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Kids Golfing for Kids - August 9, 2010
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2010 Fundraising Campaign - Helping Victims Become Children Again
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Steve Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime - Speech, October 27, 2009 - TV COGECO
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Helping Victims Become Children Again 2010 Fundraising Campaign
Abuse steals innocence and trust.
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- Maintain a private and safe
environment that is child-focused.
- Provide a caring, multi-disciplinary
team of professionals.
- Reduce personal and societal costs
associated with child abuse.
“Child Advocacy Centre
Niagara provides support, care, and compassion to the most vulnerable members of
our society during extremely stressful times. The Centre represents
another example of Niagara’s commitment to children who often do not have the
opportunity to share their own voice. As a mother, grandmother,
paediatrician and the region’s Medical Officer of Health, I honour the work of
the Centre.”
Board of Directors
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» Frank Parkhouse Frank Parkhouse's career with Niagara Regional Police Services spans 39 years. He retired from the role of Deputy Chief of Police in 1996. Other career responsibilities included Criminal Investigations, Criminal Intelligence, Internal Complaints, Uniform Patrol, Personnel and Administration. A founding member of Child Advocacy Centre Niagara, Frank is current Chair of the Board of Directors. Frank's volunteer commitment to Niagara includes Past President and current member of the Board, Family and Children's Services Niagara; current Chair of the Board of Directors, Luther Manor Home for Senior Citizens, St. Catharines; past Board member Advisor to the Law and Security/Police Foundations Course at Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology; Past President of the New York State/Eastern Canada Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates; Past President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. |
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» Marlene DeRose Marlene retired from the role of Administrator of Special Education, District School Board of Niagara. She applies her boundless energy and enthusiasm as Vice Chair of CACN's Board and also works as Educational Consultant for Family and Children's Services Niagara. Marlene received the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award from Rotary in 2010, recognizing her many community volunteer contributions. Marlene was pivotal in achieving the Centre's Capital Campaign goal of $750,000, allowing for the purchase, renovation and opening of Child Advocacy Centre Niagara in September, 2008. |
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» Sue Phillips
Sue contributes more than 30 years of government, public and private business experience to her role as Treasurer for CACN. Currently the Executive Director of the Mechanical & Electrical Contractors Associations of Niagara, she is involved in all aspects of administration of the organizations. She is a member of the Niagara Region Labour Management Health & Safety Committee and collaborated on the development of the STEP Safety Awareness Program for young workers. She has worked for the City of Toronto, as well as the Regional Municipality of Niagara. A Port Colborne resident, Sue is passionate about giving Niagara youth a hand up when it's needed. Her community volunteer work also includes Parent Advisory Councils, the Julia Yaeger Youth and Recreational Centre in Port Colborne and various committees that advocate for youth in the Port Colborne area.
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» Doug French Doug has a diverse business background which includes manufacturing and sales for St. Catharines Armature, Bell Canada, W S Tyler, C V L Products and Vegu Canada. A founding member of Child Advocacy Centre Niagara, Doug oversaw all aspects of the building renovations. His current role involves overseeing property and building maintenance and security. Doug and his wife Donna are actively involved in fund-raising for the Kristen French Bursary Fund and supporting deserving highschool students throughout Niagara. |
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» Glenn Parker Glenn is a partner in the law firm of Chown, Cairns LLP, specializing in real estate development and corporate/commercial law. He is a member of The Law Society of Upper Canada and The Canadian Bar Association. Glenn's legal expertise in real estate, corporate and commercial law was relied on heavily during the Centre's formative years, when the building was being purchased, renovated and occupied. Glenn is a Director of the Board of Ina Grafton Gage Foundation as well as CACN. |
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» Chris George Chris is the President of CG&A COMMUNICATIONS, a public relations firm specializing in advocacy campaigns, issue management and wordsmith services. Chris’s focus of work includes strategic communications counsel and campaign management, corporate positioning, and media and government relations.
Chris will lend his skills and experience with Boards of Directors and not-for-profit organizations to assist with the Centre’s public and government relations as well as Board Governance.
Chris resides in St. Catharines with his wife Lisa and their sons Alexander and David. |
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» Shafee Bacchus Shafee is retired from the Regional Municipality of Niagara as Commissioner of Corporate Services. His 28-year Regional career also included positions as Director of Finance and Senior Economist. Shafee holds a Doctorate in Law from Howard University, Washington DC. Shafee's expertise in governance, government relations and strategic planning benefits the Centre's long-term development and growth. Shafee is a member, Rotary Club of St. Catharines Sunrise and serves on the Board of Directors, Grimsby Hydro. |
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» Marion Boase Marion's international career as an educator has taken her from Britain to Canada, Nigeria, Nepal and Iran. Now retired, she devotes her organizational abilities and enthusiasm as Chair, Special Events for the Centre. A wide variety of fund raising events over several years is a testament to Marion's ability to recruit and manage volunteers! This year's Signature Fund Raising event, Kids Golfing for Kids, will be held August 9, 2010. |
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» Heather Hall A freelance Writer / Marketing Specialist, the Niagara portion of Heather's career began as a writer, and later, Sales Manager, at CJRN radio station in Niagara Falls. Semi-retired, Heather's expertise guided the creation of the Centre's renowned DVD "A Safe Place to Tell Your Secrets." Heather's community commitments also include the Canadian Federation of University Women. She has sat on numerous non-profit Boards in Toronto and Niagara. |
