Spring, 2012 (pdf) - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board

A Word from the Director of Education
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation serves a very important role
in our community. The Learning Foundation raises funds to provide all students of the
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board with expanded opportunities for success.
Examples of this work include supporting students who require emergency funds to deal
with unanticipated financial challenges, supporting school projects that benefit groups of
students, supporting enrichment activities like the Quinte Regional Science and Technology
Fair, and the Prom Project - an initiative aimed at ensuring all students can afford to attend
their prom. The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation works with a wide range
of individuals and organizations to raise awareness and ensure that resources are available
to assist students in need.
During my first year as Director of Education for the Hastings and Prince Edward District
School Board I have come to better understand and appreciate the work of the Learning
Foundation. Maribeth deSnoo and her team work tirelessly to raise the necessary funds
and put into place supports for students in need. This includes countless events that support
fundraising or that directly support students. The Learning Foundation also oversees the
successful Student Nutrition Programs for a large segment of Eastern Ontario. The Hastings
and Prince Edward Learning Foundation board of governors are a dedicated group of
volunteers that work hard to accomplish the organization’s mission and work in partnership
with the school board. We are truly fortunate to have such caring and supportive partners.
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing programs
and services to help each student reach his or her full potential. Our mission is to support
student achievement and help our students to become caring, respectful citizens who
contribute to society in a positive way. It seems only fitting that our closest partner, The
Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation models these very attributes and extends
a helping hand to those most in need. It is through this partnership that we ensure all of our
students have the same opportunities to succeed.
Rob McGall
Director of Education
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Volume 5, Issue 1
Spring 2012
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
• A Word from the Director of
Education
• Food for Learning supports The
Great Big Crunch
• All I's On Learning - Project
Enhancement Fund In Action
• Science is alive, well and
thriving in Quinte
• Prom Project Success Stories:
• 11th Annual Learning Foundation
Golf Tournament
• Donor List
• A Thank you to the supporters
of Prom Project
Partnering Opportunities
for Our Students
Education Centre
156 Ann Street
Belleville, ON
K8N 1N9
phone (613) 966-1170 ext 2205
1-800-267-4350
fax (613) 968-1038

Food for Learning supports The Great Big Crunch
ON March 8, 2012, students across Canada participated in The Great Big Crunch, trying to make a crunch so loud,
everyone would know they were enjoying a healthy snack. Toronto Foodshare’s Great Big Crunch event invites
students and teachers to learn about healthy eating, and local & global food systems, while following the journey
from apple seed, to harvest, to market to the core. The Great Big Crunch was created to promote, celebrate
and enjoy healthy snacking and to highlight the availability of local apples all year round. In an effort
to encourage local children to increase their consumption of fruit and vegetables, Food for Learning
purchased local apples from Grills Orchards and The Campbell’s Orchards allowing three schools to
participate in the Great Big Crunch. Students from Bayside Public School, CML Snider Elementary School ,and St.
Carthagh Catholic School simultaneously crunched their apples on March 8.
All I's On Learning - Project Enhancement Fund In Action
Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation Chair, Elaner Pound, had an opportunity to experience the Project Enhancement
Fund in action and the following were her observations.
“I have just come from spending a great evening talking with students about their use of ipads and other media in the classroom.
It was amazing! The students were able to articulate what they had learned and were able to demonstrate that learning to people of
all ages. The energy in the room was very evident. I learned so much! For example, I wish that I could have been able to do my
“book reports” using the process the students displayed this evening when I was their age. It would have made the report so much
more interesting!”
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RSTF
QUINTE REGIONAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FAIR
Are hand sanitizers creating super bugs? This was just one of
the questions asked, and ideas tested at the 53rd annual Quinte
Regional Science and Technology Fair.
This year, 212 students presented 169 projects, and represented
all local school boards and associations including: Hastings
Prince Edward District School Board, Algonquin Lakeshore
Catholic District School Board, Albert College, Sonrise
Christian Academy and the Homeschoolers Association. Projects
included displays in life science, physical science, engineering,
biotechnology and environmental science.
