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A Warm Welcome to New Board MembersSt. Stephen’s Community House is fortunate to be supported by a tremendousgroup of senior volunteers who, together, make up our Board of Directors. Thisthoughtful and committed group is led by Keith Durrant, whose tenure asPresident began at our annual general meeting at the end of June 2007.Keith Durrant“Why did I join St. Stephens Community House? At the time of joiningthe board, I lived in the Kensington neighbourhood and my son Lucasattended the Bellevue daycare as a preschooler. When I become awarethat SSCH was looking for board members, I jumped at the opportunityto be able to give back.“We are thrilled to welcome the following new board members:Rochelle Rubinstein.Charles Gordon“I am extremely proud to join the Board of St. Stephen’s Community House. Thisoutstanding organization offers a diversified range of meaningful services and activitiesthat genuinely improve the life of new and disadvantaged citizens in Toronto andparticularly in the Kensington community. I have been so impressed with theprofessional, passionate and committed people I’ve met within St. Stephen’s who worktirelessly to meet the organization’s vision and sense of purpose. This has been a keyfactor in St. Stephen’s success. As a new Board member, I look forward to contributingin any way I can.”Julia Maxwell“Joining the Board instantly made a lot of sense to me. I am a professional social workerby day. And as someone who lives and works in the neighbourhood, it gives me thechance to express my gratitude to St. Stephen’s for the role it plays in maintaining thehealth and vitality of this community.“Nadine Sookermany“I enjoy serving on the Board of Directors at St. Stephen’s Community Housebecause it is a wonderful opportunity to support the important and integral work you doin the community. I have been aware of St. Stephen’s Community House for many yearsthrough my work in the social services community and have always been impressed withthe multi-service components of your organization; how you effectively serve so manydiverse groups under one roof through the wide range of programs that you offer. “Babur Mawladin“I joined St. Stephen’s Community House because I strongly believe and support itsmission in serving communities in need. St. Stephen’s Community House has built itsreputation and credibility in the community and it is a privilege to be part of its continuedsuccess. “Board of Directors:Keith Durrant, PresidentBarbara Mellman, Vice PresidentRosemary Chan, SecretaryCelia Denov, Assistant SecretaryPhilip Howell, TreasurerDrew York, Assistant TreasurerRichard GilbertCharles GordonBabur MawladinJulia MaxwellKennedy MohochiTracey ReesNadine SookermanyRemembering Advisory Council Member Eddie GoodmanFamily and friends of Edwin “Eddie” Goodman gathered at the AugustaCentre on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 for a memorial tribute to agreat friend, supporter and advocate for the House. Eddie was along-term member of St. Stephen’s Community House’s Advisory Counciland an influential humanitarian. Dedicated to helping others, Eddie wasprofoundly philanthropic and his generous gift contributed significantlyto the purchase and renovation of the Augusta Centre.