MARGARITAVILLE: A SUMMER SOLSTICE BOAT CRUISE
On Wednesday, June 20th, enjoy a laid back two hour sunset Margaritaville style tour of Lake Scugog aboard the fabulous M V Woodman cruise ship.
Click here for details and tickets for this fun evening on the longest day of the year. Order your tickets today!
JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS or a COMMITTEE
Do you believe in community philanthropy and ‘giving back’? Would you - or someone you know - like to be part of one of Canada's fastest growing charitable movements; part of a very unique charity here in Durham; one that is building a long term source of funding for our local charities?
Desirable Skills: We are recruiting committed volunteers who live or work in Durham Region and will give preference to individuals experienced in:
- Fund raising
- Wealth Management
- Finance and Investment
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Law
- Sales
What does the Foundation do in practical terms?
- Builds and manages permanently endowed community funds
- Administers an annual community grants program
- Encourages philanthropic activity throughout Durham Region
Time Commitment:
- Board of Directors: Monthly meetings (except July and August)
- Committees: Typically monthly meetings (time determined by committee)
Application Form (PDF) Application Form (Word)
Please email to: jgeorgieff@durhamcommunityfoundation.ca
(Attention: Nominating Committee)
For more information: Board of Directors, Asset Development Committee, Grants Committee, Investment Committee, Marketing Committee, Odyssey Ball Committee
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ODYSSEY BALL - ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS
Three hundred guests, Marilyn Monroe, Norma Desmond, Charlie Chaplin, and Jim Carey look-a-likes, a VIP table, and Brian Roman’s band highlighted the recent Odyssey Ball, held in support of Durham Community Foundation. (Visit Facebook for our photos)
This year, the Odyssey Ball went Hollywood…vintage Hollywood. Guests were welcomed with an Absolut Berri Martini and had the opportunity to have their souvenir photo taken with one of several vintage Hollywood stars. After a four-course themed dinner and tours through the live and silent auction tables, guests were treated to the captivating stage presence of Brian Roman, his Starlettes and band. Brian Roman’s rich and versatile voice gave compelling renditions of great songs such as Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life”, Neil Diamond’s “ Sweet Caroline” and Elvis Presley’s “ Can’t Help Falling In Love”. His performance captivated so many memorable songs of special times past.
“……. We had a lovely evening - it was a top notch gala.” - Donna
“Food was delicious and presentation was excellent. They do a really good job at the Ajax Convention Centre." - Joan
“I wanted to drop you a line to say congratulations on a wonderful event Saturday...we very much enjoyed ourselves……” - Julie
“The gala last night was wonderful. …. congratulations to all of you on a spectacular evening. We mingled and laughed a lot.” - Sonja
Special appreciation to our sponsors:
| Corporate Legacy Builder | The Pension Specialists |
| Presenting Sponsor | RBC Royal Bank & RBC Wealth Management/Dominion Securities |
| Leadership Sponsor | Fieldgate Developments TD Bank Group |
| Patron Sponsors: | Fraser Ford Keyscan Inc. Ontario Power Generation |
| Reception Sponsor | Jellybean Imaging |
| Corporate Table Sponsors: | BMO Nesbitt Burns Durham College Durham Regional Police Services Board MPP Christine Elliott & MP Jim Flaherty Mayor Perkins Community Development Owasco Audi PEO Lake Ontario Chapter Region of Durham, Economic Development Division Sernas Group Scotiabank The Optical Boutique University of Ontario Institute of Technology Veridian Walker Head Barristers and Solicitors |
| Media Sponsors: | Rogers TV |
GRANT ANNOUNCED TO NOVA'S ARK
On behalf of all Odyssey Ball guests on February 4th a grant was announced to Nova's Ark.
DURHAM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESENTS GIFT TO WHITBY ARCHIVES
$106,000 to Whitby Public Library Archives
SIX DURHAM YOUTH RECOGNIZED WITH VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIPS
GOLFER WINS $10,000
At the 9th annual Hole in Won Golf Tournament held at Royal Ashburn, one golfer sank a hole-in-one and won $10,000!
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM OPENED WITH GRANT FROM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
On June 15th, an outdoor classroom was launched at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, with funding from Durham Community Foundation via a grant made to the Youth Centre's Take the Lead initiative. Shown in photo is community foundation Executive Director Janet Georgieff with students and teacher advisors from the school's environmental club who are creating the outdoor classroom.
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CORPORATE LEGACY BUILDER
The Pension Specialists offer a wide range of creative solutions in all areas of tax, investment, retirement, pension transfers, and estate planning, As a Corporate Legacy Builder, the firm is a strategic partner in the work of Durham Community Foundation throughout the year.
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