2016 AFP GOLDEN HORSESHOE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY

DAY AWARDS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2016

BURLINGTON CONVENTION CENTRE

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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Message from the President

Message from the Chair

Welcome to the 2016 AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day Celebration. Today marks our 9th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon and on behalf of our Chapter and Board, I want to thank you for joining us. National Philanthropy Day is indeed a signifi cant celebration. We are fortunate in Canada to have this day offi cially recognized by the Government of Canada’s National Philanthropy Day Act. Th is provides a unique opportunity for us to come together to recognize the wonderful philanthropic endeavours that are carried out across the country every day, all year round. Philanthropy is often defi ned as “the love of humankind”. Consequently, it is a genuine privilege to be a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in the Golden Horseshoe and to have an opportunity to partner with individuals, families, foundations and corporations who truly believe in making our communities better, stronger and healthier. Our 170 members have the joy of working alongside true philanthropists who respond to need or opportunity alike with love, compassion and inspired vision. Philanthropy is truly a vibrant force right here in our Golden Horseshoe Region! So today we celebrate YOU: our partners, donors, volunteers and advocates who are such a positive force for good in each of our communities. We celebrate your dedication, your generosity and your remarkable commitment to the causes that you love and support.  Your philanthropy is an inspiration to us all.  We will all have an opportunity to celebrate our 2016 National Philanthropy Day award honourees today and that is really appropriate. But on behalf of our AFP Chapter I want to express sincere heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your commitment and kindness. You enrich our individual communities with the grace of your dedication and generous involvement.Th ank you for joining us in celebrating YOU today. 

Trevor M. Clark, CFREPresident, AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter

Welcome to the 2016 AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s National Welcome to a special celebration to acknowledge and recognize the signifi cant impact that philanthropy, through the tireless eff orts of many outstanding and committed individuals and organizations, makes in our cities, in our regions, and across the country. Th e AFP Golden Horseshoe 2016 National Philanthropy Day award winners truly embody values of hard work and dedication with the goal of making a real diff erence through philanthropy. From seasoned volunteers, to generous philanthropists, enthusiastic youth, community-minded corporations, and dedicated organizations, we applaud and pay tribute to all of our amazing award winners for their generous gifts of time, talent and treasure. You inspire us to continue working together to build a better community for us all.Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors who are true partners in shaping the important role of philanthropy and celebrating its success through our National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon and accomplished award winners. I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to all the volunteers who have contributed to this year’s event, including the AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter Board of Directors, the Awards Selection Committee, and my incredible National Philanthropy Day Committee members. Your commitment to excellence and building a true culture of philanthropy is invaluable.

Dana Visocchi Rice, CFREChair, National Philanthropy Day

Master of CeremoniesConnie Smith

WelcomeConnie Smith

Remarks from Chair, National Philanthropy DayDana Visocchi RiceDirector, AFP Golden Horseshoe

Remarks from Chapter President Trevor M. ClarkPresident, AFP Golden Horseshoe

Remarks from Presenting Sponsor Marnie SpearsPresident and CEO, KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.)

Governor General’s 2016 Message

— Lunch —

Introduction of Award RecipientsConnie Smith

Awards PresentationConnie Smith, Dana Visocchi Rice, and Award Sponsors

Closing RemarksConnie Smith

Norman Esch was an astute businessman with an entrepreneurial spirit. Although he passed away in 2010, his legacy lives on through Th e Esch Foundation. Established in 2004, the Foundation has made signifi cant contributions to engineering education and a commitment to entrepreneurial students within a broad range of engineering disciplines at the following universities: University of Waterloo, Ryerson University, McMaster University, and University of Windsor.Mr. Esch believed that education and entrepreneurship were pivotal for our nation’s prosperity, and that a prosperous community will have a deep and meaningful philanthropic impact. At University of Waterloo, the Norman Esch Entrepreneurial Challenge in Engineering Fund is investing $960,000 in Engineering Student Awards and Scholarships, with an opportunity for continuation. Th e fund has enabled University of Waterloo students to undertake Masters Degrees, start their own undergraduate businesses during co-op work terms, and has provided fi rst year students with training and work experience at startup companies. Driven by a passion to invest in Canada’s economic future and ability to compete on a global stage, Th e Esch Foundation has bridged the gap between education and industry, supporting bright young students within the Golden Horseshoe, and beyond, who are capable of creating economic diversifi cation.

