Barrie for those employ-ees who reach their 25, 30, 35 and 40+ years of service in the OPS. Retirees are also welcome to register to attend. More information about these events will be available on the QCC website soon or you can email PIC@Ontario.ca

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At STC we have helped fulfill the vacation dreams of thousands of travellers for over 35 years, and, we are dedicated to creating unparalleled travel experiences. All of our tours are designed to give the utmost in value, choice and discovery to our travellers. We have travel programs that offer flexible pacing, good value and quality, all geared toward making each customer’s travel experience fulfill-ing. We continually expand our roster of tours by exploring new destinations and developing innovative new tours.

This fall we will showcasing a spectacular new holiday where we will visit two of the most scenic and diverse states in the Southwest US – Utah and New Mexico. We will tour some of American’s most awe-inspiring National Parks and Monu-ments and you will discover why a visit to Utah is an experience not to be missed. The highlight of the tour will be the internationally acclaimed Hot Air Balloon Festival where hundreds of vibrantly coloured balloons in all shapes and sizes majestically grace the skies – an extraordinary spectacle. Space is limited so you will want to book early to avoid disappointment.

Also don’t forget to mention that you’re a QCC member when you’re making that booking in order to qualify to receive the $50 QCC gift voucher to spend at any Tilley store in Toronto.

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Let us help you make your vacation dreams a reality. If you would like information or a tour brochure please call the Senior Tours toll-free telephone number at 1-800-268-3492, or visit us online at www.seniortours.ca.

We wish all of our travellers a bon voyage and we hope to hear about your travel experiences!

Northwestern Regional CentreStaff ReunionSeptember 15, 2012Symposium: 5:00 p.m.Dinner: 6:30 p.m.Music: 9:00 p.m.

Current River Community CentreTickets: $35.00 Tickets are available at:Trevisanutto’s Greenhouse684 Woodcrest RoadThunder Bay, ON P7G 1J2

You can also call:June Montgomery – (807) 767-9160Barb Currie - (807) 345-9780Carey Mossman – (807) 767-9643

Tickets are limited to 200 people, so get yours soon! (Bring old photos to share at memorabilia table)

Union members and guests. As in the past the event will be a best ball scramble. The putting contest will begin at 11:00 AM. The cost for this years extrava-ganza has remained the same as last year, $90.00 per person which includes your golf, 1/2 a cart, a sumptuous BBQ chicken dinner, golf contests, draw prizes and a charitable donation to the Kingston Child Life Foundation. There are only 50 golf carts available so please enter early.

Please make cheques payable to QCC/OPS (Golf Fun Day)

Contact Information: qccgolf@hotmail.comor: Stan Barnes 613-273-7749Heather Dillon 613-389-6442Linda Reid 613-542-6758Bob Lavigne 613-384-4539

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6TH ANNUAL MIKE ECKENSVILLER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

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All Hybrid models are included in this program.

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(905) 668-4792 • Toll Free 1-877-686-22281025 Dundas Street West, Whitby

Your Frequently asked questions are answered at:www.whitbytoyota.ca gary.abraham@whitbytoyota.com

QCC members now have the opportunity to purchase or lease new Toyota vehicles from an experienced automotive professional, in a “no hassle or haggle” environment with excellent savings.Gary Abraham of Whitby Toyota has been selected as your in dealer co-ordinator.Gary has pledged courteous knowledgeable service to QCC membership. An appointment is required.

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All proceeds from this tournament are donated to the Scollard Hall Bears Football team in memory and honour of Mike Eckensviller.

This year, we are once again anticipat-ing 60+ golfers, and have arranged an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start for the tournament.

This tournament is open to all OPS staff, family and friends.

Osprey Links Golf CourseCallander, Ontario8:30 a.m. (Reverse Shotgun) StartFormat is a 2 person scramble2 putt rule in effect (no more than 2 putts on any green)

Friday, July 13th, 2012Green Fees: $30.96 Power Cart Rental: $15.50 per person HST: $6.04

Donation to Charity: Minimum $7.50 collected at time of green fees payment.(currently, lunch is NOT being provided)

TOTAL COST (INC. HST & DONATION): $60.00

(approx. depending on cart rental option)(Payment shall be made by each team at clubhouse upon registration & prior to 8:30 a.m. on July 13th.)

We are now accepting registrations. Email your team entries by June 30th, 2012 to: blair.bedard@ontario.ca

Please note that ALL proceeds are donated towards the charity each and every year.

