Archive for May, 2010

Parent Committee Fundraising BBQ

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Show your support for the Parent Committee of the Child Development Centre who fundraise programs for the children, their families and the staff in the YWCA Child Development Centre.

Where: Co-Op on Attridge Drive
When: Saturday Jun 19
Time: 10:30-2:30

Money raised is used to support activities such as the University Music Program, a Creative Movement Program and the annual Winter Festival for families at the Western Development Museum. If you are interested in volunteering at the BBQ please contact the Child Development Centre office at 664-1005.

Day of Caring

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Day of Caring® is all about community building made real.
It’s an opportunity for businesses, organizations and their employees to spend a day working directly with the agencies and programs that help people in Saskatoon. It’s a special chance to interact with the staff and the volunteers who deliver services to your community.
Day of Caring is a United Way initiative. This year, Shell Canada staff are returning to the YWCA Crisis Shelter and Residence to clean and paint the patios used by residents throughout the summer and then host a BBQ for the residents and their children. This is a special day for the Shelter as it gets some much needed TLC and its residents are treated to a special lunch. Thanks to Shell Canada for supporting us!

2010 Women of Distinction Nominees

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Arts, Culture &/or Heritage sponsored by PotashCorp
Carrie Catherine-Horachek
Karen Reynaud

Athletics sponsored by lululemon athletica
Darcy Hryn
Stefanie Lawton

Community Building sponsored by Concentra Financial and Affinity Credit Union
Susan Barrett
Ev Burnett
Elaine Bleie

Education sponsored by Cameco Corporation
Laurel Chelsom
Lesya Sabada Nahachewsky

Entrepreneurship sponsored by Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
Vickie Dyck
Colleen Dyck
Jane Dyck-Friesen
Lorie Ann Henderson
Dawn Zhou
Trena Mierau

Health and Wellness sponsored by Saskatoon Regional Health Authority and MD Ambulance
Barbara Schultz-Hurlburt
Dr. Carla Eisenhauer
Stacey Mortenson

Leadership and Management
Patricia Katz
Verdyne Schmidt
Sheryl Harrow

Science, Technology or Research sponsored by SaskPower
Colleen Dell
Sharon Acoose
Sara Williams
Melissa McKibben
Lisa Feldman
Julita Vassileva

Youth sponsored by CIBC
Lindsey Li
Ashley Smith

Lifetime Achievement sponsored by Airline Hotels and Resorts Ltd.
Vera Pezer

Tickets Now on Sale

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

2010 marks the 29th year of YWCA’s Women of Distinction Awards.  This awards ceremony is important not only as a major fundraiser for YWCA Saskatoon, but also for its role in honouring, encouraging and recognizing women whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the health and future of our community.  This year, 30 women are nominated in ten award categories.  Plan to attend the awards dinner to celebrate their amazing achievements and support an organization which continues to make our community better one woman at a time.   www.ywcasaskatoon.com/wodad