Nominated by: University of Waterloo, Faculty of Engineering

Award Sponsor: Global Faces

Awards Program

The Esch FoundationOutstanding Foundation or Philanthropic Group

Longo’s philanthropy represents a legacy of commitment and investment in the Golden Horseshoe area that began with the founders, Tommy, Joe and Gus Longo, who believed in giving something, even when they had nothing to give. Th e Longo Family has championed and supported Joseph Brant Hospital for over 30 years. Longo’s support of Joseph Brant Hospital is all encompassing as they sponsor their annual gala, support the purchase of new equipment, and recently made a signifi cant leadership gift in support of Joseph Brant’s capital campaign. In the spirit of philanthropy, Longo’s went one step further and challenged the community to support their local hospital by matching all community donations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000. What makes Longo’s support of Joseph Brant Hospital truly special is Teresa Longo’s personal touch and connection to the hospital. Teresa visits the hospital’s complex-care patients during the holiday season and delivers holiday gift bags fi lled with comforting items like neck pillows, hand cream, books and more. Longo’s stores throughout the Golden Horseshoe also do their part, supporting various causes and events including the Amazing Bed Race and the Cops Care Valentine’s Dance. A true pillar in the Burlington community, Longo’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to the revitalized Joseph Brant Hospital and local charities in our region has inspired others to give back and support health and wellness. Communities are made better and stronger because of corporations like Longo’s.

Nominated by: Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation

Award Sponsor: FCT

Th is dynamic duo has been involved in the Oakville community for decades. Together they have given countless hours of their time and treasure in support of many local and national organizations. Both have been recognized for their philanthropy by the Governor General of Canada. Giving back is simply in their DNA.Both Bonnie and Terry have been very involved with the Oakville Community Foundation. Terry is a past Chair of the Board and Bonnie served on the granting committee, and the family created a fund there which supports local charities. Th ey have also championed the YMCA of Oakville as lead donors and Bonnie has volunteered in a number of areas including the Peace Medallion selection committee. Th e ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development is another cause they believe in. Currently, Terry is Co-Chairing their Oakville/Halton campaign cabinet and together the couple has made signifi cant donations. Bonnie and Terry support many local charities and are also great supporters of the Oakville Hospital Foundation and Wellspring. On a national level, Terry is Chair of the Board of Community Foundations of Canada and is helping unite community foundations and communities nationally. As well, they have been ardent supporters of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation for over 23 years—ever since their daughter was diagnosed with the illness.

Nominated by: Oakville Community Foundation, YMCA of Oakville, and ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

Award Sponsor: Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life

support of Joseph Brant Hospital is all encompassing as they sponsor

Bonnie & Terry Jackson Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers

Longo’sOutstanding Corporation

Dr. Ronald P. Schlegel has spent most of his life giving back to his community – a trait he learned early from his Mennonite-pastor father, and which he has passed on to his three adult sons. Th rough this lifetime of generosity, Dr. Schlegel has changed the face of elder care in Canada, given new hope to individuals living with mental illness and addiction, and lent his business acumen and fi nancial strength to a wide variety of philanthropic projects, both at home and around the world. By carefully building philanthropy into every facet of his considerable business interests, Dr. Schlegel has taken the still-emerging role of “entrepreneurial philanthropist” to a new level of visionary philanthropy. Dr. Schlegel’s support of elder care research includes donations of more than $11.6 million to the University of Waterloo focused on supporting funding for research chairs, the Research Institute for Aging, various scholarships, capital campaigns, and research programs. He has also supported McMaster University, Conestoga College, and a wide-range of charitable organizations including the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Grand River Conservation Authority, Habitat for Humanity, and the United Way, to name just a few. Dr. Schlegel’s commitment to age-related research is extraordinary. You can already begin to see the impact of his giving in new research related to pain management, nutrition, falls protection and many other areas vital to health and wellbeing in aging populations. In addition, Dr. Schlegel’s down-to-earth investments in so many worthy causes in his home community have made Kitchener-Waterloo a better place to live, work, and grow.

