60 years of impact - United Way / Centraide Windsor Essex County

United Way/Centraide
Windsor-Essex County
60 years of impact
1947-2007

60 Years of Impact
1940s–50s
“Things did look black for the free-wheeling border city in 1945. The
police department, unable to clean out the bookies and bootleggers
swarming across the river from neighbouring Detroit, was going
through one of its periodic shake-ups. The Ford Motor Company of
Canada, an employer of 80% of the work force in the one industry
town, was shut down with a 99 day strike…”
– Frank Rasky – Windsor Star
Prices were rising in cotton, soap and bread with the removal of
wartime subsidies. Milk was up to $0.16 a quart.
With the end of winter in 1947, the residents of Windsor did not see
relief to high unemployment. The unemployment in Windsor was
termed the “blackest in the whole country.” As an attempt to match
jobs with unemployed men, Ottawa offered free transportation to jobs
in other parts of the Dominion.
1947 – Amongst these hardships, 1947 also brought the hope of
community to Windsor. In February, the “long-awaited”
Community Fund (later named United Way) became a reality.
Mr. Geo. Burt
Mr. W.H. Cantelon
Mr. H. Derbyshire
Mr. A.F Fuerth
Mr. H.E. Gignac
Mr. Eli Goldin
Mrs. John Gray
Board of Directors 1947 Mission
Miss Estelle Hewson
Maj. T. Bruce Jennings
Mr. A.M. Kirkpatrick
Mr. F.J.J. “Budd” Lynch
Mr. W.D. McGregor
Miss Aileen Noonan
Mr. C.J. O’Neill
1950s – Established a Committee on services for Senior Citizens.
Surveyed needs of and community’s acceptance of New
Canadians
1953 – A study of recreational facilities and the needs in Windsor with
a view to better co-ordination of services
1956 – “ Plan Your Giving as You Plan your Living” – introduces
“fair share concept” and payroll deduction as an easy
way to help others.
Mr. Eric Pope
Dr. R.B. Robson
Mr. E.C. Row
Mr. R.M. Sale
Mr. C. Traunicek
Mr. “Buster” M.F. Wigle
Mr. Robert Wilson
I believe in my community.
I believe that its success
depends on the people
who live in it.
That everyone has
something to contribute.
That everyone
deserves respect.
That everyone’s potential
can be realised.
That diversity is vital.
That every person has value.
That everyone needs help
and everyone can offer help.
That a safe, supportive
community is everyone’s
responsibility.
I believe in possibility.
To improve lives today and tomorrow in Windsor and
Essex County by mobilizing people, resources, and
the caring power of our community in a positive,
healthy and lasting way.
Vision
Recognized as a leader and partner by measurably
improving our community and making Windsor-
Essex a great place to live.

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Table of Contents
60 Years of Impact
A Message on Impact ......................................................... 2
1940s-1950s ....................................................... Inside Cover
1960s ......................................................................................... 3
1970s .......................................................................................... 6
1980s ......................................................................................... 16
1990s ......................................................................................... 19
2000s ......................................................................................... 19
Impact 2007
Impact by the Numbers ..................................................... 3
United Way’s Centre for Training & Consulting .......... 4
Youth Leaders on Board ..................................................... 4
5 Great Ideas ........................................................................... 4
211 ............................................................................................... 5
Unemployment –A Community’s Response .............. 6
The Charities File Project ................................................... 6
Union Counselling Program ............................................. 7
Growing up & Growing Ready – ABC Literacy ........... 7
‘Tis the Season – Holiday Sharing Guide ..................... 7
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Leadership Windsor-Essex................................................. 7
Awards
Hearts that Light the Way .................................................. 8
Drawing on the Volunteer in Youth ............................... 9
Charles Brooks Award ......................................................... 9
Campaign 2007
Campaign Introduction...................................................... 10
New Workplace Campaigns .............................................. 10
I Believe in My Community Awards ............................... 10
Funded Agencies Campaign Team ................................ 11
Campaign Cabinet ............................................................... 11
Honour Roll – Individual Donors ................................... 12
Honour Roll – Workplaces & Unions ............................ 14
Board | Volunteers | Staff
Board of Directors ................................................................ 16
Volunteers ............................................................................... 17
Staff ........................................................................................... 20
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years of impact
60 Years of Impact –
A message from the Board Chair and Executive Director
Establishing the Community Fund in Windsor was an act of creating community self -reliance. Those
who had returned from helping win World War II were not prepared to sit idly by and accept an
economic downturn, poverty, or senior government indifference grinding this community down.
The people of Windsor would band together to help their own.
The spark happened in 1947, when a group of business, community and newly formed union leaders
joined to pursue a lofty goal: to establish a Community Fund. At its core, the mandate of the Fund
was to strengthen the fabric of our community and provide a way for the people of Windsor to take
part in achieving this lofty goal with one simple donation. The result was an embodiment of the
Windsor spirit of self-reliance, determination, and caring.
Today, 60 years later, the Community Fund has evolved to become the United Way and its reach has
expanded to include all of Essex County. Without a doubt, the Community Fund, and more recently,
now the United Way, has succeeded in its goal of strengthening the fabric of our community by
being an integral part of our community.
Best known for helping people through the funds it provides to social agencies, United Way has
also helped chart the course for social programs and policies needed by residents in Windsor-
Essex. Its actions have helped to create, nurture and develop many of the progressive changes that
we now consider part of the fabric of our community. Studies carried out under the leadership of
United Way spurred the creation of:
◆ The School of Social Work at Assumption University, now the University of Windsor,
to address a shortage of social workers locally and provincially,
◆ a city-wide daycare system
in response to the needs of working parents with young children,
◆ a Handi-Transit system,
transportation for persons with physical disabilities,
◆ regulations for the operation of rest homes and lodging homes
to protect vulnerable adults.
United Way Windsor Essex remains focused on improving lives, now and in the future. We are directing
more of our resources to prevention and root causes. We are constantly improving our policies and
performance based on best practices and being results focused. For example, the 211 service which
United Way started in 2007 is a futuristic way to connect people today with the information and
community services they need 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This bold initiative was implemented
with the help of the City of Windsor and the County of Essex.
United Way has a 60 year history of bringing the community together to find solutions and make
lasting change. We are proud to be part of Windsor Essex and contribute to the strength, determination,
and caring attributes that are hallmarks of this community. We thank the original founders
and board members who created the United Way and enriched the place we call home.
They understood the role of United Way as a leader and partner in measurably improving our
community and making Windsor-Essex a great place to live.
Bob Renaud
Chair
Sheila Wisdom
Executive Director

Impact 2007
◆ Finding solutions for community issues. United Way played an active role
in developing 24 community planning and development strategies in 2007,
addressing issues including homelessness and unemployment.
◆ Providing training and support for volunteers and staff in not-for profit
organizations. In 2007, United Way conducted 81 consultations involving over
1,600 people and 57 training & facilitation sessions served over 4000 people.
◆ Addressing services for the unemployeed. In 2007, in response to record
levels of unemployment, United Way produced a service directory to help
unemployed and underemployed.
◆ Connecting volunteers with organizations. In 2007, 55,610 people were
connected to information on volunteer opportunities
United Way Impact by the Numbers:
1. Enhanced the well-being of 6,262 seniors;
2. Improved the lives of 1,607 persons with disabilities;
3. Supported 24,860 individuals and families;
4. Enhanced the lives of 74,529 children and youth;
5. Provided Community supports which assisted 116,817 individuals.
A stronger voluntary sector makes for
a strong, more vibrant community
United Way Community Investments by Impact Area – 2007
6% 6%
32%
24%
32%
Individuals & Families – 32%
Community Supports – 32%
Children & Youth – 24%
Seniors – 6%
Persons with Disabilities – 6%
United Way brings organizations, groups and resources together
to creating lasting community impact for the people of Windsor
& Essex County.
change
…find solutions and making lasting
For more information, please visit www.weareunited.com.
60 Years of Impact
1960s
1963 Lobbied Assumption College to
create a School of Social Work
to address a shortage of social
workers locally and provincially
1965 Youth Services Committee
identified drop out rates as an
issue in Windsor.
A tutoring project introduced
at Bensen School resulted in
lowering the rate of school
drop-outs.
1966 Started labour programs and
services to link working men
and women with services in the
community
1967 Introduced and funded Meals
on Wheels through Seniors’
Centre
1968 Studied need for daycare for
preschoolers for working
parents which led to a citywide
daycare system
1968 $1 Million campaign
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Impact 2007
The Challenge:
Not-For-Profit Organizations are in a complex and ever changing environment.
Not-For-Profit Organizations face many challenges:
◆ Higher expectations from funders and the community
◆ Fewer dollars
◆ More complex needs of consumers
◆ More competition for volunteers
◆ Transparency & accountability requirements
United Way’s Response:
United Way’s Centre for Training & Consulting assists Not-For-Profit Organizations to:
◆ Respond strategically to social, political and economic trends
◆ Maximize human, material and financial resources
◆ Become more effective, efficient, inclusive and accountable
◆ Focus more clearly on objectives and priorities
◆ Plan and manage change
◆ Deal with conflict in an effective manner
◆ Expand membership
◆ Enhance the management of volunteers
◆ Enhance marketing, fund-raising and public relations
◆ Improve the effectiveness of meetings
◆ Continue to build a stronger team
◆ Strengthen Boards and Committees
Knowledgeable, skilled and experienced community facilitators, in partnership with
United Way staff, deliver these services.
