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Run for Everyday Championsraises almost $2400!On May 23 & 24 2009, Brian Tardif, ExecutiveDirector of Citizen Advocacy, along with volunteeradvocates Peter Roorda and Carol Ballingerparticipated in the Ottawa Race Weekend to raisemoney for Citizen Advocacy! A big thanks toeveryone who helped make this event a success -raising $2373! We are already excited for next year’srace, held May 29 &30 2010 so don’t be hanging upthose runners anytime soon!Notice: Golf TournamentCancelledDue to difficulty in securing sponsorship as well aslow registration numbers, we unfortunately have toannounce that the golf tournament has beencancelled. On behalf of the Citizen Advocacy GolfTournament Organizing Committee, thank you toeveryone for your support and understanding.- Dianne Pritchard, Chair, Golf CommitteeGo Green!Joining our e-newsletter list will help save trees andreduce the use of paper and envelopes. E-newslettermembers receive e-mail notification that the latestissue is on our web site: www.citizenadvocacy.org.To let us know that you are joining our green teamand prefer to receive an email notice about thepublication of the latest newsletter and other eventsand happenings at Citizen Advocacy, send an emailto info@citizenadvocacy.org or call the office at613-761-9522.It’s that time again –It’s Picnic Time!The Citizen Advocacy Annual Picnic will be heldon August 29, 2009 at New Edinburgh Park (alsoknown as Stanley Park), 193 Stanley Ave. Pleasenote that it is bus #9 that brings you toEdinburgh Park, not #3 as the routes havechanged. This was written incorrectly on yourinvitation. If you haven’t placed your BBQ foodorder already, have any questions or need moreinformation, contact the Citizen Advocacy office at613-761-9522. We hope to see you there!!Le picnic annuel du Parrainage civique se tiendra le29 août 2009 au parc New Edinburgh (aussiappelé le parc Stanley), au 193, avenue Stanley.SVP noté que ce n’est pas l’autobus #3 qui passedevant le parc New Edinburgh, mais le #9. Sivous n’avez pas déjà donné votre commande pour leBBQ, si vous avez des questions ou si vous voulezplus d’information, contactez le Parrainage civiqueau 613-761-9522. On espère vous voir au picnic!!Invitation to Club 2000Club 2000 is a social club for adults with physicaldisabilities. Formerly known as the West EndAchievers, the club meets every Thursday morningat Woodroffe United Church from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00p.m. during the months of September to June.People meet to play Scrabble, Yahtzee, Bridge,Euchre, carpet bowling, and hand crafts such as rughooking, knitting, crocheting, needle point and mostimportantly, to have FUN!Club 2000 is always looking for new members. Ifyou are interested, have any questions or would likeany additional information, please contact CarolynHorricks, Co-Ordinator at 613-729-8390.3

Newest MatchesMAYHabib Bouagada & Mary O.JULYZoe Selena Mabry & Grace H.Group Advocacy ProjectEveryday ChampionsAPRILFlorian Leuprecht & Sylvain N.Mark Sutherland & Randy D.June Carter & Kris C.Jim de Faye & David C.James Kane & Steven S.Emma Bryans & Angela L.Wanzhen Zeng & Elizabeth C.Jennifer Beckman & Dayna P.MAYDominic Ozimierski & Daniel A.Ginette Couture & Françoise L.Monica Song & Odile E.John Brzustowski & Andy G.Ellen Lye & Chantal S.Salvator Ndayizeye & Dickens P.Joyce Mankarios & Trisha C.Carol-Ann Deveau & Barbara R.JUNEAngela Wagner & Debra A.Natalie Cristofaro & Dianne R.Rhonda Blackmore & Patricia A.Lilibeth Taule & Linda H.JULYLisa Gibson & Karine L.Fiona MacDonell & Julienne W.Shane Gregan & Kevin C.Harry Beatty & Donald D.Lisa Suzanne Fitzpatrick & Frances W.Chance for ChoiceAPRILHelen Wong & Frances H.Sylvia Laplante & Diana B.JULYJoanne Vezina & Christian HorizonsRené Vezina & Christian HorizonsAdvocacy in ActionPar Marlene LavoieJe suis très heureuse d’avoir pris mon courage àdeux mains et de m’être jointe à Parrainage civique.J’étais un peu nerveuse au début. Mais une fois quej’ai été présentée à Dalila, quelque chose aautomatiquement cliqué en nous. Disons mieuxnous avons “cliqué” immédiatement. Nous nousrencontrons le dimanche après-midi ou parfois ensoirée en vue de faire une activité quelconque.Certaines des activités que nous