Community Leader Awards 2010

Surrey / North Delta Leader Wednesday June 16 2010 | 1
8th Annual
Awards
The annual Community Leader Awards
recognize the selfless, dedicated and
courageous people who perform
exceptional acts of service that make
our community such a vibrant and
beautiful place to live.
From the six-year-old who volunteers

his time to help advocate for children
with special needs, to the 95-year-old
who has donated years of her
retirement to assist others, the spirit
of commitment to community is
reflected in the following
inspirational stories.
Please join the Surrey-North Delta

Leader in honouring these important
and often unsung local heroes.
PROUD TO BE IN YOUR
COMMUNITY
FOR OVER 80 YEARS
Its all about

commitment.
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Proud member of our community for over 40 years!
Our sincere thanks and gratitude to this years community leaders.
Congratulations! Your contributions to our community serve
as an inspiration to us all. Guildford Town Centre is proud to be a part of
such a caring community.
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Back row: L-R: Angela von Werder, Alan Champion, Marilou Pasion, Gavin Roache, Alison Booth, Kelly Gumas,
Maggie Tkalcic, Andrew McTaggart, Jim Mihaly, Evan Seal.
Front row: L-R: Ann Raeburn, Robin Reum, Glory Wilkinson, Paula Carlson, Vicky Basran, Karla Pearson
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and dont necessarily have a sports fields, in care centres, at the food Each of their stories is inspirational,
high profile in the community. bank and at various local events. and by highlighting them, we hope
But there is a very large They are truly community leaders. others will be moved to contribute in
group of people in Surrey and North Many have their own families, careers the community and share their own
Jim Mihaly Delta that do a great deal of important and commitments, but still find the time skills, compassion, knowledge and heart
Publisher work. They strive tirelessly through to make a difference by sharing their with those around them.
The Leader countless volunteer hours, sometimes empathy, enthusiasm and energy. Thanks to our sponsors, the
overcoming seemingly insurmountable The Community Leader Awards were Community Leader Awards get bigger
obstacles to better the community. established eight years ago to recognize and better every year.
And they dont ask for anything in and honour the efforts essential to Congratulations to the 2010
CLA Winner Profiles by Maria Spitale. return. maintaining this vital and growing recipients.
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MENTOR
TOP HONOUR RECIPIENT
Bonnie Burnside
B
onnie Burnside was events, including the Whalley
destined to become a long- Community Festival each June.
serving volunteer in her She is also the vice-president
community after working at of the B.C. Inline Hockey
the Stardust roller skating rink. Association and sits as a director
We (Stardust) worked with so of the Surrey Christmas Bureau,
many groups, schools, churches and the Arts Council of Surrey, and
sponsored by CANADIAN TIRE
other organizations helping them the North Surrey Lions Club. Its
raise money, she recalls. through her involvement with these
One of the people that Burnside organizations that she has raised
met through Stardust was Bill thousands of dollars for countless
McNamara, who remembers her charities.
encouraging young people to When you go and deliver
volunteer in their community. hampers for the Christmas bureau
She always acknowledges with the North Surrey Lions Club
everyones efforts so people want to and have moms give you a hug
help out the next time she asks for and thank you for making their
their assistance, says McNamara. Christmas special, you know you are
As president of the Whalley doing something worthwhile, says
Community Association, Burnside Burnside.
helps organize numerous local

John Werring
D
avid Suzuki Foundation hundreds of hours investigating habitat
biologist and Surrey resident sites along the Serpentine and Nicomekl
John Werring is a champion of rivers, as well as Latimer Creek.
salmon habit preservation. He recently banded together with a
The author of High and Dry: group of local environmental advocates
An Investigation of Salmon Habitat to save part of Bear Creek Park from
Destruction in British Columbia becoming a major thoroughfare.
characterized the Campbell Heights As chair of the Pivot Legal Society,
development near 192 Street and 24 Werring also advocates on behalf of the
Avenue as one of the worst examples of economically marginalized members of
the building blocks of our community
salmon habitat damage in the province. Vancouvers Downtown Eastside and the
After bringing provincial attention homeless in his own community.
to this out-of- the-way area of the Through his volunteer work Werring
city, Werring quickly became a go-to has learned that there is a lot of
person for Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts complacency out there.
on matters relating to fish habitat He hopes that any publicity that comes
conservation. with his Community Leader Award will
Its absolutely great that an official inspire more people to take action in their
in government would turn to someone community.
outside of government for advice, says It most cases, if its not affecting them
Werring. directly then they are not involved, he
In addition to his work at the David explains. Its too late when you look out
Suzuki Foundation, Werring has donated the window and see a backhoe.
L oretta Buchi has seen firsthand what