Youth Leaders on Board
Youth Leaders on Board is a program designed for youth between 18-24. Youth Leaders
on Board builds on United Way’s 15 years of experience in delivery of youth leadership
programs and provides each participant with “on the job” training and experience as a
member of the Board of Directors of a local community organization.
5 Great Ideas
There is a growing expectation that community groups and organizations find ways
of doing more with less time and fewer resources. Organizations that want to improve
skills of their staff and volunteers often don’t know where to start, given the millions of
books, seminars and speakers available, often with a price tag that is beyond the reach
of an organization’s budget.
In response to these needs, United Way launched its 5 Great Ideas Program in the fall
of 2007. A series of 10 workshops on specific topics provides participated with 5 practical,
tactical ideas that can be put to work right away. Each workshop is delivered in a 1.5
hour fast-paced format.
◆ Persuasion
◆ Creativity
◆ Productivity
◆ Public Relations
◆ Making Decisions
◆ Working Effectively in Groups
◆ Branding Your Organization
◆ Managing Change
◆ Charging Your Batteries
Youth Leadership on Board

Impact 2007
United Way initiated 211 becaue one of the biggest challenges for people
in need of help is knowing where to call.
Studies show that people make an average of 7-8 calls for help, often giving
up in frustration before they find the appropriate agency to meet their need.
211 was launched in 2007 to address eliminate that obstacle for residents of
Windsor-Essex. An easy-to-remember, free phone number, 211 provides callers with
help when they need information and referral about any social, health, community or
government services.
Information & Referral Specialists can answer questions
about a wide range of services available in Windsor-Essex
County including:
◆ Child care
◆ Language classes
◆ Family counselling
◆ Employment services
◆ Financial assistance
…and so much more
When United Way proposed 211, it found capable partners in the City of Windsor and
the County of Essex. Together we are taking this huge step forward, combining United
Way’s experience in the field of human services and the City of Windsor’s 311 call centre
technology in a service that helps all residents in Windsor-Essex.
◆ 211 is being delivered by City of Windsor’s 311 call centre with funding the
County of Essex, City of Windsor and United Way.
◆ 211 service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and available in over
150 languages. 211 is also accessible to the deaf.
While 211 is new, United Way’s support for connecting people with services dates back
to 1966, when United Way introduced an information and referral service in Windsor.
How 211 started
The 211 concept began in Atlanta, Georgia in June 1997 when United Way of Atlanta
launched the world’s first 211 service, sparking a continent-wide revolution in the way
people find and give help in their communities.
To date, 65% of the American population has access to 211. In December 2005, United
Way launched 211 in the Detroit, Michigan area with service in the counties of Wayne,
Oakland and Macomb.
In 2002, 211 spilled across the border as Toronto inaugurated Canada’s first 211 service. The
Niagara Region, Simcoe County, Peel Region and now Windsor and Essex County soon
followed Toronto in Ontario. Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta also have 211 services.
211 Windsor-Essex also provides other services such as broadcast faxing, the production
of information brochures and the creation and sale of the Blue Book - The Directory of
Community Services for Windsor and Essex County.
Connect with an
Information and
Referral Specialist
24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365
days a year.
Multilingual services
available.
Call
simply dial 211
Alternate
519-258-0247
TTY
1-866-488-9311
Toll Free
1-866-686-0045
Email
info@211windsoressex.ca
Online
www.211windsoressex.ca
Transforming
how people
find help.
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60 Years of Impact
1970s
1970s Began work in neighbourhoods
with citizens groups to meet needs
and change social conditions. In
collaboration with local citizens,
established community service
hubs in Amherstburg, Belle River
and Town of Essex
1973 Chrysler Canada, Ford Motor Company,
General Motors of Canada and Hiram
Walker & Sons Ltd., Windsor’s largest
employers, came together to share the
role of lead company on a rotating basis
for the United Way Annual Campaign.
1977 A study of the transportation needs
of persons with physical disabilities
led to the implementation of Handi-
Transit which is still providing transit
today.
1977 In partnership with Windsor and
District Labour Council, introduced
the Charles Brooks Award which is
now presented on an annual basis
in recognition of a trade unionist for
outstanding contribution in voluntary
service to the community.
Impact 2007
Unemployment – A Community’s Response
In response to the record levels of unemployment in Windsor-Essex in 2007, United
Way, in partnership with the City of Windsor and the County of Essex, brought agencies
and service providers together to identify the services available to people effected by
changes in our economy, the gaps in services, and the steps necessary to close the gaps.
Agencies identified that many of the services are overburdened with demand. Additionally,
there are a number of gaps in those services and there is need for increased
coordination and awareness about what is available.
A report summarizing the findings entitled It takes a Community outlined more than
one hundred gaps and issues, as identified by participants along with recommendations.
The report is available on the United Way’s web site at www.weareunited.com
It takes a Community provides a solid foundation of data, knowledge and insight, but
the message from participants at the forum was clear: all stakeholders—including
employers, government, and service providers—need to work together to meet the
needs of the unemployed person in our community.
A single source of access to information on services was identified as a serious gap. In
response, United Way developed a directory of supports and services available in Windsor
and Essex County for people affected by unemployment and underemployment.
The directory is also available on-line (www.weareunited.com) and lists available
services under four broad categories, employment / career supports, education /
training supports, financial supports and community supports.
An employment Action Committee was created as a result of this Forum.
The Charities File Project
The number one reason charities lose their charitable status is because they do not
file their annual return. In order to address this locally, United Way partnered with
Canada Revenue Agency through the Canadian Federation of Voluntary Networks and
the Center for Voluntary Sector Research and Development to deliver The Charities File
Workshops, which included Ten Practices for Managing Your Charitable Status and
Training and Resources to Complete the T3010A. Participants, including staff and
Directors of local charities, benefited from the opportunity to learn about good practices
in related governance, operations and reporting.
Earlier in 2007 United Way participated in the National Review Committee for this
initiative and had the opportunity to pilot the new workshop in November. Participants
reported an increase in awareness about their roles as staff or governance volunteers,
as well as increased capacity to meet the obligations of charitable status.
Labour Programs & Services – Union Counselling Program
In 1974 Windsor and Essex County faced difficult times. 4,000 layoffs in the auto
sector made it obvious that many people were going to need help and it made sense
to provide that help in the workplace. The partnership with labour is based on the
shared belief in the importance of having a strong and caring community. We work
together to raise dollars for important community programs but also to provide programs
to workers including the Union Counselling Training Program. The Union Counselling
Training Program was introduced with a goal of connecting workers and their families
with community resources.
This program continues today, and each year workplace
volunteers are trained.

Impact 2007
Leadership Windsor/
Essex Advisory
Committee
Lindsay Boyd
A. Lewis Campbell
Warren Chant
Pearl Davies
Michael Duben
Mitch Fields
Mary Jean Gallagher
Sheila Geddes
Amanda Gellman
Brian Gregg
Jim Grundy
Craig Hilton
Carolyn Miljan
Bob Renaud
Diane Soucie
Kathleen Thomas
Gianluigi Urso
Adrian Vido
Don Willson
Sheila Wisdom
Jim Yanchula
The training goal is three-pronged:
◆ developing communication and helping skills
◆ understanding the services available in the community
◆ providing information on a variety of issues that people deal with, such as
addictions, bereavement, suicide and stress.
In Windsor we have worked with a National Committee to develop advanced curriculum
and we are now ready to pilot a Level 2 Union Counselling Training Program.
United Way joins with a variety of community partners with the similar goal of assisting
people in the workplace such as the Windsor and District Employee Assistance Program
Council and the Health Action Workplace Committee.
In 2007 United Way developed a day long training program for Peer Counsellors working
in Adjustment Centres. Over fifty Adjustment Peer Counsellors received training
on how to find services relevant to people and their families in transition due to job loss.
An emphasis is placed on not only services to assist with job related issues but also to
understand some of the other issues that may surface and services available in our
community.
Growing Up and Growing Ready – ABC Literacy
In 2007, United Way, the City of Windsor Children’s Services, and the University of Windsor’s
Faculty of Education partnered on a unique pilot project.
The After School Building Character and Literacy (ABC Literacy) Project is a cutting edge
approach to addressing a root cause of socioeconomic problems in Windsor-Essex. The
Project teaches kids problem solving skills while increasing their literacy levels. After
school daycare providers were trained in both literacy curriculum and “Tribes” — a community
building approach for working with kids. The Project is currently in a pilot phase
with seven after school childcare sites throughout the region participating. Evaluation
results tracking both increases in literacy and improvements in daycare environments
will provide the foundation for demonstrating the project’s effectiveness.