avons faitesensemble sont un peu plus spéciales, telles qu’unevisite au Festival des Tulipes, une soirée à une piècede théâtre (grâce aux billets gratuits que leParrainage civique nous a procurés) et une visite auMusée canadien des civilisations pour assister àl’exposition sur l’Égypte (les jeudis soirs lorsquel’entrée est libre). D’autres sont plus simplescomme un après-midi à magasiner, un après-midipassé dans des marchés de puces ou le fait d’allerprendre une bière dans un bar. Les activités quenous faisons ensemble ne sont pas nécessairementdispendieuses. Ce qui importe pour nous, c’estd’avoir pris le temps de faire des choses que nousaimons et de passer du temps ensemble. Je neconsidère pas le temps passé avec Dalila comme untravail ou une activité bénévole que j’accomplis. Jene la considère pas non plus comme une personnequi reçoit continuellement mon aide mais plutôtcomme une amie avec qui j’ai eu beaucoup deplaisir.4

Match Anniversaries# of years MAY 2009matched20 George Cook & Rodney B.19 Louise Crone & Margaret C.18 Filip J. Vink & Donald S.11 Jody Dixon & Moira F.11 Melody Tomka & Cynthia M.11 Lorraine Trudel & Sharon K.5 Chris Walters & Réjean R.4 Greg Enns & Joseph D.3 Marcel St. Jean & Gordon G.3 Jonathan Wallace & Jeffrey D.2 Jenna Fowler & Analisa K.2 Eric Tadros & Michael G.2 Lorraine Yorke & Esther C.1 Michelle Crook & A. Rosa S.1 Amy C. Walpole & Adria C.1 Erica Leszkowiat & Elsi M.1 Michelle Ferguson & Pat C.# of years JUNE 2009matched18 Sharon Anderson & Kathy B.18 Arnie Francis & Ernest S.15 Margaret Watson & Angela D.14 Veronica Langelier & Pierrette P.12 Stacey Norris & Dennis F.8 Alice Bell & Diane R.7 Joe Diamond & Chris M.6 Avril D’Silva & Gloria S.6 Marie Gwilym & Françoise G.4 Ginette Couture & Lorraine B.4 Jenny Hough & Caryn C.2 Ann Beauregard & Rachele D.2 Nicola Kerridge & Julie Eileen C.2 Dan Paquette & Philip D.1 Sharon McLean & Linda S.1 Ross Kouhi & Brad A.# of years JULY 2009matched17 Allan Lewrey & Michael C.16 Marie Charron & Lucille L.13 Robert Lukshis & Tom S.12 Paule and Jose Sacroug & Jean-Guy M.9 Priscilla Lanois & Barbara W.8 Yolla Baroud & Norma S.5 Lorna Charbonneau & Brenda R.5 Mavis Mason & Lois R.5 Adrian Raghunandan & John R.4 Jean Boulay & Joseph O.4 Jayasri Sundaram & Tracey K.4 Neena Kushwaha & Debby A.3 Francisco Tuguigui & Alexander F.1 David Murrell-Wright & Philip S.1 Kathleen Hart & Chantal C.1 Patricia Smith & Sophia T.# of years AUGUST 2009matched12 Sheila Robertson & Monique P.9 Melody Tomka & Alison B.8 Cecilia Pinto & Afza B.5 Carly Sorensen & Abyan A.3 Dian Calagoure & Frances W.3 Jocelyne Moran & Jackie W.3 John Quinn & Guy L.2 Domenic Di Loreto & Vikas T.2 Nathalie Gougeon & Micheline B.2 Thy Dinh & Amy S.Chance for Choice# of years MAY 2009matched3 Claus C. Abel & George D.1 Cathy Webb & Freda V.# of years JUNE 2009matched6 Jean Dlouhy & Vena S.# of years JULY 2009matched1 Zoe Selena Mabry & Grace H.# of years AUGUST 2009matched6 Yolla Baroud & Imelda W.6 Jana Trembinski & Lillian B.Group Advocacy Project# of years MAY 2009matched5 Pam Sawyer & Christian Horizons5

A note from Corrieand HollyCorrie and Holly both approached CitizenAdvocacy for different reasons in September 2007.Two years later, both women now share one thingin common: a friendship that developed through theEveryday Champions’ matching process.Corrie discovered the services of Citizen Advocacythrough a case worker at her group home when shefelt she needed more stable friends in her life.Although she felt well enough to work part-time orattend school, Corrie would often be too exhaustedat the end of the day from struggling with hermental illness to build strong, stable relationshipswith others who were also struggling with similarproblems. Corrie yearned for a friend who couldhelp her just relax and have fun, someone withwhom she could trust.Holly submitted her name to volunteer with CitizenAdvocacy over two years ago. She was drawn toCitizen Advocacy by the flexible volunteering hoursand the chance to connect and help someone livingwith mental illness. Holly comes from a familytouched by mental illness, and wondered if perhapssome of the skills she had learned growing upwould help her as an advocate.Holly and Corrie love to watch funny shows ontelevision, take walks in the