Nominated by: University of WaterlooAward Sponsor: Hamilton Community Foundation & Oakville Community Foundation

Mr. Ronald V. Joyce’s philanthropic support for many organizations in the Golden Horseshoe, including Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation, Mohawk College and McMaster University, has been truly remarkable. In the last eight years alone, he and the Joyce Family Foundation have donated nearly $75 million dollars. Mr. Joyce’s tremendous generosity has enabled dreams to come true and motivated many other community members to support charitable organizations. From his humble beginnings in Nova Scotia, Mr. Joyce has become a Canadian icon – an individual whose philanthropy leaves a remarkable legacy in healthcare and education. He has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the health and well-being of children and youth, which included establishing the Tim Horton’s Children Camps in the 1970s. In the past three years alone, Mr. Joyce has given nearly $30 million to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation. One example of his philanthropy is his $20 million gift to McMaster Children’s Hospital, to equip and furnish the new Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre. Mr. Joyce has also given transformational gifts to McMaster University to support construction of the new stadium on Main Campus and help launch the Burlington Campus. Mr. Joyce’s philanthropic commitment has had, and will continue to have, a tremendous impact on this community, region, and country.

Nominated by: Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation & Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation

Award Sponsor: Hamilton Community Foundation & Oakville Community Foundation

Joyce’s tremendous generosity has enabled dreams to come true and wide variety of philanthropic projects, both at home

Ronald V. JoyceOutstanding Philanthropist

Dr. Ronald P. SchlegelOutstanding Philanthropist

Champion, ambassador, mentor, and philanthropist are all words that well describe this year’s Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. For all of her 17 years, Jessica has faced health-related challenges. From a diagnosis at birth of patent ductus arteriosus, which signifi cantly aff ects blood fl ow, to a mysterious illness that nearly took Jessica’s life when she was 11, to a more recent diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, Jessica is well aware of the critical role health care institutions play throughout our community. Inspired by the care she received and her desire to help others, Jessica became a true ambassador for Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and Th e Children’s Miracle Network. Th rough social media campaigns, donor stewardship events, and her own online advocacy group, FATE, Jessica is not only helping raise philanthropic funds, but she is supporting, inspiring, and advocating for other youth who are facing isolation and adversity and are struggling with physical, mental, sexual, and self-image issues related to their health challenges. Jessica epitomizes the spirit of youth in philanthropy and is a remarkable example of what it means to excel in the face of adversity and to give back.

Nominated by: Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation

Award Sponsor: Harvey McKinnon Associates

when she was 11, to a more recent diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, Jessica

Jessica WilsonOutstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Thank you sponsors

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Award Sponsors

Outstanding Corporation Outstanding Foundation or Philanthropic Group

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Building Donor Value

Outstanding Philanthropist

Thank you sponsors

Your Community Champion Sponsors

John Deere Foundation of Canada (St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation)

Ronald V. Joyce (Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation)

The Marshall Family (Mohawk College & Mohawk College Foundation)

Jessica Wilson (McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation)

Table Sponsors

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

Mohawk College

Oakville Hospital Foundation

Ryerson University

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation

University of Guelph

National Philanthropy Day Awards Selection Committee

Anissa Hilborn, ChairRoger Ali Ann BrandtFrances HoustonJennifer Kirner Jennifer Lorette Peter McKinley Joel Porter Bryan Rose James Vanderlaan Mandy Walsh

National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Committee

Dana Visocchi Rice, CFRE, ChairLacey Kempinski, Vice-ChairJessica CowanMichele DaigleJackie FoxJan GravesMegan MacLeodAlex Tindale

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National Philanthropy Day®

National Philanthropy Day® is set aside to recognize, and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy - and those people active in the philanthropic community - have made to our lives, our communities and our world. Each year, AFP honours individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced and inspired philanthropy locally and around the globe.

AFP Golden HorseshoeThe AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter was established in 2006 and has grown to 170 members strong. The Chapter serves our colleagues in the fundraising and not-for-profit sector who are located in Oakville, Brantford, Burlington, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Hamilton, Grimsby, St. Catharines, Niagara and many points between.Benefits of membership include:• Educational opportunities such as topic-specific educational sessions

and audio conferences from nationally and internationally sought-after presenters

• Regular news and updates related to the fundraising industry• Bursaries and scholarships to attend professional development courses and

conferences• Networking opportunities with top industry colleagues• CFRE study groups• Peer Mentoring Group • And much, much more!

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