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Annual Christmas Party 1

Someonelikeme.ca 2

Media Alert 3

Fund Raising Report 4

Photo Album 5-9

Christmas Cake Order Form 10

Inside this issue:

Our Mission

To be the leader in finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis

and enabling people affected by the disease to enhance

their quality of life!

LET’S TALK

November 2012

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Entertainment by Cathy Wiltse & Friends

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know of a group that wants to help a char-

ity please let them know about us. We

are fortunate to have the support of sev-

eral groups.

The 5th ATV Poker Run, North Augusta

on August 25th, was organized by Carolin

and Bill Kroot and their family and

friends. Over 150 registrants drove 45

km. Door prizes and poker hand prizes

which were donated by businesses were

given out at the BBQ following the ride.

$3,504 was donated to the chapter for

client services in Leeds Grenville.

The 1000 Islands Street Machine Asso-

ciation sold 50/50 tickets in August on

Tuesday evenings at the A & W parking

lot near Walmart. The group brings their

many antique cars for the public to ad-

mire. Kevin Smith presented $630 to

Elaine on August 23rd. Our membership

is encouraged to support this fundraiser

by attending their show each Tuesday

evening from May to September. This

group supports a different charity each

month.

The A & W Restaurants in Leeds Gren-

ville had their 4th “Cruisin for a Cause”

on August 23rd. This year three new res-

taurants participated—two on Hwy 401

and one in Kemptville along with the

Parkedale restaurant. We were sorry to

learn that the A & W at the 1000 Islands

Mall closed on August 18th. Lucy Stein,

Manager, her son Robert and staff raised

over $2,500 for MS in the two previous

years. A & W’s donated $1 for every

Teenburger sold, had raffle tickets, car cut

outs and donation jars. Over $7,500 was

raised. Since this was an A & W National

Campaign for MS, our chapter should

receive one third of the funds.

The 8th Spaghetti Dinner in January was

very successful. 225 attended. Over

$3,000 was raised. Our thanks to the Le-

gion Ladies for helping with the dinner

especially Barb Lake who cooked.

Thanks to Elinore Warren and Ann Lacey

who prepared the menu and served along

with other volunteers. Thanks to Gael

Bullard for the silent auction, Marg Mohr

for the 50/50 draw and Anne Lusby for

MC’ing. We are indebted to Tom Wilson

and his band for their gift of music each

year. To all the volunteers who sold tick-

ets, many thanks. Our next dinner is

It is that time of year to enjoy the Christ-

mas season and purchase Christmas

cakes, cherry cakes and cookies and come

to our delicious Christmas Dinner. At-

tached is an order form that shows the

items and prices. The prices are the same

as last year. Since the product sells

quickly, please email or phone the office

or visit Monday and Wednesday morn-

ings 9 am to 11:30 am with your order.

Last year we made $8,000 for client ser-

vices. Your support is valuable. Please

pick up your dinner tickets at the office

before December 3rd.

It has been a challenging year re fundrais-

ing, but, thanks to our many volunteers

and businesses that support us, so far, we

have managed to meet our budget re-

quests. The Carnation Campaign was the

best ever raising over $28,000 for client

services. Many thanks to new Captains in

Perth, Smiths Falls and Brockville, we

were able to expand our sales. We are

grateful for the continuing support of our

dedicated Captains and all of our volun-

teers in Leeds Grenville.

The Brockville Walk did not meet its goal

but did raise over $30,000 for MS re-

search. 227 walkers participated. It was

a beautiful fun day. Many thanks to our

Walk Committee, volunteers and spon-

sors. We are grateful to the businesses

that donated goods and services which

kept our costs low. Top fund raisers

were: John McClintock $3,500, Linda

Lumsden $2,500, Ann Lacey $2,090,

Elaine McClintock $1,505 and Teams;

S’myelin $2,230, Liberators $2,200.

We hope this coming year we will receive

more support from our membership and

community.

