Awarded on: 2003-05-15
Eugene Barna, Leamington, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Eugene Barna has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to youth in his community. For 40 years, he was a member of the 2nd Leamington Scout group committee, serving as chairperson, secretary and treasurer. He organized and participated in countless fundraising activities and did much of the bookkeeping for the financial committee. Since 1968, he has been a committee member of a local youth camp and, for more than 25 years, has served the advisory committee for Point Pelee National Park. Whether shovelling snow for senior citizens in his neighbourhood, volunteering for the local police services board or hosting a local Ukrainian radio program, Mr. Barna is always willing to be of service to others