Monique LeBlanc-Delaney
Congratulations, Monique LeBlanc-Delaney!
Le Conseil des arts de Cheticamp is happy to nominate Monique LeBlanc-Delaney as their 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Monique has been a devoted member of Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp since her children were in school and involved in their arts program. At that time, she was always available to help during their events. Additionally, Monique has hosted billets when touring artists were in town, and she also chaperoned student groups on concert tours.
Although her children are now adults, Monique holds Le Conseil des arts near and dear to her heart and always promotes the arts and culture in the community. Having been president and now vice president of the Board, Monique has had an important voice in the Quartier Culturel construction project and for this and everything else, we are forever grateful. We can always count on Monique, no matter what.
Merci pour tout ce que tu fais, Monique!
Paul Glover
Congratulations, Paul Glover!
The members of the Glendale and Area Community Cooperative Ltd. are proud to nominate Paul Glover as their 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Paul has been a valuable volunteer to the community of Glendale since his arrival with his family in 2010. Paul is a dedicated busy family man, who takes time out of his busy schedule to help his community and neighbours as best as he can. He is a helpful volunteer with our organizationas well as with other organizations in the community.
Paul volunteered his time helping with renovations to the Fr. John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre in Glendale. He also built the Little Library, bird house and bird feeder for our little park.
Paul is a low-profile volunteer; however, he deserves to be recognized for all his silent work.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and precious time for your community.
We appreciate you, Paul!
Les Hodgkins
Congratulations, Les Hodgkins!
The Inverness Development Association is proud to nominate Les Hodgkins as our 2023 Volunteer of the Year!
Since moving to Inverness in 2015, Les has become a valuable member of the Inverness Development Association. He is particularly interested in the beach and the accessibility equipment.
Les is at the beach almost every day during the summer. He spends his time at the beach supervising the employees, helping to direct traffic and parking, and setting up the accessibility equipment. Les also ensures that the equipment is clean and well-maintained and that the area around the beach canteen is kept clean and safe.
Les patrols the beach and keeps in contact with the lifeguards, to ensure the beach is operating smoothly.
Thank you, Les for all you do.
Congratulations!
Bill Farrow
Congratulations, Bill Farrow!
The Strait Area Evergreen Club is happy to select Bill Farrow as our 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Originally from Quebec, Bill and his wife Doris moved to Lexington, Inverness County after they both retired. They have both been active members of the Evergreen Club for seventeen years.
A carpenter by trade, Bill currently is our Club’s Inside Maintenance Superintendent. Whenever anything needs to be repaired inside the Club, Bill is always willing to offer his assistance to make sure the job gets done, no matter how small or large the task may be.
Bill is a constant volunteer at our monthly Club breakfasts, ensuring everyone in attendance gets a good hot cup of tea or coffee. Bill is also a member of Branch 47 of the Royal Canadian Legion and volunteers whenever he is asked to do so. He has been involved with their Annual Poppy Campaign for many years.
The Strait Area Evergreen Club feel very fortunate that we have such a loyal and skilled member, and we want to thank Bill for all his years of dedicated service to our Club.
Congratulations!
Hector Deveau
Congratulations, Hector Deveau!
The Lemoine Development Association would like to nominate Hector Deveau as our 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Hector is always ready and willing to help when needed. Every year during our spring clean-up of the ditches, Hector is always doing his part in picking up garbage thrown in the ditches. His age does not deter him from walking the ditches.
Hector is always ready with a paint brush in hand when we have painting to do.
We thank you, Hector for all the volunteering you do for the community.
Congratulations!
Rosita Gillis
Congratulations, Rosita Gillis!
St. Joseph’s Parish, SW Margaree is pleased to nominate Rosita Gillis as our 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Rosita, along with her husband Norman, live in Upper Margaree where they raised their six children. They have eight cherished grandchildren and are actively involved in their community.
Rosita represents St Joseph’s Parish on the three-member team that assists the pastor with the day to day operations of the Margaree Family of Catholic Churches, a job that requires many volunteer hours.
As well, Rosita is a member of the church choir, a Eucharistic Minister, and can always be counted on to prepare the tea for various functions. Not only a valued parish volunteer, Rosita is the contact person of the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund in SW Margaree.
Through the years, Rosita has served her community with generosity and her gentle nature. She is a cherished and well-respected member of our community and we are happy to recognize her volunteer efforts.
Congratulations, Rosita!
Edgar Cormier
Congratulations, Edgar Cormier!
The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is proud to nominate Edgar Cormier as our Volunteer of the Year.
Edgar is a member of the Historical Society and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Over the years he has repaired our lawn mower, mowed the grass, set up his sound equipment for events and entertained at our ceilidhs. All done with a smile and a few jokes as well!
Edgar is also a member and volunteer with Port Hood Area Development, the Knights of Columbus Council 8275 and he just retired from serving 28 years as the president of the Port Hood Food Bank. Blessed with musical ability, Edgar is a member of St. Peter’s Parish Choir and can be found entertaining at community events as a member of the Boys in the Hood. Port Hood has certainly benefited from your many contributions!
Thank you and congratulations, Edgar!
Joan Cameron
Congratulations, Joan Cameron!
The Lake Ainslie Development Association is pleased to recognize Joan Cameron as their Volunteer of the Year for 2023.
Joan is an active member of LADA who helps to plan and organize events throughout the year, including the winter coffee club, ceilidhs, storytelling sessions and concerts.
Joan helped host the Scotsville Sessions/Ceilidhs over the past two years, setting up the tea and providing baked goods, welcoming people, and sharing her step dancing talents to the ceilidh events.
Joan also MC’s the annual Fire Department Christmas Concert and is active in many other ways, sharing her time and talents in various church and community events.
Joan is a retired teacher who lives in Scotsville with her husband, Hugh.
Congratulations, Joan!
Tara Boudreau
Congratulations, Tara Boudreau!
Glencoe Station Recreation Association is very happy to nominate Tara Boudreau as our 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Tara has been an active member of our association for many years. Her list of volunteer duties is numerous, and we are extremely grateful for all she does.
For several years, Tara kept our community hall clean and tidy when she held the janitor’s position. Going above and beyond, Tara often mows the lawn at the hall throughout the spring, summer and fall months. In December, we appreciate Tara’s decorating skills when we decorate the hall for the festive holiday season!
Hosting community events calls for helping hands in many different capacities and we can always count on Tara. She works hard each year to help plan and prepare for the annual Hunter’s Breakfast, the annual John Allan Cameron Song Session and our annual Member’s Christmas Party.
Tara’s commitment to our annual fundraising campaigns is extremely appreciated. This year she managed our spring fundraiser ticket draw, creating, distributing and collecting all ticket sales.
Tara is always willing to pitch in for the good of the community, positively impacting friends and neighbours. Her willingness to help others, and dedication to our community make her the perfect choice for our 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Congratulations, Tara!
Simon Beaton
Congratulations, Simon Beaton!
Nicole MacLean is happy to nominate Simon Beaton as a community Volunteer of the Year for 2023.
I moved to Inverness County, the Mabou area, two years ago. Since then, it never seizes to surprise me how much Simon is involved in his community. To name a few, Simon is a member of the Mabou & District Volunteer Fire Department, Mabou Arena Committee, and the organizing committee of Mabou Ceilidh Days.
During Ceilidh days I don’t believe he slept, ensuring everything was running smoothly with the ceilidh team. He is a dedicated husband and father, and I am so happy to see him apart of our community always lending a hand, or two, wherever he can.
Congratulations, Simon!