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MRC Haut-Saint-Laurent
Recognizing our volunteers

A CELEBRATION OF THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERING

For the third year in a row, Vision Bénévolat Volunteer of the Year 2018 and to those who du Haut-Saint-Laurent, and Jean-Luc Crête, du Haut-Saint-Laurent website (www.
du Haut-Saint-Laurent calls on the communi- will follow. The sculpture and the name of the CPA auditor CGA will each sponsor one of the mrchsl.com) to download the nomination
ty to recognize the contribution of its artist who designed it will be unveiled during 2018 Awards categories. form or contact Nathalie Trépanier at 450
volunteers. the evening of April 19. 264-5252, extension 221. n
To submit a nomination, please go the MRC
Honorary President and Volunteer of the The strength of a community lies in the
Year 2017, Mrs. Mary Shewchuk, officially volunteer commitment of its citizens,
kicked off the nomination period, seeking whether they are involved in the success
individuals who stand out for their dedication. of festivals and events, in community organi-
Citizens, associations, organizations, business- zations, municipalities, schools or even in
es, institutions, schools and municipalities of healthcare. Youth stand out with their
the territory are invited to submit, by March involvement, while others make it a family
23, the names of people from the Haut-Saint- activity. “The goal is to recognize volun-
Laurent who have distinguished themselves in teerism in all its forms, in all walks of life.
the community. Volunteering is essential to provide the
human commitment that makes a difference
This year’s Volunteer Awards will be held on in the quality of life of a community,” said
April 19, 2018, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Mary Shewchuk, Volunteer of the Year 2017
Cultural Center in Sainte-Barbe, during and Honorary President.
National Volunteer Week.
The Volunteer Awards evening is, once
New this year, the Volunteer of the Year will again, benefiting from a strong partnership
receive a trophy on which will be engraved with local businesses and institutions that are
the names of volunteers honoured since committed to social involvement: Assurances
2016. This trophy will be loaned to the Gosselin, Leahy Orchards, Caisse Desjardins February 21, 2018

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