ABC Literacy is made possible thanks to the generous gift
of $10,000 from Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone P.L.C.
‘Tis the Season - Holiday Sharing Guide
The Holiday Sharing Guide lists gift and toy drives, food drives, community holiday
meals and food basket programs. It is a resource for families and individuals in need,
and is also used by organizations that serve people in need. Additionally, many workplaces
and individuals in Windsor and Essex County use the guide to organize their own
caring and sharing projects.
In 2007, United Way / Centraide Windsor-Essex County assumed responsibility for
producing the “Annual Community Holiday Sharing Guide”
It’s About Leadership – Leadership Windsor Essex
In 2001, United Way was the catalyst for the launch of Leadership-Windsor-Essex. Each
year since 2001, individuals from the public, private and not-for-profit organizations
sector have taken part in a 10 month training program designed to promote and encourage
outstanding community leadership by developing the leadership capabilities
of citizens who care about the community – those who understand its strengths and
weaknesses and who are willing to make a personal investment to improve a community’s
quality of life.
The program enjoys broad support from business and public sector organizations. As
of the end of 2007 there are 138 graduates.
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awards
Hearts That Light the Way
Every year since 1967, as part of National Volunteer Week United Way partners with
the Windsor Star to publicly recognize outstanding volunteers at the Hearts that
Light the Way Volunteer Awards Celebration.
“Hearts that Light the Way” is a celebration of volunteers who dedicate their time,
energy, and talents to the benefit of our community. Nine awards were presented in
2007 from over 200 nominations.
2007 Hearts That Light the Way Winners:
“Unique” Volunteer Family Award: Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a “family” of volunteers supporting families with children facing life threatening
illnesses…by granting a child a wish. A simple concept, but what an impact on a family with a most difficult
struggle ahead of them!
Volunteer Family Award: John & Liduina VanOorschot
John and Liduina VanOorschot have been involved in Scouting since 1980, starting in the 2nd Leamington Pack,
with John as Pack Scouter and Liduina as a Beaver Leader. Today, more than 25 years later, John and Liduina are still
involved, helping children develop skills, self-confidence and a sense of responsibility through Scouting.
Special Award: John Nabben and the You, Me and Billy players
John Nabben, Drama teacher at Windsor Centre for the Arts at Walkerville Collegiate, used art to shed light on a serious
social issue: bullying. He wrote a play based on candid stories from students. The play, entitled You, Me and Billy
does more than tell a story. It is also solution-focused with a pro-active message to stop bullying behaviour. Walkerville
High School students volunteered their time to perform “You, Me and Billy” for audiences from all 3 school
boards, to students in all grades, and several community organizations.
County Light the Way Award: Rick Mayea
Rick Mayea cares about kids and it shows. Rick has been the Gosfield North Public School Parent Council Chairperson
for 12 years and the president of the Council for 9 years as well as the Essex High School Parent Council President
for the past 3 years. He brings this expertise to the School Council Chairs Network where he has been the chair for
the past year. Rick is also active as a volunteer coach for Cottam Minor Baseball and a member of the Board of the
Youth and Family Resource Network.
For the Mayea family, volunteering is a family affair. Rick’s wife Anita helps with sports, band and school activities.
His daughters, Nicole and Ashley, both coach kids T-ball and have shaved their heads to raise money for cancer.
City Light the Way Award: In memory of Dinah Kerr
The Light the Way City Award was presented to the memory of Dinah Kerr for outstanding contributions as a volunteer
in Windsor. Nominated for this award by the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities of Windsor Essex
County (APPD), Dinah was a dedicated volunteer at APPD for over 17 years. She served as a Board Member, Chair of
the Social Recreation Committee, fundraiser, and events volunteer.
A passionate advocate for the rights of disabled adults, Dinah’s goal was to ensure that all decisions at APPD were in
the best interest of the people they support. Throughout her life Dinah was also involved at the Women’s Incentive
Centre, and with the Spirit of Windsor and the Scarlet Brigade Marching Bands. Dinah’s husband, Ron, and the Kerr
family accepted the award.
County Volunteer Spirit Award: Jack & Sheila Brush
Jack & Sheila Brush have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to volunteer service in Essex County through
their involvement with the MS Society. Jacks struggle with MS for over 20 years hasn’t stopped him. He is the
Chairperson of the MS Walk Committee in Leamington. He and Sheila have been involved with the MS Walk for over
16 years, from mapping out routes and arranging for sponsorships to communicating with the media. In 2006 Jack
and Sheila were instrumental in raising $47,000 in their local community.
Make -A-Wish Foundation
John & Liduina VanOorschot
John Nabben and the You, Me and Billy players
Rick Mayea
Jack & Sheila Brush

John McGivney
Taryn Elizabeth Matis
1960 International Play Card Strike – Les Dickirson far right
Les Dickirson
awards
Volunteer Spirit (City): John McGivney
John McGivney came to Windsor in 1955 and immediately became involved as a volunteer. As President of the
Rotary Club, John spearheaded the needs assessment and fundraising for a centre for children with physical disabilities
and neurological disorders. These efforts resulted in the Children’s Rehabilitation Centre of Essex County
opening its doors in 1978. In September 2005, Rotary 1918 bestowed John McGivney with a Life Membership for
being a positive role model in Service above Self and a mentor for other members. In June 2006, the Children’s
Rehabilitation Centre honoured Mr. McGivney by renaming the Children’s Rehabilitation Centre in his name.
Mr. McGivney has been on the University of Windsor’s Board of Governors, President of the Windsor Chamber of
Commerce and the Finance Chairperson at St. Mark’s by the Lake Anglican Church.
Focus Youth Award: Taryn Elizabeth Matis
Taryn Matis was recognized in the category on outstanding volunteer contributions of a person 24 years of age or
under.
18 years old, Taryn has been volunteering for the Brownie troop # 107 with the Optimist Club of Forest Glade and the
Forest Glade Community children’s programs for 7 years.
A volunteer with the Youth Group at the Church of Atonement, Taryn spends countless hours developing craft ideas
and Sunday school lessons. Taryn is an excellent role model who shows compassion and understanding for children.
Drawing on the Volunteer in Youth
Each year students at local grade schools and high schools are asked to draw what volunteering means to them.
From those works, a jury selects four pieces which are used to develop a poster promoting volunteering. The Drawing
on the Volunteer in Youth Program is done in partnership with the Windsor Essex Association for Volunteer
Administration and tremendous support from principals and teachers in our schools.
The students whose art work was selected in 2007 are Anika Duenk, Jessica Novosedlik, Gail O’Neil, and Jessica
Veneza.
Charles Brooks Award
In 1977, Windsor-Essex experienced a tragic loss with the untimely death of Charles Brooks, labour leader with UAW
Local 444. Charlie believed that everyone had a responsibility to make his or her community better. That’s how
he lived his life and he encouraged members of his union to do the same. In memory of Charlie, every year since
1977, United Way/Centraide of Windsor and Essex County and the Windsor and District Labour Council have joined
together to honour the exceptional contributions by a local trade unionist to the community through voluntary
service. It was perhaps fitting, although coincidental, that the recipient for 2007 has been an active contributor to
this community for almost as long as United Way has been around.
The 2007 recipient of the Charles E. Brooks Labour Community Service Award was Mr. Les Dickirson. Les became
a member of CAW Local 195 on November 13, 1952 and held the position of Plant Chairperson and CAW General
Council Delegate for 32 years until his retirement. He has been a delegate to the Windsor and District Labour Council
(WDLC) both during his working years and as a retiree.
Les Dickirson has devoted his passion, skill and time to a host of community organizations. His articles on human
rights have been published in the Windsor Star and many union publications. At a youthful age of 85, Les is still
busy. Les has a B.A. in Economics and Political Science and an Honours Degree in Asian Studies.
Clearly uncomfortable with the recognition he received when the award was presented, Les agreed to accept the
award on behalf his former colleagues at the now closed International Playing Card plant.
Presenters that evening included: Father Bill Capitano, WDLC Chaplain; Basil “Buzz” Hargrove, CAW National
President; Brian Hogan, OECTA President; Marion Overholt, WDLC Social Justice; Gary Parent, WDLC President;
Sheila Wisdom, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex.
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Campaign 2007
In the face of high unemployment and economic uncertainty, people in Windsor and
Essex County stepped up to invest in our community through the 2007 Annual Campaign.
Referring to the challenges of meeting rising community needs with fewer dollars, Jelena
Jelich, 2007 Campaign Chair and Manager, Communications and Corporate Marketing at
Chrysler Financial, urged donors to help “narrow the gap”. They responded. The campaign
result of $6,717,000 surpassed the original forecast by over $200,000.
This year’s success is a testament to the generosity of the people of Windsor-Essex, the
workplaces, corporations, and unions that provided support and the Campaign Cabinet
and volunteers who worked tirelessly to improve our community’s “bottom line”.
New Workplace Campaigns
Several workplaces ran campaigns for the first time ever. On behalf
of the whole community, we want to thank those companies and
their employees. They are:
Accucaps/ CAW Local 195
Dakkota Integrated Systems
Platinum Tool Technologies Inc.
