Order of Orillia to recognize three worthy volunteers

Three volunteers who have served the Orillia community for more than a decade are being awarded the 2013 Order of Orillia at a special ceremony before Council on Sept. 30.

What:  2013 Order of Orillia presentation ceremony
Photo opportunity available

When:  Monday Sept. 30, 2013
7 p.m.
Small reception begins at 6 p.m. in the hallway outside of Council Chamber.
(All are welcome to attend)

Where:  Council Chamber
City Centre
50 Andrew St. S.

The Order of Orillia recognizes individuals and groups who dedicate their time and effort to bettering the community through volunteerism. The award is reserved for residents who have enriched the lives of others through a decade of service to the people of Orillia and who stand as shining examples in the community. Established in 2000, the Order of Orillia has been awarded to community members such as Douglas Christie, Charles Penny, the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Volunteers and Robert Bowles.

Full biographies of the 2013 Order of Orillia recipients will be available at the event.

The City of Orillia is a city of 30,586 people in the heart of Central Ontario on the shores of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Visit our website at orillia.ca.

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Betsy Gross
Chair, Commemorative Awards Committee
705-327-8985
johnbetsy@rogers.com

Jennifer Ruff
Manager of Communications
705-325-8929
705-238-9209 (cell)
jruff@orillia.ca