park on beautiful sunnydays, and play board games. They still talk aboutthe time Corrie destroyed Holly in a game ofMonopoly! Another favourite activity is going tothe IMAX theatre, especially to see movies aboutanimals (for Corrie) or history (for Holly).Aside from having lots of fun together, Holly hasalso been able to help Corrie set up her computer,find friends and conversation groups online, anddownload new music onto her mp3 player. Thisyear the two women attended Evening in theMaritimes and found it to be an awesomeexperience; while Holly was impressed with themagnanimity, Corrie had the opportunity to get aphotograph with Kurt Stoodley from ‘A’ television(which of course is saved to the screen of her cellphone). Corrie says the whole experience of beingpart of this event has been one of the most specialdays of her life.Both Holly and Corrie would like to thank CitizenAdvocacy for bringing them together, and hope thatthe organization will be able to help many others inOttawa find the friends that they need.Cruising down the river on aSunday afternoon….It was on June 7 th 2009, a Sunday afternoon, whenmore than twenty matches got together for a boatcruise on the Ottawa River. Organized by the SocialActivities Club of Citizen Advocacy, the wholeexperience was fun and provided the opportunity tolook at the City of Ottawa and its neighbors from adifferent perspective. In the same way, matches metone another and celebrated being part of CitizenAdvocacy. For many of the boaters, this was theirfirst cruise and despite the lack of natural sunshine,their faces were glowing with happiness, joy andcontent.The next planned activity is a Halloween party onWednesday, October 28 th at 6 pm – details to followcloser to the date. The Social Activities Club islooking for matches to help organize games for thisevent. New members are always welcome. If youare interested please call Annie-Pier at 613-761-9522 x245 or email her atamiron@citizenadvocacy.org.Citizen Advocacy needs YOU!• Do things you enjoy with someone new• Set your own schedule• Develop new skills with training and support• Know you are helpingCall Citizen Advocacy at 613-761-9522or visit www.citizenadvocacy.orgA United Way Agency6

Goodbye!I started working last November as Andrea’sreplacement in the Real Plans for Real Lifeprogram. Andrea’s maternity leave has ended andmy ten month contract is over. It is time to handover the workload. This assignment gave me agreat opportunity to get to know a good number ofindividuals in need of community supports andhousing. I have made several contacts withfamilies, workers and directors. This led me tomany of the resources offered by our owncommunity. I am leaving enriched with knowledgeand am very grateful to Citizen Advocacy staffmembers for their support and friendship. This hasbeen a great experience. Thank you!- GinetteHas it already been a year? After a great experienceat Citizen Advocacy last year as a summer student, Iam happy to be back again this summer. This year, Iwill be focusing on collecting feedback fromadvocates, protégés, staff and agencies that workwith our protégés, as periodically, CitizenAdvocacy carries out an evaluation of its programsto help in the preparation of its long range planning.This upcoming school year I plan to continue mystudies at Queen’s University and begin my Mastersat their Faculty of Education.- Joyce Z.Hello!Hello! I’m Lesley Hoyles, and I’m the new SpecialEvents and Communications Coordinator. I’m soexcited to join the amazing team at CitizenAdvocacy and to help support the agency in puttingon amazing events to raise funds for our work. Ihold a Post-Graduate Certificate in EventManagement from Algonquin College, and aBachelor of Arts from the University of BritishColumbia. I’ve worked for a few years with nonprofitorganizations in Vancouver and Toronto, andI’m thrilled to be working again in my hometown ofOttawa.I’m looking forward to meeting all of the protégés,advocates, supporters, and other members at one ofour fantastic upcoming events in 2009: the AnnualPicnic in August, the Celebration of People inDecember, or our Holiday Dinner and Dance(where I’m told I’d better bring my dancing shoes!).I’m very proud to be a part of the amazing workbeing done at Citizen Advocacy, and