Tregaskiss
Gosfield North Communications
Eastern Construction
Veterans Cab/ CAW Local 195
Hilton Windsor/ CAW Local 195
I Believe in My Community Awards
In recognition of leadership and caring spirit demonstrated in the 2007 campaign, United
Way presented eight businesses and organizations with I Believe in My Community Awards
at a celebration at the Giovanni Caboto Club hosted by Cam Gardiner and Heather Douglas.
Thanking the award recipients and all the volunteers who contributed to the campaign’s
success, Adrian Vido, incoming Board Chair of United Way said, “Now, it’s time to put the
results of all your work to work. You can be assured that the money raised will be invested
in areas making a measurable impact in our community…programs and services that
could not be effectively delivered if not for your time, effort, and commitment!”
Best First-time Campaign: Tregaskiss was presented with the award in recognition
of running a campaign for the first time with an achievement of high
employee participation and average gift per donor.
2007 Annual Report campaign
Tregaskiss Employees – Best First-time Campaign
Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Chrysler Canada, talks about impact of United Way
Funded Agencies Campaign Kick-off, 2007

Campaign Kick-off
Diageo employees / CAW Local 2098 present donation
Casino Windsor held a snow cone fund raiser
Com munity Partnership Awards: Three organizations received awards in
recognition of their level of employee participation, the average gift per donor
and corporate gift based on the size of their workforce.
1 to 99 employees
TransAlta Cogeneration L.P. and CAW Local 444
100 to 499 employees
Green Shield Canada and CAW Local 240
500 plus employees
Chrysler Canada Inc., CAW Locals 444, 1498, 195 and ONA Local 8
Com munity Workplace Campaign Awards: recognize organizations
that participate and excel in the United Way Campaign. Awarded in three workplace
size categories (1 to 99 employees, 100 to 499 employees and 500 or more
employees), the awards are determined by employee participation, and average
gift per donor.
1 to 99 employees
CAW Local 444 Office and CAW Local 240
100 to 499 employees
Martinrea Fabco Metallic Canada Inc. and CAW Local 195
500 plus employees
University of Windsor, WUFA, CAW Locals 195 and 2458, CUPE Locals 1001,
1393 and 4580
The Quantum Leap Award: Canada Border Services Agency and PSAC—
CEUDA Local 18 was presented with this award in recognition of the quantum
leap in its 2007 United Way Campaign. The award is determined by the highest
increase in employee participation and average gift per donor.
Campaign Cabinet
Jelena Jelich, Chair
Bill Reeves, Chair-Elect
Christy Bacik
Lou Ann Barrette
Eric Bailkowski
Brian Blommaert
Lynn Calder
Cheryl Charuk
Dave R. Crosswell
Joe Deneau
Tullio DiPonti
John Elliott
Gerry Farnham
Dan Hebert
Gary Kalaci
Kirk Lozon
Funded Agencies Campaign Team
Ly nn Calder, Association for Persons with
Physical Disabilities, Co-Chair
Jo hn Elliott, Sandwich Teen Action Group,
Co-Chair
Mark Donlon, Glengarda Child & Family Services
Deborah Gatenby, House of Sophrosyne
Ellen Hope, Centres for Seniors
…making a measurable
Richard Mayea
Michael O’Brien
Tammy Pomerleau
Nick Shields
Michael Spencer
Linda Staudt
Geri Sutts
Tom Weber
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United Way – 60 Years of Impact
Su e Klotzer, Windsor Essex Therapeutic
Riding Association
Ka thleen Thomas, Multicultural Council of
Windsor and Essex County
Jan Tultz, Victorian Order of Nurses
Joyce Zuk, Citizen Advisory
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honour roll
Honour Roll
Pillars
Martin & Sharon Williams Robert Hasiak
Keith Sinclair
Mary Brennan
($7,500 to $9,999)
Patrick & Arlene Goggins
Debbie and David Meloche
Jerry & Sheila Wisdom
Anonymous (4)
Builders
Sylvie Hayes
Gary & Sharon Henrich
Guy Hewson
S. Wendt-Hildebrandt
Jim Smallman
William Smith
Dennis J. Staudt
James Stewart
Donna M. Brode
Ann Marie Brooks
Kenneth Bruner
Elizabeth Brush
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Pacesetters
($5,000 to $7,499)
Reid Bigland
Ken Cloutier
Frank Kotow
Mic hael & Margaret
Mueller
Wendy Murkar
David Palmer
Fred Quenneville
Steve Reko
Garry Shaw
Rochelle & Bill Tepperman
Anonymous (1)
Frontrunners
($3,500 to $4,999)
Cody Cooper
John Davies
Debbie Fields
Ji m Grundy
& Heidi Lindsay
Dan & Sandie Lambden
Gary Parent
Richard Rousseau
Anonymous (1)
Patrons
($2,500 to $3,499)
Cheryl A. Bay
Barb & Dave Bjarneson
Steve Bradie
Alex Keeney
Paul Laidlaw
Joe A. Lendorf
Ken Lewenza
Rino Marinelli
Mike McCann
Mark Morrison
Tom O’Brien
Eleanor Ofner
Joe Sheehan
Gord Sturm
Chris Taylor
Michael Vince
Tom Weber
($1,500 to $2,499)
Nancy Adams
Brigitte Ala
Paul Arpan
Russell Bechard
Wayne Beemer
Wa lter Benzinger
& Iuna Tomasini
Phillipe Berthiaume
John Blokker
Louis Bombardier
Wayne Bondy
And rew & Caroline
Bothamley
Janice Brown
Ken Brown
Yvonne Browning
Cliff Burnett
Clifford Butt
Ken Cabana
William Carter
Diane & Tim Catherwood
Bruce Chamberlain
Warren & Winnie Chant
Greg Coates
Leigh & Victoria Comartin
Kim Crampsie
Dave R. Crosswell
Pat S. Cushing
James Daehn
Darryl F. Desjarlais
John H. Dinning
Michael Dudlets
Wally Dunn
Scott Dupuis
Wendy Dupuis
Elaine M. Durocher
Gerry Famula
Judith Flammia
Ja nice Forsyth & Dan Hallett
Katha Fortier
Coleman Friedman
David Funnell
Mary Jean Gallagher
Mi chael & Patricia
Gangnon
Deborah Gatenby
Elsie Gillies
Neil Gold
Geoffrey Graham
Jamie S. Hansen
Mike Hardstone
& K. Hildebrandt
Robert Hodgins
John Holsey
Carl Hooper
Colette Hooson
Russ and Judy Horrocks
Denise & Peter Hrastovec
Tom Hummer
Randy Jariett
R. J. Joyal
Jan Kaszuba
Sue Kovosi
Shelly Kwiat
Les Laframboise
Patrick Lauzon
Pam Leach
Cheryl Leaney
Stella Legary
John Lira
Ellen Little
Bernard M. Lyons
Bruce Malcolm
Anthony J. Maria
Ralph Marissen
Danny Matthys
Steven Mayo
Rebecca McKinley
Dannie McKinnon
April McLellan
Helen Moore
Jim & Joanne Mundy
Ralph Nelson
David A. Ollett
Bryn Ossington
George Palmer
Ross Paul & Jane Brindley
Angie Penton
Richard Pogue
Ken Pretli
Kenneth Quinlan
Bill Reeves
Robert Renaud
Kim Ring
Dave Riopelle
Richard Rivard
Jude F. Rodrigues
Don Routliffe
Max Rubio
Pedro Ruiz
Adrian Rusan
Nelson Santos
Mina Sarajcic
Michael Scott
Pam Strong
Randy Swift
Kathleen Thomas
Lou and Betty Ann Valente
Adriano Vido
Jeff Vilag
Stewart & Pamela Weber
Doreen White
Walter P. Willms
Muriel Wilson
Anonymous (16)
Leaders
($1,000 to $1,499)
Keith Abbott
Anne Adamson
Fadi & Miriam Al-Dandachi
William Alder
John Alexander
Mark Allen
Azita Ariapour
Shelley Armstrong
Ann Atkins
A. Atogwe
Lorraine Aubry
Daniel Ayers
