November 2, 2007 - Government of the Northwest Territories

of oUr owNTheresa WolfeTheresa Wolfe is a dedicatedemployee, mother of three andfundraising superstar. Year afteryear, she spearheads the Workers’Compensation Board’s (WCB) communityfundraising activities. Her communitymindedspirit and genuine concern forpeople make us proud to call her one ofour own.When she started with the WCB in1994, the organization already hada strong commitment to fundraising.Theresa’s charitable efforts beganwhen she joined the Christmas FamiliesCommittee. Then, one year, she noticedthe need to get things going again, andso she spearheaded the Terry Fox Team.“It all snowballed from there,” she says.For the past seven years, Theresa hasled the WCB’s fundraising efforts. Theorganization annually participates inthe Terry Fox Run and Relay for Life, anddonates to the Salvation Army and FoodBank. Money is raised through bakesales, silent auctions, basket raffles andthe individual fundraising of staff. Everydollar raised represents the hard workof WCB employees.Since 2003, the WCB has consistentlyraised over $10,000 each year for nonprofitorganizations. This past year,the WCB Relay for Life Team raised$6,655.01 forthis event alone!Theresa is quitepositive that, sinceshe has been at the Board, it has easilyraised close to $100,000.Theresa may be the name and face offundraising, but admits she can’t do iton her own. “There are so many peoplewithin the WCB that get on board100 percent. Luckily, we have a greatcommitment from our staff; it makesorganizing easy.”Her leadership and dedication makeit easy for WCB staff to get involved.Everyone is included in the process,whether they are a Terry Fox Teammember, walking the survivors lapat Relay for Life, or the winner ofthe Thanksgiving basket raffle. Everycontribution, big or small, is recognizedand appreciated.“I believe you get back what yougive. It is a great feeling when you canlook back and say that you helped makeyour community a better place,” saysTheresa. Not only does she make theYellowknife community a better place,but she makes our workplace bettertoo. The WCB wouldn’t be the samewithout her.Submitted by Danielle Walsh, WCBA Message From Premier Floyd RolandWhen I firststarted out ingovernment Iworked for theDepartment ofPublic Worksand Services inInuvik. I was atthe frontline and met some terrificpeople. I worked in government forsome years, but now my role haschanged and I am very pleased tohave been elected Premier of the 16thLegislative Assembly.Already our government is hardat work and I want to thank youall for your commitment and focusthrough the transition period. Wehave an excellent civil service and willbe depending on you in the comingmonths as we move forward with ouragenda to improve life for the peopleof the Northwest Territories.Thank you.Premier Floyd RolandLong Service Employee Passes AwayPaul Winston HannaMarch 28, 1945 toSeptember 30, 2007Paul beganworking in the northin the mid-1980s.He remained withthe Department ofPublic Works and Services until illnesstook him away from his job in 2005. Paulhad a long career with the GNWT inthe Computer Technology field, endingas Manager of Service and ProcessDevelopment with the TSC.Very much respected throughoutthe GNWT, Paul was the one everyoneturned to when they required a varietyAon the BackOne hundred and forty-nine peoplewere nominated for the August GoldenHost Award, which recognizes frontlinetourism workers for extraordinaryservice to visitors in the Yukon. Amongthose chosen for the award were thestaff of the NWT Visitor ReceptionCentre in Dawson City, Yukon.Congratulations to ITI staff, ReijaWarren, Evelyn Loreen, Heidi Warrenand Dawn Kisoun who should feel veryproud that they received a total of onehundred and thirty-four nominationsof “Computer Services”. Paul wouldwork 24/7 and was available around theclock, whenever required. Paul enjoyedthe challenges that came his way, andwas always there to keep staff wellinformed about procedures and ensurethat they were followed.Paul’s extracurricular activitiesincluded travel and work with theCouncil for Persons with Disabilities aswell as with the Diabetes Association.Paul will certainly be missed withinPublic Works and Services, and thosewho had the pleasure of working withhim will carry on as the professionalsthat Paul mentored them to be.Submitted by Joan Nelson, PWSNWT Visitor CentreWins Award!this season and were selected for theYukon’s Golden Host Award for August.Their extraordinary service has beendescribed as excellent. They are a veryinformative, knowledgeable, friendlygroup of people who obviously lovetheir work and it shows. Congratulationsand keep up the good work!“Thank you from the Yukon” saidYukon Minister of Tourism and Culture,The Honourable Elaine Taylor.Submitted by John Cournoyea,ITI, InuvikSeen here are Reija Warren, Minister Taylor and Evelyn Loreen. Not shown, staff Heidi Warrenand Dawn Kisoun.