The variety and complexity of projects this year went far beyond
the expectations of our Quinte Regional Science and Technology
Fair Committee and the judges. The judges had a very diffi cult
day of decisions, and they commented on the originality and
inventiveness of the projects, which ranged from “The Antioxidant
Effect: A Study on the Relationship Between Antioxidants and
Free Radicals” to “Theresa’s Interplanetary Shipping 3 - A
Multi-phasic Independent Mission design analysis.”
Participants and parents were also treated to a Science/Magic
Show featuring Dominic Tremblay. All were spell bound as he
demonstrated much scientifi c prestidigitation.
Final judging of student projects included the awarding of 30
speciality prizes, determining best in grade awards, and choosing
the fi ve students, from grades 7 to 12, that would represent our
region at the 2012 Canada-wide Science Fair in Charlottetown,
Prince Edward Island in May.
This year the fi ve students that will represent us at the national
level are:
-Dan Manning and Corey Morrison from Albert College with
their project-“Hand Sanitizers Creating Superbugs: Isolating
DNA with Hand Sanitizer then Transforming New Bacteria”
From left to right: QRSTF Committee member Kyla
Riedstra-Wiesner, Canada Wide Team members, Theresa
DeCola, Emilie Leneveu, Katie Rampp, Corey Morrison, Dan
Manning, and QRSTF Committee member Melissa Wright
Science is alive, well and
thriving in Quinte
(No volcanos but hovercrafts, studies on DNA and Ollies)
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(A project that looked at whether hand sanitizers are responsible
for creating super bugs)
-Katie Rampp from Georges Vanier School with her project,
”Can you hear me?”
(multiple over-ear headphones were tested, to fi nd out their
effectiveness in blocking out ambient noise.)
-Emilie Leneveu from Marc Garneau, and a project titled, “Do
You Multitask?”
(designed to determine the negative effects of multitasking, if they
exist, and how to improve on net time savers and organization
skills.)
-Theresa DeCola from Bayside Secondary School, and her
study which she called, “Theresa’s Interplanetary Shipping 3 - A
Multi-phasic Independent Mission design analysis” (A detailed
design, and plan of a manned mission to Mars)
On behalf of the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair
Committee, we would like to thank all sponsors of the fair. Of
special note is the continued major gift support of $5000 from
the Belleville Kiwanis Club!
Without this donation, and the selfl ess giving of volunteer time,
the fair would not take place.
Congratulations to all participants for the amazing projects. We
hope to see you, and more youth of the region explore and engage
through science innovation and engineering in next year’s fair.
QRSTF Sponsors:
Kiwanis Club of Belleville
Loyalist Collage
Ameresco
HAI Percision Waterject Inc.
Prince Edward District Women’s Institute
EMS-Tech Inc.
Bell
Kiwanis Club of Picton
Market High Advetising Inc.
Norampac
Professional Engineers Ontario
Kiwanis Club of Trenton
Lennis Trotter Arhitect
Rotary Club of Wellington
Kiwanis Club of Tweed

Success Stories
The following are comments on the six Prom Project events that took place at
Bayside Secondary School, Centennial Secondary School, Centre Hastings High
School, North Hastings High School, Prince Edward Collegiate, and Trenton
High School.
School staff, Principals, volunteers, Hastings and Prince Edward District School
Board Trustees, and Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation Directors
provided the following insights as to the need and success of Prom Project.
“I’d have to say it was a wonderful success.”
“The boys quickly shopped the mens’ wear, and all the suits and jackets are
gone! The girls were on a mission –They did not feel badly that they were
having to choose a dress from us - we kept having to send assistants in to
retrieve tried on dresses! Many girls tried on several dresses, and modeled
them in the gym - and they all looked so wonderful and happy! “
“I think I can confidently say that the dresses and clothes went to the kids who
needed them, but by encouraging all students to check out the selection and
shop if they wished, ensured that everyone felt comfortable!”
“Glenda and Jennifer from Shoppers Drug Marg were doing a thriving
business, and the girls really enjoyed the service. We had a volunteer to assist
with quick alterations, and she was able to reassure students that they could get
more complex alterations done to really make the gowns fit perfectly.”
“Half of the attendees were boys and there was a good cross-section of students
from our school, other schools in our board and grade 8 students which we
thought was great.”