Christy A. Bacik
Joseph Bacon
J. W. Baggio
Edmond Baillargeon
Micheal Baillargeon
Mark Bartlett
Erin Bates
Patricia Beale
Edward Beaune
Rob Beemer
Kevin Beltrano
Danny J. Beneteau
Gary Bernard
Ron Bertram
Chad Bertrand
Kelly Bezaire
Michael Bingham
Bruno Biscaro
Robert Bisnaire
Brian W. Blommaert
Ivy Blondin
Ivan Blunte
Nicolette Bondy
Brian A. Boots
Robert B. Boots
Lindsay D. Boyle
Jason Branagan
Jay Bryant
David G. Buckingham
Jeff Bula
Cathie Bunt
Ernie Burke
Samuel Busuttil
Gene Butler
Geraldine Carey
Paul Carswell
R. P. Carter
Dave Cassidy
Karen Charron
Mark Chartrand
Lloyd Chase
Vic Chiasson
Dino Chiodo
Jan Ciborowski
Gord Ciphery
LauraLee Clarey
Wyatt Clark
Marina Clemens
Ray Close
Maurice Closs
Pat Cloutier
Audrey Cobban
Nat Colagiacomo
Joseph Comartin
Howard Conway
Laura Cook
Conrad G. Cool
Brian Coulter
Pierrette Craig
Terry Crew
Sean Croucher
David Crundwell
Michael D. Crus
Pat Cunningham
Maureen Curtis
Onorio D’ Agostini
Judy Daley
Brad Dalgleish
Michael Dantzer
Chad Davidson
Edward Davies
Pearl Davies
Doug Dawdy
Tim F. Delmore
John Deluca
Dan Demcie
Brian Denomme
Carol Derbyshire
Debbie Desjardins
Dennis Desjarlais
2007 Annual Report

Brian Deslippe
Antonio Dibartolomeo
Carlo Diluca
Giancarlo Dimaio
Nikolas Dimitriou
Sandra Dominato
Rhonda Donley
Arnold Dorion
Kay Douglas
Ivy Downey
Pamela Doxtator
Patricia Drouillard
Art Dubois
Zachary Ducharme
Rejean Duchesne
Kathy Duffy
Dean Dufour
Monique Dugal
Michael Dumont
Francis Dunn
Chris Dupuis
Brian Durocher
Paul Durocher
Rose Eberhardt
Kevin Falk
Serge Falsetta
Joe Fantauzzo
Cynthia Fantin
Gerry Farnham
Gerald Ferguson
Christopher Ferrari
John Field
Christine Fields
Mike Fiolek
Ed & Audrey Fittler
Dan Forte
Pat Freeland
F. Fregni
Lee Fricker
B. E. Fuerth
David Gabriele
Tom Garnet
Joseph Gatfield
Christopher Gatt
Garset Gayle
Sheila Geddes
Dennis Gendreau
Michelle Gesuale
Moira Getty
Dave Gibb
Susan Gibbons
Donald Gillis
Christina Gilmour
Andy Giroux
Jerry Goldberg
Todd Goodchild
S. Gorman
Heather Gosling
S. Grant
Neil Graves
Gord G. Gray
Jason Grech
Paul Guilbeault
Douglas Hannan
David Hanson
Paul J. Harrison
Frank Harshaw
Dennis Hastings
Liz Haugh
Larry Hawksworth
Sherri Hayes
Wayne Heathcote
Dan Hebert
Rachelle Hebert
Mark Henderson
Fred Henkel
Keith Hennin
Kenneth Heyd
D. G. Heywood
Diane Hillock
John Hishon
Dave Hitchcock
Debbie Hodgins
Peter Hoehne
Stan Hoffman
Michael Holden
Daniel Holman
Ellen Hope
Joanne Hoppe
Dave Hornyak
Mike Horrobin
J. W. Hughes
Mary Hutter
Lisa Imlay
Joe Intravaia
Richard W. Irvin
David Isherwood
Glen Jackson
Scott & Lisa Jenkins
Edward Jewell
Jennifer Jewel
Douglas Jones
Patrick Jones
Ron Jones
Michael Kapasi
Jerry Karn
Leonard Kavanaugh
Kelly Keller
Peter Kelton
Laurel L. Kennedy
Bonnie Kernaghan
John Kerr
Claudia B. Kirchner
Ed Knapman
Marty Komsa
Ernest Kovosi
Nic holas C. Krayacich
& Jennifer Jones
Paulette Kupnicki
Darlene Labonte
Rita LaCivita
Larry Laforest
Kevin Laforet
David Lajeunesse
Kevin LaMantia
Serge Lambert
Roy G. Lancaster
Michael Laporte
Sherri Larose-Rossi
David Larue
Rebecca Lavergne
Mike Lavoie
John Laycock
Jeannine Lazarus
Leanne Leech
Robert Lemay
Ronald Lemay
Gord Lemmon
Todd Lescombe
Tom Lesperance
Joe Levack
F. Levy
Ken Lewenza, Jr.
Jeff Lewsaw
Robert Lindsey
Elio Lori
Michael Lovric
Kirk Lozon
David MacArthur
Brian MacDonald
Robert MacIsaac
Alistair MacLeod
Kathryn MacRow
Lloyd L. Maisonville
Robert Malette
Greg Marentette
Tom Marion
Lana Marleau
Bill Marra
Thomas Masse
Kristen Matthew
Leola Matthews
Scott McDowall
St anley & Audrey
McDowall
P. R. McAuslan
Dave McGinty
Joel McGonigal
Jason McGrath
Rob G. McGuffin
Brian McGuinness
Dawn McKay
Michael McKinnon
Scott McLean
Terry McLellan
Doug McNeil
Laurie McNeil
Shane McVitty
Allan & Beverley Meloche
Ken Mercer
Gregg Merner
John R. Meyer
Nancy Mikhail
Bruce Millar
Robert Millette
John Millson
Anne Miskovsky
Rich Monaghan
Clare Morand
Rose Marie Morency
Amy J. Morris-Bryant
Tony Moser
Chris Moyahan
Ann-Marie Mulder
Joseph E. Mullins
Paul & Mel Mullins
Chad Neale
Kevin Newhouse
Janette Nix
Tim Norman
Patti O’Connor
Thomas O’Donohue
Rick O’Neil
Octavian Onete
Gary Osley
Janet M. Ouellette
Bob Ouellette
Susan Ouellette
Denis Page
Paul Paine
John Paling
Brian J. Paquette
Dennis J. Parent
N.P. Parisotto
Kenneth F. Patterson
Barbara Pelat
Peter Pellerin
Donna Peltier
Guy Percy
Rob Perryman
Dathathry Pillay
Theresa Pitre
Frank Pizzuto
Bruce Poisson
Katherine Possamai
Andrew L. Precop
Mark Provost
Ro bert Pulley & Jeff
Parent
Joseph Reaume
Neil Reaume
Todd Reaume
Randy Regier
Charles Reh
Edward Reiser
Gerry P. Remillard
Lorri Renaud
Mike Renaud
Tammy Richard
Mark Rinaldi-Ross
Debbie Robert
Jack Robinson
Steve J. Rochon
Terry Romanchuk
Byron & Carolyne Rourke
Kathryn Rousseau
Mark Rubik
James Rudy
Gregory Sabutsch
Michele Sabutsch
Sandra Sahli-Scott
Roman Sak
David Sebastian
Panos Sechopoulos
Jim Seguin
Larry Senay
Kenneth Severn
Lori Shalhoub
Jamie Shaw
Sandra Shaw
William Sheldon
Joan E. Shyshak
Ellan Sinkevitch
Carl Skiba
John Skorobohacz
Steve Skov
Marcel Sleiman
Pam Sleiman
Robert W. Smillie
Jason Smith
William Smith
Eleanor & Bill Snelgrove
Mark Snively
Martin Sobocan
Joe & Katie Solly
Sheri Lynn Somers
Patrick Soong
Fred Sorrell
Michael Spencer
Patti Sproat
Matt St. Louis
Mary Eleanor Start
Joseph Stasko
Linda Staudt
Barb Steptoe
Jim Stevens
George Stewart
Larry Stiers
Susan Stockwell-Andrews
Robert Storm
Beth Storey
Jay & Jordana Strosberg
John W. Stuart
Louie Surace
Clifford N. Sutts
Stephen B. Swancott
Cynthia Swift
Carrie E. Sylvester
Brenda Symons
Ken Szaucsek
Ron Talbot
Jennifer Tanner
Nelson Tavares
Keith Taylor
Andrew Tepperman
Noah Tepperman
Grant Tereschyn
M. S. Tessier
Pete Tetreault
Ken Thrasher
Paul Tiessen
Kevin Tompkins
Remi Tosti
Chris Towne
Stephen Tsui
James Turner
Robert Valotaire
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Heidi Van Damme
Cindy R. Vandenham
Kim Vanier
Eugene Varga
Mike Veldhuizen
Roy Verstraete
Murray Vincent
Charlotte A. Virga
Carl Wachholz
John Waffle
Tracey Walstedt
Brian Warren
James Wear
Hal Wellwood
Mark Westrop
Catherine White
Linda White
Janice Wilson
Michael Wilson
Scott Wilton
Dennis A. Wipp
George Wiume
Arthur Wolfram
Gregory Wood
Karen Wood
Peter Wroniak
F Carl Zalev
Max Zalev
Victoria Zuber
Joyce Zuk
Anonymous (249)
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2007 Annual Report
Workplaces
4 Seasons Maintenance
A. G. Simpson Company Ltd. - CAW Local 195
A.P. Plasman Corp - Build-A-Mold
A.V. Gauge & Fixture Inc.
AAA Michigan
Accu-Air Balance Co. Inc.
Accucaps Industries - CAW Local 195
A-Channel Windsor
ADM Agri-Industries Limited - CAW Local 195
Advanced Cutting Tool Systems Inc.