Third party fundraisers are a great way

for the chapter to receive funds since

there is no cost to the chapter. If you

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Fund Raising Report

Elaine McClintock

January 24th, 2013.

There was a good turnout to the Volun-

teer Appreciation Coffee Party in Au-

gust at the McClintock’s. Everyone

was thanked for all of their help with

our Chapter activities. Board members

provided delicious refreshments. Spe-

cial recognition was given to Scotia-

bank, Stewart Blvd. whose staff helped

to sell carnations raising $1,200. The

bank matched the sales by giving the

Chapter a cheque for $1,200. Ontario

Division (Matt Cody) presented Cathy

Caldwell and staff with a plaque for

Exceptional Achievement of a Busi-

ness/Organization.

An Ontario Division Certificate of

Merit was presented to Connie

deKleine by Matt Cody, Director of

Volunteers and Chapter Resources, for

her outstanding work for the Chapter

over 17 years as membership coordina-

tor, board member, helper with fund-

raising and client services. Other vol-

unteers recognized were presented

with gift certificates—Barb Lake, Past

President of Ladies Auxiliary, Royal

Canadian Legion, for her five years

leadership with our Spaghetti Dinner.

Tom Wilson and his Band who have

provided 8 years of music for our din-

ner. Betty McInnis, volunteer in West-

port who has sold carnations for 20

years for the Smiths Falls and Leeds

Grenville Chapters.

The Carnation Captains were thanked

at a well attended luncheon at the

McClintock’s in June. Ideas were

shared re how campaigns are organized

in different localities. Top sales were

Marg Mohr and her group in

Kemptville/Merrickville. In Brock-

ville, top sales were at Food Basics

with Colleen Gray and her team of

volunteers. The new captain for Perth,

Brenda Dube, was welcomed to the

group and Marilyn Wamsley, new cap-

tain for Brockville.

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Cake and Cookie Sales 2011

Sue Green & Mel Allcock

Carnation Campaign

Ad & Ada Goosens selling at

Walmart

Connie Benson, Customer Service &

Mr. Darrington, TD Trust Bank Man

ager. Connie sold $2000 cakes last year.

Selling at Metro and

Super Store

Top Team Gananoque—5 years

Ann & Doug Bickerton & Joan Burn

Sorting presale carnation orders

Scotia Bank, King St. pre-

senting Elinore with $350 cheque

matching sales sold by staff on Thurs-

day Carnation Campaign

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Walk Kick-Off

Luna Restaurant

The Imrie Team The Liberators

Claire Baker & Children Unique Name Bobby’s Restaurant Prescott

John McClintock

Cook - Mr. Cody

St. John’s Ambulance at Walk

Serving Lunch

Walk 2012

TEAMS

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Manager & Staff Parkedale Ave

Manager & Staff Kemptville

Staff 401 Eastbound at Mallorytown

Staff 401 Westbound at Mallorytown

Elinore and John with A & W Bear

Carolin Kroot presenting cheque from Poker Run 1000 Islands Street Machine 1957 Chevrolet

A & W Fundraiser

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Volunteer Appreciation Coffee Party Office Volunteers Alexis Grand and Jean Jensen, John McClintock and

Andrea Veenstra Bessie Ferguson

Genevieve Nadeau & Jeannine Duguay Volunteers More Volunteers

Marg Mohr thanking volunteers Ann Lacey, Marg Mohr, Matt Cody & Matt Cody presenting Cathy Caldwell

Elinore Warren & Bank Mgr. Scotiabank Stewart Blvd

Matt Cody presenting plaque to

Connie deKleine Connie’s Family Betty McInnis (standing) - Westport

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Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting guest speakers Pauline Tardif, Vice President, Ontario Division and Karen Racine, Secretary Ontario

Board and Cornwall Chapter Past Chair shared information about the renewal taking place and the reorganization of

MS Society of Canada

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