I welcome youto be in touch if you have any questions about ourevents!Everyday ChampionsAfter a short 11 months at Citizen Advocacy, I willbe leaving at the end of August and moving toToronto to do my Masters of Science inOccupational Therapy at the University of Toronto.Having helped organize Citizen Advocacy’s specialevents this past year, I have had the opportunity tomeet many of you and it has been a pleasure. I hopeour paths will cross again someday! CitizenAdvocacy is an amazing organization and I am verylucky to have been a part of its ‘greatness’. Thankyou to everyone, especially the Citizen Advocacystaff, for helping make my time here unforgettable!- AshleyIn each newsletter Citizen Advocacy introduces youto a member of the Board of Directors and avolunteer. In this issue we are pleased to introduceDenis Comeau, board member, and Lillian Thibault,events volunteer!Denis Comeau joined Citizen Advocacy’s Board ofDirectors May 2009. Denis grew up in Montrealand holds a degree in communications from theUniversity of Ottawa. Most of his professional lifehas been spent working with the Department ofForeign Affairs, which has taken him abroad to ninecountries. Some of his positions include serving asthe Ambassador of Canada to Thailand and SouthKorea!7

Upon returning to Canada in July 2007, Denis knewhe wanted to get involved in his community. At thesame time, Citizen Advocacy was looking forsomeone with international experience and who wasalso bilingual, so Denis saw this as a greatopportunity. Denis was really impressed by themission and the quality work of Citizen Advocacyand plans on doing his very best to contribute to ourorganization.Denis and his wife have two sons. The eldest wasborn in Switzerland and now lives and works inPanama, and his youngest was born in Singaporeand is in his 2 nd year of university.When Denis has some time to himself, he enjoysgolfing, although admits that he isn’t very good atit. He has also found a new love for cooking eversince his retirement earlier this year and hopes toexpand his cooking abilities, not his waistline!Because Denis has been away from Canada for solong, one thing Denis is looking forward to atCitizen Advocacy is meeting new people who sharethe same passion as him: contributing to society.Lillian Thibault has been volunteering with CitizenAdvocacy for the past 4 years at events includingEvening in the Maritimes and Celebration ofPeople. You might have come across her sellingballoons and raffle tickets, or have been personallygreeted by her as you arrived! Lillian has alsohelped out at Citizen Advocacy’s Annual Picnic.With a degree in physiotherapy from McGillUniversity, Lillian has worked with people fromdiverse physical and medical backgrounds and herpassion lies with helping people find their ownindependence no matter what their restrictions are.Lillian finds it most rewarding when she sees thesmiles on their faces when they realize that theyhave completed a task independently.In addition to volunteering at Citizen Advocacy,Lillian also volunteers her time with TeamDiabetes, Easter Seals, and teaches skiing to peoplewith disabilities.Lillian says she enjoys volunteering at CitizenAdvocacy because the people involved are alwaysupbeat and work hard to ensure that everything goessmoothly. Lillian hopes that her contributions willhelp CA attain the maximum recognition itdeserves!To relax, Lillian likes to escape into the wildernessand is an avid fan of exercise. From biking andcamping, to canoeing and swimming – she can do itall! Lillian also loves children; she says that it’stheir curiosity and innocence that really draws herto them. She has three grown children namedPatricia, Richard and Sean.Board of Directors2009-2010President/présidentFrank ReidVice-President/vice-présidenteMay WuSecretary/secrétaireJack MurphyTreasurer/trésorierOwen GriffithsPast President/présidente sortanteDianne PritchardDirectors/administrateursJane CaskeyDenis ComeauJoe DiamondJoe DoneganNadia EffendiJudy JanesRuth Koch-SchulteRéjeanne LalondePeter RoordaSabina SainiChristopher Walters8

