National Philanthropy Day November 15, 2014

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Philanthropy is an act of giving money, goods, time or effort...to support a charitable cause intended to improve the quality of life...all life

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Friends of 1922 Notch Hill Society Notch Hill Church Renovation

Cedar Heights Community Association Hall Modernization and expansion

South Broadview Elementary School Garden Teaching Garden

222 RCACS Sponsoring Committee Flight Simulator

Salmon Arm Children’s Festival Society Purchase of Commercial Grade Bouncer

Shuswap Hut & Trail Alliance SocietyPurchase of a New Trailrider

Salmon Arm & Shuswap Lake Agricultural Association Renovate Old Arena Change Rooms

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Sicamous & District Senior Centre Society Continuous Hot Water Program

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The Foundation’s Annual Report lists all the grants disbursed in all three of its granting categories. This year’s Discretionary Grants are listed here.

Ageing with Ease in Rural Communities Society & Seymour Arm Community Association Project: Purchase new outdoor folding tables Grant: $1,650 Fund: Seniors Project and John and Ingrid Monk Endowment FundsBCSPCA Shuswap BranchProject: Facility Improvements Grant: $2,500 Fund: Derkaz/Derby Family Endowment, Margot Hewitt, Dr. Melany Dyer Endowment and General FundsCanadian Red Cross (BC Southern Int. Region)Project: Renovations of the Salmon Arm HELP DepotGrant: $4,500 Fund: Earl and Muriel Mackenzie Family Endowment, Higgins Family Endowment, Pat and Peter Cummings/George and Eva Kassa/Patti and Bryan Kassa Endowment, Browne Johnson Legacy FundsEagle Valley Community Support Society Project: Natural Playscape Area for Sicamous Resource Centre Grant: $3,000 Fund: Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Community Endowment FundKamloops Symphony Society Project: 2014-2015 Salmon Arm Concert Series Grant: $2,000 Fund: Enid Finn Memorial, Gertrude and Ludwig Klein Memorial, Tom and Elsie Brighouse Family Endowment, Browne Johnson Legacy and General FundsLiteracy Alliance of the Shuswap (LASS) Project: Books Under the Tree Grant: $2,000 Fund: Wainwright-Mobley Memorial and Jennifer Phillips Memorial FundsMalakwa Community Centre AssociationProject: Stage & Concession for Music in the Park Grant: $2,500 Fund: Rod Bailey Endowment, Marian and Ralph Segreto Endowment, John and Ingrid Monk Endowment and General FundsMalakwa United ChurchProject: Floor & Exterior wall for Thrift Store Addition Grant: $2,000.00 Fund: John and Ingrid Monk Endowment Fund

North Shuswap Community Association*Project: Pioneer Park Picnic Shelter Grant: $2,000.00 Fund: Lloyd and Dorothy Askew Family Endowment and General FundsNorth Shuswap Historical SocietyProject: Archival Revitalization Grant: $2,500.00 Fund: General FundOkanagan CollegeProject: Connecting Adult Literacy/Numeracy Learners to Arts & Culture Grant: $2,100.00 Fund: Ev Painter Endowment and General FundsReaching Out Multiple Sclerosis SocietyProject: ROMSS O� ce Renovations Grant: $5,400.00 Fund: Paul and Elvi Pukas Family Endowment, Doug and Donna Adams Family Endowment, Rosemarie’s Fund and General FundsSalmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society*Project: Bird Viewing Platform at Peter Jennink Park Grant: $3,000.00 Fund: Geo� and Judith Benson Family Endowment FundSalmon Arm Museum and Heritage AssociationProject: Wheels at Haney Grant: $3,500.00 Fund: Turner Orchards Endowment, Gordon and Bev Marshall Family Endowment, Lloyd and Dorothy Askew Family Endowment FundsSalmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association & Mt. Ida Historical GroupProject: The Many Faces of Mt. IdaGrant: $1,500.00 Fund: Brooke, Jackson, Downs Endowment, Bill and Mary Douhaniuk Endowment, Nina Dickins Family Endowment and General FundsSalmon Arm & Shuswap Lake Agriculture Association*Project: Active Artisan Building Lighting Upgrade Grant: $5,000.00 Fund: General Fund Shuswap Community FoundationShuswap Community Foundation Project: Serendipity Grant at President’s discretion $1,000.00 Fund: General Fund

