July/August 2007 Access Magazine • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca PAGE 20Junior Achievement announces 2007 <strong>London</strong> Business Hall of Fame LaureatesBill Brady addresses <strong>London</strong> business leaders at the announcement of two new laureates <strong>to</strong> be inducted in<strong>to</strong> the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame.John C. Nash, owner of Nash Jewellers and Alexander McIn<strong>to</strong>sh, the founder of Beaver Foods who died in 1985 were the 2007 honourees.In recogn<strong>it</strong>ion of their entrepreneurship, philanthrophy and ethics in business, outstanding members of the <strong>London</strong> business commun<strong>it</strong>y are inducted in<strong>to</strong> the <strong>London</strong>Business Hall of Fame each year. The Business Hall of Fame has been located on the 2nd floor of the <strong>Library</strong>’s Central Branch since 2002. Portra<strong>it</strong>s of the latestinductees are displayed in the Hudson’s Bay Passageway for a year before moving <strong>to</strong> permanent spots in the 2nd floor Gallery.Free Services include:- information collection and dissemination on arts & culture- education and training- consultation/collaboration <strong>to</strong> support and promote <strong>London</strong>’s cultural activ<strong>it</strong>ies- representation for the arts commun<strong>it</strong>y on local, regional, provincial and national levels- networking <strong>to</strong> share expertise and resources on local, regional, provincial and national levelsAll arts: Promotional opportun<strong>it</strong>ies; Funding – grants; AwardsPolicy Development; Speakers; Networking opportun<strong>it</strong>iesPlease contact us at 519-439-0013<strong>to</strong> <strong>find</strong> out about our Fall Progtrams!Vis<strong>it</strong> www.<strong>London</strong>Arts.caOver 450 arts organizations, venues, artists and events.251 Dundas Street Central <strong>Library</strong> main floor519.439.0013 • info@londonarts.ca • www.londonarts.ca
July/August 2007 Access Magazine • www.londonpubliclibrary.ca PAGE 21partners at East <strong>London</strong> BranchFamily Networks NewsSpring 2007 is proving <strong>to</strong> be an exc<strong>it</strong>ingtime for the YMCA of <strong>London</strong>. A<strong>to</strong>ur 2007 Women of Excellence event,we honoured seven women and gavea Lifetime Achievement Award <strong>to</strong>Women’s Commun<strong>it</strong>y House. Wepartnered in the inaugural <strong>London</strong>-Middlesex Children’s Water Festivalat the Fanshawe Conservation Area.Our Child Care Centres collectedapproximately 1500 pounds of foodfor our local food banks. The YMCAChildren’s Safety Village celebrated <strong>it</strong>s6th birthday.As we move forward, we have significantgrowth plans <strong>to</strong> meet the needsof our commun<strong>it</strong>y. We launchedour Cap<strong>it</strong>al Campaign, “RediscoverYour Y”, on June 8. The Campaignincludes three projects and a whole lo<strong>to</strong>f fundraising! The <strong>to</strong>tal amount <strong>to</strong> beraised by the YMCA of <strong>London</strong> is $9.1million. You will see the words, “build,rebuild and renew” repeatedly! We willbuild a new North <strong>London</strong> Commun<strong>it</strong>yCentre, we will rebuild our belovedCamp Queen Elizabeth, cabin by cabinand we will renew the Bob HaywardYMCA.On September 7th, we will be hostingw<strong>it</strong>h the C<strong>it</strong>y and the <strong>Library</strong>, aribbon cutting ceremony on the s<strong>it</strong>eof the future North <strong>London</strong> Commun<strong>it</strong>yCentre .On September 8, we will be introducingour new youth interactiveequipment at our <strong>London</strong> branches,Woods<strong>to</strong>ck, Strathroy and St.Thomas. During the month of Maywe ran focus groups w<strong>it</strong>h childrenages 6 <strong>to</strong> 16 at each branch <strong>to</strong> <strong>find</strong>out what piece of equipment theyliked the best, the least and so onbefore we purchased the <strong>it</strong>ems.September 19th we will be inVic<strong>to</strong>ria Park once again for oursecond annual “Largest F<strong>it</strong>nessEvent”. This event promotes healthyliving and active lifestyles.As we move forward, the YMCA of<strong>London</strong> is comm<strong>it</strong>ted <strong>to</strong> working independentlyand cooperatively w<strong>it</strong>hour growing number of commun<strong>it</strong>ypartners in <strong>London</strong>, Woods<strong>to</strong>ck,Strathroy and St. Thomas.