“Even though it was a small turn out they were all extremely appreciative of not
only the dresses and suits, but also of the hair and make-up. The first family
actually cried when they found out that the student could have her hair done
for the day of prom, she was very excited to say the least. We’re continuing
to reach out to students from our own school as we’ve been able to leave the
dresses set up for a few more days.”
“I think it was a great success on many different fronts.”
“This is a story of a young father who lost his wife two years ago in a tragic
accident. He came in with two out of four of his children and both of the girls
were excited to find the perfect dress. “
“The smiles on the faces of the students were priceless...and the excitement in
the change room as the girls would pass dresses around, and help each other
into them was contagious.”
“The two ladies from Shoppers Drug Mart, Quinte Mall, were amazing with
the girls. One of the girls was so excited about her gown she went back up on
the stage to show everyone. I said, “You look like a princess!” She looked into
the mirror and said, “I feel like a princess!” When she packed her gown in a
bag and headed to the makeup table, one of the ladies already had her makeup
all packed into a blue case....she was watching her and prepared the package
ahead of time.”
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“This is really moving for me to read about these wonderful happenings.
These are truly game changers for many children and parents alike in our
communities.
The pay forward factor will generate good will through all whom this initiative
touches. You and your group deserve many thanks!”
“Last night’s Prom Project was a tremendous success. Every once in a while, a
special event rolls around that really leaves a mark on people, this was definitely
one of them.”
“The responses are picture perfect; both emotionally and clearly as an obvious
answer to the perceived “need” that exists.
I believe that the entire hands on crew at the Learning Foundation and all
participating schools should be proud for a job well done; but as well as for the
heart-felt effort that was obviously appreciated beyond expectations.”
“This evening, THS hosted its first Prom Project which made access to prom
and graduation attire available to all students. With hundreds of dresses and
suits, students had a huge variety to choose from. The red carpet was rolled
out for the event, and organizers were dressed in formal attire to welcome
shoppers. The atmosphere was energized with a live dj and plenty of snacks to
keep shoppers happy during their search for that ‘special outfit’. THS would
like to thank the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation, along with
the vast host of community sponsors for making this opportunity available for
students of Quinte West.”
Vision:
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation
believes that all students deserve a broad range of
opportunities to help them reach their potential.
Mission:
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation
is committed to providing all students of the Hastings
and Prince Edward District School Board with expanded
opportunities through fundraising efforts.
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation
accomplishes its mission by working with volunteers,
teachers, principals, school staff and donors to provide
philanthropic support for an entire spectrum of enhanced
learning opportunities for students.
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The Learning Foundation has provided
funds for the following programs:
RSTF
QUINTE REGIONAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FAIR
Student
Emergency
Fund
A Gift for the
Project
Enhancement
Fund
Len & Olive Black
Memorial Fund

11 th Anniversary
Hastings & Prince Edward Learning
Foundation Golf Tournament
July 5, 2012
SAVE THE DATE
Yes!
I’d like to support students of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board.
Please accept my donation to:
Len & Olive Black Memorial Fund Student Emergency Fund Project Enhancement Fund Prom Project
Science and Technology Enhancement Fund Food for Learning Undesignated Donation
$500 $250 $100 $50 $25 other
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Partnering O pportunities for Our Students
For More Information Call:
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Proceeds to
Student
Emergency
Fund
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REGISTRATION FORM
q Yes! We would like to participate in the 11th Annual Learning
Foundation Golf Tournament (Foursome @$150.00pp = $600.oo and
includes 2 power carts, round of golf, dinner and gifts.)
q Yes! We would like to donate for the Prize Table.
q No, I am unable to participate, but would like to make a charitable
contribution.
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The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation
The Education Centre, 156 Ann Street, Belleville, Ontario K8N 1N9
or fax to: (613) 968-1038
For more information, please contact
Maribeth deSnoo @ 966-1170 ext. 2205, mdesnoo@hpedsb.on.ca or
Marg Walker@ 613-966-1170 ext. 2120, mwalker@hpedsb.on.ca
Charitable # 86105 8113 RR0001

Thanks to All of Our Donors
Friend ($1,000+)
8 Wing Knights of Columbus
946644 Ontario Inc.
A & P Canada Inc.