Shuswap Daycare SocietyProject: Garden Beds and Storage Shed Grant: $3,500.00 Fund: Wainwright-Mobley Memorial FundShuswap District Arts CouncilProject: Online First Nations Artist Database Grant: $2,500.00 Fund: Bill and Mary Douhaniuk Endowment FundShuswap Family Resource and Referral SocietyProject: Kidsroc (Youth recreation therapy) Grant: $2,500.00 Fund: Jennifer Phillips Memorial FundShuswap Hospice SocietyProject: Tools to Enhance our Compassionate Care Program Grant: $1,225.00 Fund: Browne Johnson Legacy FundShuswap Hut and Trail Alliance Society*Project: Upper Violet Creek Trail Stiles Project Grant: $2,448.48 Fund: Gerry and Rita Chu Family Endowment, Geo� and Judith Benson Family Endowment, SASCU Endowment Fund, and General FundsShuswap Singers*Project: Trailer for storage and moving Grant: $2,000.00 Fund: Geo� and Judith Benson Family Endowment an SCF President’s 2012/13 Serendipity FundsShuswap Theatre SocietyProject: Sound System Upgrade Grant: $2,500.00 Fund: Gertrude and Ludwig Klein Memorial FundSicamous and District Seniors Centre SocietyProject: Protection for Scooters and Drivers Grant: $3,874.00 Fund: C. Norman Barber Endowment, John and Ingrid Monk Endowment Funds

If you would like to donate to an area of interest to you we would be pleased to help you select from among our many funds. Donations to a speci� c fund in acknowledgement of a special event or in memory of a loved one are welcome at any time. A CRA receipt will be issued.

Total Discretionary Grants $66,697.48

* Indicates 2014 Spring Grants

Canada’s Governor General, the Right Honourable David Johnston, patron of Commu-nity Foundations of Canada, has challenged Canadians to “join me in imagining our country as it could be – a smart and caring nation, where all Canadians can succeed, contribute, and develop their talents to their fullest po-tential.” His vision inspired and motivated Community Founda-tions of Canada. Leading up to Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, Smart & Caring Communities is their response.

For more than 90 years, Cana-da’s community foundations have dedicated themselves to building better places to live, work, and play. You could say that caring is what they do, while smart de-scribes how they do it – bringing people and resources together to achieve a greater good.

Smart & Caring Communities is a landmark effort that brings the community foundation move-ment together around two goals: � rst, to ensure that every commu-nity has access to a community foundation by 2017 and secondly, that communities across the coun-try have access to dedicated re-sources through Smart & Caring

Community Funds established speci� cally to respond to local priorities.

What does being a ‘smart and caring’ community mean to you? How can Shuswap Community Foundation support your vision? Call, email, write, or drop in to the of� ce at 450 Lakeshore Drive to share your thoughts and ideas.

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Smart & Caring CommunitiesThe Shuswap Vital Signs Report: Livability and Wellness Check-up

On October 7, in conjunc-tion with 28 other community foundations across Canada, Shuswap Community Founda-tion launched its fi rst ever Vital Signs Report. The consumer-friendly report evaluates the Shuswap as a place to live, learn, work and grow. It’s in-teresting, understandable, and engaging.

Data from a variety of rec-ognized sources, citizen grad-ing of key issues and priori-ties, and the results of a public opinion survey were combined by a professional researcher at Thompson Rivers University to create a unique snapshot of the livability of the Shuswap.

Producing the Vital Signs Report supports the Founda-tion’s vision of “Uniting Those Who Care with the Needs of our Community,” and will help make our granting more effec-tive and proactive, strengthen-ing our understanding and ties to the community.

And for all the communities

in the Shuswap, the Vital Signs Report will support decision-making by identifying and pro-moting key priorities. Informa-tion and knowledge are at the heart of our ability to work to-gether to make good decisions for our region.

The report includes informa-tion about the regions popula-tion, affordable housing, the arts and culture sector, public transit options, the Shuswap region’s popularity, the use of electronic media, the trail net-work, the increase in popula-tion, childhood obesity, Shus-wap Lake and its watershed.

