10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Honorable Henry (Hal) Jackman chairs $1 Million Stewardship Campaign
The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust celebrated its 10th year of working to protect the natural features of the moraine with a gala event at the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill, King City. Situated in a designated natural core area of the moraine the property, owned by the University of Toronto, provided a most appropriate setting for celebrating the Land Trust's first decade. Over 100 attendees, consisting of land owners, past donors and supporters, partners and stakeholders in moraine protection were on hand at the launch of the Land Trust's first major fundraising campaign.
The Honorable Henry (Hal) Jackman, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, in his role as Chair of the $1 Million 10th Anniversary Stewardship Campaign, acknowledged the accomplishments of the Trust over its first 10 years and encouraged attendees to continue supporting the work of the Land Trust. Mr. Jackman articulated his personal connection with the beauty and diversity of the moraine and outlined the ways in which the Stewardship Fund will support this community run non-profit organization into its next 10 years.
With Many Thanks to:
University of Toronto, Koffler Scientific Reserve, Township of King, Mavea , Black Forest Garden Center, Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. Aurora, Steam Whistle Brewing, Magician donated by Tom Atkins, Pounds per Square Inch Performance Company, The Roving Chef.
The Hon. Henry (Hal) Jackman addresses attendees. Background: President Patricia Short-Galle and Executive Director Susan Walmer.
Past King Township Mayor and Land Trust Board Member Margaret Black welcomes attendees and endorses the township's support for the Land Trust's work.
Lois Brown, MP Newmarket-Aurora, delivers greetings to the Land Trust on behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Friends and associates recognize Don Prince with the Land Trust's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Donors, supporters and partners share in the celebration of the Land Trust's accomplishments of 10 years.
Don Prince, Chief Land Securement Officer with the Land Trust since its inception, acknowledges the generosity of conservation easement and land donors.