Your donations allow students to enjoy the game of football, and also help those less fortunate to have an opportunity to play. As a result of all of your past gener-ous donations, a bursary will be presented (by Mike’s parents) at the Scollard Hall ath-letic awards ceremony in Mikes name to a graduating football player.

The Eckensviller family has thanked all of us who participate in this tournament and for our generous donations.

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This will be my last written message to QCC members as your President. I have served 2 terms and will be stepping down at the QCC AGM on June 18th. It’s been a busy 2 years. I’ve had the pleasure of working with three QCC General Manag-ers, Jackie Szymanski, Toni Mazur, and presently, Glenn Semple. I also want to thank the QCC staff who do an excellent job behind the scenes to support the QCC:

Florence Anandappa, Nancy Ross, Gail Nattress, Kevin Man, Roslynne Thompson and Talia Morris who is on maternity leave but should be back later this year.

The QCC Board (see picture) is an amazing group of people made up of active and retired public servants. You will recognize their dedi-cation to the OPS during their long careers and the leadership they provide to the QCC with equal competence and passion.

The top priorities for the Board during the coming year include: Gover-nance initiatives led by Murray Chitra to revise our bylaws that will ensure we conform with the new non-profit corporations act and a change to membership requirements to the QCC. We also plan to extend member-ship to Ontario Public Service employees with 10 years or more.

We are also very honoured to be producing a commemorative book that will portray a day in the life of Ontario’s Public Service. This im-pressive collection of pictures selected from thousands of submissions will be available to future generations. An update will be available at the AGM and more information to follow afterwards.

The QCC-PIC partnership has been a source of great pride for me and for others on the QCC Board -many of us were associated with re-gional interministerial councils. The Provincial Interministerial Council and the QCC host regional award ceremonies in all four regions of the province. Retirees are encouraged to attend.

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Back Row L to R Debra Tackaberry, Nick Perera, Ed Clinton, Frank Kehoe. Front Row L to R Len Marino, Elizabeth McKnight, Susan Ksiezopolski, Vic Pakalnis, Art Daniels, Gail Ure. Other members (not present) include: Murray Chitra, Hope Boehm, Ken Sandhu, Sybil Wilkinson, Harry Yesayan.

Finally, I am very pleased that we have launched the Trillium magazine. The new format costs about the same as the old Trillium newsletter and will provide far more content and a more professional look and feel. We’ll also have an electronic version available, if you prefer, to help the environment, by cutting down on costs of printing and mailing and be available to you if you are out of country or on a holiday!

Let us know what you would like to see in the way of interviews, information and articles. It’s your Trillium Magazine and we will im-prove on the product to better inform you on what’s happening in the OPS, the QCC and give you useful information to improve your life and as one quality champion said: to delight you!

Its been a slice … and the best is yet to come .Cheers! Vic Pakalnis, QCC President

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Ballantyne, alBert e. h., dhl, m.Phil, FWC, FCam, Ch.e – passed away July 10, 2011. Al served in the RCAF before becom-ing an auditor with Dept. of National Revenue (now CRA) and later Ontario Housing Corp.; founding member Canadian Institute of Certified Administrative Managers; founding member Woodsworth College U of T.; President, Board of Directors, Cityhome. Honoured with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for Community Service: Boy Scouts of Canada; Senator, Toronto Scottish Regiment; First Chair-man, Soldier’s Tower, Hart House U of T; Mayor’s Committee on Ag-ing; Board of Directors, Fred Victor Mission; Air Crew Association. Jean, Al’s wife of 65 years, passed away just 24 days later. They are both sadly missed by their 3 children and 8 grandchildren.

BonaCCorso, tony – passed away February 10, 2011. He retired in 1992 from the Ministry of Community Services and had been at CPRI (London) since 1982, having been transferred from Spruce-dale School in Simcoe. He was a founding staff at Project D.A.R.E and in 1974 he was the Deputy Superintendant at Hillcrest school in Cambridge. He is missed by his wife Rita, his children Mary Jo, Christina and Rich and his seven grandchildren.