For all the details, copies of the report are available at the foundation’s offi ce at 450 Lakeshore Drive and online at www.shuswapfoundation.ca. If you would like more informa-tion, please feel free to contact the Foundation at 250-832-5428 or drop in at the offi ce. Paulette and Tara will be happy to discuss the report with you.

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It was Thanksgiving come early for many community groups who were the benefi ciaries of grants from the Shus-wap Community Foundation at their an-nual community meeting on October 2.

A total of 25 different grants totalling $66,697.48 were formally distributed by the foundation which, for the fi rst time, operated two granting cycles in both the spring and fall. This enables the foun-dation to respond to the needs of non-profi t groups throughout the year.

Together with the donor directed grants and Agency grants, the founda-tion disbursed a total of $234,569 in 2014.

Dave Wood, foundation president told the assembled crowd at the Prestige Inn that the foundation’s capital sets should soon surpass $7 million, which provides the interest generation that allows the foundation to disperse the community grants.

“Community Foundations play a cru-cial role in how people give back where communities need it most. We connect people, families and companies with

causes that inspire them – pooling re-sources, knowledge and expertise to achieve greater impact,” he notes in his report.

Funds went to groups throughout the Shuswap, including as far ranging as Seymour Arm, Celista and Malakwa.

Some of the funded projects for Salm-on Arm include the construction of a bird observation town in Peter Jannick Park, funding for trail projects, renovations to the SPCA shelter, support for symphony performances, as well as upgrades to the fairgrounds and Haney Heritage Park. Other grants went to the creation of pro-grams such as a kids gardening project at the Shuswap Day Care, support for programs for at-risk teens and a cultural program for adult education students at Okanagan College.

Grants to the Sicamous area included funds for the Eagle Valley Support So-ciety’s community garden program, the Malakwa Communtiy Centre Asso-ciation’s permanent stage for Music in the Park, renovations for the Malakwa Thrift Store and the Sicamous and Dis-trict Seniors Centre Society for an aw-ning to protect motorized scooters from

the elements. New endowment funds created this

year include the Dearing Family En-dowment, the Jack and Edith Stead Hospital Endowment, the Lloyd and Joy Johnson Family Endowment, the Mick-ey Petersen Endowment, the Nina Dick-ens Family Endowment, the Rick and Linda Hirtle Family Endowment, the SABNES Endowment and the Shane Gorner Memorial Endowment.

Foundation disburses grantsBy Tracy Hughes

“Community founda-tions play a crucial role in how people give back where communities need it most. We connect people, families and companies with causes that inspire them - pooling resources, knowledge and expertise to achieve greater impact.”

A year-long aware-ness campaign, launched in March of 2014 by the Community Foundations of Canada, includes a series of print, broadcast and on-line messages, each featur-ing Canadians who embody the concept of ‘Community Makes You. You Make Your Community.’ We are featur-

ing three of our own ‘Com-munity Champions’ as part of this campaign, connecting our foundation to the rest of Canada. Watch for their sto-ries in the local media and on our website at www.shus-wapfoundation.ca

This past � scal year, our investment portfolio contin-ued to bene� t from a sound � nancial market. As a result of a sound � nancial market, the board has able increased the Foundation’s distribution percentage from 4% to 5%. In October, we disbursed a total of $281,694 in grants to non-pro� t charitable organi-zations and agencies in the Shuswap region.

Seven new family funds were created in 2014. In ad-dition, one new agency fund was opened – the SABNES Endowment Fund. The Me-morial Walkway Fund con-tinues to grow, with 28 bricks now placed in the walkway. There are a total of 106 funds in our capital account to the end of June, 2014.

Two new directors joined the board of the Foundation in 2014: Lana Fitt in Salmon Arm and Sharon Gavel in Si-camous. Both add their in-dividual strengths to a strong working board dedicated to promoting philanthropy in the Shuswap.

