YMCA Fellowship of Honour Investiture
Official photo of His Excellency and the 13 recipients from across Canada.
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0060-001
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, attended the YMCA Fellowship of Honour Investiture at the National Arts Centre on on January 22, 2013. Mr. Victor Drury, Chair, Fellowship of Honour Advisory Council, offered welcoming remarks.
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0060-005
As patron of YMCA Canada, His Excellency spoke on the important impact that the newly inducted Companions and Officers of this award have had on YMCA’s efforts to help others and to strengthen Canadian communities.
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0060-006
His Excellency presented the YMCA Fellowship of Honour to Sol Kasimer of Toronto, Ontario. YMCA Canada is a charity dedicated to building healthy communities by nurturing the potential of children, teens and young adults, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility.
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0060-010
His Excellency presented the YMCA Fellowship of Honour to Judith Ash of Regina, Saskatchewan. There are 51 YMCA associations across Canada, serving more than two million people in 1 000 Canadian communities. The YMCA Fellowship of Honour is the highest honour. It recognizes the outstanding YMCA volunteers and staff who provide tremendous leadership while strengthening and expanding the capacity of the YMCA in Canada.
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0060-020
His Excellency presented the YMCA Fellowship of Honour to William M. Jones of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The induction of YMCA leaders takes place every three to four years, under the patronage of the Governor General of Canada.
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0060-026
His Excellency presented the YMCA Fellowship of Honour to Timothy C. Melton of Edmonton, Alberta.
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0060-032