Clement, laurie g. – passed away at London Victoria Hospital on March 10, 2012 at the age of 78. Laurie retired from MTO Stratford District with 37 years of service. He worked with the survey crew and nuclear compactor. He is sadly missed by his wife, 3 daugh-ters, 1 son, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

dixon, arthur lloyd – passed away March 31, 2011 in Bancroft, Ontario where he lived after retiring from Board of Education for Toronto approximately 20 years ago. Arthur is sadly missed by his whole family.

eimers, BarBara – passed away June 1, 2011 in her 90th year. Barb was an RNA at the Kingston Psychiatric Hospital for 25 years. Predeceased by her husband Jacob and son Oebele (Opie) and sur-vived by son Hank and daughters Lutske and Clarina.

langille, doris elizaBeth (Betty) – passed away on February 2, 2012 in her 89th year. Betty served as a probation and parole officer in Hamilton Centre from 1996 to 1988. She will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews and their children.

lehtonen, david – passed away December 23, 2011. David worked with MNR in Geraldton for 5 years, MNR in Kenora for 10 years, transferring to Sault Ste Marie where he worked until his retirement in 2005. David is survived by his wife Delores and daughter Karen.

lynCh, martha mary – passed away peacefully with family by

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her side on February 18, 2012. Martha served in Toronto at the Ad-diction Research Centre (Kitchen). She is lovingly missed by her sons, Tom & Mike, daughters Donna & Maureen, and grandchildren Peter & Lilly. Martha was a good friend who always had time for a visit over a cup of tea. She will be sadly missed.

mCClean, roBert mattheW – passed away August 14, 2011. A long time employee of the Ministry of Corrections - OCI Brampton and St. Lawrence Valley, Brockville. He retired in 2008 after 32 years of service. Beloved husband of Hazel and father of Nick and Mat-thew.

nodWell, doug – passed away June 18, 2011 in Southampton, On-tario where he was retired. He began his career as a correctional officer in 1961 at the Ontario Reformatory; the name was changed later to the Guelph Correctional Centre. Doug completed 27 years of service and retired in the position of Lieutenant, he received the Exemplary Service Award in 2001. He was affectionately known at work as “Grumpy”.

Padyk, Bohdan (BoB) – passed away on September 21, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bob worked for Go Transit as Manager of Electronics & Communications. He is survived by his wife, Mi-gnonne and daughter, Kate. He was the very best of men and his memory will be forever cherished by his wife.

PhilliP, roBert d., d.F.C – passed away on November 29, 2011. He served as an executive pilot in the air transport division based at Toronto airport. On one of his many memorable trips, his passen-gers were Princess Anne and her husband on their visit to Ontario. He is survived by his wife Margaret, son Ted and daughter Judy as well as 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

roBillard, daniel – passed away on November 8, 2010 at the age of 55. Dan worked at the Ottawa Public Health Laboratory for 30+ years. He is sadly missed by his wife Patricia, daughter Julie and son Brent.

sCott, g. kent – passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from congestive heart failure, in his 65th year. He worked for the LCBO for 30 years in Grand Valley, Burlington/Hamilton & Mississauga areas. Kent is survived by his loving wife, Janice, and other family members.

simmons, edWard n. (ted) – passed away December 16, 2011, in his 82nd year, after a lengthy journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Ted served as a probation and parole officer in Hamilton Centre from 1966 to 1990. He is survived by his wife Ruth, his children Mark, Tim, Elizabeth and Lois, their spouses and seven grandchildren.

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FEATURE

Lieutenant Governor’s MedaL of distinction in PubLic adMinistration

2011 MEDAL RECiPiENT – CAROL LAYTONREFLECTiNG HER CONTRiBUTiON TO THE ONTARiO PUBLiC SERViCE

The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Hamilton, National Capital Region and Toronto Regional Groups of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) are pleased to announce the award of the 211 Lieutenant Gover-nor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration. Ontario’s highest honour for public service will be presented to Carol Layton, Deputy Minister, Transportation, Ontario.

This prestigious medal is awarded annually to an individual who has shown distinguished leadership in public administration, or who, by writings and other endeavours, has made a significant contribu-tion in the field of public administration in Ontario. The selection criteria for the Medal of Distinction include leadership, innovation and creativity, accomplishment and impact, dedication and sustained effort, and contribution to the profession and the community. Carol Layton has demonstrated excellence in all of these areas in her career with the Ontario Public Service.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction was presented to Carol Layton by the Honourable David C. Onley at a ceremony in Toronto on Monday March 5, 2012.