Our hardworking staff

– Paulette Brown, Of-� ce Administrator, Amber Wetherill, Administrative Assistant (currently on ma-ternity leave) and Tara Pe-terson, who has very ably stepped in to replace Amber while she is on leave, pro-vide excellent support to the board. Please stop by the of-� ce on Lakeshore Drive and speak to them should you require any information re-garding Shuswap Communi-ty Foundation. Of� ce hours are Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and Fri-days 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can also reach them at 250-832-5428 or via email at info@shuswapfoundation.ca

From the desk of the Shuswap Community Foundation’s President

A Shuswap Community Founda-tion grant drawn from the interest earnings of the Wainwright-Mobley Memorial, Higgins Family Endow-ment and General Funds enabled the Shuswap District Arts Council to complete three outreach projects

that connected members of the com-munity to this storytelling exhibi-tion. Many members of our commu-nity volunteered to become “Living Library” books, giving them recog-nition for their amazing stories and accomplishments.

Saga: � e Art of Storytelling in the 21st Century

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Many life events can be commemorated within the

McGuire Lake Memorial Walkway such as milestone birthdays and

anniversaries to weddings and births, or forever recollect fond

memories of a lost loved one.

All you have to do is take a stroll through Mc-Guire Lake to feel the peace and serenity that lies here. Nestled within the path to the Friend-ship Arch are memories that will not fade with time. Many life events can be commemorated within the McGuire Lake Memorial Walk-way such as milestone birthdays and anniver-saries to weddings and births, or forever recol-lect fond memories of a lost loved one. The

Memorial Walkway is now well into its second year and continues to be a huge suc-cess; with 13 more b r i c k s h a v -ing been p l a c e d , the City

of Salmon Arm has now opened the second half

of the walkway for more memorial bricks. If you haven’t been to McGuire Lake in a while, we en-courage you to go and take a few moments to appreciate the memories and messages that have already been commemo-rated along the Walk-way.

Those wishing to place a memorial brick of their own to honour or acknowledge a loved one can, with a dona-tion to the Foundation, personalize a 12” x 24” brick for placement in the walkway. In addition to memorializing your loved one, the donor can also be assured that a signifi cant portion of donations made through this program will fund community-based chari-table programs, projects, and services within the Salmon Arm area.

For more information on the McGuire Lake Memorial Walkway you are invited to visit www.shuswapfounda-tion.ca or contact the

Foundation offi ces at 250.832.5428

McGuire Lake Memo-rial Walkway Brick Do-nations to June 30, 2014

Diane Shoemaker – For Carl & Elvena Shoe-maker

Sharon A. Thurston – For Kenneth D. Thur-ston

Sharon A. Thurston – For Michael K. Thurston

Karen Angove – For Ronnie Turner to Honor his 100th Birthday

Florence Dearing & Barry Dearing – For R. Lorne Dearing

Geneva Thompson – For Aln Thompson

Donna Shultz – For Jim Reynolds

Holly Ready – For Shayne Ready

Holly Ready – For William & Antoinette Preston

Joan Marshall – For Denis Marshall

Sheryl Hine – For Ivy, Don & Gene McMillan

Carmen Jarvis – Wil-ma Tobien

George Goldade – For Balzar “Phil” Goldade

Bricks record memories

We appreciate all your contributions to our community

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Together….we can made a difference• Donations to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation

will help bring high priority equipment to those in need of hospital care.

• Our Planned Giving program provides many ways to incorporate charitable giving with estate planning goals for you and your loved ones, including securities or real estate, charitable trusts, life insurance, retirement plans, wills & estates.

• The Shuswap Hospital Foundation’s relationship with the Community Foundation allows donors to establish an endowment fund that will annually provide support for much needed hospital equipment.

• Charitable gifts to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation are tax deductible.

Together….we’re changing lives for the better

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Walkway is now well into its second year and continues to be a huge suc-cess; with 13 more b r i c k s h a v -ing been p l a c e d , the City

When Jim heard about the idea of estab-lishing a community foundation, he imme-diately thought it was a great idea. A founda-tion would allow an “unbiased approach to giving money – no ties to other organizations, giving the money a broader reach.” He joined the ranks of Shuswap Community Founda-tion Founders, and served on the Board of Directors for several years, in the role of Treasurer.

Born in Salmon Arm, Jim went to work for the Bank of Commerce, evenutally be-coming a manager, working all over BC. Eventually he ended up back in Salmon Arm. In 1972, he chose to leave the bank rather than being transferred away. He set up a private accounting business and became immersed in community activi-ties, including six years on the District of Salmon Arm Council. Having been a Rotarian all his adult life, he was actively involved in the local club, enjoying terms as both president and secretary over the years. Jim embodied the Rotarian motto “service above self”, giving of his time, and � nancial aid, to a wide variety of other charitable organizations.