happens to a child whose family cannot
afford to make a nutritious meal.
T he Canadian flag that flies high above his car
dealership is a symbol of Sherrold Haddads
patriotism for his country and his community.
Children dont concentrate very well when The owner of Flag Chevrolet is a strong supporter
theyre hungry, says the retired Surrey school of the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation. He was
teacher. a key leader in raising more than $10 million for the
Over her 28-year career, Buchi noticed Childrens Health Centre that opened in 2001.
plenty of children coming to school with Thousands of pediatric patients each year benefit
inadequate lunches or hungry in the morning from this contribution, as they receive care for cancer,
because they didnt have much for breakfast. diabetes, asthma, heart ailments and other illnesses.
These days she volunteers her time at the Haddad has also set the bar high for donations to
Surrey Food Bank, helping to ensure that the the foundations Emergency Centre Campaign by
youngest members of society have access to pledging $100,000 towards the replacement of Surrey
proper nutrition. Memorial Hospitals current emergency department.
She took a particular interest in Another $100,000 gift from Haddad supports a
volunteering with our Tiny Bundles program 100-seat Flag Chevrolet lecture theatre at Simon
where she can be found for hours each Fraser Universitys Surrey campus.
HONOURABLE MENTION week sorting baby food, repacking diapers, HONOURABLE MENTION The SFU lectureship in mental health and
checking each jar and can for expired food, as addiction research will bring much needed insight
Loretta Buchi well as greeting the families and babies with a Sherrold Haddad into the devastation that addiction has brought to our
smile and encouraging words, says Heather community and perhaps some workable solutions,
Muir, volunteer coordinator with the Surrey says Haddad. Educating the community is of prime
Food Bank. importance.
EIGHTH ANNUAL | 2010 Community Leader Awards

Mentor: Makes a positive
contribution to the community
and leads the way by example. This
With thanks!
The Leader would like to thank person is sought after and looked
up to by others. Someone to learn
our many community partners
from and aspire to be like. A real
and sponsors who made this award inspirational person.
winning annual event possible.
Coach: Makes a positive
contribution to their sport. Is
exemplary in developing skills and
AWARD SPONSORS... confidence in participants. A role

model who inspires and encourages
high athletic achievement.
Youth Volunteer: Makes a

positive contribution to the youth
in the community. Some one who
is depended upon and committed
to provide direction, programs and/
or support to ensure our youth have
positive experiences.
Community Supporter:
Makes a positive contribution to their
community through their work or as
a citizen. Someone who gives their
time unselfishly in order to support
causes and efforts that make the
community a better place to live.
Emergency Service
Award: Makes a positive
contribution to the community by
going over and above the call of duty.
Is exemplary in the area of Emergency
Services and unselfishly shoulders
the enormous responsibility while
accepting the potential risks and
challenges.
Teacher: Makes a positive

contribution by being a true leader.
your countryyour restaurant Demonstrates a high level of ethics
and professional standards, is an
inspirational motivator, excellent
communicator, good listener and
reliable resource to the Community.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS... Courage: This person has risen
above adversity to rebuild their lives.
As a result, they have had a positive
effect on the people around them.
Community Service
Volunteer: Makes a positive
contribution to the community by
unselfishly volunteering their time to
their community service organization.
This person is well thought of
SURREY and is significantly relied upon by
PUBLIC others in the organization. They are
LIBRARY dedicated and committed to making
a difference.
Community Volunteer:
The individual makes a positive
contribution to the community
by supporting several causes not
necessarily devoted to one service
organization. They are dedicated
to making a difference in several
programs and initiatives.
The Building Blocks of our Community
MENTOR
sponsored by CANADIAN TIRE
L-R: Doug Waldie of Canadian Tire, John Werring, Bonnie Burnside, Sherrold Haddad and Loretta Buchi
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Raj Bagry
L
ord Tweedsmuir organizes his own camps and
Secondary basketball even offers to pay for players
sponsored by TONG LOUIE FAMILY YMCA
coach Raj Bagry is who otherwise could not afford

