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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-11-26, Page 9Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • News Record 9 Libro Credit Union Awards Nearly $700,000 Learn how to protect reptile species at free workshop to Support Local Youth Programs 1k 2014 Community Builder Grant Recipients Announced Libro Credit Union recently announced the recipients of the 2014 Com- munity Builder Grant Pro- gram, where Libro is invest- ing almost $700,000 to support programs and pro- jects across southwestern Ontario that are helping to create bright futures for the region's youth. "We are focused on grow- ing regional prosperity, and championing young people is integral to our Commu- nity Engagement Program," said Stephen Bolton, Libro Credit Union President & CEO. "It's about fostering career and leadership development skills, and providing meaningful opportunities that inspire youth to build strong and vibrant communities." Libro awarded 39 Com- munity Builder grants this year, for a total amount of $691,675. Grants are awarded to community development programs where youth up to age 25 play a pivotal role. "It's very important deci- sions are made locally and reflect the priorities of each community we serve," Bol- ton said. "At Libro, we have a very unique governance structure where each of our 27 branches has a council made up of Owner Repre- sentatives who ensure the priorities of their communi- ties are met. Along with staff, the Branch Councils are closely involved in the grant evaluation process and have a voice in the award selection." The Community Builder Grant Program offers two funding levels. Larger grants range between $20,000 and $150,000 per year and are reviewed by the Community Investment Advisory Panel, made up of Owner Repre- sentatives, members of Libro's Board of Directors and staff. Branch grants range between $5,000 and $10,000 per year and are reviewed by Libro's 27 indi- vidual Branch Councils. In addition to the Com- munity Builder Grant Pro- gram, Libro invests back in its 21 communities through a robust Sponsorships and Donations program for local initiatives and organi- zations that support and reflect the unique needs of each community Libro belongs to. In August, Libro awarded $36,000 through the Community Builder Scholarship Program to 12 students between the ages of 17 and 25, who demon- strated outstanding com- mitment in their local com- munities through volunteerism, leadership and academic perfor- mance. Also, through $50 to Give, for every new account, Libro will give $50 to a youth group or cause of the Owner's choice. To date, Libro has donated more than $350,000 to doz- ens of organizations across southwestern Ontario. In 2015, Libro's Commu- nity Engagement Program 11��-i7IiFiY.7�`TiriF.Iiii[i7��ip �i' GODERICH L CONS ?` ARENA BINGO - Wednesday 7pm TV BINGO Monday 7 pm Eastlink Channel 12 Hurontel Channel 1 TCC Channel 48 LIC. #M717413 • will be focused on building regional prosperity through the following three key pri- ority funding areas: • Youth development and leadership - Support- ing youth entrepreneur- ship and job creation, opportunities for youth in farming and other rural activities, youth leader- ship and career skill development. • Regional economic development - Supporting entrepreneurship, small enterprises and co-operative start-ups; rural and agricul- tural development planning and revitalization; food security initiatives; and advancing research and innovation to improve regional economic develop- ment projects. • Money smarts - Sup- porting programs that build financial knowledge and confidence of individuals and families through every stage of life; assist econom- ically disadvantaged people to build financial assets; build financial capability of people and families to adopt or improve good financial behaviours; and advance research and inno- vation to improve financial literacy initiatives. e People have a chance to attend a free workshop in Grand Bend to find out how they can act to protect local rep- tile species at risk Scales Nature Park and Ausable Bayfield Con- servation are hosting this advanced workshop in this watershed for the first time. The program is suited for adults and secondary school students. It takes place Wednes- day, November 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion branch hall in Grand Bend at 20 Municipal Drive, behind the Bank of Mon- treal. You are asked to please pre -register by calling Kan Jean at 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610. You can also email her atilean@abca.on.ca. Attendees at the workshop will learn how to identify spe- cies, their life history, and their conservation status (threatened or endangered, for instance). Those taking part will also learn about ways you can act to pro- tect these species and their habitat. Those taking part can interact with live reptiles that include species at risk "This is a great chance for people to leam about local turtles and snakes that are at risk and to come face-to-face with animals they may never have been in front of before," said Kari Jean, Aquatic Biologist with Ausable Bayfield Conservation. A Community Turtle Moni- toring Program has taken place if lid. III Door Prizes Seaford Agricultural Society's 28th Annual Coiiectiblese Crofts, Gifts 41 Toys Show 5ale Saturday, November 29 _. 930 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, November 30 - 9-.30 ,m - 3;00 ppm at the Seaforthl Ari -Flex Admission 55,00 clan, ages 10i - Special Of oaf Gifts, Candles, Handmade Crafts, Collectibles, Nascar, Construction ;& Farm Tom, Sports Cama and MUCH more For information call 519-527-1321 in the Port Franks and Grand Bend areas for five years. Local people submit sightings of tur- tles to Ausable Bayfield Conser- vation to help monitor their local numbers over the long term. Community sightings are also reported to the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas. Ausable Bayfield Conservation added nest protection to the program in 2014. People can help give hatchlings a head start this way. They can call Ausable Bayfield Conservation to ask for cages for the nest to protect against preda- tors thateatturtle eggs. Scales Nature Park is a 21 -hectare conservation area located just south of Orillia, Ontario. The people at Scales Nature Park focus on conserving fish, amphib- ians, reptiles and the habi- tats these animals require. A nature centre at the park provides a home for Cana- da's most complete live collection of native reptiles and amphibians. These ani- mals play an important role in outreach at the site. One thing that is special about Scales Nature Park is how much they promote chances for people to connect with the animals. People can, in many cases, touch or hold these important animals. "We feel this is an important part of learning about them, and we hope you'll give it a try," according to the Scales Nature Park website. For information on reptile species at risk in Ausable Bayfield watersheds type the word 'reptile' into the search box at the top of the website home page at abca.on.ca. Then press 'Search.' 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