Now, the “ledgers are neatly balanced, the forms are correctly � led, and the cab-in is securely shut” (Credit Peter Scales). Jim Scales exempli� ed the role of com-munity builder, sharing his abilities and his time to give back to the community he loved.

In Memoriam: Foundation Founder Jim Scales April 14, 1933 – October 5, 2014

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Its rural character, friendly people and winters, outdoor living, and the nicest four seasons are what attracted the Beckners to make Salm-on Arm their home. Here they raised two sons, Kevin and Michael, and became solid community supporters.

After graduating from the University of Alberta, the freshly married couple moved to Ontario so Jim could study Optometry at Waterloo. Marcia went to Teachers College in Strat-ford and then supported the pair. After starting to practise in Kamloops, Jim and Marcia discovered that Salmon Arm’s outdoor de-lights and varied cultural offerings suited their ac-tive lifestyle. They opened their optometry practice on March 1, 1974 with Marcia as receptionist. Once more staff was added, Marcia con-tinued part-time on books and payroll. Every day they delighted in meeting new people from amazingly in-teresting backgrounds. Jim retired in 2006 and both continued their volunteer and community building

activities, and pursued their passions.

In 1978 Marcia joined Shuswap Theatre for their second production, “Fiddler on the Roof”, and contin-ues to be involved. Sing-ing was another love for both—Marcia has been with the Shuswap Singers for 39 years, and Jim has sung with the Shuswap Men’s Chorus since its inception in 2009. In 1968 Marcia took a year off from her U of A studies to join Canada’s Olympic Speed Skating Team. When Mike Hall, who competed in the 1994 Olympics, moved to Salmon Arm they linked up to start the Salmon Arm Icebreakers Speed Skating Club.

The outdoors is their joint passion, so in the late 1970’s they joined Shuswap Outdoors and became keen cross-country skiers. Even-tually the Larch Hills Nordic Society was formed and in 1985 the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet was born. Marcia became chair of the Loppet for a dozen years and is still involved in various aspects, including the Heart and

Stroke Foundation. Jim is still involved on the Loppet organizing committee.

Jim was involved with SABNES in its early days and served on its board for a dozen years, including a term as president when the foreshore trail was being built and eventually con-nected to Raven. Building trails is Jim’s special inter-est and he was involved with the Greenways Com-mittee and the establish-ment of Coyote Park near Raven. He applauds the vi-sion and hard work of the Greenways Committee, a sub-committee of the En-vironmental Management Committee, which had a vi-sion and pushed to establish trail linkages throughout our community.

A grant by the Vancou-ver Foundation to Shuswap Theatre many years ago made Marcia and Jim aware of what wonderful things a community foundation can do for its citizens in fund-ing volunteer work. In 1993, when Lois Higgins was campaigning for the estab-lishment of a local commu-

nity foundation, it was a ‘no brainer’ for them to make an investment as founders of the Shuswap Community Foundation.

The Beckners’ commit-ment serves their commu-nity, which now includes twelve members of their family spanning four gener-ations who have also made Salmon Arm their home. The extended Beckner fam-ily members consider them-selves fortunate indeed to live in this beautiful four seasons paradise.

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‘no brainer’ for the Breckners’ to make an investment as founders

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MacQuarrie family endowment fundPromoting

Social JusticeSchooled in Kaslo, BC then

Mt. Royal College in Calgary, Dan was well on his way to becoming a petrochemical engineer when he went to work, as part of the course curriculum, in Turner Valley Oilfi eld. He moved to Leduc Alberta shortly after oil was discovered there on Febru-ary 13, 1947. It was while he was working at Leduc that he met Edna Hartfelder, and they married on August 9, 1950. Together they raised three children: Roy, Wayne and Carolynn.

Following a personal con-version experience at age 32, Dan returned to school, at-tending St. Stephen’s College at the University of Alberta in

Edmonton, becoming an or-dained Minister in the United Church of Canada in 1964. After two years of minister-ing in St. Paul, AB, he and the family accepted an invi-tation to be minister here at First United Church. Besides having his own business, he served Mt Ida, Silver Creek, Falkland, Sicamous, & Mal-akwa. In 1988, after a stint in the Carribean, they returned to serve Anglican/United Churches in Sorrento, Chase, & Cellista, retiring in 1992.