Agriculture Canada Research Station
Alcohol & Gaming Commission
Alive Canada
Allegra Print & Imaging
Allstate Insurance
Ambassador Building Maintenance Ltd.
Amherstburg Community Services
Anchor Lamina Inc.
Arbor Memorial Services
Architecttura Inc.
Archon Architect Incorporated
Arlen Tool Company Limited
Art Gallery of Windsor - CUPE Local 2067
As socication for Persons with Physical
Disabilities - IBEW 636
B & B Tool & Mould Ltd.
Bank of Montreal
Bartlet & Richardes LLP
BASF Canada - C.E.P. Local 341
Bayer Inc. - Ontario
BBDO Windsor
Beddazzle
Bell Canada - CEP Local 67
Bell Technical Solutions - CEP Local 47
Best Buy
Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor Essex
Bio-Science Gamma-Dynacare Laboratories
Blonde & Little Insurance
Blondie Cleaners
Blue Cross Blue Sheild
Bolzano Tool & Die Co. Ltd.
Bowman & Partners
BP Canada Energy Company
Brack Animal Hospital
Brentwood Recovery Home
Buckingham Realty Ltd.
Bu tcher Engineering Enterprises Ltd.
- CAW Local 195
C.A.A. Central On Inc - CAW Local 240
C.A.W Local 1973
C.A.W. - Windsor Area Office
C.A.W. Legal Service Plan
C.A.W. Local 1769
C.A.W. Local 195
C.A.W. Local 195 Veteran Cab Unit
C.A.W. Local 200
C.A.W. Local 2458
C.A.W. Local 444
C.N.I.B.
CAMI Automotive - CAW Local 88
Canada Border Services Agency
Canada Bread Company
Canada Helps
Canada Post - CUPW Local 630
Ca nada Revenue Agency-Windsor Tax
Services Office
Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Broadcasting Corp.TV/Radio
Ca nadian Engineering & Tool Company Ltd.
- CAW Local 195
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Canadian Hearing Society - CUPE Local 2073
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Can adian Mental Health Assocication
- CUPE 3740
Canadian National Railway - CAW Local 100
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Red Cross Society - SEIU
Ca nadian Salt Company Ojibway Mine/
Evaporation - CAW Local 1959/240
Canadian Tire Corp. Store #281
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Canterbury College
Cardinal Health Canada 403, Inc.
Casino Windsor & CAW Local 444
CA W Community Child Care Services
- CUPE Local 3677
Central Stamping Limited - CAW Local 195
Centres For Seniors Windsor
Checker Industrial Limited
Chemfil Canada Ltd.
Chromeshield Co. - CAW Local 195
Ch rysler Canada Inc. - CAW Local
444/1498/195/ONA Local 8
Chrysler Financial
CHWI-TV
CIBC Wood Gundy
CIMX-FM/CIDR-FM/CKLW-AM/CKLW-AM
Citizen Advocacy/CAIPERS
City of Windsor - CUPE Local 543/82/2945
Clarks Barrister & Solicitors
CNIB
Colautti Bros. Marble Tile & Carpet Inc.
Collection Service of Windsor
Collins Barrow
Colonial Coffee Co. Ltd.
Colonial Tool Group Inc. - CAW Local 195
Community Living Essex County - CUPE 3137
Co mmunity Social Planning Council of
Kingsville
Cosgrove Holdings Ltd.
Costco Warehouse
Countryside Chrysler-Dodge Limited
Credit Counselling Service - UAW 251
Cross Canada Auto Body Supply Ltd.
CSDECSO - AEFO/CUPE
Cu nningham Sheet Metal Windsor Ltd. /
Windsor Sheet Metal International 235
CUPE Local 543
CUPE Local 82
D & P Ladouceur Home Hardware
Dakkota Integrated Systems
Dan Hallett & Associates Inc.
Dan Kane Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac
Dave Hitchcock Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd.
Dayus Register & Grille Inc.
Deerbrook Realty
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Dept. of National Defense
Design Systems Canada Ltd.
De troit & Windsor Tunnel Corporation
- CAW Local 195
Devonshire Mall
Diageo Canada Inc. - CAW Local 2098
Diagnostic Services of Manitoba
Dieffenbacher North America Inc.
Dieppe Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Dietrich Steel Ltd.
Dillon Consulting Limited
Distress Centre
DJ Galvanizing Corporation
Dollars & Cents Investments Inc.
Douglas Marketing Group
Dr ouillard Place (East Windsor Community
Service Centre)
E. R. St. Denis Inc. - CAW Local 195
E.D.S. of Canada
Earth Tech
Eastern Construction
Electrozad Supply Company Limited
Eli Lilly Canada
El ringKlinger Sealing Systems
- CAW Local 1769
Emrick Plastics - CAW Local 195
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
En win Utilities Ltd. / Windsor Utilities
Commission - IBEW 636
Er ie St.Clair Community Cares Access Centre
- CUPE Local 3626
Essex Community Services
Essex County Library
Essex Guardian Prescription Centre
Essex Hybrid Seed Company Limited
Es sex Region Conservation Authority
- CUPE 3784
Essex Service Machine & Tool Co. Ltd.
Es sex Terminal Railway Company - Teamsters
880/CAWLocal 100/USW 2004/1976
Exkor Corporation (Linamar)
Expertech Network Installation
External Affairs Passport Office
Fa lcon Tool & Die Company Limited
- CAW Local 195
Family Services Windsor
Farm Credit Canada
Federal Mogul - CAW Local 195
Flex-N-Gate Canada - CAW Local 195
Fo rd Motor Company of Canada, Limited
- CAW Local 200/240
Forest Machine & Mfg. Inc.
Freedom 55 Financial
Freeds of Windsor - CAW Local 1000
Future Shop
G & G Auto Body
G & K Services Canada Inc.
G. L. Fraser & Associates
Gates - Windsor Operations - CAW Local 195
General Dynamics Land Systems
Ge neral Motors of Canada Limited
- CAW Local 1973
GlaxoSmithKline
Gl engarda Child & Family Services
- CAW Local 2458
Glos Engineering Ltd.
Go sfield North Communications
Co-Op Limited
Great West Life
Gr eater Essex County District School Board.
- CUPE/ETFO/OSSTF/WESSPA/OPC
Gr eater Essex County Elementary Teachers’
Local
Green Shield Canada - CAW Local 240
Gus Revenberg Pontiac-Buick GMC
H. J. Heinz Company Limited
- UFCW Local 459/IOE Local 772
Herald Press - GCIU 23 IBT
Hi lton Windsor/Radisson/Travelodge
- CAW Local 195
Hi ram Walker & Sons Limited A Pernod Ricard
Company - CAW Local 2027/IUOE Local 772
Honeywell Limited - CAW Local 89
Hospice of Windsor
Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital - CAW/ONA/OPSEU
House of Shalom
House of Sophrosyne - SEIU Local 519
Howie & Partners
HSBC Bank Canada
HSBC Finance
Huron Motel
Hydro One
I X L Cleaners
Industrial Alliance
Integram Windsor Seating - CAW Local 444
International Joint Commission
In ternational Truck & Engine
Corporation Canada
ITW Foils - Teamsters Local 880
J. P. Thomson Assoc. Architects & Engin
Jack Gisi Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd.
Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. - CAW Local 195
Jim Bowman and Associates
Joe Meloche Ford Sales Ltd.
Joey’s Only Seafood Restaurant
John Howard Society
Johnson Controls, Inc. - CAW Local 444
Johnson-Ambassador Insurance
K Scrap Resources Ltd. - International Operating
Engineers Local 793/Teamsters 880
Karen’s Shoes Ltd.
Kasle Steel Of Canada - CAW Local 195
Kautex Textron - CAW Local 195
Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd.
Kingsville Golf & Country Club
KPMG LLP
L.I.U.N.A. Local 625
L.K. Metal Products Ltd.
La bour Sponsored Community
Development Group
Lakeshore Community Services
Leamington Chrysler 1992 Ltd.
Le amington District Memorial Hospital
- ONA 101/SEIU 210/CUPE 2044
Leamington Nursing Home
Le ar Corporation Canada Ltd.
- CAW Local 1973

Lear Corporation Security - CAW Local 195
Lenscrafters Canada Ltd.
Leons Furniture Ltd.
Lifescan Canada
Lighting Maintenance Service
Li quor Control Board of Ontario
- OPSEU Local 162
Loebach & McKay Chartered Accountants
London Life
Lou Bendo Realty & Insurance Ltd.
M. Mutter & Associates
M.T.E. Controls
Ma hle Filter Systems Canada ULC
- CAW Local 195
Manor Tool And Die Ltd.
Manulife Financial Insurance Co.
Marcovecchio Construction Ltd.
Marks Supply Inc.
Martindale Window and Door
Martinrea Fabco Mettalic Inc. - CAW Local 195
Mc Crindle Steel Industries Limited
- Structural Iron Workers Local 834
McTague Law Firm LLP
MEDA Limited
Meloche No Frills
Me rchants Paper Company Limited
- Teamsters Local 880
Mill Steel - CAW Local 195
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone P.L.C.