putting plenty of stock to attend.
into his Grade 8 girls and boys I played a lot of basketball
basketball teams with the hopes when I was younger, and my
of cashing in on a seniors coaches put in a lot of time with
provincial berth in five years. me, says Bagry. I figured I
I am re-developing the should pay it forward.
basketball program at Lord It appears Bagrys dedication
Tweedsmuir, says Bagry. to coaching is paying off. This
His philosophy involves year marks the first time in
year-round conditioning for the the history of the school that
bantam teams, including out- a Grade 8 boys team has won
of-school programs and camps the regional championship and
in the summer. advanced to the provincials.
Bagry lives and breathes Bagry has also earned the
coaching basketball. He runs respect of his players, who
an open gym five days a week, greet him with a handshake
inviting all grades to join whenever they see him.
in. During the summer he

Sharon Carter
T
he volleyball court The one-time Simon
has been like a Fraser University womens
second home to volleyball captain also shares
high school coach her years of experience with
Sharon Carter for most of her new coaches as a learning
life. facilitator with the National
And over the past 30 years, Coaching Certificate Program.
many young players both Carter has produced many
male and female from across teams that have brought home
the Surrey School District the hardware at the regional,

have been invited onto provincial, national and
Carters court and thrived international levels.
under her instruction. Still, she says winning
She is also the matriarch of means more than just a trophy
White Rock Volleyball, which for the kids.
she founded in 1975. Honestly, loyalty,
Sharon has coached teamwork, respect, self-
many teams at all levels, control and responsibility
says Elgin Park Secondary are prime examples of
principal Kevin DeBoice, character traits that can be
who nominated Carter taught through sports, she
for this award. She has explains. The opportunity to
given thousands of hours teach young adults and be a
to hundreds, or more likely role model has been a great
thousands, of children. privilege for me.
A l Kersey has a rock-solid reputation

for being instrumental in the
development of juvenile curling in B.C.
S haron Staples says a tough-love approach is
sometimes needed to teach young athletes
how to succeed on the basketball court and
Calling it the perfect sport for kids in life.
because it appeals to people who might The Fleetwood Park Secondary coach
not have the body structure to participate implements a strict policy: miss a practice,
in other sports, Kersey also says there are miss a game. This lets each team she coaches
leadership skills that curling instills. know that playing time is a privilege and not
I always keep an eye out for kids who a right.
are hiding in the corner, he says. I will This teaches my team how we need to be
then arrange to get that kid as the skip. responsible and inform our teammates and
Through his involvement with Curl coaches of our absences, says Grade 9 Fleetwood
B.C., Kersey has collaborated with student Shilpa Khanna, who nominated
Optimist International a program aimed Staples for this award.
at bringing out the best in kids through Together with teaching the skills and
various projects to help raise close to fundamentals of basketball, Sharon Staples
$90,000 for youth curling development. teaches us vital character traits that we use
HONOURABLE MENTION HONOURABLE MENTION beyond the game.
Al Kersey Sharon Staples
MENTOR
sponsored by TONG LOUIE FAMILY YMCA
L-R: David Woolven of Tong Louie Family YMCA, Sharon Carter, Raj Bagry, Sharon Staples
and Al Kersey.
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for their families. The primary goal Palliative Care and covering home
of hospice is to provide comfort and visits within the community.
enhance the quality of life Our highly trained and experienced
for individuals who are facing volunteers also facilitate many grief
the end of life. programs for all ages - that take place
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no one should face a life-ending illness and on Saturdays - at our
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YOUTH VOLUNTEER