Carol Layton is recognized as a creative and innovative leader who has made significant contributions to government’s accountability to the public, the profession and service delivery. She is deeply committed to making government work for citizens and champions initiative and to excellence in public service. Carol leads by example and with energy, determination and focus. She is an exceptionally capable and committed public servant and has held Deputy Minister portfolios in five provincial ministries including Citizenship, the Re-sults Office of Cabinet Office, Public Infrastructure Renewal, Revenue and Transportation.

Carol has led the development and implementation of key multi-ministry government initiatives. In 2004, she led the province’s move to results-based management and developed the first annual Ontario Progress Reports. She also led the implementation of the ‘Bag it Back’ program for the return of liquor containers, the Modernizing On-tario’s Systems for Tax Administration Project and the recent imple-mentation of the Harmonized Sales Tax in Ontario. These and other projects have required her to demonstrate “exceptional leadership, creativity, relationship-building and relentless drive” as recognized in a letter of support for her nomination.

Carol’s commitment to a strong and effective public service in-cludes volunteer work with the Institute of Public Administration of Canada. She was President of IPAC in 2006-7 and continues to serve on one of its committees.

The nomination package for Carol Layton included frequent refer-ence to her efforts to mentor and support talented public servants. One of her mentees commented that “despite her very active and demanding work schedule, Carol always made time for me” and was a “great source of inspiration”. This theme was echoed by others who talked about the “generosity with which she shared her time with others”.

Carol is a role model for the public service. She is an inclusive leader who considers others’ viewpoints and is known for working collaboratively, not only in government but also in the community and within the profession. Carol’s collaborative leadership style is well recognized and reflects her profound commitment to excellence in public administration in Ontario. She is respected and celebrated by her colleagues who enthusiastically supported the nomination “because of her inspirational leadership and accomplishments”.

Since 1990, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has joined with the Hamilton, National Capital Region and Toronto Regional Groups of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada to encourage and recognize excellence in public service in Ontario by awarding the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration. The IPAC Hamilton, National Capital Region and Toronto Regional Groups celebrate Carol Layton’s achievements in public administra-tion with her family, friends and colleagues.

Republished with consent from Caryl Arundal, Media Contact.

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1945 The Quarter Century Club (QCC) conceived at an ‘AGM’ type meeting for the purpose of recognizing and rewarding Ontario Public Service employees with 25 years of service: QCC membership in 1945 was 80.

1990 QCC launches its first newsletter – a two-sided one pager – named ‘QCC Today’.

1997 QCC Today’ is updated and distributed as a two-sided two-pager.

1998 QCC Today’ is distributed to Club members as a two-sided, three pager.

1999 ‘QCC Today’ is distributed as a double-sided four-pager.

2000 QCC launches its website.2000 September: ‘QCC Today’ transforms into ‘QCC Trillium’ the new QCC newsletter.

2004 QCC launches a ‘self-mailer’ format of the QCC Trillium.

2005 QCC celebrates its 60th Annual General Meeting. ‘QCC Trillium’ gets a make-over.

2006 ‘QCC Trillium’ gets yet another make-over! QCC adds more discount service providers and distributes a brand new Membership Card to its entire membership of 70,000 plus Club members.

2009 ‘QCC Trillium’ evolves into a double-sided six-pager.

2012 QCC launches a magazine format of the Trillium. QCC continues to deliver the Government’s employee long-service recognition programs. Current QCC membership is 90,000 plus.

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take a leap of faith. I have always been coaching inside and outside of the Government. Towards that end, I have just finished doing my placement and writing my Thesis for my Masters in Counselling and I am hoping to graduate in June 2012.

As the saying goes “Don’t just dream it, do it”. It is never too late to be or do what you have always wanted to be or do. I am now ready to show others that they bring their dreams to fruition, if they only know how and with the right mind set. They too can find the right combination, travel, have fun and at the same time be enterprising for their own purpose.

Jean-raoul Fournier, Former oPs emPloyee Jean-Raoul Fournier is a former OPS employee who is dedicating his time to his passion for writing. In his years with the OPS, Jean-Raoul worked as a Linguistic Adviser in French for the Ministry of the Attor-ney General, Legislative Counsel from November 1977 to July 2004. At that point he retired and dedicated his time to writing his short stories. Jean-Raoul was born in France, in the Mediterranean city of Marseille, which is the second biggest city in France. Although he did write a few books while he was still an active employee at the Ministry of the Attorney General, it wasn’t until he was retired that he really started writing short stories and theatre as he had plenty of time to do so. Jean-Raoul’s books are published in France (Paris) and in Canada.