A. Alyea
Adams Plumbing and Heating
Adecco Shared Services
Albert College
Allan Stitt
Alpha Delta Kappa Lambda
Association canadienne-francaise de l’Ontario
Balu’s Pharmacy
Bancroft Home Hardware
Barbara Pitman
Bardon Supplies Limited
BASE Intelligent Building Systems Ltd.
Bayshore Credit Union Ltd.
Bayside Public School Fundraising
Bayside Secondary School
Beclawat Manufacturing Inc.
Bell Canada
Belleville Police Association
Benton Fry Ford Sales Ltd.
Bernard Wright
Blake Whitaker
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Brad Little
Branch Electric Motor Service Ltd.
Brennan & Newell Insurance & Retirement
Bridge Street United Church Women
Brown’s Fine Food Services
Brown’s Fire Protection
Bruce Simpson
Calian
Can Waste Systems Inc.
Canadian Tire - Belleville
Carmen Donato
CAT Battlefield Equipment Rentals
Centennial Secondary School
Centre Hastings Secondary School
Christmas Sharing Program
Church of the Redeemer
CIBC Community Investment
CN
Cliff Cotton
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Colbourne and Kembel Architects
Community Futures Development
Compudraft Design Services
Connon Nurseries
Co-Operators Insurance
Cornerstone Builders Ltd.
Dafoe Roofing
Dave Skeaff
Dave Rutherford
David Demaiter
Debra S. Wiggins Reid
Decoma Autosystems
Deseronto Lions LCub
Dewe’s Independent Grocer
Diamond Electric
Donna Brands
Donna Reid
Ducon Contractors Ltd.
Duvanco Homes
Dwight Sears
E.R.D.I. Education Research & Development Corp.
East Central Ontario Training Board
Eastern Overhead Doors Ltd.
Edgar Steed
Edward Kafka
Elaner Pound
EMS-Tech Inc.
Essroc Canada Inc.
Faith Weatherhead
Farm Credit Canada Financial
Flusher’s Open Golf Tournament
Foxboro Public School
Frank Gielen
Frankford Public School
Fred Reid
Frederick J. Hennessey Foundation
Freymond Lumber Ltd.
Gail McCullough
Geertsma Homes Ltd.
George Jacklin
Georges Vanier School
Georgina Kirton
Giant Tiger
GIFT
Gold Wing Road Riders Association,
Region K. Chapter One – Quinte
Gord McRae
Government of Canada
Greer Galloway Group
Greg Garrett
GWRRA Rendezvous 2009
H.J. Madill Drugs Ltd.
Hanley Corporation
Harmony Public School
Harvest Hastings
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
Hastings Cattlemen’s Association
Hastings County Children’s Services
Hastings Federation of Agriculture
Hastings Highlands Fire Department Association
Hastings-Prince Edward Elementary Teachers’ Local
Heather Aide
Herb’s Siding & Aluminum Products
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
Holgate Tire & Battery Limited
Ian MacPherson
Interface Flooring Systems (Canada) Inc.
International Truckload Services Inc.
J. R. Lucas
J.L. pound Consulting
Jane Wise
Jean Basztyk-Benishek
Jenna Reid
Jennifer deWal
Jim Alexander
Joan Mandzy
Joe Dicresce
John Coady
John Hayman
John Houghton
John P. Murphy
John Porter
John Tushingham
Joint Effort Rehabilitation
Julie Dill
Judy Edgar
Karen Morrow
Kathiy Soule
Kawartha Credit Union Limited
Kay Stafford Fund
Kees Kort
Kente Public School Students Council
Kerry Donnell
Kinette Club of Belleville
Kiwanis Club of Picton
Kiwanis Club of Trenton
Kiwanis Club of Tweed
Klemincic Home Builders
Lennis Trotter Architect
Life Touch Photography
Lions Club of Frankford
Living Hope Community Meals Inc.
Loyalist College – Public Relations Students
Marg erkhoven
Margaret Jacklin
Margaret McFaul
Maribeth deSnoo
Marilyn McDougall
Market High Advertising Ltd.
Mary Beth Plumpton
Matt & Joe’s
Maureen Simmons
McDougall Insurance & Financial
Meal Exchange
Mohawk Bay of Quinte Council
Moira Lake Porperty Association
Moira Secondary School
Morgan/Scott Kingston Inc.