Mihai Covaser
A
t six years old, Mihai as an ambassador for the Centre
Covaser is somewhat of a for Child Development in Surrey.
local celebrity. In addition to greeting donors and
He has appeared in touring new guests through the
numerous television spots for the centre, Mihai also participates in
Variety Club of B.C., encouraging numerous annual fundraisers.
viewers to donate to the charitable These events involved
organization that benefits kids with sometimes many hours of standing
special needs. and even advocating for the
However, its what goes on behind centres needs. However, he did
the scenes and the work that Mihai that repeatedly, which you wouldnt
does in his own community that necessarily expect from a child this
make him a real hero. young, says Mihais mother, Ana-
Mihai has spastic diplegia, which Maria Covaser.
is a form of cerebral palsy. His legs The Variety Club recently helped
are stiff, making it difficult for him the Covaser family obtain a special
to walk. bike, which Mihai describes as red
Despite this continual challenge, and cool.
Mihai has managed to volunteer My bike is just great, he says.
sponsored by McDONALDS

Afraj Gill
A
fraj Gill is not your average Duke of Edinburghs prize by B.C.
17-year-old. Sure, he has Lt.-Gov. Steven Point.
his drivers licence and is It was a remarkable feeling, Gill says.
about to graduate from high In what little spare time he has, Gill
school, but he also has plenty of other has managed to obtain his glider pilot
accomplishments under his belt. and private pilot licences through
The Enver Creek Secondary student prestigious provincial scholarships
has contributed more than 900 hours handed out by the Royal Canadian Air
of his time to school service projects, Cadet Program.
organizing such events as ICBC Road When asked what message he would
Sense Awareness Week; Movember a give to his graduating class about moving
fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness; forward on their own, Gill stresses the
an annual blood drive; and another importance of volunteerism.
event that raised $5,000 for Haiti relief We are Canadians. Its something
efforts. only a small percentage of this world can
building blocks of our community
These are just to name a few. say, he says. Because of the privileges
Gill has also devoted close to we enjoy, I believe it is our foremost
1,200 hours to social programs in responsibility to work and strive together
his community, including at the in order to achieve a just and fair global
Progressive Intercultural Community community.
Services Society, which provides recent Gill has received a $34,000 entrance
immigrants with resources to help with scholarship to Simon Fraser University
their transition process. where he plans to study political
For his efforts, Gill was awarded the science.
D ebbie Ward and Donna Beaudry are

the co-coordinators of the White Rock
Youth Ambassadors program, which provides
Y ou might not recognize Nesan Furtados
face, but his name may sound familiar.
He is unofficially becoming the Voice
opportunities for teens to learn leadership of Surrey, says Fleetwood Park Secondary
skills and promotes volunteerism. teacher, Cyndi Thandi.
Our hope is that as the youth grow to Furtados animated personality comes through
adulthood, they will become community- loud and clear over the schools public address
minded leaders, says Beaudry. system when he reads the daily announcements
The youth ambassadors spend hundreds of or does the play-by-play for sporting events.
hours volunteering for the City of White Rock He has also volunteered as the master of
during community events such as the Spirit of ceremonies for the Surrey Childrens Festival
the Sea Festival, Remembrance Day, and the and City Jam.
Peace Arch Hospital Gala. This past year they This past winter, Nesans spontaneity was put
also painted doves for the White Rock Hospice to the test during the U-18 National Womens
and volunteered at Vancouvers Canuck Place Hockey Tournament in South Surrey. He took
hospice for children. over the controls after the original broadcaster
Not only do Ward and Beaudry coordinate called in sick.
all of these activities, they also meet with the HONOURABLE MENTION The part-time announcer for the Surrey
ambassadors weekly, chaperone all of the Eagles plans to study computer science at SFU
events, and travel with them to other parts of Nesan Furtado this fall while volunteering at the campuss radio
HONOURABLE MENTION B.C. station. And who knows, maybe one day Nesan
Debbie Ward and This is an enjoyable volunteer experience will be in the broadcast booth at GM Place.
for the both of us, says Ward. Its a creative, Announcing for the Canucks? That would be
Donna Beaudry social, supportive, meaningful outlet. a dream job, he says.
Congratulations and best wishes

