Report to the Community 2009 You give because you care.

uesnel
Community Foundation
Report
to the
Community
2009
You give because you care.

Sustaining Partners
Dr. Branko Cervienka (L) and Glen Boudreau (R) are thanked by the Foundation’s Doug Service for giving back to
Quesnel through the Sustaining Partners program.
We're pleased to announce our Inaugural Sustaining Partners
Glen Boudreau of Fraserview Pharmacy is a local who graduated from QSS and received his pharmacy education at UBC.
He has owned the pharmacy since 2004. Glen says, “I think it’s important to give back to our community …We have a few
independent pharmacies here, and we’re able to sustain our business because of the great support we get from the community.”
He and his wife Jennifer have a daughter and enjoy Quesnel’s great outdoors.
Dr. Branko Cervienka, owner of West Park Dental, moved to our city in 1993. Branko decided the Sustaining Partners
Program was a good opportunity, since "the Foundation supports a broad range of community organizations. I am pleased
to support this deserving organization." He and his partner Patricia have two children.
"The Quesnel Cariboo Observer is proud to be part of the sustaining partner program and I encourage all
businesses to contact the Foundation and fi nd out more about how they can be part of this partnership."
Darlene Osborne, Publisher
Interested in boosting the work of the Foundation?
The Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Sustaining Partners Program with the help of Fraserview
Pharmacy, West Park Dental, and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer. The program has a few spots available for local companies
or individuals who want to support the work of the Foundation as we continue our mission to improve the quality of life
in Quesnel. If you are interested in becoming a Sustaining Partner, please call Doug Service at (250)747-2954.
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Who We Are
The Quesnel Community Foundation is a locally
run public foundation that builds and manages
endowment funds to support charitable activities
in our area. We are autonomous and governed by
a volunteer board of local leaders. Foundation
grants support a broad range of projects that
offer a service to the community or address
a community challenge or concern. We are a
member of Community Foundations of Canada.
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Annual grants to the community
Social Programs 29% Environment 6%
Sports & Recreation 27% Education* 8%
Health 6% *includes scholarships
Arts & Culture 23%
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The last year has seen many challenges and
changes to the Quesnel Community Foundation.
No one foresaw the incredible decrease in values
that resulted in negative investment returns for the
fi rst time in many years. Despite the fact we have
quite conservative investments we were facing negative
returns for the year. We saw the value of our fund
with the Vancouver Foundation fall in value as well,
and like other charitable organizations in Canada and around the world, we
were caught in the storm that has battered fi nancial markets.
Unfortunately that had an impact on our ability to make grants, and accordingly
grant amounts for 2009 were lower than anticipated. However, we
were able to give $15,000 in grants to six deserving organizations. We are
very aware of the fact the Foundation needs to continue to take a long term
view of our fi nancial results and ensure the stability of the fund. It is ironic
that in last year’s report our president at the time, Bob Norman, was predicting
reaching a $1 million fund by 2010 or even possibly the end of 2009. It
now appears that a longer time frame would be more realistic.
Last year saw a number of changes in the directors with Bob Norman
leaving after a long term as director and as president. Also Dawn Dubuc and
Chris McIver left as directors and their experience and advice will be missed.
However, I am pleased with the directors that have joined and I know they
will be dedicated to the Foundation. They are Doug Service, Roy Josephy,
Shirley Keen and recently Sheri Coles. Brian Rankin, Lorna Townsend, Simon
Turner, and Kevin McKelvie continue to provide experience and expertise
to the Board. We are fortunate to have our long time co-ordinator, Nancy
Lilienweiss continue with the foundation and her experience and advice is
invaluable.
Although I am quite new to the Foundation Board I am sure that with the
support of the current directors we will have a successful year. We remain
committed to progress. I hope you will consider supporting the Foundation.
If you wish to make any comment or require any further information I can be
contacted at 250-992-5495.