<strong>London</strong> Y -East <strong>London</strong>BranchThe East<strong>London</strong>Branch hascardioequipment,selec<strong>to</strong>rized weight equipment &a free weight section. Theequipment is provided byTechnogym and includesfully integrated LCD televisions.There is an aerobics studio whereGroup F<strong>it</strong>ness programs are offeredincluding step, yoga, hi/lowimpact, among others. There isalso a YMCA Child Care w<strong>it</strong>hinthe building. Please call 519-451-3743 for Child Careinformation.“Building ourCommun<strong>it</strong>y Together”Do you have a skill or talent? Whynot share <strong>it</strong> w<strong>it</strong>h your commun<strong>it</strong>y?The East <strong>London</strong> Commun<strong>it</strong>y Centreis looking for individuals <strong>to</strong> facil<strong>it</strong>ateprograms.For more information please call 519-457-7659 or email us at elcc@295.ca• Office Hours:Tuesday <strong>to</strong> Friday, 9 am <strong>to</strong> 5 pmEuchre Afternoons1-3:30 pm, Tuesdays50/50 draw each week; refreshmentsavailable. Cost: $2/personFamily Networks is a commun<strong>it</strong>yresponse <strong>to</strong> research commissionedby Un<strong>it</strong>ed Way of <strong>London</strong> & Middlesex,conducted by researchers at TheUnivers<strong>it</strong>y of Western Ontario(Protecting Children’s is Everybody’sBusiness, 2003). Family Networksinvolves a combination of professionalstaff and lay men<strong>to</strong>rs who may beassigned <strong>to</strong> the family for support,assistance, guidance and advocacy.Two neighbourhood Family Networkss<strong>it</strong>es opened on February 14, 2007.Family Networks of North East <strong>London</strong>Beacock <strong>Library</strong> (Huron Street)(519) 455-2555Family Networks of East <strong>London</strong>East <strong>London</strong> <strong>Library</strong> /East <strong>London</strong> Y(Dundas Street)(519) 455-5666sharing space at theCentral <strong>Library</strong>Fanshawe College – Job Connect, in collaboration w<strong>it</strong>h the <strong>London</strong><strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong>, is pleased <strong>to</strong> offer our Information and ReferralService (IRS), a self-directed, drop in resource centre available <strong>to</strong>the general public.Job Connect is a provincially funded comprehensive employmentsupport program focused on Opening Doors <strong>to</strong> Employment andTraining. Individuals of all ages are inv<strong>it</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> use the Job ConnectIRS <strong>to</strong> access information on careers and occupations, the local jobmarket, training and skilled trades opportun<strong>it</strong>ies and job-searchstrategies. Computers, fax and phone are available for employmentrelated activ<strong>it</strong>ies.If appropriate, individuals will be assigned a Job Connect consultantwhose expertise can help identify employment related skills,set workplace goals and assist w<strong>it</strong>h job placement. Employers canregister their vacancies and receive screened referrals from JobConnect. They may be eligible for a wage subsidy <strong>to</strong> reduce theirtraining costs.All services are free of charge!The IRS is located on the second floor of the Central <strong>Library</strong> next<strong>to</strong> the Employment Resource Centre.Phone: (519) 432-1220E-mail: jobconnect@fanshawec.cawww.jobconnect.fanshawec.caPillar Nonprof<strong>it</strong> Network - Voice of the Nonprof<strong>it</strong> Sec<strong>to</strong>rWe connect nonprof<strong>it</strong> organizationsWe connect volunteersWe connect commun<strong>it</strong>yPillar welcomes <strong>it</strong>s newest members:Alzheimer Society of Elgin - St. Thomas, Chelsey Park Retirement Commun<strong>it</strong>y,Cheshire Homes of <strong>London</strong> Inc., Craigwood Youth Services, Future Possibil<strong>it</strong>ies <strong>London</strong>,<strong>London</strong> Commun<strong>it</strong>y Resource Centre, Un<strong>it</strong>ed Way of Oxford,and <strong>London</strong> Commun<strong>it</strong>y Players/The Palace TheatreWe are looking for new Board MembersTo ensure the best possible decision-making environment, importance will be given<strong>to</strong> the divers<strong>it</strong>y of Board members in areas such as ethnic<strong>it</strong>y,race, culture, gender, age, and areas of expertise and experience.Do you have expertise in one of the following areas?• Financial management• Government relations• Sales management• Policy planning/ advocacy• Nonprof<strong>it</strong> Law• Research and Evaluation• Technology/ Web developmentBoard members will use the expertise they already have,while building skills in new areas and making connections in the commun<strong>it</strong>y.A number of pos<strong>it</strong>ions are available immediately.Applications will be reviewed as they are received.For application details, please vis<strong>it</strong> www.pillarv.com or call 519.433.7876
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