to all nominees and recipients at the
2010 Community Leader Awards!
MAYOR DIANNE WATTS
BOB BOSE TOM GILL LINDA HEPNER MARVIN HUNT
MARY MARTIN BARINDER RASODE BARBARA STEELE JUDY VILLENEUVE
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L-R: Afraj Gill, Mihai Covaser, Nesan Furtado, Donna Beaudry, Debbie Ward
and Robbin McManne from McDonalds
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COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
David Dalley
D
avid Dalley dedicates kits, which include age-appropriate
whatever spare time he stories, as well as religious artifacts,
has to creating child- are available at the Surrey Public
friendly communities Library.
that embrace all religions. My hope is that the kits inspire
He is the visionary behind the children to be curious about
Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program the people and places in their
an informal network of individuals community, says Dalley.
from 11 different faith backgrounds Dalley also runs a dads drop-in
who develop resources and programs program on the last Saturday of
to educate children, families and each month through the Newton
caregivers about the communitys Family Resource Program. The early
religious diversity. intervention physiotherapist, and
Over an eight-week period, kids father of two young children, sees
between the ages of four and six the need for quality, accessible and
have an opportunity to visit places of inclusive programs that support
worship and participate in activities fathers in facilitating their childrens
relating to these faiths. development.
The multi-faith story kit project Its also a great place to enjoy free
is one of the resources that pancakes and coffee and to meet
Dalley has developed through the other dads in the community, says
Neighbouring Faiths Program. The Dalley.

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efforts stretch back to in Surrey. As a director of the
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coordinator for the B.C. worked together with other
Pavilion during Expo 86. board members to establish the
Then, in the early 90s, Girardi Youth Arts Council in 2004. That
became involved with the Surrey same year, she received a Queen
Festival of Dance Society one of Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
the largest dance festivals in North for her commitment to arts in the
America that now sees 10,000-plus community.
youth cross the stage in a month- Today, as president of the Arts
long event. Council of Surrey, Girardi has been
There are over 8,000 volunteer working with the City of Surrey to
man hours to put this event on, establish the first arts firehall in
explains Girardi, who is now a Newton. The project calls for the
director and treasurer with the conversion of the old fire hall into
Surrey Festival of Dance. With the an arts space.
commitment of volunteers, it helps She also volunteers as a director
the youth develop their fitness level for Tourism Surrey, and is on her
and build their self-confidence and second term as a member of the
esteem. Surrey Parks and Community
Girardi works tirelessly as an Services Committee.
M ani Amar was willing to be a martyr.

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R etired firefighter Bill McNamara has a
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both an athlete and a community contributor.
Metro Vancouvers South Asian community. In May, he was given the City of Surreys
Life is too short to be afraid, especially of Good Citizen Award for, among other things,
those who poison our youth for the benefit of his continued commitment to the North
their pockets, says Amar. Surrey Lions Club, the Centre for Child
The Surrey filmmaker won best documentary Development, and for founding the Friends of
for his film, A Warriors Religion, at the Sikh Surrey Museum and Archives Society.
International Film Festival in New York last fall. He also co-chaired the Surrey Seniors
A few people knew of the happenings of Games in 2001, and has sat on the B.C. World
Metro Vancouver through family that lived Police and Fire Games Bid Committee, the
there, he says. Most were unaware. City of Surreys Tourism Advisory Committee,
The documentary includes a segment with and the City Centre Spirit Party Committee.
notorious former gangster Bal Buttar, as well as McNamara is also a great role model for
some his successors. active living. In 2009, he participated in
I also had to meet some of these young men the World Police and Fire Games, winning
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that examines youth violence, as well as sexual me to maintain a high fitness level, says
abuse and other problems within Canadas McNamara.
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Every year there were students at my school who
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needed. Hugh, who has a masters degree in counselling
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He is a member of the Cloverdale Integrated
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N ormally teachers are the ones who are supposed to
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department racked up 22 points out of a possible 25 last fall on Junior Secondary, Hugh was involved in the
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I am blessed to have students write such wonderful constable with the Surrey RCMP. Through that
reflections, says Kermode. position, Hugh had an opportunity to work with
In October, Kermode won the Prime Ministers Award for troubled youth.
Teaching Excellence. Unable to attend the ceremony in Ottawa, He is also trained in the field of restorative justice
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Eventually, Dhillon decided documentary or a movie
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children. person or by email to share
Its been more than a decade their own stories with me,
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is out of her life. is a crime. It totally destroys
He died in 1998. family unity.
J ugpreet Bajwa exemplifies how anyone can

