As president of the legion’s shuffleboard club, she organized teams, made up schedules and managed the event. She is an active member and leader in various positions within the auxiliary. Richard’s belief in VON programs has helped the organization to grow and become a strong and vital health care provider in our community.ĭoreen Cummine has dedicated her time as a volunteer with the Royal Canadian Legion and ladies’ auxiliary in Thunder Bay and the district for thirty-four years. Richard is also a member of the Children’s Wish golf tournament planning committee that works to grant wishes to terminally ill children. Over the last thirty-one years Richard has also been a founding member of Girls Day Out golf event planning committee which has raised and contributed $100,000 to VON programs. Richard has raised awareness in the community of the importance of home and community health care programs, together with raising funds for support services in Thunder Bay and the district. The community corporation gives an annual grant to enhance and subsidize these programs and assist in developing new programs. VON Thunder Bay Community Corporation raises funds to support VON’s community support programs which help individuals to remain in their homes independently for as long as possible. Richard Carson has been on the board of directors for the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Volunteer Community Corporation as secretary-treasurer since 1986. 2018 Spirit of Thunder Bay Richard Carson Volunteer contributions for the 2017 calendar year. 2018 Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Awards Winners

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