Dan and Edna were active members of the Salmon Arm community. Dan’s grand-father arrived in Armstrong with the Overlanders in 1862. His roots here run deep. Dan belonged to the Chamber of Commerce, and was an Al-derman for six years. In his fi rst year as Alderman he be-gan lobbying to have smok-ing in public places banned. Edna used to make him take his clothes off on the back porch after council meetings held in a windowless room

at the Council Chambers in Salmon Arm West Elemen-tary School. His latest effort, “Dan’s Bylaw”, was formally adopted on July 1, 2013, ban-ning smoking in all munici-pal parks and public areas in Salmon Arm. 38 years of per-severance.

Together with Ces Stainsby, in 1966 Edna took on the job of coordinating a 22 teacher and 150 child Sunday School program. She and Dan also opened their home to women who had been arrested by the RCMP; there were no accom-modations for them at the jail. Throughout the 28 years of their ministry together, she was the organizer of uncount-ed funerals and memorials, providing comfort for every-one, regardless of religious affi liation.

When Robbie Burns sup-pers were no longer held on an annual basis, Edna initiat-ed an ‘international gathering’ where people came dressed in their traditional costumes and brought pot luck dishes

associated with their country of origin. She, together with Bernadette Forer, was instru-mental in the founding of the local Grandmothers to Grand-mothers organization, and she was a huge supporter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Edna was also a Welcome Wagon Host for a number of years.

Edna died on May 11, 2013 at age 85. Dan is grateful for the 63 years they had togeth-er, working as a team.

Throughout their lives to-gether, Dan and Edna shared a passion for social justice and the environment. To that end, interest earned by the Dan and Edna MacQuarrie Family Endowment Fund will be granted to non-profi t organizations to support ini-tiatives or projects which fur-ther social justice, fostering respect, harmony and fairness within the Shuswap commu-nity. The fund is open to fur-ther donations, ensuring that the work begun by Dan and Edna continues.

Throughout their lives together, Dan and Edna shared a passion for social

justice and the environment.

Dear Mr. Neale,I am incredibly grateful to have been

named the recipient of the Al Neale Bur-sary. This award means a lot to me. It is more than just money, you are providing me with opportunity. Opportunity to focus on my studies, and not be overwhelmed by my � nancial situation - as we know it can often sneak into our thoughts and keep us up at night. Opportunity to make the most of my time with my education (something I plan on doing as a mature student returning to College).

I left College at a time when I was uncer-tain of what I wanted to achieve at school. Luckily, I was able to work at non-pro� t Students’ Unions and help guide students and support Post-secondary education. Education has become a passion for me. Ensuring that students receive a quality, affordable education has been particularly important to me - I believe everyone should have a chance to prove themselves. I learnt a lot about managing non-pro� t organiza-tions and the years provided me time to

decide what I would do next, but not a lot of money to do it. In to-day’s world, education is important. I’m glad I took the opportunity to return to school.

This past year I � nished my Associate of Arts degree and I am returning in the fall semester enrolled in the Business program. I plan to complete my Bachelor’s in Busi-ness Administration (BBA) at Okanagan College. This bursary will be considerable � rst step in allowing me to accomplish that goal. Taking the chance to come to College was dif� cult, but thanks to your generosity, I feel like success is just around the corner.

Thank you again for the bursary you have awarded me. I truly appreciate it more than the words I could ever put into this let-ter. I hope one day my achievements will speak loud enough.

Sincerely,Sean Rossouw

Re: Al Neale Bursary Award

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The support of the Shuswap Community Foundation’s Endowment Fund is a vitallink to our community. Through public

support, the Foundation providessustainable funding that helps us tell our

stories. It allows us to continuethe work we do.

Keep up the fantastic work!

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The Shuswap Trail Alliance congratulates the Shuswap Community Foundation, and thanks SCF, Gerry and Rita Chu Family Endowment, Geoff and Judith Benson Family Endowment, and the SASCU Endowment Fund, for their recent support.