overcome adversity to achieve greatness.
When he was six months old, Bajwa was
A tyoutimes, life throws you a curve and
just have to deal with it, says Gary
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diagnosed with retinoblastoma cancer. Both sclerosis at the age of 34.
of his eyes needed to be removed to save his In 2002, the one-time able-bodied curler
life. decided to get back into the sport this time in
He has never been interested in peoples a wheelchair. The following year he tried out for
pity; instead Bajwa gives them something else the B.C. team and wound up with a spot on the
to talk about his singing career. national team.
At 15 years old, Bajwa has already In just over five weeks in 2006, Cormack,
performed 350 shows and released his first together with his teammates, won three gold
CD, with another three in the works. He medals including one at the Paralympic Winter
was a runner-up in Canadian Desi Idol held Games in Torino.
in Toronto, and was the winner of the local These days Cormack tries to get out to as many
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Delta Indo-Canadian Seniors Society get to try cooking the recipes. They also
and got elected to the board. At that get an opportunity to exchange ideas,
time, there were more than 400 male says Lalli.
members, compared to just 50 women on In 2007, she was asked to contribute
the board. to a B.C. government-issued booklet
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helped boost female membership, which Lalli then successfully lobbied the
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Rocky Rockwell
T
he dust is still settling at the he taken on different roles, including
Cloverdale Fairgrounds. The being in charge of security, managing
annual Cloverdale Rodeo volunteers, and roping in other event
and Country Fair is over for contracts to keep the grounds busy
another year, but Rocky Rockwell stays year-round.
behind to clean up and prepare for the In 2005, Rockwell was kicked and
next one. stomped by a bull in a fluke accident
When I moved to Cloverdale in during the rodeo. After recovering
the 1970s I became a rodeo spectator, from being in a coma for a month,
says Rockwell. Rockwell wasnt ready to hand over
Calling it an excellent community the reins when it came to his role with
event, Rockwell started out as a the association.
volunteer for the Cloverdale Rodeo Basically the rodeo is one of the
sponsored by GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE
and Exhibition Association and most important things in my life, says

eventually worked his way up to the 62-year-old.
rodeo chairman, and then board Rockwell, who is also a cancer
director. survivor, contributes any extra spare
Despite his demanding career with time to the National Association of
the RCMP, the now-retired Rockwell Federal Retirees an association of
has donated 9,600 hours to the retired civil servants who advocate for
association since 1986. Over the years pensioners.
J ulie Mahlers son, Djaef, died of AIDS

two decades ago.
In the years since, Mahler has carried a
B arb Polloway and Norrine
Weslowsky meet three times a week
with parents from various walks of life
torch for her son and other AIDS victims. who share a common interest their
With the support of family, friends, and children.
the South Fraser Community Services The leaders of the Parent Education
Society (SFCSS), she established the and Peer Support Program (PEAPS) at
Flame of Hope Djaef Mahler AIDS Benefit Surrey Community Services provide
Society. an outlet for parents to talk about their
The societys goals are to raise awareness experiences and challenges.
and compassion for people living We assist families by giving them
with HIV and AIDS; to raise money an opportunity to connect with others
through the sale of artwork; to provide from their community and learn
communities with information about HIV more about child development, says
and AIDS; and to educate the public in Weslowsky.
order to prevent the spread of the disease. The women also arrange activities for
There are so many memories of the kids, plan picnics in the summer,
HONOURABLE MENTION (Djaef), says Mahler. He loved life, was HONOURABLE MENTION and organize seasonal celebrations
very generous, and was an extraordinary year-round.
Julie Mahler artist. Norrine Weslowsky Ive been in various groups and
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Thanks to everyone who supports
It is a humorous recollection of a small group of boys Surrey Fire Fighter Charities.
growing up in St. James, Manitoba, during the
Tumultuous Times of the Dirty Thirties and Forties.
Community FocusedCommunity Driven
Gordon Sinclair Jr, reviewer for the Winnipeg Free Press,
wrote that Lloyd Berry, ...is a darn good story teller.
Mavourneen Wadge of Vancouver states, It brought back For info on volunteering at our
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Congratulations to all the nominees of the 2010