A Milestone forCitizen AdvocacyBy Brian TardifIt is with great pleasure that I announce CitizenAdvocacy has achieved an all-time high of 250active matches! In our 35 year history, we havemade more than 2000 matches, however, 250 is themost we have ever had active at one time.Thank you to everyone who has helped us inreaching this significant milestone: staff, board,and committee volunteers for their hard work;donors and funders who support us financially; andto protégés, advocates and others who have referrednew advocates to us. Of particular note, I would liketo thank Volunteer Ottawa for their volunteerrecruitment services.Although Citizen Advocacy is experiencing anunprecedented increase in the number of peopleenquiring to volunteer their time as an advocate, westill have close to 250 protégés waiting an averageof two years to be matched. We are making everyeffort to meet community demand whilst providingquality support to current matches.Optez pour le Vert !Le Parrainage civique vous encourage à opter pourle Vert! En vous inscrivant sur notre liste d'envoi de« e-bulletin », vous serez en mesure de sauver desarbres et de réduire l'utilisation du papier et desenveloppes. De plus, vous allez aussi nous aider àdiminuer les frais reliés à l'envoi par la poste. Lesmembres de « e-bulletin » recevront un message quileur fera savoir que le dernier numéro est disponiblesur le site: www.citizenadvocacy.org. Vous pourrezalors lire le bulletin sur Internet ou le téléchargersur votre ordinateur.Si vous voulez vous joindre à l'équipe verte en vuede recevoir un avis sur la publication du dernierbulletin et sur les activités réalisées au Parrainagecivique, veuillez nous envoyer un courriel àinfo@citizenadvocacy.org. Vous pouvez aussi noustéléphoner au 613-761-9522.Evening in the MaritimesOn Wednesday, May 27 th close to 800 peoplegathered at the Hilton Lac Leamy to celebrate the15 th annual Evening in the Maritimes. We are proudto report that this year’s event net close to $70,000for Citizen Advocacy!With the former Congress Centre closed forrenovations, this year’s Evening in the Maritimeswas held for the first time at the Hilton Lac Leamyin Gatineau. Guests were greeted by the Celticsounds of Mel & Eleanor McDougall of theRambling Fiddlers who played throughout thereception while guests had the chance to browse andbid on the fantastic array of silent auction items.Again this year, members of the Sons of Scotlandpiped everyone into the ballroom where guestsenjoyed the main attraction: a traditional five-courselobster supper. Throughout dinner, guests couldpurchase raffle balloons, which for the third yearsold out quickly! Then, to top the night off,Newfoundland’s Celtic rock group Rawlins Crossentertained guests for the remainder of the evening.Evening in the Maritimes is Citizen Advocacy’smajor fundraiser and could not be the success that itis without the help of its supporters! Thank you:Honourary Co-Chairs Bob Chiarelli, owner ofPolicy and Project Consulting Inc. and RandyPettipas, President and CEO of Global PublicAffairs; Kurt Stoodley of ‘A’ Morning for onceagain serving as emcee; the Organizing Committeewho contributed their time and expertise during themonths of planning that lead up to the event; theCorporate Sales Team for encouraging companiesto purchase tables; and a big thank you to all thevolunteers who helped out during the day andevening of the event. Many thanks to our sponsors –Bell, Global Public Affairs, LG & UniversalAppliances, McMillan, The Ottawa Citizen, ‘A’Morning, The Lowe-Martin Group, Spicers, HiltonLac Leamy and Virgin Radio.9

Donors, Sponsors and SupportersThank you to the following donors, sponsors and supporters for their donations to Citizen Advocacy’s Eveningin the Maritimes. Where possible, please show your support to these organizations.Corporate SponsorsBellGlobal Public AffairsLGUniversal AppliancesMedia SponsorsThe Ottawa Citizen‘A’ MorningVirgin RadioCorporate TableSupporters2Keys CorporationAcc-Par Systems Inc.Am-Tech Power SystemsLtd.AnixterBeldenBerk-Tek, a NexansCompanyBlake, Cassels & GraydonLLPBorden Ladner Gervais LLPCapital Office InteriorsCiscoCoradixIn-Kind SponsorsMcMillanThe Lowe-Martin GroupSpicersThe Hilton Lac LeamyDesign 1 stEastway TankElaine Smallwood – RoyalLePage Performance RealtyEmond HarndenFCIGlobal Public AffairsGraybar Canada Ltd.Hampton Inn Ottawa andConference CentreHilton Lac LeamyIngram MicroINSAKott LumberLWI Consulting Inc.Marcomm Inc.Raffle