Motivated Minds
NC Boyz Tech Limited
Nestle Canada Inc.
Norm Watson Electric
North Hastings Community Choir
North Hastings High School
Oak Lodge
Olwen Therrien
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
OPP - Centre Hastings
OT Group
Paperlinx
Park Dale School
Parr’s Auto Repair
Paul Dempsey
Paul Van Vlack
Peter and Doreen Howe
Petra Baths
Picton Elks 326
Picton Home Hardware
Prince Edward Cattlemen’s Association
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
Prince Edward County Marathon
Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture
Prince Edward Milk Committee
Quality Mechanical
Quinte Card Shoppe
Quinte Chapter of Professional Engineers of Ontario
Quinte Computer Services Ltd.
Quinte Economic Development Commission
Quinte Secondary School Quintessential Credit Union
R. L. Vaughan
R & J Pilon onvestments
Rawdon Creek Trophies
RBC Foundation
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Reginald Churcher
Reid’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.
Research Casting International Ltd.
Revenue Canada
Richmond Ditching Co. Ltd.
Robert D. Robinson Logging Ltd.
Roger Levesque
Ron Earle Excavating
Rosemary Kent
Ross McDougall
Ross McLeod
Rotary Club of Bancroft
Rotary Club of Belleville
Rotary Club of Quinte Sunrise
Rotary Club of Wellington
Rowland Tipper
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 228 - Stirling
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 428 - Tweed
Ryan Gabourie
S’cool Life Fund
Saunders Book Company
Sci-Tech Ontario Inc.
Scotiabank – Belleville
Scotiabank - Trenton
Scott Lawson
Sharon Purves
Sharon Shortt
Shout Sisters Choir
Slush Puppie Ontario Ltd.
Smylie’s Independent Grocer
Sonya Rombough
St. Joseph’s School
St. Mark’s United Church
St. Mary’s Catholic School
St. Michael’s Catholic School
Stephen Doyle
Steve Martin
Stevenson, Waplak & Associates
Stirling & District Lions Club
Stirling Primary and Junior School
Stirling Senior Public School
Storms Auto Service Inc.
Stradwicks My Flooring Store
Sun Life Financial
Susan Sweet
Susanna Moodie Parent Council
Susanna Moodie Public School
T.A.S. Communications
TD Canada Trust
Templeman Menninga LLP
The Black Dog
The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward
The Gordon Locksmiths Ltd.
The Greek-Cdn Orthodox Community of Belleville
The Home Depot Canada Foundation
The Maxfield Foundation
The New 99.1 FM
The Pepsi Bottling Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank –
Tim Hortons
Tipper Financial Services Ltd.
Tom Simpson
Tomasso’s Casual Dining & Jim’s
Tony Benson
Trenton Christian School Society
Trenton High School
Trenton Lions Club
Trentones
Vic Roy
Vicky Visca & Associates
Watts & Sutherland Auto Body Ltd.
Wanda Slawinski
Wayne Eros Painting & Decorating
Wayne Leybourne
Wellington & District Lions Club
Wellington United Church
Wilkinson & Company LLP
William Lundy
William Newell
William Urquhart
Williams Hotels Limited
Wilson Controls
Womens Christian Association of Youth Science
Ontario Inc.
Associate ($10,000+)
Avaya
Bayshore Industrial Contractors Ltd.
CIBC Commercial Banking – Belleville
City of Belleville
Dor-Ann Homes Ltd.
Duvanco Homes
Faye Smith
Gore Mutual Insurance Foundation
Harmony PS Parent Council
Intact Foundation
Jack G. Hilton
Johannes Welsh
K. Knudsen Construction Limited
Learning Equipment Fundraising Team
Leealan Holdings Ltd.
Leonard W. Black
Loyalist College
McDougall Insurance and Financial
Prince Edward District Women’s Institute
Procter & Gamble Inc.
Quinte Home Builders’ Association
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Rotary Club of Picton
Rotary Club of Trenton
Rotary Club of Wellington
Stinson Builders Ltd.
United Way of Quinte
Veridian Corporation
Wal-Mart
Colleague ($25,000+)
Bridge st. United church Foundation
Dr. Elizabeth Churcher
Doug Whitley Insurance Brokers Ltd.