Alex Coffey, President
The QCF Endowment
Total funds invested for the Foundation. These funds will
never be spent; only the interest is given away to our
community.
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President's Report
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$725,637 2009
$711,147 2008
$623,623
$517,433
$455,851
$345,851
$294,263
$240,733
$136, 794
QCF Endowment Growth
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001

Quesnel Women's Resource Centre
Quesnel S.P.C.A.
Alex Fraser Park Society
Baker Creek Enhancement Society
Olympians Brent Hayden, Brian Johns and Tanya Hunks
with local swimmers.
Grant recipients 2009
Total grants this year: $15,000
Alex Fraser Park Society
Alex Fraser Park Society has “powered up” this year with the help
of the Foundation and other partners with an electrical upgrade.
$5,000
Baker Creek Enhancement Society
The BCES hosted a well-attended Alternative Energy Fair this
spring to promote green energy choices. $1,000
Quesnel Aquatics Club
Swim Club members dove into a Swim with the Olympians
camp and learned from three current Team Canada swimmers
and their coach. $1,500
Quesnel S.P.C.A.
The SPCA’s cat facility has new siding partially funded by a
Quesnel Community Foundation grant. $2,500
Quesnel Technics Gymnastics
This grant helped the Gymnastics Club purchase circus arts
equipment, launching a new discipline in Quesnel. $4,000
Quesnel Women’s
Resource Centre
Foundation funds are helping to build a monument to
memorialize local missing women. $1,000
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Quesnel Technics Gymnastics

Your time
How to give
Volunteers are the essential pedestal of any charitable organization. If you’re interested in volunteering
with us, please contact Alex at (250) 992-5495 or Nancy at (250) 992-6190.
A gift to the Foundation
QCF gratefully accepts the following kinds of gifts:
-cash, cheques
-multi-year pledges
-stocks and bonds
-real estate and other assets
-gifts made through estate planning.
If you are interested in donating to the QCF, we suggest speaking with your fi nancial advisor. If you would like more
information, please contact our Fund Development Chair, Brian Rankin at (250) 992-7644.
The Best Fit for Your Donation
Interest from all donations to the QCF is distributed in one of the following ways:
Agency Funds - Organizations can create a special endowment fund in their name. While the QCF holds the
original investment in perpetuity, interest is returned to the sponsoring organization annually.
Designated Funds - You name the fi eld of interest or charitable organization to benefi t from your fund, which
will support your favourite charity or fi eld of interest in perpetuity.
Discretionary Funds - These unrestricted funds allow the Grants Committee to decide where earnings can
be used most effectively each year, yet allow the donors to name the fund and be recognized. This fund may be
suitable for a family, a memorial, or a company.
Donor Advised Funds - These funds allow donors to be actively involved with the QCF in selecting recipient
charitable organizations. This type of fund is considered the most effective alternative to the creation of a private
foundation.
Field of Interest Funds - Your gift will focus on a particular fi eld, but is not limited to one organization. You
defi ne the charitable area (such as the arts or health), but entrust the Foundation to select specifi c projects for
support.
Flow-through Funds - Non-permanent funds passed through to qualifi ed charitable organizations according
to the donor’s objectives. This choice accommodates donors who desire the protection of anonymity for their
philanthropic giving, an impartial third party to distribute their community gifts, or who are not registered charities,
but wish to provide tax receipts for donations.
In Memoriam Funds - Donors can choose to make a gift to the Foundation in memory of a friend or relative,
or to express sympathy. In Memoriam donations of $10,000 or more can be designated toward a fi eld of interest.
Scholarship Funds - Your money will be used to set up scholarships in your name or in honour of someone
else, to help deserving individuals to receive education or training they might not otherwise obtain.
Undesignated Funds - The income from your fund supports community projects designated by the QCF
during and after your lifetime. Your fund will support a range of charitable projects and is best able to address the
needs of tomorrow - needs that may be diffi cult to predict today.