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QCC MEMbERS: WHERE ARE THEy NOW?

tribute to whiPPLe steinkrauss

myrtle gordon, Former oPs emPloyee The old saying goes “a mind once stretched cannot go back”. Well I can certainly relate to that.

I have always been an explorer of life, people and especially of myself. I have nurtured varied careers from personal to professional development, including a couple degrees and several designations. My careers and experiences have given me a wealth of life’s experi-ences in government, business, and social conscious. When I left the Ontario Government after 25 years in 2007, I said I was not retiring I was restyling my life. Thus I set out on an adventure.

I wanted flexibility, no more nine to five jobs. While I appreciated the stability of the past 25 years, I was now in the mood to soar, to explore and to make a difference in the lives of others. I was always entrepreneurial in spirit so the idea of fun, boldness and seeing so-lutions to things around was downloaded in my mind. Therefore the name Adventerprise came to be - combination of adventure (Fun, risk) and enterprise - solution oriented.

In the meantime, travel found me. I worked with the Travel Indus-try Council of Ontario (TICO) for about two years before TICO be-came Self- Regulated. But I did not think of getting into the travel industry, but it found me. I jumped at the opportunity – I love to travel, have fun, geography has always liked me, so travelling was a good fit. I have been working in the Industry for the past five years. I now work out of the comfort of my home with a travel company.

I am on the path to help others step out of their comfort zone, to

The Consumers Council of Canada hosted an event in memory of Whipple Steinkrauss for her accomplishments and dedication to con-sumer protection and education. A Special Dinner was organized on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the University Club of Toronto. Special greetings and remarks were made by The Honourable Margarett Best, Ontario Minister of Consumer Services.

Whipple, who was a retired Assistant Deputy Minister of the Busi-ness Practices Division of the former Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, served the Ontario Public Service for many years in various senior capacities. After her retirement, she continued to serve on several boards. In addition to being a Director on the QCC board, Whipple served as Chair for the Consumer Protection Advisory Committee, as Director on the boards of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Compensation Fund, member of the Board of the Ontario Association of Credit Counselling Services, and as a member of the Consumers’ Advisory Committee of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario to name a few. We were extremely fortunate to have had her as a QCC board member since 1991 in several capacities: Secretary/Treasurer, President, Past President and Director. Her in-depth knowledge of financial matters, her wealth of experience and expertise helped QCC formulate and seal many an important document from incorporation of the QCC as a not-for-profit organization to the continuing financial viability of the Club.

To say that she was a vibrant, enthusiast, caring board member would not do justice to her qualities as a friend and a colleague of, and a mentor to, the QCC.

Photo (from left to right): Vic Pakalnis, Sybil Wilkinson, Art Daniels

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Mapping your Network

networkinG in the PubLic serviceTHE TRiC TO LEADERSHiP iS ENSHRiNED iN THE ONTARiO PUBLiC SERViCE CORE COMPETENCiES FOR MANAGERS AND ExECUTiVES. EACH LEADER MUST PROViDE EViDENCE, STORiES, iLLUSTRATiNG THESE COMPETENCiES.

The T is for Transform, manage change; R is for delivering Results; I is for Inspire (rather than command and control); and C is for Connects: connecting across boundaries; working horizontally; networking with colleagues in the private sector, other levels of government and other ministries or departments.

Having spent 32 years at networking within the public service, and now having the time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly, here are my best ideas on the subject.

Why network?1. To expand you influence, to market yourself and your organization.2. To increase your knowledge base, your knowledge network.3. To meet your immediate or long-term career goals. 4. To gather intelligence and best practices from colleagues in

different walks of life.5. To develop sustainable partnerships, alliances and friends.6. Because it’s fun!

A network mapLay out your network, not the important many contacts you have but the vital few that are important to you at any one time. A Network Map as you can see below is personal and changes with time. You’ll notice that networks that were important at one stage of your life evolve to others that are more prominent. A network map will identify gaps in networks that you need to develop.

tools of the tradeBusiness CardsIt’s basic to networking; always have a dozen handy. Keep 3 in your

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wallet, and the rest in your binder or briefcase. If you’re caught short on a trip away from your office, photocopy the last one at a hotel business center or photocopy outlet. Never be without!

