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Melissa Rivers - President 8' Fonder:
it is over a year ago that 1 hod a dream, to mate a Chatitoble Fund on behalf of myself, my business
partners and all the Soles Representatives and Brokers within our 6 Coldwell Banker Offices. For us at
Coldwell Banker it is about 'givng bock to fomlies in our local communities, that have given so much to
us'. As President and Founder of this Chontable Fund I am HONOURED and PROUD to be in the company
of on "INCREDIBLE", Volunteer based Board Of Directors who shoes in the some vision... of "giving hone
for o better today and o brighter tomorrow". i have frond. picked 11 individuals who I believe share in tie
scene beliefs and have strong desire to give back to families in our local communities. Together we know
we can make o difference and we believe u the magic of a dream.. YOUR DREAM
bonny Rivers- First Board bisectors
is a Reol Estate Broke naw (Arne d Cokhvei Banker APF.C.R, I am very aura to be part of this Chantable Fund. I
vis raised m Goderidi and continue to ive, ram o bum: and now roise my forridyy in this wonderful community. I believe my
cl y and I ore very blessed and this a on maturity fa not only myself but our company to give bock to such a febu loos
o mm r old the people sof ro kve within itit n faith exuting and on honour to be part of the wsion that my wife Melissa,
raw fader and president al this Notable Fund hal a few years ago. To with her onion of this fund grow from o dream to
witty on behalf of not only Caldwell Banker and otryone who represents Colckvell Banker but now also for members of the
orni7neity to benefit horn and now members of The Board Of Directors. Fa us in Coldweif Booker I can honestly soy we All
da 1O0`-, realize le is about MORE item SOLD SIGN(" This Chaitube fund is proof of that.
Kathryn . McMeekin - Treasurer; Beard Of bisectors
My name is Kathryn McMeekin and i am excited and very honoured to be part of the
Coldwell Banker Charitable Fund. it is my pleasure along with my husband, Dennis
McMeekin to give back to our community and help out families who are in steed. [here
is so many helpful Organizations that we could all be port of, hut.I believe that this
Charity is one that has all the heart and soul to keep it focused and committed in Huron
and Perth Counties. To our continued success
Clarence benomme - Board Of bisectors:.
Clarence Denomme was born orad raised in Huron.County_ He owned hnd operated 8-8 M Furniture for
25 years, retinng in 1995. Clarence was c member of the Clinton Town Council, and on the founding
committee operating Klomoenfeest, a Dutch festival in Clinton, Ontario for more than 10 years. He was
• also o member of the Kinsmen CM) and an active participant in estoblishing the Clinton Raceway. Clarence
was also on rive member of the Huron County Child Abuse Coordinating Committee, o program .of Rural
Response for Healthy Children. He was on the board and chair of the Huron (aunty Housing Authority In his
leisure time, he sings with the Horbouroires Men's Chi, teaches Tai Chi and plays with his grandchildren
Brian Hesse-- BoardO f Dir tors:
Hi, my name is Brian Hesse, and I am very honoured to be part of the board of direc-
tors for the All Points —Festival City Realty, Brokerage Charitable Fund. I have owned
and operated the State Farm office in Goderich for 10 years now. I am a father of 2
gorgeous girls and have been marred to my beautiful wife Debbie for 12 years. What
an amazing opportunity this will be to give back to our community and to help those
who need it the most.
JeanctieJeftrev- 1oard Directors:
I am Jenny Jeffrey and om hon to‘ a port of this wo while charity in its early steges. It
is so inspinng and rewarding to be able to help out local children and families in need where you
con actually see first-hand the results. I have 2 boys Nathan and Curtis whom I om very proud
of, and a loving and supportive husband Mike. I work with my husband who owns a company
locally called Complete Wind. I enjoy gardening, traveling, camping, our dog Tess and spending
time with friends and family. It will be exciting to join forces with a group of dedicated volunteers
to give bock to a community that we so treasure.
Pal Simons- First Board bisectors:
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I'd like to Ona thank Melissa for her vision and Commitment to this Charitable Fund. Without her dry aKI fot. t,
none d this world be I have been a Reohaa 1985;
sac {26 years) and the Broker d Read for Cdc�ell �
APICR since 1995 { i years). The smartest decision I hove mode to dote was irvohring Meisso and Rivers n the
owner* Thea to do gie this for ► ei our on back is testimonialtestimonialfee that decision. This hoer is
on o whole new kvef.. in Our�ns . ft'ssAiloca .. All Coes To M tt t
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As with many charities sometimes you call into question your donation is gong rewords the in&idurls who need it or to
administrative salaries. That is were we differ....and that is what I'm most proud d. From this day forward All of our events
hove a purpose, a_gad and o f that rel benefit &edit
Erin Filson - Vice President, Board Of birectors:
1 am honoured to be a part of this exciting project, as it takes shape and transforms into the vision
it began with. The opportunity to help fulfill local dreams is quite humbling and creates a great
sense of community.
Liz Brown- Board U. bireetors.:
Hi, my name is Liz Brown and 1 am thrilled to be a port of boar for the Coldwell Banker All -Pants Festival
City Realty, Brokerage Charitable I und. I om a mother to a 16 year old boy and in o very committed
relationship with my partner, Phil.1 enjoy spending time -with my family, friends, traveling, golf, and just
being outdoors i work as o full time Primary Care Paramedic in Huron County and over my 25 ear.career
span, • 1 have come into contact with families who are struggling to keep afloat when. theyare Gari for
a sick family member. I believe this to be an extremely important fund and way to rech out to those
in need who hove nowhere else to turn. I look forward to working• with o very enthusiastic groe of
volunteers to snake our community a better place for those in need, to live.
S /ante Clod- Board Of birector:
• I om Stephanie Cloet, and I hove been involved in real estate for the last ten years, having been employed
at two local law firms as o legol secretory, and most recently pining the Coldwell Bonier All Points -festival
City Realty Brokerage team in 2010 as o Sues Representative. i have local volunteer experience with the
Goderich Tnathalon os o Field Marshal, and with the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Conan as a Canvasser
and Town.Coptoin. I decided to join the All Points Choritoble Fund as a member of the Board because I am
committed to. our community and feel that being i eotved in on inspiring project like this one will not only
help those in need but also benefit me in growing as a strong and dedicated community volunteer.
Mark airistine Coulthard- Board 0 bisectors:
Hi, I am Christine Coulthard and along with my husband Mark(pictured below) we are thrilled
to be part of this amazing project. We are the parents of two boys and hove lived in Huron
County for 22 years. We have run the local Weed Mon during that time as well we hove storted
k o new company called Truly Nolen Pest Control in 2010. In our spore time we enjoy camping,
traveling and spending time with family and friends. We look forward to working with this
group of vok,nteers to see the Coldwell Banker Charitable Fund grow and bang happiness to
deserving families.
Eleanor Parent- Board O birectors:
16,1 am Eleanor Parent I have ivied in Godench over 30 yeall raw l consider a an honour
and privifege to become o Mambo of this had Omer the past few years, i hove vokoteered
with the Kids Booster Ckb os web os the Strong Kids Campaign at the YMCA, os a member of
the steennp committee for the annual galF tournament. I am post Treasure for the Alexandra
and Marine *spit! and mooning Treasurer of the I.O.Q.E,. Maple Led Chapter in Goderich.
I have o pat son and daughtekAiw, Bruce and Vidry, as well us on awesome grandson,
Boyden Ins indeed o pleasure to be o member d this Board oriel help those forties ming
aid , • , our help. Thank you, Melissa, for ping me this oppom ay.