Visit to the Ottawa Valley
His Excellency donned an apron and assisted volunteers with the preparation and service of lunch. He was joined by his brother, Mr. Jim Johnston.
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The public was also invited to join in this initiative.
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There, he learned about the support and services the agency provides to more than 150 community members with intellectual disabilities and their families.
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The Governor General later met with staff and volunteers of Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley (CLUOV). He was greeted by Ms. Melissa Hoffman, a CLUOV volunteer and client.
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The Salvation Army is an international faith-based organization that began its work in Canada in 1882, and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives support to vulnerable people every day in 400 communities across Canada and in more than 124 countries around the world.
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Upon his arrival at Algonquin College's Pembroke campus, His Excellency was greeted by His Worship Mr. Ed Jacyno, Mayor of Pembroke.
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Following this event, His Excellency visited the Pembroke Salvation Army and was greeted by representatives of the organization.
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During the event, His Excellency also presented the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award to Mr. Mike Wright (Petawawa, Ontario) for his involvement in the community. His citation is as follows: "For 15 years, Mike Wright volunteered for the Renfrew County United Way, serving as its board chairman for much of that time. Under his leadership, the organization’s fundraising campaign doubled in size and expanded to cover all of Renfrew County. He also played a key role in supporting strategic and innovative initiatives for the community."
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The Governor General delivered a keynote address to over 150 volunteers from across the Renfrew County region. He talked about the rich tradition of working together and helping one another that exists in the Ottawa Valley, and shared some of his thoughts on the role and importance of volunteerism in our society.
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Local cadets were also on hand to welcome the Governor General.
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In the afternoon, the Governor General participated in a cleanup of the downtwon waterfront area along with community volunteers.
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