Charlotte Miller

Congratulations, Charlotte Miller!

L’Arche Cape Breton is proud to nominate our Board Chair, Charlotte Miller as our 2023 Volunteer of the Year.

Charlotte is a soft-spoken leader in our community, and she brings great compassion and professionalism to her role. She will soon celebrate 10 years of building community with L’Arche Cape Breton.

Charlotte is a strong advocate for L’Arche and for people with intellectual disabilities, especially in her dealings with our government partners. As Board Chair, Charlotte makes sure there is a place for people to be heard, and she always seeks to understand. She has been a steady and supportive board member through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. If L’Arche is struggling with illness or an unexpected challenge, she is always ready to comfort a house with homemade treats and snacks.

We are lucky to have you, Charlotte!

Congratulations!

Cecile Miller

Congratulations, Cecile Miller!

St. Patrick’s CWL, N.E. Margaree would like to honour Cecile Miller as our 2023 Volunteer of the Year. Cecile has been a very active member of our CWL since 1983. She has served on many executives at the parish level, chairing most of the different committees as secretary and treasurer. Currently, Cecile serves as co-president of Parish Council. She assists with catering so that funds are available to distribute to many great causes.

Cecile organizes many activities, pray sessions, luncheons and gatherings. She encourages others to be involved in leadership and is always willing to offer help and assistance. Cecile is the CWL’s go-to person. When you ask Cecile a question, she always has the answer and if not, she will find the answer and offer her help.

Currently, Cecile’s main project is leading a small group of women who are making dresses for children in Africa. The group gathers at Cecile’s home on a weekly basis to sew.

Cecile’s door is always open – for sewing, prayer, meetings, visits, tea and chats — you name it!

Congratulations, Cecile!

Chris Middaugh

Congratulations, Chris Middaugh!

The Shean Trail Committee, Inverness, would like to nominate Chris Middaugh as our Volunteer of the Year. Chris started volunteering on the Shean Trail while attending high school in Inverness and has been volunteering ever since.

Although Chris works out of the province, he volunteers whenever he is home. Chris is often seen with his grandfather, clearing windfalls, ditching, filling in pot holes, replacing decking on the bridges (especially the trestle which is an annual task), or putting the finishing touches to repairs done on the trail.

Chris takes great pride in the Shean Trail and does his part to keep it safe for all users, community members and tourists alike. If you see a volunteer under forty working on the Shean Trail, say hi to Chris!

The Shean Trail Committee would like to thank Chris for his many hours of volunteer service!

Congratulations!

Aging well

With more than 30% of the resident population aged 65 and over, senior wellbeing is an important consideration for the Municipality of Inverness County.

Volunteer opportunity: Accessibility Advisory Committee

The municipality is seeking to recruit 2 volunteers to sit on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. This is an opportunity to shape the municipality’s progress towards becoming fully accessible to all residents and visitors, regardless of ability.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee advises council on identifying, preventing, and eliminating barriers to accessibility, particularly for people with disabilities, in municipal programs, services, initiatives, and facilities.

The committee plays an important role in helping the municipality become an accessible community and meet its obligations under the Accessibility Act.

Complete this form to apply for membership

Eligibility

Applicants must

• be at least 18 years of age.

• be a resident of the Municipality of Inverness County for at least the last six months before making an application and continue reside in the municipality throughout the term of the appointment.

• not be ineligible for an appointment pursuant to the municipality’s public appointment policy.

Conditions

All members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee shall serve without pay. The committee must meet at least six times per year, or otherwise as needed to fulfill its duties.

Go to invernesscounty.ca/policies-a-z to see the Accessibility Advisory Committee policy and the public appointment policy.

How to apply

Interested candidates should complete the application form and submit it by mail or email to the addresses below.

Applications will be received until Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4pm.

By mail
Municipality of Inverness County
c/o Debbie Nicholson, Accessibility Advisory Committee
P.O. Box 179
Port Hood, Nova Scotia
B0E 2W0

By email
debbie.nicholson@invernesscounty.ca