Prize DonorsWestJetVIA RailCTV Hot Air BalloonDelta Hotels, HalifaxMarriott HalifaxHarbourfrontMulligans FloristEast Side Mario’sWatch It!MBNA Canada BankOttawa Police ServicePanduit Canada Corp.Robert Tennant andAssociatesScotiabankStandard InnovationsCorporationSylvia & Tanyse MacLeod –Royal LePage PerformanceRealtyTELUSUrbandale CorporationWescoSilent Auction Donors1-800-Got-Junk Ottawa ♦ ‘A’ Morning ♦ Absolute Office ♦ Art World One ♦ Ben Babelowsky ♦ Dr. David J. Baxter ♦Byblos Salon ♦ C.A. Paradis ♦ Cadieux Ltd. ♦ Cameron Associates ♦ Canon Camera Inc. ♦ Capital Office Interiors ♦ HelenChambers & Associates ♦ Chapeaux de Madeleine ♦ Muriel Charron Esthetics ♦ Cisco ♦ City of Ottawa ♦ ClubLinkCorporation ♦ Collected Works Bookstore ♦ Penny Collenette ♦ Cuisine & Passion ♦ Davidson’s Jewellers ♦ Design 1 st ♦Donley’s Pool Services ♦ Libby Douglas ♦ Duross Consulting Inc. ♦ East Side Mario’s ♦ Executive Fitness Leaders ♦Margaret Fietz ♦ Marka Fashion Boutique ♦ Football Canada ♦ The Gaelic Hour - CHIN 97.9FM ♦ Mike Giunta ♦ GlobalTotal Office ♦ Great Canadian Theatre Co. ♦ Greenspon, Brown & Associates ♦ Grow Green Property Maintenance ♦ SharonGriffin ♦ Hampton Inn Ottawa and Conference Centre ♦ Hilton Lac Leamy ♦ Jordash Co. Ltd. ♦ Just Imagine Home andGarden Décor ♦ Sue Kavanagh ♦ Rosemary Laurin ♦ LG ♦ Lord Elgin Hotel ♦ Marcomm Inc. ♦ Marilyn’s ♦ McGee’s Inn♦ Le Nordik Spa ♦ Premier Dalton McGuinty ♦ Peter MacKay, MP ♦ National Arts Centre and Le Café ♦ Novotel Ottawa ♦Ottawa Citizen ♦ Ottawa Police Service ♦ George Pavlou ♦ Philipson & Baum Photography ♦ Point Local ♦ The PranaGroup ♦ Rawlins Cross ♦ Red Carpet Weddings ♦ Rhubarb Home ♦ R. Rivard ♦ Royal Norweigian Embassy ♦ Eric St-Jean♦ Saavy Company ♦ Denis Savoie ♦ Snap Fitness ♦ Standard Innovations Corporation ♦ Sun Beam Touch ♦ Dr. Raad Sunba♦ Roz Tabachnik ♦ Universal Appliances ♦ Virgin Radio ♦ Christopher Walters ♦ Watch It! Place d’Orleans ♦ WhalesboneOyster House ♦ Wine Kitz, Iris St. ♦ The Works10

Consumers AdvisoryCommittee Call forNew MembersThe Consumers Advisory Committee (CAC) ofCitizen Advocacy is looking for new members.This committee was developed by our Board ofDirectors to address the concerns of people withdisabilities and to inform the Board of theseconcerns. Some of you reading this invitation havealready served on the Committee and are aware ofits goals. For those of you who are not familiarwith the CAC, here are the purposes of theCommittee as outlined in the MembershipHandbook:1. To provide training to protégés about what it islike to sit on a committee and be part of a groupthat has goals2. To provide input to the CA Board of Directorsabout matters that affect people with disabilitiesgenerally, and protégés in particular3. To raise awareness of protégés and what theyhave to offer CA4. To increase the self-esteem of all members asproductive members of CATo become a member of the CAC you need only bea matched protégé or have been matched at somepoint and be waiting to be rematched. If you areinterested in finding out more about the Committee,contact Robert Adolfson at 613-761-9522, ext. 227or e-mail radolfson@citizenadvocacy.org.Nominations for theConsumers AdvisoryCommittee Volunteer AwardDo you know a Citizen Advocacy volunteer who isrespectful, compassionate, patient, a good listener,and has been involved in a range of activities atCitizen Advocacy? If so, why not nominate themfor the Consumers Advisory Committee VolunteerAward! Often those who are familiar with CitizenAdvocacy think immediately of our volunteeradvocates when volunteers are spoken of.However, this award honours all people whoperform a volunteer service here. The means thatthe person you nominate might be a volunteeradvocate, protégé who gives their time helping outat Citizen Advocacy with events, office work, orputting together the mail-outs that you often receivein the mail. They could also be a Board ofCommittee member, or any other Citizen Advocacyvolunteer.Those who are nominated should, in yourestimation, represent the spirit of a CitizenAdvocacy volunteer! Nominations can besubmitted at any time during the year and must bereceived by November 15 th . For more details callRobert Adolfson at 613-761-9522, ext. 227 or emailradolfson@citizenadvocacy.org.Gifts, Gifts, Gifts!Do