2009
Community Leader Awards.
Your dedication to the community is inspiring.
Through your community work, you have helped make

Surrey and North Delta better places to live.
Thank you for making a difference.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Raminderjit Dhami
H
e is a very hard- Initiative. As a committee member,
working, dependable Dhami implements strategies to help
individual who South Asian students succeed in their
genuinely cares education. The organization also
about the welfare of children, encourages parents to become more
says Richardson Elementary involved in school activities.
school principal Nancy Gordon of Dhami has proudly served as an
Raminderjit Dhami. ambassador for the City of Surrey,
Over the last 15 years, Dhami has volunteering for such events as the
dedicated many hours to childrens 2010 Winter Olympic celebrations
educational issues, which includes and the Surrey Childrens Festival.
ensuring that socially marginalized Newton-North Delta MP Sukh
youth have access to team sports. Dhaliwal says Dhami has volunteered
As the former chair of the Parents countless hours at his constituency
Advisory Council of Strawberry office, performing administrative
Hill Elementary, Dhami was actively tasks and answering questions from
involved in a school beautification people who live in the riding.
project. He has displayed exceptional
He also plays a pivotal role in the service to the local community of
Delta South Asian Student Support Surrey-Delta, Dhaliwal says.

Sandy Henderson
V
olunteering matriarch Nobody else here paid attention
sponsored by COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS
Sandy Henderson may to the note, she recalls. But I did.

have turned 95 this past Up until last Christmas,
spring, but that hasnt Henderson had been a fixture in the
slowed her down. hallways of Kennedy Trail. She could
The great-grandmother of four often be found reading with the
has been an active volunteer in children outside of their classroom.
Surrey and White Rock since the Oh I loved them, Henderson
1960s. She has donated her time says. And they loved me.
to the Canadian Breast Cancer She always kept rewards tucked
Society, the Newton branch of the away in her walker to help motivate
Royal Canadian Legion, the White the young readers. Lollipops, salt
Rock Bicycle Races, and the Surrey water taffy and chocolate, and of
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. course a visit from granny, was
But she is perhaps best known what the kids looked forward to each
in the community for being the week.
resident granny at Kennedy Trail A series of strokes has prevented
Elementary. Henderson from going back to the
Five years ago Henderson school, however she hopes that other
answered the call, or more people will be inspired to volunteer
specifically, the note in her building, wherever they can.
asking for volunteers to read with the Ask people how you can help
students. before they ask you, she advises.
B eryl Hamilton has made it her mission

in life to make sure that people dont
pass away alone or afraid.
J eff Richards puts his accounting skills to good
use by volunteering his time as a treasurer for
numerous non-profit organizations.
After watching her father and her His expertise comes from his days as a
friends deaths being drawn out over many chartered accountant and partner in the firm of
months in the hospital, Hamilton decided Manning Elliott, where he provided financial
there needed to be individuals who could advice to both commercial and not-for-profit
advocate for the dying and their families. enterprises.
She was one of a group of people who Now retired, Richards continues to help non-
helped create the Surrey Hospice Society in profits by advising and providing direction to
1986. Through her work with the non-profit these organizations in regards to setting up and
society, Hamilton has learned that death is maintaining accounting systems.
a subject most people dont feel comfortable In dealing with clients in the not-for-
talking about. profit sector, I noted that many did not have
Death is never easy, she says. But its the expertise to deal with budgets, financial
important to know how to take care of management, Canada Revenue Agencys
yourself and have someone to talk to. Charitable Directorate, and general governance
HONOURABLE MENTION HONOURABLE MENTION issues, says Richards.
The Surrey Foundation, the Rotary Club of
Beryl Hamilton Jeff Richards White Rock, the Surrey Board of Trade, and the
Surrey Hospice Society have all benefited from
Richards volunteer efforts.
NOMINATE
Call for Nominations
2011
Do you know someone
who makes a positive
contribution to our
community?
Tell us
about them!
The submission you provide should be
approximately 250 words and include
information such as: length of time
nominee has spent in the community;
specify examples of the work and/or
NINTH ANNUAL
contribution he/she has made;
Community Leader community associations and
Awards 2011 memberships. Please provide