Ministry of Community & Social Services
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Monarch Basics
Moore Global Corporation
Motor City Community Credit Union
Mu lticultural Council of Windsor
& Essex County
Mu nicipal Property Assessment Commission
- OPSEU Local 154
Na tional Auto Radiator Mfg. Co. Limited
- CAW Local 195
National Bank of Canada
Naylor’s Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Centre
Nemak Canada - CAW Local 200/240
Nickleson Machine & Tool - CAW Local 195
Oc cupational Health Clinic for Ontario Workers
- United Steel Workers
Omni Tool Limited
Omstead Foods Ltd. - UFCW Local 459
On tario Human Rights Commission
- OPSEU Local 154
On tario Power Generation
- CUSW Teamsters Local 880
Ontario Provincial Police
Parks Canada Agency
Payless Shoesource Inc.
Performance Ford - CAW Local 195
Peterson Spring Ltd. - CAW Local 1769
Pfizer Canada
Pinnacle Chrysler - CAW Local 195
Pl astech Engineered Products Inc.
- CAW Local 1769
Platinum Tool Technologies
Pollard Highway Products Ltd.
Precision Plastics - CAW Local 89
Prestressed Group - Teamsters Local 880
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Probation and Parole
Public Health Laboratory
Purolator Courier Ltd. - Teamsters
Qualicaps, Pharmaphil Inc.
R. J. Cyr Co. Inc. - Boilermakers 128
Raphael Partners LLP Barristers & Solicitors
Reaume Chevrolet Ltd.
Reitmans Inc.
Reko Tool & Mould Inc.
Re liance Home Comfort - Communications,
Energy & Paperworkers 1999
Renaud & Lamantia Chartered Accountants
Ricci Farms Ltd.
Richard Tyas Realty Ltd.
Riverside Custom Collision Inc.
Ro meo Machine Shop & Mfg. Ltd.
- CAW Local 195
Rona
Rose City Ford Sales Limited - CAW Local 195
Roth Mosey & Partners LLP
Royal Bank & Royal Bank Dominion Securities
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch#324
Royal Lepage Binder Real Estate
Russell A. Farrow Limited
Ryder Integrated Logistics - CAW Local 195
Salvation Army - SEIU Local 1
Sandwich Teen Action Group
Sanofi Aventis
Schukra of North America
Sciemetric Instruments Inc.
Scotiabank
Scouts Canada - Windsor
Se curitas Security at General Motors
Transmission - CAW Local 195
Sellick Equipment Limited
Service Employees Union-Local 210
Service Ontario
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
Shalom Counselling Services - Leamington
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sigma Engineering Windsor
South Essex Community Council - CUPE
Southpoint G.M. of Leamington
Sovran & Marchini
St. Clair College - OPSEU Local 137/138
St. Katherine’s Group Church of the Ascension
St. Leonard’s House
Standard Equipment Supply Ltd.
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
State Farm Insurance
Steel Technologies Windsor - CAW Local 195
Sun County Real Estate
Sun Life Assurance of Canada
Sun Parlor Home For Senior Citizens
Sutts, Strosberg LLP
Syngenta Crop Protection Canada Inc.
Target Building Materials Ltd.
TD Canada Trust
Tecumseh Mall
Tepperman’s - Teamsters 880
The Bay - CAW Local 240
The Brick
The Coffee Office
The Co-Operators Insurance Services
The Corporation of the County of Essex
Th e Corporation of the Municipality of
Leamington
The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg
The Corporation of the Town of Essex
The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville
The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore
The Corporation of the Town of LaSalle
The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh
The Inn of Windsor
The Molson Donation Fund
Th e Sisters of St. Joseph of the Diocese
of London
Th e Windsor Star - CAW Local 240/Teamsters
Local 880
Thrasher Sales and Leasing Ltd.
ThyssenKrupp Fabco - CAW Local 195
Titan Tool & Die Ltd. - CAW Local 195
Tom O’Brien Realty Limited
Toromont CAT
Town and Country Animal Associates
Town Shoes Limited
TransAlta Cogeneration L.P. - CAW Local 444
Transit Windsor
Tregaskiss Limited
Unemployed Help Centre - CUPE Local 3679
Union Gas Limited - CEP Local 758
Un ited Parcel Service Canada Ltd. Brokerage
- Teamsters
United Way Windsor-Essex County
University of Windsor - CUPE/CAW/WUFA
Valenite-Modco Limited
Valiant Machine & Tool Inc.
Valiant Tool & Mold Inc.
Ve ltri Canada Lakeshore Division
- CAW Local 195
Veltri Modular - Howard - CAW Local 195
Ventra Plastics Limited - CAW Local 195
Veteran Cab
Veterans Affairs of Canada
Via Rail Canada Inc. - CAW Local 100
Victorian Order of Nurses - CUPE Local 3741
Viking Pump Inc. - CAW Local 195
Wajax Industries
Walmart Department Stores
Well-Come Center
Wells Fargo Financial Corporation
West Windsor Power/Tractebel Canada
Will Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce
Windsor Body & Fender Limited
Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Society - CUPE
Windsor Essex County Development
Windsor Essex County Family Y
Windsor Essex County Health Unit - CUPE
Windsor Essex Family Network
Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association
Windsor Factory Supply Ltd.
Windsor Family Credit Union
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Windsor Homes Coalition
Windsor Human Society - Teamsters 880
Windsor Jewish Community Centre
Windsor Mold Inc.
Wi ndsor Occupational Health Information
Service - CUPE 543.5
Windsor Police Service
Windsor Public Libraries - CUPE
Wi ndsor Racetrack Slots
- OPSEU Local 11/SEIU Local 528
Wi ndsor Regional Hospital
- ONA/CUPE/IBEW/CAW/OPSEU/PIPSC
Windsor Service Canada Centre
Windsor Textiles Limited
Windsor Utilities Commission
Windsor Y Residence Inc.
Wi ndsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
- OECTA/CUPE/CAW
Woodall Construction Company Limited
Woodslee Credit Union Limited
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
Yo uth and Family Resource Network of Essex
County
Zehr’s - UFCW Local 175/633
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60 Years of Impact
1980s
1980s United Way’s response to high unemployment:
Established Mayor’s Committee
for Services on the Unemployed;
this led to creation of Unemployed
Help Centre which continues to
help those who are unemployed
or underemployed with a variety of
services and supports.
In collaboration with government,
developed a project that provided
work for the unemployed and benefitted
community agencies
1982 Introduced the Volunteer Leadership
Development Program to training for
volunteers in community organizations
and agencies
1986 Started the Young Leaders Tomorrow
Program to promote voluntarism
among youth.
1988 In partnership with the Windsor Star,
introduced “Hearts that Light the
Way”, an annual event to recognize
volunteers and promote volunteering.
the people who make it
happen
United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
Board of Directors
Bob Renaud, Chair
Adrian Vido, Vice Chair
Mike McKinnon, Past Chair
Bill Carter, Treasurer
Marla Cronin, Youth Leader On Board 2007-2008
Pearl Davies
Wally Dunn
Theresa Farao
Mary Jean Gallagher
Neil Gold
Jim Grundy
Dave Hitchcock
Brian Hogan
Jelena Jelich
Aruna Koushik
Tom Lesperance
Gregg Merner
Wendy Murkar
Gary Parent
Bill Reeves
Jill Stefaniak, Youth Leader On Board 2006-2007
John Sutton
Mike Vince
board staff volunteers

Community Investment Committee
Melba Bedard
Jackie Caille
Rick Erwin
Barry Horrobin
Wendy Murkar, Chair
Alec Anderson
Mary Brennan
Michelle Burd
Debbie Cercone
Liz Haugh
Barry Horrobin
Cecil Houston
Nancy Jammu-Taylor
Bill Jones
Craig Parrott
Ken Pretli
Terry Romanchuk
Community Planning Advisory Committee
Deana Johnson
Mary Medcalf
Raj Patil
Howard Pawley
Linda Staudt
John Sutton
Kathleen Thomas
Raj Varma
Kristina Verner
Employment Action Committee
Dave Crosswell
Maureen Curtis
Deb ra Didomenico
Wendy Dupuis
Jean Foster
Lorraine Goddard
Kim Johnston
Finance Committee
Bill Carter, Chair
Mary Brennan
Dave Crosswell
Mike Dunn
GenNext Committee
Gary Kalaci, Chair
Karen Bonasso
Matt Bufton
Prerna Chandak
Jason Chapman
St ephanie
Coccimiglio
Stephanie Lyanga
Shannon McGuinness
Mike McKinnon, Chair
Mary Meanwell
Diane Nease
Marion Overholt
Beth Pirouet
Pamela Pons
Mike Vince
Carolyn Warkentin
Vivian Whaley
Jim Grundy
Fred Quenneville
Ken Towers
Allison Prieur
Lee Ann Sassine
Stephanie Segave
Alex Shallal
Justin Teeuwen
Lindsay Thrasher
Jacqueline Tinus
Laura Tucker
Robert Zun
Human Resources Committee
Gregg Merner
Gary Parent
Labour Appreciation Committee
Fa ther Capitano
Wa lly Dunn
Mike McKinnon, Chair
Gary Parent
Bob Renaud
Training & Volunteer Centre
Advisory Committee
Ghislaine Brodoeur
Kaysandra Curtis
Ingrid Garabedian
Ro lly Marentette
Ga ry Parent
Long Term Community Investment
Strategy Planning Advisory Group
Alec Anderson
Mary Ellen Bernard
Michelle Burd
Tim Ellard
Joe Fenech
Marketing Committee
Pearl Davies, Chair
Lou Ann Barrette
Dave Bussiere
Nominating Committee
Lo u Ann Barrette, Chair
Amy DiGiovanni
Rosemary Grayer
Calvin Daniels
Joanne Hoppe
Kristen Morris
Special Events Committee
Melanie Gillespie
Helen Hayward
Ellen Hope
Ken Koski
Anne Miskovsky
Kathleen Thomas
Adrian Vido
Marianne Haddad
Chris Ouellette
Ellen Hope
John Sutton
Kathleen Thomas
“How wonderful it is that
nobody needs to wait a single
moment before starting to
improve the world.”