Business Card BindersKeep your cards organized under type of contact, federal, provincial, municipal, suppliers, universities and colleges, professional organiza-tions, various countries. Plastic business card holders are available at any business supply outlets. Write a short note on each card before filing – such as: has wolfhound, Queen’s grad, & drinks scotch. This tweaks your memory when you have to re-connect. Electronic busi-ness card software exists as do address files in e-mail programs but I’ve never found them particularly useful. Then again, I prefer a paper copy book to an electronic book any day.

useful networks for Public servantsA few organizations stand out as important for young or new public sector professionals. IPAC – the Institute for Public Administration in Canada (www.ipac.ca). A special rate for new professionals or stu-dents helps ease you in. IPAC is the premier organization for federal, provincial and municipal public servants. Membership in IPAC always looks good on a resume. Local IPAC regional groups in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, National Capital Region, Montreal, Quebec, Fredericton, Halifax and Charletown ex-ist to provide networking opportunities at a local level. Their annual national conference is the event to be at. In August 2011 we’ll all be in Victoria, British Columbia! The other organization I advise MPA students and young professionals to join is the CPSQA. Canadian Pub-lic Sector Quality Association (www.CPSQA.ca). Their annual event is in Ottawa in February of each year. Each provincial government has organizations that provide additional networking opportunities. In Ontario, the Provincial Interministerial Council and their regional and local community councils are great networks. TOPS or Tomor-rows OPS are for new professionals and the Quarter Century Club for public servants with 25 years of service provide services, discounts, recognition events, and opportunities for its 86,000 active and retired public servants.

The federal government has Federal Councils in Ontario, Quebec, Eastern and Western Canada; APEX , the Association of Public execu-tives in the Federal Government, Managers Network and the Federal Superannuates National Association provide networking opportunities for over 160,000 members. And of course, on a personal level: social clubs, golf course memberships, scotch clubs and a variety of Not For Profits, volunteer organizations provide for expanded networks depending on your interests.

Parting WordsWhether you are an introvert or extrovert, whether you like social-izing or not, networking is a necessary competency for public sector executives and the higher up you go the more critical it becomes. If you have trouble starting to develop your network, find one or two “super-connectors”. They are those people that network effortlessly, that will share their networks gladly and will introduce you to people you need to build your inventory; and in return, you’ll help the next new public sector professional develop their networks: Pay It Forward!

Vic Pakalnis, P.Eng is President of the Ontario Public Service , Quarter Century Club and a member of CGE’s editorial Board .

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Qcc websiteTHE “NEW AND iMPROVED”

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The QCC has an updated website that was launched at the 2011 QCC Yuletide Event. Our new website hopes to make our members more familiar with the QCC and it’s benefits and at the same time, help connect our members to upcoming events, news, volunteer oppor-tunities, Honours Awards and discounts.

•ThenewQCCwebsitehomepageoffersafreshnewlookandor-ganized tabs and links to easily navigate through the site.

•Togain FULL accessof our site,weencourageourmembers toregister which will allow you to personalize certain areas of our site and view sections that are not available to the general public.

•The registration section allows you to quickly register for oursite and gives you the option of “going green” by selecting the E-Newsletter format of the QCC Trillium.

•Afteryouhaveregisteredandloggedintothesite,youwillgainac-cess to a “Members” tab where you can find the most updated list of our Discount Service Providers, limited time special offers and flyers by our providers, and application forms for special offers.

•Thecalendarsectionallowsyoutokeepuptodatewithupcomingeventswhichlinkdirectlyto the QCC News section in order to get full details on the events listed.

The QCC is always looking for ways to improve so if you have any ideas or suggestions on how we can make the website more user friendly, we would like to hear from you. Send all sugges-tions or inquiries regarding the website to qcclub@ontario.ca and we hope to make the new website a green alternative to accessing QCC information.

Planning to Buy a Vacation or Retirement Home in the United States? Don’t forget to get your out-of-country emergency travel health insurance! An increasing number of Canadians are buying homes in the southern United States thanks to the strong Canadian dollar and the low housing prices south of the border. Despite the U.S. economic uncertainty, the United States real estate market continues to be an interesting option for foreign home buyers. This is true for Canadian buyers, who want to escape the cold winters and enjoy the warmer climate. With all the excitement that comes with the purchase of a vacation or retirement home in a warmer climate, you must also remember that you need to protect your health. Living in the United States could turn very costly if you find yourself in a medical emergency without adequate travel insurance. Johnson Inc. offers the MEDOC® Travel Insurance plan for those either travelling for a two-week winter vacation or planning to reside south of the border for several months of the year. MEDOC Travel Insurance is an annual plan that covers multiple trips throughout the year. Without adequate travel insurance, your purchase of a home abroad could turn into a huge financial loss if you do not have the funds to pay your medical bills. You might find yourself having to sell that great find to help cover your medical costs. Don’t let your dream of living down south become a financial nightmare because you didn’t purchase travel insurance. Visit our website at www.johnson.ca/medoc or call Johnson today for a quote at 1.866.60.MEDOC and enjoy your Canadian winter escapes knowing you have adequate coverage and peace of mind with the Johnson MEDOC travel insurance plan.

