| Host Lunch Welcomes
Newcomers/Volunteers
Colleen brought greetings on behalf of the Mayor and Council to the
Host Luncheon, on March 6th. 
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The Host Program, funded
Citizenship and Immigration and provided through Community
Development Council Durham, matches new immigrants with volunteers.
The volunteers provide support , advice and help newcomers practice
English. The Host program has been provided for 15 years
and complements the Immigrant Settlement Program as well as the
Settlement Workers in the Schools Program. Further information
can be found at www.cdcd.org
Host volunteers and their matches attended the "pot luck"
luncheon and enjoyed an array of international food delicacies. 
Bozena Stoblinski, Host Program Worker describes the program and
thanks volunteers. Host Worker in the Schools worker Oliver
Forbes, Colleen, Councillor Joanne Dies and Councillor Renrick Ashby
are seated at head table.
Left: Colleen introduced Tracey Vaughan, Executive Director, Community
Development Council
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1st Pickering Scouts Celebrate
90 Years
Colleen presented a plaque on behalf of the Mayor
and Council to commemorate the at their banquet held at Pickering Village United Church, Ajax on
March 6, 2010. During the day. A number of displays and
memorabilia were also available for viewing.
Pictured with Colleen is Bob Martindale.
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