H.A.I. Precision Waterjets Inc.
Hydro One Inc.
Johnson Inc.
Kellogg Canada Inc.
Reid’s Dairy
Trenval Business Development Corp.
Isabel Whitley
Paul Whitley
Sandra Whitley-Russell
Builder ($50,000+)
Classic Hits 95.5/Cool 100 Starboard Communications
John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation Inc.
Partner ($100,000+)
Ameresco Canada Inc.
Breakfast Clubs of Canada
The Community Foundation of Greater Kingston
In Memory Of
Amy Jacklin
Audrey Parkhurst
B. Radbourne
Carl Pitman
Dorothy Blakely
Elizabeth A. Fort
Evelyn Bryant
Gary Duggan
Gordon McGaughey
Harry J. Van Vlack
Jean Mary Hutchison
Jessica Murray
Joyce Sarles
Kathy Lawrie-Tyerman
Leo Logue
Marshall Dunning
Mary Elizabeth Sutherland
Nathan Hubel
Ruth Ann Cole-Cummings
Susan Strong
William Trenear
In Honour Of
Christine Walker-Bird
Larry Langdon
Veronica Ford
Partners in Education
Albert College
Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic
District School Board
City of Belleville
City of Quinte West
Conseil des ecoles publiques de L’est de L’Ontario
Corporation of North Hastings
County of Hastings
École Cité Jeunesse
École L’Envol
École Secondaire Marc Garneau
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Quinte Mohawk School
Sonrise Christian Academy

Mr. Eric Hamilton Mr. Mark Bruneau Ms. Sharon Edwards
Dear Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Bruneau and Ms. Edwards;
As Chair of the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation, I would like to
thank you for participating in “The Prom Project”. Your donation of dry cleaning,
bagging and storing the dresses, suits, etc. was very generous. This valuable donation
has made Prom Night and/or Grade 8 graduation much more accessible to all students
within Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.
Several wonderful stories have come to us with respect to the Prom Project and I
would like to share one with you.
At one of the sites, a young girl walked through the gym doors and made a b-line for
a bubblegum pink satin gown. She took it off the rack and headed right to the change
room. “I am so excited…this is the best day of my life!” she said to her friend. One of
the volunteers at this site knew that the gown was a bit big for her, but she also knew
that there was a “seamstress extraordinaire” at the school who would make the dress fit
to perfection… and she did. This young girl had lost her mom to cancer (after a 6 year
battle with the disease). Thanks to this initiative, this young woman will look gorgeous
at her event.
As Frank Gielen, our Foundation Treasurer noted, “We will never be able to measure
the effect of the Prom Project, but it is clear that this opportunity has made a big
difference to our students, their parents and the community.”
Thank you again for helping to make this happen.
Sincerely;
Elaner Pound
Chair, The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation
Thank You to our Sponsors:
KIWANIS CLUB OF BELLEVILLE
Quinte Mall, Belleville
KIWANIS CLUB OF TRENTON
Alpha Delta Kappa Lambda Sorority
Education Centre, 156 Ann Street, Belleville, ON K8N 1N9
tel (613) 966-1170 ext 2205 1-800-267-4350 fax (613) 968-1038
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Board of Directors
Elaner Pound, Chair
elaner.pound@sympatico.ca
Gary Dyke, Vice Chair
garyd@quintewest.ca
Frank Gielen, Treasurer
jointeft@kos.net
Dr. Elizabeth Churcher, Past Chair
elizchurcher@hotmail.com
Maribeth deSnoo, Executive Director
mdesnoo@hpedsb.on.ca
David DeMille, Director
dwd@templemanmenninga.com
Kevin Vance, Director
kvance@vancemotors.com
Tony Guererra, Director
tguerrera@greergalloway.com
Darren Matassa, Director
darrenm@classichits955.fm
Dave Rutherford, Director
drutherford@hpedsb.on.ca
Dave Skeaff, Director
dskeaff@hpedsb.on.ca
Rob McGall, Director
rmcgall@hpedsb.on.ca
Russ Doxtator, Director
russell@haiwaterjets.com
Geoff Cudmore, Director
gcudmore@cogeco.ca
Steve Andrews, Director
andrews.s@sympatico.ca