Automatic Renewal of MEDOC Travel Insurance MEDOC® Travel Insurance is automatically renewed each September 1st under a new policy for the next policy year, if you are an existing policyholder. Each policy year, your Health Option reverts to STANDARD option for the new term, regardless of the Health Option you qualified for in the current term, unless you complete and forward the Health Option Questionnaire to Johnson Inc. This application process guarantees that your coverage for the coming year is not jeopardized by any changes in your health that Johnson Inc. was not made aware since your last renewal. August 31st is the deadline to apply for the Preferred or Optimum Health Option. October 5th is the deadline to contact Johnson Inc. should you wish to cancel your coverage under your Medoc Travel Insurance plan, effective August 31st for the new policy term.

Important MEDOC® Renewal Dates for QCC Policyholders July 20th, 2012 - Deadline to submit changes to Johnson Inc. in order to update your first premium deduction for the new policy year. July 20th, 2012 - Date to submit your Health Option Questionnaire in order to amend your first premium deduction to reflect your updated Health Option Questionnaire. August 5th, 2012 – First premium deduction for the 2012/2013 policy year. August 31st, 2012 – Deadline for submission of the Health Option Questionnaire. October 5th, 2012 - Deadline to choose your deductible (if applicable). October 5th, 2012 - Deadline to terminate Base Plan coverage for the new policy year.

Planning to Buy a Vacation or Retirement home in the United States?Don’t forget to get your out-of-country emergency travel health insurance!An increasing number of Canadians are buying homes in the southern United States thanks to the strong Canadian dollar and the low housing prices south of the border.

Despite the U.S. economic uncertainty, the United States real estate market con-tinues to be an interesting option for foreign home buyers. This is true for Canadian buyers, who want to escape the cold winters and enjoy the warmer climate.

With all the excitement that comes with the purchase of a vacation or retirement home in a warmer climate, you must also remember that you need to protect your health. Living in the United States could turn very costly if you find yourself in a medi-cal emergency without adequate travel insurance.

Johnson Inc. offers the MEDOC® Travel Insurance plan for those either travelling for a two-week winter vacation or planning to reside south of the border for several months of the year. MEDOC Travel Insurance is an annual plan that covers multiple trips throughout the year.

Without adequate travel insurance, your purchase of a home abroad could turn into a huge financial loss if you do not have the funds to pay your medical bills. You might find yourself having to sell that great find to help cover your medical costs.

Don’t let your dream of living down south become a financial nightmare because you didn’t purchase travel insurance.

Visit our website at www.johnson.ca/medoc or call Johnson today for a quote at

1.866.60.MEDOC and enjoy your Canadian winter escapes knowing you have ad-equate coverage and peace of mind with the Johnson MEDOC travel insurance plan.

Automatic Renewal of MEDOC Travel InsuranceMEDOC® Travel Insurance is automatically renewed each September 1st under a new policy for the next policy year, if you are an existing policyholder. Each policy year, your Health Option reverts to STANDARD option for the new term, regardless of the Health Option you qualified for in the current term, unless you complete and forward the Health Option Questionnaire to Johnson Inc. This application process guarantees that your coverage for the coming year is not jeopardized by any changes in your health that Johnson Inc. was not made aware since your last renewal. August 31st is the deadline to apply for the Preferred or Optimum Health Option. October 5th is the deadline to contact Johnson Inc. should you wish to cancel your coverage un-der your Medoc Travel Insurance plan, effective August 31st for the new policy term.

Important MEDOC® Renewal Dates for QCC PolicyholdersJuly 20th, 2012 – Deadline to submit changes to Johnson Inc. in order to update your first premium deduction for the new policy year.

July 20th, 2012 – Date to submit your Health Option Questionnaire in order to amend your first premium deduction to reflect your updated Health Option Questionnaire.