Anne Frank
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2007 Volunteer Trainers & Presenters
Linda Andrejicka
Andrew Bothamley
Marcela Ciampa
John Clark
Mike Clark
David Drouillard
Wendy Dupuis
Fedela Falkner
Ron Foster
Union Counselling Participants
CAW Local 195, Mahle Filter Systems, CAW 195 Adjustment Peer Counsellors
CAW Local 200, Adjustment Peer Counsellors
CAW Local 444, Chrysler, Casino Windsor
CAW Local 1973, Lear
CAW Local 2458, Hotel Dieu/Grace Hospital
CUPE Local 1132, Windsor Regional Hospital
CUPE Local 3677, CAW Childcare
IBEW Local 636, Enwin Utilities
ONA Local 008, Hotel Dieu/Grace Hospital
UFCW Local 175, Zehrs
Youth Leaders on Board Graduates
Maria Amato, Hospice of Windsor-Essex County
Jillian Authier, Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex County
Jennifer DiGaetano, Centres for Seniors
Robert Folino, Credit Counselling Services
Joey Iatonna, Alzheimer Society
Erin Marcotte, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Jill Stefaniak, United Way / Centraide Windsor-Essex County
Erika Pozzuoli, Aids Committee
Roxanne Ramjattan, Sandwich Community Health Centre
Laura Terry, John Howard Society
Charlene Taylor, Maryvale Adolescent & Family Services
Funded Agencies
Amanda Gellman
Lorraine Goddard
Pat Goggins
Patti Lauzon
Nancy Parker
Gisele Sullens
Pal Valleau
Kim Willis-More
Dana Young
Union Counselling Presenters
Wendy Dupuis, Credit Counselling Services of Southwestern Ontario
Mark Erdelyan, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health
Larry Girard, WOHIS
Joy Hamilton, WOHIS
Christine MacMillan, Canadian Mental Health Association
Carol Mueller, Alive Canada
Gord Taylor, WOHIS
Alive! Canada
Amherstburg Community Services
As sociation for Persons with Physical Disabilities
of Windsor-Essex County
Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor-Essex County
Canadian Hearing Society
Can adian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Ca nadian Red Cross Society Windsor-Essex County Branch
Catholic Family Services
Centres for Seniors Windsor
Citizen Advocacy Windsor-Essex
Co mmunity Social Planning Council of Kingsville and
Leamington
Cre dit Counselling Services of Southwestern Ontario
Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County
Drouillard Place
Essex Community Services
Family Service Windsor-Essex County
Girl Guides of Canada – Windsor
Glengarda Child and Family Services
Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc.
House of Shalom Youth Centre
House of Sophrosyne
Information Windsor
Joh n Howard Society of Windsor-Essex County
Lakeshore Community Services
Mu lticultural Council of Windsor and Essex County
Salvation Army
Sandwich Teen Action Group
Scouts Canada-Trishore Council in Windsor-Essex
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
Shalom Counselling Services
South Essex Community Council
St. Leonard’s House
Unemployed Help Centre
Vic torian Order of Nurses Windsor-Essex County Branch
Well-Come Centre for Human Potential
Win dsor and Essex School Safety Patrol Association
Win dsor-Essex Family Network and Resource Centre
Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association
Windsor Homes Coalition, Inc.
Windsor Jewish Community Centre
Windsor Occupational Health Information Service
Windsor-Essex County Family YMCA
You th and Family Resource Network of Essex County
Funders’ Forum
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Ministry of Training, Colleges and University
Ca nadian Heritage – Multiculturalism & Aboriginal Programs,
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
City of Windsor Social Services
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Mi nistry of the Attorney General – Ontario Victims Services
Secretariat
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Service Canada

Partners in Program Delivery
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Canadian Heritage
Centre for Executive Education at the University of Windsor
City of Windsor
County of Essex
Greater Essex County District School Board
Greater Windsor Community Foundation
Health Action Workplace Committee
Homeless Coalition of Windsor-Essex County
Le Conseil Scolaire de District des Écoles Catholiques du
Sud-Ouest
Le Conseil Scolaire de District du Centre-Sud-Ouest
Leadership Windsor/Essex
Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Professionals - Canada South Chapter
Service Canada
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
University of Windsor
Windsor District EAP Council
Windsor District Labour Council and Affiliates
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
2007 Sponsors
A-Channel
AM 800 CKLW
Ambassador Bridge Company
Blonde and Little Insurance
Casino Windsor
CAW Local 195
CAW Local 1973
CAW Local 200
CAW Local 2458
CAW Local 444
CBS Outdoor
Chrysler Canada Inc.
Chrysler Financial
CIBC Wood Gundy
City of Windsor
Co lasanti’s Tropical Gardens
Co llins Barrow Chartered
Accountants
Costco Wholesale
County of Essex
Diageo Canada Inc.
DJ Qrius George
Fa hrhall Home Comfort Specialists
Ford Motor Company of Canada
G. Marentette and Company
Ge neral Motors Canada - Windsor
Transmission Plant
Green Shield Canada
Herald Press
It’s A Swanky Affair
Koolini
Mastronardi Estate Winery
Media Street Productions
Nemak Canada
OL G Slots and Windsor Raceway
On tario Trillium Foundation
Perfect Print Shop
Ramada Inn
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
Suede Productions
The Windsor Star
University of Windsor
Viewpointe Estate Winery
Walkerville Brewing Company
Webplanet
Wi ndsor Essex Development
Commission
Windsor Family Credit Union
Windsor Hilton
Windsor Regional Hospital
60 Years of Impact
1990s
1990s Developed curriculum, designed and cosponsored
a certificate program in volunteer
management with St. Clair College .
Identified priority needs of the community
and provided short term funding for services
to the unemployed, the poor and peer support
counselling for teens.
Hosted a series of Community Forum Luncheons
on topics and social issues of concern
in the community including “Youth Violence
in Windsor”.
1993 With support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,
introduced program to encourage
and support newcomers to volunteer within
mainstream organizations.
2000s
2001 Launched Leadership Windsor Essex, a
program designed to foster the growth of
community leaders across all sectors.
2006 Produced the Windsor-Essex County Well-
Being Report, a planning document which
provides snap shot of the social, economic
and environmental factors which affect the
quality of life for residents of Windsor-Essex
County.
Conducted and community-wide review of
human service programs and services, identified
gaps and areas of concern and recommended
strategies.
Shifted focus and priority to building on existing
community supports and investing in
root causes and prevention.
2007 Launch of 211 service to Windsor and Essex
County
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United Way Staff Loaned Representatives
Nancy Adams
Fadi Al-Dandachi
Lisa Alderman
Yvonne Arnowitz †
Andrew Bothamley
Marcela Ciampa †
Maureen Curtis
Susan Decan-Robson *
Debbie Desjardins
Heather Douglas
Janice Forsyth
Sandra Foster
Patricia Gangnon
Lorraine Goddard *†
Russ Horrocks
Anjana Jacob
Serge Lambert
Chris McAgy
Susan Merryfield
Jim Mundy *
Robert Pulley
Rebecca Rudman
Sheila Shepley
Susanne Tomkins
Sheila Wisdom
Project Partnership Contract Staff
Winnie Chant
Allison Prieur
Lynn Perreault
Placement Students
Adrian McKenzie, Wayne State University
Lauren Fowler, University of Windsor
† Left employment in 2007
* Contract staff
++ Green Shield generously sponsored
these two Loaned Representatives
Gerri Carey, Windsor Regional Hospital, CUPE Local 1132
Christopher Deslippe, OLG Slots at Windsor Raceway
John Ferguson, RBC Royal Bank
Marianne Haddad ++
Mary Hutter, GM Canada - Windsor Transmission, CAW Local 1973
Valery Krumme, Ford Motor Company, CAW Local 200
Kristen Matthew, City of Windsor
Nirojan Suriyakumar, ++ University of Windsor, Coop
Pina Vasko, Scotiabank
Wayne Venables, University of Windsor, CAW Local 195

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