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Posted: Monday, October 27th, 2008
I hope you had a tremendous weekend and are looking forward to a spectacular week! (or Spooktacular). Yes Halloween is almost here - can you believe it? Another year gone by and another year where I'm in costume panic mode. Don't worry though, come Friday we'll be ready. Angie helped us out this morning with a visit to Audrey's Costume Castle.
I had the honour once again to present a Community Builder Award over the weekend. I co-chair volunteer recognition with the United Way Campaign Cabinet. I presented the award to Sylvia Manion on Sunday, who despite being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in the 70's has given back to the community in so many ways. She truly is a community champion. If you know someone who deserves recognition for all the work they do you can make a nomination. Just check out the United Way website at www.unitedwayottawa.ca. And as of today we're at 46.1% of the $31,000,000 million dollar campaign goal. We can do it Ottawa!
One thing Sylvia mentioned in her surprise acceptance speech is the need for more volunteers in so many areas. It doesn't take much time, effort or money to do. Even an hour a week doing something you enjoy or something you feel passionate about can make a difference. It also makes you feel good - trust me on that one.
Make it a marvelous Monday.
Cheers,
Karen
Previous Entries:
- Is it really March? Posted: Monday, March 2nd, 2009
- Go Boating Posted: Friday, February 27th, 2009
- Oscar's Hangover Posted: Monday, February 23rd, 2009
- Love and Family Posted: Friday, February 13th, 2009
- One SMOOTH Transit Thursday Posted: Thursday, February 12th, 2009
- Buying Tickets Posted: Friday, February 6th, 2009
- Buying Tickets Posted: Friday, February 6th, 2009
- Finally Friday Posted: Friday, February 6th, 2009
- Winterlude Posted: Friday, February 6th, 2009
- Tropical Depression Posted: Friday, January 30th, 2009
- Kindness Week Posted: Friday, January 23rd, 2009
- Jamaica Bound... Posted: Thursday, January 15th, 2009
- Technology Tuesday Posted: Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
- Happy Friday! Posted: Friday, January 9th, 2009
- Frustrating Friday Posted: Friday, January 9th, 2009
- Back at it this week Posted: Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
- Happy New Year! Posted: Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
- Back in Town! Posted: Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
- The Monday after Christmas! Posted: Monday, December 29th, 2008
- Merry Christmas Eve! Posted: Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
- JUST Made It! Posted: Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
- Happy Monday! Posted: Monday, December 22nd, 2008
- The Hustle and the Bustle Posted: Friday, December 19th, 2008
- Getting up at 3:30 am has it's perks Posted: Thursday, December 18th, 2008
- Thank you Posted: Thursday, December 11th, 2008
- Thank- you Posted: Thursday, December 11th, 2008
- Winter Weather and the OC Transpo Strike Posted: Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
- Stocking Stuffer Show Posted: Friday, December 5th, 2008
- Friday Posted: Friday, December 5th, 2008
- Canada’s Tallest Christmas Tree Posted: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
- Fabulous Friday Posted: Friday, November 28th, 2008
- Cash Crunch Posted: Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
- It's Friday! Posted: Friday, November 21st, 2008
- Help Santa Toy Parade Posted: Thursday, November 20th, 2008
- Its Cold!!! Posted: Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
- Gingerbread 101 Posted: Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
- Mellow Monday Posted: Monday, November 17th, 2008
- Friday Posted: Friday, November 14th, 2008
- Littering! Posted: Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
- Remembrance Day... Posted: Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
- Stop for Just a Moment and Think Posted: Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
- We Remember Posted: Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
- Got Kids? Posted: Monday, November 10th, 2008
- Support Our Troops Posted: Friday, November 7th, 2008
- CHANGE...IS GOOD Posted: Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
- Tuesday Times Posted: Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
- Enjoy it while you can!!! Posted: Monday, November 3rd, 2008
- Happy Halloween Posted: Friday, October 31st, 2008
- Volunteering Posted: Monday, October 27th, 2008
- Great gadgets Posted: Friday, October 24th, 2008