August 5th, 2012 – First premium deduction for the 2012/2013 policy year.

August 31st, 2012 – Deadline for submission of the Health Option Questionnaire.

October 5th, 2012 – Deadline to choose your deductible (if applicable).

October 5th, 2012 – Deadline to terminate Base Plan coverage for the new policy year.

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QCC FUN CORNER Challenge your mind and complete the puzzle below.

1 9 6 5

1 3 8

7 5

5 9 2

8 9 7

6 5 3

6 5

2 1 7

4 6 9 1

TIP: To solve the puzzle, each row, column and block must contain one of the numbers from "1" to "9". No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When

the entire grid is full, the puzzle is solved.

summer recipe

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QCC Fun CornerCedar Board

ingredients serves 3-4• 6filetsoffreshorfrozentilapia• 4cheesessuggestedasiago,Mozarella,cheddarandswiss• flavouringsaltandpepper,freshdill,clovesofgarlicto

taste and PaPkrika For Colour • shriMpfrozencookedpreferable

you Just need a dozen small or medium size

direCtions1. Shred the cheese - about three cups, in proportions to suit

your taste 2. Mix cheese, a handful of cooked shrimp and seasonings in

a medium size bowl3. Place three Tilapia filets side by side on the cedar plank

board4. Take a small portion of the cheese mixture and gently place

on top of each filet.5. Add the remaining three filets on top to form a “sandwich”

then add remaining mixture on top!6. Heat your Bar B Que to Medium High and let it heat for

about 10 minutes.7. Place the cedar board on the Grill for 20 minutes with the

lid closed. Don’t peek!8. Carefully remove the board and place on a non combus-

tible surface, ensuring the board is not smoldering. Then use a spatula to gently remove the fish that will be cooked perfectly and smothered in cheese. Each filet serves one but can easily be shared!

Recipe submitted by: QCC General Manager - Glenn SempleDo you have a recipe you would like to share?Send your recipe to the QCC office along with a photo andwe’ll endeavour to publish it in an upcoming newsletter.

May 24/25, 2012

OPP Veterans Association Annual General Meeting

June 18, 2012

QCC Annual General Meeting

June 18, 2012

MTO Reconnection Golf Tournament

July 13, 2012

Mike Eckensviller Golf Tournament

August 15, 2012

MNR Retiree Picnic

August 20, 2012

Submission deadline - QCC Fall Trillium Newsletter

September 20, 2012

OWRC 40th Reunion

October 14, 2012

Submission deadline - QCC Winter Trillium Newsletter

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Do you enjoy the Barbecue season? Then you may be looking for new recipes to add to your tried and true favourites. This easy to prepare entrée will delight your guests and make you look like you are a Pro at the Grill. If you like fish, cheese and the smell of cedar smoke, then enjoy! By the way, QCC brings you this and every recipe in the spirit of fun and sharing. If you like it, pass it on…and if this is the first time you have cooked with a cedar board, just remember to soak it first (a few hours) and dispose of it safely after it has cooled down!

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Johnson Inc. Offers Scholarships to Canadian post-Secondary Students Being a student and experiencing student life can be exciting. There can also be some challenges along the way. Paying for tuition, textbooks and the

basic daily essentials are just a few matters students must contend with. Here at Johnson, we understand the challenges faced by students during their pursuit of higher education, and we are proud to offer scholarships to help them achieve their dreams. Canadian students graduating high school in spring 2012 and attending Canadian post-secondary institutions in the fall are eligible to apply for a Johnson Inc. scholarship, regardless of whether they are a Johnson policyholder. Annually, Johnson is pleased to offer 100 scholarships, each valued at $1,500. Johnson founded the scholarship program 14 years ago and has since awarded over $1.4 million in scholarships and grants to students across Canada. Applications for the scholarship program will be accepted as of April 1, 2012. The deadline for submitting applications is August 31, 2012. For more information, or to apply for a Johnson

Inc. scholarship, please visit: http://www1.johnson.ca/about-us/scholarships

or call: 1.877.328.7878

Did You Know......? QCC members who insure their primary residence through the Preferred Service Home-Auto Plan with Johnson Inc. are automatically insured for student property away at school up to a maximum of $10,000. Should you also be a MEDOC® policyholder you are eligible to receive a 5% discount on your home insurance if you enroll in the Preferred Service Home-Auto Plan.

DISCOUNT SERVICE PROVIDERS Please register and log in to the QCC website for full details

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