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Corporate/Business Funds
City of Quesnel
Integris Credit Union
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Vancouver Foundation
West Fraser Mills Ltd
Family Funds
Glenn and Loretta Barr Family
Dr. Peter Calder Memorial
Brian and Ann Rankin Family
Scholarship Funds
Marilyn Heywood Memorial
NAMED FUNDS
A minimum commitment of $5,000 enables donors to establish a named fund. This amount can be
accumulative or pledged over a multi-year period. To date, our named funds include:
Established Agency/Organization Endowment Funds
Holger Bauer Forest Safety Endowment Fund
Island Mountain Arts
Quesnel Youth Soccer Association
In Memoriam Recognition
The Quesnel Community Foundation has received gifts in memory of these
valued members of our community:
Holger Bauer (multiple donors)
Dr. Peter Calder (gift made by Glenn and Loretta Barr)
Ann Gillespie (gift made by Liz Neave)
Steve Hilbert (gift made by Gary and Lorna Townsend)
Roger Hildebrand (gift made by Robert & Marjorie Sales)
John Lazzarin (gift made by Gary and Lorna Townsend)
Harry Keen (gift made by Gary and Lorna Townsend)
Ivan Malinosky (gift made by Gary and Lorna Townsend)
Frederick Freeman (gift made by Les and Marie Murray)
Pat Robertson (gifts made by Gilbert McCall and the Circle 8 Square Dancers)
Johanna Rosenbeck (gift made by Robert & Marjorie Sales)
Grace Steele (gift made by Gary and Lorna Townsend)
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Donors’ Circle
QCF gratefully recognizes all of the generous donors who have contributed to the Foundation:
Friend - ($0 - $999)
Bob and Christine Allen
Nate and Maggie Bello
Robert and Esther Blaylock
Gus and Laree Bruehler
Canada Safeway
Circle 8 Square Dancers
Gary and Sherrie Clark-Marlow
Wayne and Cheryle Clogg
Alex and Luanne Coffey
Jean Edwards
Earl Erb
Anders and Ingrid Eriksson
James A. Girvin
Gold Pan Express
Jim Gorsline
Mary Harper
Kathleen A. Hill
Gerri Hoy
Johnston Equipment
Bob Keen
Harry Keen
Shirley Keen
Alfred and Maureen King
John and Gloria Lazzarin
Ron and Patricia Mattison
Gilbert McCall
Bruce and Linda McLean
Les and Marie Murray
Liz and Petrie Neave
Robert and Joy Patrick
Quesnel Millionaires
Quesnel RCMP
Quesnel Royal Purple
Andrea and Tim Richards
John and Jeannette Richardson
Robert and Marjorie Sales
Ron Silver
Jennifer Hocevar hopes to
become a teacher, and is
studying at the University of
Northern British Columbia for
a Bachelor of Arts degree.
She was on the Principal’s
Roll from Grades 8-11 and
the Honor Roll in Grade 12
at QSS, and won a number
of academic awards. One
of her teachers reports,
“… she is a gifted artist
and writer … a marvelous
student and an even better
person.” Jennifer was
also a volunteer with some
of the youngest and oldest
members of our community,
working with kindergartners
and the residents of the
Dunrovin Lodge. She also
worked part-time while a
high school student.
Lynne Penhale is a music
student at the University
of Victoria, and plans to
become a composer. Her
goal is to write for symphony
orchestras. During
high school, her many accomplishments
included:
organizing the Songwriters
Showcase concert, achieving
First Class Honors on
Royal Conservatory exams
in Music Theory and Grade
8 piano, and being invited to
the provincial Honors choir.
Her music teacher says of
her, “She has been a highly
valued member of the music
program … she has developed
impressive musical
skills … her improvisation
talents and leadership were
instrumental in the CSS jazz
Combo achieving a Silver
award at MusicFest Canada
….” Lynne also is a strong
student.
Butch and Mary Sjostrom
Bill and Betty Steele
Simon and Linda Turner
United Way
Paul Westwell Ltd.
