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Over the last 15 years I have had some wonderful experiences joining boards and service clubs. The work they do on a variety of issues from support for children’s art… Continue reading "Tips for Joining a Board (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
In January of 2009, I stepped through the doorway of a rather unspectacular building on Colborne Street, not really knowing what I was doing or why. There had to be… Continue reading "Five Years of Youth Mentorship by Becca Vandekemp (@beccavdk)"
Readers of The Brant Advocate may remember my 2 part story on why and how people should become more involved in their community. I really enjoyed writing those pieces, but… Continue reading "2014 ~ Do Something! by Marc Laferriere (@MarcLaferriere)"
Poverty: It’s something we don’t think about very often unless we’re going through it. In that case, you think about it all the time. If you’re struggling with poverty, it… Continue reading "Red Kettles: Make a difference this Christmas (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
“Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.” ~Eric Sevareid I’m sure… Continue reading "Why We Shouldn’t Stop Giving Gifts (Dave Carrol, @DaveCarrol)"
Brantford’s not-for-profit industry will be facing many key challenges over the next few years as they compete for dollars and volunteer time. Whether social, cultural or spiritual in their focus,… Continue reading "Not For Profit Dilemma (Michael St. Amant)"
Vietnam is best known for the Vietnam War, Pho, rice fields, and conical farmer’s hats. It is a beautiful country that has me absolutely charmed by its warm smiling people,… Continue reading "Vietnam (Alisha Haugh, @AlishaHaugh)"
Volunteering: It’s an unselfish act that most of us do to show support for something we care about. We make time in our already busy schedules to freely provide our… Continue reading "Volunteering is Supposed to be Fun (Andrew Macklin, @AMacklin)"
“How did I get here?” I ask that question as my clothes get drenched in smoke from my third barbeque of the week; watching local politicians converse in front of… Continue reading "Off Campus: My Degree in Participation (Becca Vandekemp, @beccavdk)"
I’ve never experienced a day like Saturday, October 6th. That was the day I received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. For a guy who likes to be able… Continue reading "Me, My Queen, and the Medal (Dave Carrol, @DaveCarrol)"