Windsor Regional Hospital Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications Ron Price
extends his thanks to the Foundation for a recent donation.
Ben Dubois, John Fairley and Ryan Ellis are all smiles with the Memorial Cup as
Mr. Fairley
was presented a cheque from the Foundation to support his Face to Face campaign.
For more information, visit his website at:
Face to Face with John Fairley
Beach Grove Golf and Country Club honoured the Windsor Spitfires by
hosting a special “Beach Grove Salutes the Windsor Spitfires” event on
July 7, 2009, inviting members of the Spitfires to participate in a
round of golf and a special dinner with Beach Grove members. Spitfires
President and Head Coach Bob Boughner, Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel as well as Spitfire players Harry Young, Josh
Unice, Ben Dubois and Ron Soucie all attended on behalf of team.
Following the round of golf and dinner, Beach Grove also welcomed all
attending Spitfires to a special barbecue with the Memorial Cup, J.
Ross Robertson OHL Championship Cup and Wayne Gretzky Western
Conference OHL Trophy displayed for members from the golf club. During
the barbecue, Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara presented the Spitfires with
a commemorative plaque on behalf of the Town of Tecumseh, recognizing
the team’s championship performances. Additionally, Beach Grove
President Romano Curti, General Manager Gary Geoffrey and Head Professional Ryan Hughes presented the Spitfires with a $4,500 donation
on behalf of Beach Grove members to the Windsor Spitfires Foundation.
From left, Gary Geoffrey (General Manager, Beach Grove), Ryan Hughes
(Head Golf Professional, Beach Grove), Warren Rychel (Vice-President
and General Manager, Windsor Spitfires), Ben Dubois (Spitfire Player),
Ron Soucie (Spits Player), Josh Unice (Spits Player), Harry Young
(Spits Player), Bob Boughner (President and Head Coach, Windsor
Spitfires), Romano Curti (President, Beach Grove), Peter Dobrich
(Governor, Windsor Spitfires)
What is the BIG MATCH? • How It Works • Get Involved
What is the BIG MATCH – COMMUNITY CHALLENGE?
This is an exciting new initiative that is a joint venture between the Windsor Spitfires Foundation and the United Way in partnership with The Windsor Star.
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What is the focus of the BIG MATCH – COMMUNITY CHALLENGE?
The focus is two-fold:
- To create a greater awareness of how the United Way brings the community together to set priorities and take action towards meaningful change.
- To increase the number of donors at the Leadership Giving level. Your investment in United Way is an investment in our community.
What is Leadership Giving?
Leaders create lasting results.
Leaders are individuals who step forward and make a financial commitment at a level that sets a benchmark for others to follow. Thanks to the Big Match - Community Challenge, that commitment can be doubled.
Leadership Giving is an annual donation of $1,000 or more – or $19.23/pay based on 52 pay periods - or a little more than $2.50/day.
How does the BIG MATCH – COMMUNITY CHALLENGE relate to Leadership Giving?
The Windsor Spitfires Foundation, along with other community caring organizations, have established a pool of funds. For each new dollar donated to the United Way that brings your contribution to $1,000 or more, or each new Leadership dollar over the previous year’s Leadership donation, will be matched from the above pool of funds.
What are the anticipated benefits of this initiative?
Every dollar that qualifies means two dollars will now be available to invest in programs and services that have a lasting impact. United Way has a track record of ensuring every dollar significantly impacts people of Windsor – Essex.
Where else can a $1.00 donation turn into $2.00? Kindly consider being a new/increased Leadership Giver this year and assist in doubling the benefits to our area. An investment in United Way is an investment in our community.
United Way co-ordinates the collective strength of our community
to identify issues
and take action toward meaningful change. Together, we’re changing lives.
For more information please contact
John Ferguson at
519.258.0000 ext. 1177 or jferguson@weareunited.com
The Windsor Spitfires Foundation recently received a letter from John Fairley on behalf of the St. Clair College Alumni Association, thanking us for taking part in Family Fun Day.
The Spits had a great time and look forward to doing it again next year.
The Windsor Spitfires Foundation is proud to announce that $14,646 was raised at the Foundations inaugural 4 on 4 Celebrity Hockey Tournament conducted on Friday, July 20th at Windsor Ice Park.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Windsor Spitfires Foundation.
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Friday July 20, 2007 at the Winsor Ice Park (2400 Grand Marais RD E).
Sign up early as there is only 32 spots available.
Must be 19+ years old to participate
Printable Registration/Pledge Form
On Thursday the 1st of March 2007, Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers will be hosting it's first ever Chuck-A-Puck event where fans at the game will have an opportunity to buy a numbered puck and during the second intermission, they will throw the pucks onto the ice and the closest puck to the very centre of the ice will win a prize. The pucks will be $ 2.00 each and will be on sale at the game in the lobby area and in the stands during the game.
This event will be a joint effort between Crime Stoppers, the Spitfire Foundation and the sponsor Lakepoint Homes.
Come on out and support the event and help us to "Chuck Crime"!!!!!
On behalf of the John McGivney Children's Centre, please accept our most heartfelt appreciation to the Windson Sprifires Foundation, the Essential Services Hockey league and the Co-Operators Insurance Group fro the generous donation to the Centre in the amount of $11,059.00 from your recent 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament. A special thank you to Dr. Roy Diklich for his dedication to this fundraising event.
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Each year Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County hosts a holiday giving party. We began this annual celebration two years ago after being approached by the Keg Steakhouse and Bar with an offer to provide complimentary dinners to deserving families. This year the Windsor Spitfires joined this partnership and on December 17/2007 two hundred persons who had struggled this year as a result of victimization came together to share a meal and celebrate the season.
Volunteers from community organizations, local police services, Keg staff, as well as Spitfire hockey players and administration came together to organize and facilitate the event. Prime rib and turkey dinners were offered to all attendants. Local businesses, police services and individuals sponsored families. These donations combined with an excess of $6000.00 from the Spitfire Foundation allowed us the opportunity to purchase specifically selected gifts chosen in accordance with each childs wishes.
For those in need, dozens of food boxes and vouchers, supplied by Goodfellows were distributed.
On behalf of our clients and staff, we thank all of those caring persons who participated and contributed to the success of this event. Your support certainly touched the lives of many people during, what is often a difficult time of year for those who have experienced loss.
We look forward to next years gathering.
Contact:
Dawn Vassos
Executive Director
Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County
519-723-2711
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires, in conjunction with the Windsor Spitfires Foundation sponsored an entire meal time at the Downtown Mission, (located on 655 Victoria St. in Windsor) Tuesday December 19 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm.
Windsor Spitfires Head Coach Bob Boughner and Assistant Coaches Bill Bowler and D.J Smith were on hand to serve patrons at the Mission. The Windsor Spitfires encourage other local businesses to support charitable organizations during the holiday season. The Windsor Spitfires and the Windsor Spitfires Foundation are proud supporters of local charitable causes.