references of other individuals
who may be able to provide further
COMMUNITY LEADER NOMINEE support on the nominees behalf.
ENTRY FORM Nomination Categories:

Name of Nominee: __________________________________________________________
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Address: __________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________
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YOUTH VOLUNTEER
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LEADER OF THE YEAR
P
erched high above the his other spare time towards
intersection of 108 Avenue helping thousands of children with
and King George Boulevard disabilities reach their potential.
in an office in the Gateway He spent many years as a
Tower, James Stewart or Jamie as volunteer board director for the
hes affectionately known has an Surrey-based Centre for Child
eagles eye view of Whalley. Development the largest facility
A partner in the law firm of of its kind in B.C.
Hamilton, Duncan, Armstrong The work is crucial to the lives
and Stewart, he hand-picked this of these children, explains Stewart.
particular office with a window that The time-frame is so short that
James overlooks Surreys most notorious
neighbourhood, forgoing what some
assistance must be available quickly
or the risk is that the childs life will
Stewart would say is a more pleasant scene

of the mountains and river below.
Stewart says his view serves as a
be irreparably affected.
Stewart is currently the director
of the Child Development
constant reminder of how both he Foundation of B.C., which is closely
and Whalley have matured over the tied to the Surrey organization
years. and whose purpose is to raise and
Ive had the advantage of being manage funds for the centre.
able to see the whole community The CEO of the Centre for
develop, Stewart says. Child Development of the Lower
With deep roots in Whalley, Mainland, Gerard Bremault,
Stewart says he became more speaks of the generosity that
grounded while working in the Stewart brings to his role with the
once economically challenged organization.
community. Jamie doesnt just show up
Humbled by the human struggles for board meetings. He is always
he often witnessed around him, thinking ahead about how the
Stewart knew decades ago he wanted centre and Child Development
to give back. Foundation can continually
Soon after he joined the law firm improve to meet the ever-growing
in 1980, Stewart began to attend population needs of Surrey, says
sponsored by COMMUNITY SAVINGS
various luncheons and other events Bremault.

put on by the Surrey Board of Trade. As the father of a special needs
In 2002, he was approached to stand son, Stewart saw an opportunity
for election as a director. Since then, to give back to an organization
Stewart has served as a member that makes dreams come true for
of the executive committee, and is children with life-threatening
currently rounding out his first year illnesses. He is the former president
as president of the Surrey Board of of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Trade . of Canada. At the time of his
Theres a role to be an advocate involvement, the boards primary
for the business community in a focus was to establish Make-A-
non-elected position where your Wish chapters throughout Canada.
own interests are the same as the When he does find time for
people youre representing, said himself, Stewart enjoys gardening,
Stewart to his colleagues last year, walking, reading and playing ice
prior to taking the presidents seat. hockey.
The prerequisites for this position, And you might just catch him
which involves Stewart liaising with at the Surrey International Writers
all levels of government, the board Conference this fall. The aspiring
of directors, and the public, are scribe hopes to write the great
strong leadership skills. Those who Canadian novel one day.
know Stewart would agree:
hes overqualified.
In addition to his role
with the board of trade,
Stewart has dedicated
building blocks
Humbled by the human

struggles he often witnessed
around him, Stewart knew
decades ago he
wanted to give back...
Our future is in their hands!

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CONGRATULATIONS
to all the 2010 Recipients and Nominees
of the 8th Annual
Community Leader Awards
held June 8th at the
Surrey Arts Centre - Main Stage
Thank you to everyone who made this special evening memorable.

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