Did you know the SCFoundation has a dedicated endowment for Shuswap Trails? Consider a contribution today.

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Landers family legacy fundThe Landers Family stretch-

es back three generations in Salmon Arm. In 1944, James Alvin Landers and his wife Sa-die (née Howe), together with three of their seven children, left the dust-bowl of Saskatch-ewan, moving to 30 acres in Salmon Arm located approxi-mately where Shuswap Mid-dle School now stands. The eldest of those children was Maurice Alvin Landers, who married Dorothy Smith. They had three children: Garry, Joy-anne, and Dean.

After serving in the Air Force in WW2, Maurice com-pleted his teaching degree at the University of Saskatoon in 1947. He moved to Salmon Arm with Dorothy (and Garry) to begin his teaching career at Salmon Arm Consolidated School and eventually become Vice-Principal of Salmon Arm Secondary School. He and Dorothy raised their children on the family farm in South Canoe. One of Maurice’s ac-complishments, while on the farm, was the design and con-struction of an ingenious self-feeding, self-cleaning mecha-nism for use in the chicken barn. He became known across Western Canada for this inno-vation. Sadly, Dorothy died in 1958. Maurice remarried in 1961. He and Olwen (née Ev-

ans) had one child, Eve.After Dorothy died, Mau-

rice sold the home farm, us-ing the proceeds to create what is thought to be the fi rst apartments in Salmon Arm on Shuswap Avenue (now Shus-wap Street). Over the next sev-eral years, he built three more on the same property. Maurice was very active in the commu-nity. A Shriner, a Mason of the 31st level, and a member of the Canadian Legion, he also sat on the municipal Board of Variance for many years prior to the incorporation of the City of Salmon Arm.

In 1975, Garry married Mary Ramsay, who was born in Ver-non and raised in Winfi eld. Both Mary’s parents were raised in Vernon. The Ramsays had emigrated from Scotland in 1910 and the Langstaffs had

arrived in 1907. A love of mu-sic brought Garry and Mary together. They met at the ‘Chat Noire Jazz Bar’ in Vancouver (with the help of friends) while Mary was teaching at North Delta Sr. Secondary and Garry was teaching at Pleasant Val-ley Senior Secondary in Arm-strong. They moved to Vernon and were there for twelve and a half years. Their two children, Stacey (1979) and Robert (1982), were born there. After completing a teacher exchange in Scotland, they made a con-scious decision to move to the beautiful Shuswap in 1987.

Mary was a counsellor and taught Music in the Shuswap for 18 years, and in her spare moments served on the OK Symphony Board, founded the Shuswap Children’s Choir and most recently is the founding

director of the Shuswap Men’s Chorus. Garry taught Elemen-tary School in Armstrong until 1991, when he accepted a po-sition in the Shuswap District. He was an active member of the Shuswap Rotary Club for 20 years and is now actively involved on the Board of the R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum. Both are now retired.

Garry acknowledges that from it’s inception he has supported the Shuswap Com-munity Foundation, so when the opportunity arose, he and Mary decided to open the Landers Family Legacy Fund. Anyone may contribute to this fund. Grants disbursed from the interest earned will be given to non-profi t charitable organizations operating in the City of Salmon which support or promote the arts, including, but not limited to, the visual and the performing arts.

Supporting the Arts

Grants disbursed from the interest earned will be given to non-

pro� t charitable organizations operating in the City of Salmon

which support or promote the arts, including, but not limited to, the

visual and the performing arts.

Old house � nds a new homeThe Salmon Valley Homestead cabin sat

for two decades on temporary footings in the parking lot at R.J. Haney Heritage Vil-lage. This summer, with funding and a plan in place, it was moved to its permanent location - offi cially becoming the nucleus of the home-stead site at the edge of the Village.

The project couldn’t have been accom-plished without tremendous community sup-

port from the Shuswap Com-munity Founda-tion, which donat-ed a grant drawn from the Browne Johnson Legacy and Lloyd and Dorothy Askew Family Endow-ment Funds, two building movers, and a great crew.

1929 - 2014

From past to present,

– Lloyd Askew

“...our progress and the community’s have gone hand in hand.”

Proud sponsors of the community...

Celebrating 85 years � Service in Salmon Arm.