Sask Senior Mechanism Oct 2014

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S P ON S OR E D BY SA S K AT C H E WA N S E N IOR S M E C H A N I S M

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2014

Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism Hosts Volunteer Awards

On Sunday October 5th the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SSM) hosted the fifth annual Celebrating Seniors, provincial senior volunteer awards at the Delta Regina Hotel in Regina. These awards celebrate the contributions seniors make to our society and provide an opportunity for Saskatchewan to be made aware of the contributions of seniors in all aspects of the life and work of our province. The 28 nominees received a corsage, a gift bag and a certificate. They also had their photo taken individually and with our Honourary Patron the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, who presented each one with a pin. After the reception, the MC for the evening, Jean Freeman, welcomed everyone to the event. Several guests brought greetings – the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, Mr. Russ Marchuk (Provincial Government), Councilor Jerry Flegel (City of Regina), and Mr. Robert Wuschenny, (Vice-President of the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism). Our guest speaker for the evening was Jim Hopson, President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Awards were then presented by SSM Vice-President Robert Wuschenny and the Lieutenant Governor, with selected awards presented by Platinum Sponsor – the Teamwork Award by Trish Watier on behalf of SaskEnergy, and by Gold Sponsors – the Fitness award by Roger Carriere on behalf of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, the Centenarian award by Karen Lisk on behalf of All Seniors Care Living Centres, and the Community Leadership (rural) award by Wayne Rutten on behalf of SaskTel Pioneers Chapter 59. The Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SSM) is a nonprofit, social benefit organization that was formed in 1990. The mission of SSM is to bring together Saskatchewan seniors’ organizations to contribute to a better quality of life for seniors. This is done by: • Research and action on issues affecting seniors; • Being a unified voice advocating for seniors; • Giving and receiving direction and support to/from member organizations; • Partnering with member and other organizations; and • Creating awareness and coordination of resources and services for seniors. SSM currently has sixteen member organizations and three supporter organizations which, combined, include more than 100,000 seniors throughout the province. SSM offers the opportunity for these groups to collaborate thereby having a stronger voice and greater impact on issues affecting older adults. For more information please visit our website at www.skseniorsmechanism.ca. ABOUT THIS CONTENT: These stories were produced by Leader-Post Specialty Products on behalf of the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism for commercial purposes. The Leader-Post editorial department had no involvement in the creation of this content.

——Award Recipients——

Special Recognition Betty Pickering

Advocacy Catherine Verrall

Arts & Entertainment Orton and Nancy Ratzlaff

Centenarian W. Donald Regier

Community Leadership (Rural) Evelyn Elizabeth McCuaig

Community Leadership (Urban) Mercedes Montgomery

Contribution to a First Nations or Métis Community Ruth Robillard

Education Maria Reardon

Fitness Rick Rohatyn

Heritage & Culture Harvey Cashmore

Lifetime Achievement Arthur Zacharias

Senior Friendly Business Papa Geordie Gas & Grocery

Teamwork ~ SaskTel Pioneer Salvage Sales All photos by Dale Williams Photography

SaskEnergy is proud to support the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism. Thanks to all of the “Celebrating Seniors” Award winners who make Saskatchewan a great place to call home.

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