Dr. Mirko Pellizzari
Supporter - ($1,000 - $4,999)
Anonymous
Cariboo Pulp & Paper Ltd.
Glen and Wendy Chatfi eld
Vic and Barbara Chatt
Chudiak Schmidt & Co.
Rick and Sue Clauson
Francine Gaetz
Ray and Muriel Hong
Novak Family Foundation
Ronald Rasmussen, CA
Gary and Lorna Townsend
Phillip Warden
Builder - ($5,000 - $24,999)
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.
Integris Credit Union
Brian & Ann Rankin
Partner – ($25,000 - $99,999)
Glenn & Loretta Barr
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Vancouver Foundation
Benefactor – ($100,000 & over)
City of Quesnel
West Fraser Mills Ltd.
Marilyn Heywood Memorial Scholarship
Peter Walsh
Marilyn Heywood Memorial Scholarships
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Holger Bauer Forest Safety Endowment
Fund
Amazing Space Gallery
Tony and Liz Bensted
Brodex
Ken and Kate Curry
Margaret and Jeff Dinsdale
Christopher Elden and Lisa McCargar
Ezowski Ventures
Sylvia Feder
Hildur Fossberg
Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Association
Roy Josephy and Jean Atkinson
Lance and Sandy Lawlor
Marmot Basin
Tutta McLennan
Paradigm Logging
Ron Paull
Richard and Audrey Prestage
Prinoth Ltd.
Quesnel Timber Management Ltd.
Joechen Reiter
Hazel Roste
S&F Construction
Troll Resort Ltd.
Lisa and David Walker
Whistler/Blackcomb
Liz Williamson
Catherine Wolf
Quesnel Youth Soccer Legacy Wall
Brian Rankin
Dr. Roger Tiede
Olive Walsh
Simon and Linda Turner
Roy and Debbie Moffat
QYSA (in memory of Maurice Cullinane)
QYSA
Jennifer Hocevar and Lynne Penhale are this year’s recipients of
the Foundation’s Marilyn Heywood Memorial Scholarships,
worth $150 each. Congratulations, Jennifer and Lynne.
Marilyn Heywood was a tireless community volunteer,
valued employee and co-worker, and a sensitive and
committed friend. She was a School District employee
who volunteered with the Quesnel Little Theatre and the
Library and was an avid bridge player. She was killed in
1984 by a drunk driver. After her death, this scholarship
was created by her friends and colleagues.

How to receive
Applications for 2010 Grants will be available in November.
Successful applicants will receive their grant award in
April 2010. For more information, visit our
website at www.quesnelfoundation.ca or phone Simon
Turner, Grants Chair, at (w) 250-991-7669,
(h) 250-747-3290, or e-mail simon.turner@rbc.com.
Board Members
Kevin McKelvie, Sheri Coles, Lorna Townsend, Alex Coffey,
Shirley Keen, Simon Turner, Doug Service (not pictured:
Roy Josephy, Brian Rankin).
Committees
Thank you to these volunteers who work with our Board
members on Committees:
Joanne Cozac – Grants Committee
Tara Fookes – Grants Committee
Lesli Hildebrand – Grants Committee
Ross Johnson – Grants Committee
Sandy Norman – Grants Committee
Patricia Schmit, Q.C. – Fund Development Committee
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Thank you
Sincere thanks to these donors who have assisted us in
the printing of this Report:
$250 donors
Integris Credit Union
Johnston Equipment
Shirley Keen
Kevin McKelvie Financial Services
Northland Mortgages
$500 donors
McDonald’s Restaurants
Royal Bank
Sustaining Partners
Fraserview Pharmacy
Quesnel Cariboo Observer
West Park Dental
Contact us:
Quesnel Community Foundation
P.O. Box 4158
Quesnel, BC V2J 3J2
(250) 992-5495
www.quesnelfoundation.ca
email: qcf@shaw.ca.
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