you have to find a gift for someone who haseverything? Do you have friends or relativescelebrating a special anniversary? Someonegraduating from university? Someone recoveringfrom an operation? Why not celebrate the occasionwith a personal donation to Citizen Advocacy!What a fantastic way to honour a special friend orrelative! Citizen Advocacy will send a lovely cardto your special person in honour of the occasion andyou will receive a tax receipt for your donation - awin–win situation!And if it is a sad occasion, why not send a donationin memory of that person? Citizen Advocacy willsend a card on your behalf expressing yoursympathy.In this time of fiscal restraint, this is a simple way tohelp Citizen Advocacy raise much-needed funds.Please consider doing this, and encourage yourfriends, too! See the back page of the newsletter formore information.11

Planning for Citizen Advocacy’s FutureJenna, an honest, caring and good humored woman, came to Citizen Advocacy in March 2007. She was lookingto share some of her many interests – skating, shopping, and cooking, with someone lonely and in need of afriend. More importantly, Jenna wanted to help better the life of a young person by being a resource and asupport to them. Here at Citizen Advocacy, there is no shortage of protégés looking for someone like Jenna!Analisa is known by many in her community as an artistic, kind, outgoing person and an excellent skater. Whenshe came to Citizen Advocacy, she was looking for an advocate with whom she could build a long lastingfriendship. Analisa was looking for someone who could help her with her budget and visit different places inthe Ottawa area. But most of all, Analisa wanted someone who she could sit and chat with.Analisa and Jenna have been matched for almost two years. Jenna has helped increase Analisa’s quality of lifeby being there for her, listening to her, providing her with options in difficult situations and helping her get outinto the community. Rumour has it Jenna even helped Analisa perform a figure skating routine with SpecialOlympics! The magic of a supportive friendship has been found in this relationship both on and off the ice!Yes, I believe in a community that welcomes and values all people with disabilities! NL_08_2009Circle one: Dr. M. Miss Mme. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Other _____________________Name: _________________________________________________________________________________Address: __________________________________________________________Apt./Unit_______________City: _______________________________ Province: _____________ Postal Code: ________________Telephone Number: (______) _________________ Email: _________________________________________Here is my contribution of: $25 $35 $45 $75 I prefer to give $_____________My cheque payable to “Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa” is enclosed.Please bill my: American Express Master Card VisaCard No: _________________________________ Expiry date: __________________Cardholder Name: ________________________________________________________Signature _______________________________________________________________ I would like to begin my monthly donation of $_________ payable the 1 st or 16 th of each month.I understand that on the date I have specified each month following, the amount I have indicated above will beautomatically deducted from my bank account or charged to my credit card. I am enclosing a cheque marked “void” to begin my automatic monthly donation.Or you can give over the internet at www.citizenadvocacy.org I would like this to be an anonymous donation. Please do not publish my name. I would like more information about including Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa in my will.12Thank you for your support. We do not sell, trade or otherwise share our mailing lists. If at any time you wish to be removedfrom this or any other mailing, simply contact us by phone at 613-761-9522 or via email at info@citizenadvocacy.org. CitizenAdvocacy of Ottawa is a registered charitable organization. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more, subject toCanada Revenue Agency guidelines.Contact us: 312 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4X5.