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Published by goldertrust on 12 May 2009

Midrand Office Hosts Easter Raffle and Egg Hunt for the Trust!

Many thanks to the efforts of the Midrand office staff, who raffled a beautiful Easter Basket to raise money for the Trust. In addition, an Easter Egg Hunt took place at the office. Much fun was had by all, and R8000 was raised for the Trust.

Congratulations to Cheryl Oakes, Maggie Meyer and Wade Govender, who won the Easter Egg Hunt. Congratulations to Isabel Zietsman, who won the draw for the basket. And thanks to Fred Sutherland for matching all funds raised by Golder employees!

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Published by goldertrust on 12 May 2009

Generous Donation Made by Two of Golder’s Suppliers

Two of Golder’s suppliers recently made sizable donations to the Golder Trust for Orphans. 

Lucie Arsenault, President of Luz Design, Golder’s design agency, recently donated to the Golder Trust for Orphans.

Additionally, Talbot Marketing, who supplies Golder Canada with its “Golder Ware”, recently made a sizable donation to the Trust. Says Linda Mah, Talbot’s account representative for Golder, “We think it’s such a great thing that you are doing, we just wanted to show our support.”

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Published by goldertrust on 12 May 2009

In Memory of Victor Milligan

Thanks to all the Golder employees and friends of Victor Milligan who donated to the Trust for Orphans in his memory after his passing in March, 2009.

Over $5000 USD was donated to the Trust for Orphans on Victor’s behalf by friends and Golder employees.

Our sincere thanks to Victor’s family for their support.

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Published by goldertrust on 12 May 2009

Golder Employees Raise Over $10,000 USD in Global Quilt Fundraiser!

 

GAC Matches Contributions for a Total of $20,000 USD Raised!

Over 1200 Golder employees around the world participated in the Global African Quilt Fundraiser in April and May, raising over $10,000 USD for the Golder Trust for Orphans.  New GAC President Brian Conlin matched the employee donations for a total of $20,000 USD raised.

Thanks to all of the participants for your support! Thanks also to John Gilby and Cathy Pitman
from the Mississauga office for all your enthusiasm and help, and to Erica Gilby for making and generously donating the quilt for the raffle.

Congratulations to the following winners:

 

  • The draw for the quilt was won by Dennis Martin from the Ottawa office. Congratulations, Dennis!
  • The official challenge to the offices was won by the downtown Toronto Office.

 

Stay tuned for our next global fundraiser—The Soccer World Cup Fundraiser, to be held in 2010 in conjunction with the Soccer World Cup in South Africa! 

 

Photo: Trustee and GAC Past President Rick Firlotte and John Gilby prepare to draw the winning name at the recently held GAL Principals meeting in Calgary

 

 

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Published by goldertrust on 13 Mar 2009

Calgary Office Raffles Valentine’s Gift Basket for the Trust!

Many thanks to Tania Glithero and a team of Golder Trust for Orphans volunteers in Calgary who built a Valentine’s Gift Basket only 2 days before Valentine’s Day and raffled it in exchange for donations to the Trust. The Calgary office contributed $602.24 and the basket was won by Shonna Boles.

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