What's New at The Rose
Maple Leaf Billiards
Rose of Durham would like to thank Mr. Bill Caukwell, owner of the 'new' Maple Leaf Billiards, for his donation of $738.00 from his Grand Opening tournaments on Saturday, February 16th. Bill has been in the business world for many years. Not only is Bill a great sales person who treats his customers the way he wants to be treated, he is also a positive role model for giving back to his community. This is the second donation Bill has made to Rose of Durham, from his business in as many years. April 12th will be Maple Leaf Billiard’s second annual Rose of Durham tournament to help the teenage mothers and their children in our community. To find out more about Maple Leaf Billiards and the Rose of Durham Tournament on April 12th, visit Bill at www.mapleleafbilliards.ca
PwC Canada Foundation Grant
Rose of Durham is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a 2007/2008 Price Waterhouse Cooper Leadership Grant. This grant will cover the fees for our Executive Director to complete a certificate program in Human Services Management offered by T.A.P.E., (a continuing education division of the University of Toronto). Rose of Durham thanks PwC for their support!
14th Annual Victorian Tea
Rose of Durham's annual signature fundraiser was held on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Lviv Hall in Oshawa. Once again in was a great success, bringing in over $20,000.00. The Rose of Durham Board of Directors would like to thank the 2007 Victorian Tea Organizing Committee and all our Vic Tea volunteers for their dedication and determination in making this event such a success.
Rose of Durham Recipient of
2007 "Friend of Health" Award
On October 3, 2007, Rose of Durham was a recipient of one of 6 "Friend of Health" awards given out by the Durham Region Health Department at their Appreciation Day. This award acknowledges Rose of Durham's support and collaboration in the delivery and promotion of Public Health Programs and Services for 2007. Rose of Durham thanks the Durham Region Health Department for this honour!