Fall 2011 (pdf) - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
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Feel Assured<br />
THS Track Quest:<br />
Major Funding Announcement<br />
On October 4th, the THS Track Quest project received a major<br />
funding boost from both the City of Quinte West <strong>and</strong> the family<br />
of Doug Whitley & Whitley Insurance. These are key donations<br />
that will bring the fundraising phase that much closer to the goal<br />
of raising $500,000.<br />
THS TRACK QUEST is a community based initiative geared towards rebuilding the track<br />
<strong>and</strong> field complex at Trenton High <strong>School</strong>. The Quinte West community <strong>and</strong> students<br />
will be provided with a first class, modern track as a result of this ambitious community<br />
project. Track Quest is spearheaded by the Trenton High <strong>School</strong> Alumni Association,<br />
working in conjunction with its partners: the City of Quinte West, the <strong>Hastings</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Prince</strong><br />
<strong>Edward</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, <strong>and</strong> The <strong>Hastings</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>Edward</strong> Learning Foundation<br />
(HPELF).<br />
“Together, the Partners are seeing this endeavor through to the finish-line, states Campaign<br />
Co-Chair Duncan Armstrong. The Alumni Association has worked tirelessly over the<br />
past six months raising funds. They’ve sent out a community mailer, conducted on-line<br />
campaigns, requested significant major donations, <strong>and</strong> organized a golf tournament.”<br />
For the family of Doug Whitley, the significant<br />
donation that was presented is a gift in memory of<br />
their father. “Our dad felt a personal commitment<br />
to the success of this project, <strong>and</strong> our gift is<br />
a tribute to him. He was one of the first people<br />
to endorse <strong>and</strong> commit to making a new track a<br />
reality”, states son Paul Whitley.<br />
Mayor Williams presented a cheque for<br />
$150,000, representing the funds pledged by<br />
Quinte West Council towards the project, at<br />
the October 4th event. Mayor Williams has<br />
noted that, “Council chose to support THS<br />
Track Quest as students, their families <strong>and</strong><br />
community residents will all benefit from a<br />
refurbished, modern track facility. It’s truly a<br />
community resource.”<br />
Paul Whitley who is also the Track Quest<br />
Campaign Co-Chair, views these two major gifts as “…rounding the final corner <strong>and</strong><br />
heading into the homestretch. It’s a sprint to the finish line from here, <strong>and</strong> we want to<br />
encourage our community to help us reach it.”<br />
Donations can be made through The <strong>Hastings</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>Edward</strong> Learning Foundation,<br />
via The Foundation or Track Quest websites (www.trackquest.ca ), by telephone, <strong>and</strong> by<br />
mail. For more information contact:<br />
Maribeth deSnoo, The <strong>Hastings</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>Edward</strong> Learning Foundation, 613-966-1170 ext 2205<br />
Dunc Armstrong, Co Chair, THS Track Quest Project, 613-392-1227<br />
Education Centre, 156 Ann Street, Belleville, ON K8N 1N9<br />
tel (613) 966-1170 ext 2205 1-800-267-4350 fax (613) 968-1038<br />
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<strong>Board</strong> of Directors<br />
Elaner Pound, Chair<br />
elaner.pound@sympatico.ca<br />
Frank Gielen, Treasurer<br />
jointeft@kos.net<br />
Dr. Elizabeth Churcher, Past Chair<br />
elizchurcher@hotmail.com<br />
Maribeth deSnoo, Executive Director<br />
mdesnoo@hpedsb.on.ca<br />
David DeMille, Director<br />
dwd@templemanmenninga.com<br />
Kevin Vance, Director<br />
kvance@vancemotors.com<br />
Gary Dyke, Director<br />
garyd@city.quintewest.on.ca<br />
Tony Guererra, Director<br />
tguerrera@greergalloway.com<br />
Darren Matassa, Director<br />
darrenm@classichits955.fm<br />
Dave Rutherford, Director<br />
drutherford@hpedsb.on.ca<br />
Dave Skeaff, Director<br />
dskeaff@hpedsb.on.ca<br />
Rob McGall, Director<br />
rmcgall@hpedsb.on.ca<br />
Russ Doxtator, Director<br />
russell@haiwaterjets.com