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2010  EVELYN BAZOS QUOTA CLUB OF ORILLIA INC. Evelyn Bazos, a native of Nova Scotia, grew up as one of three children in a Canadian naval family. She showed interest in volunteering, fundraising, and helping less fortunate individuals at the early age of 10. During the past 9 years, as Manager of Curves, Evelyn has successfully organized numerous activities that benefit the City of Orillia and surrounding area. She has helped with “Toy & Seniors Gifts” drive for the Salvation Army; annual food drive for the Orillia Sharing Place food bank; supported the Canadian Cancer Society, collected camp items for Kinark Family Services, and items for the local Orillia Society for Prevention of Cruelty to animals (OSPCA); participated in the Heart & Stroke's Big Bike fundraiser; created a weight loss challenge and a baby lottery with half of the prize funds going to War Amps Programs and the Obstetrics Dept of Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital (OSMH);participated in the Rotary Festival of Trees; and donated to the Kiwanis Mammoth Auction . In 2007 Evelyn joined the Quota Club of Orillia. She was quick to be involved in activities and during her first year she initiated a program to provide tote bags consisting of items of need for new mothers at the Pregnancy Crisis Centre. (This received the Disadvantaged Women & Children Award at district). The next year she became Chair for the Fundraising Committee and her leadership in this role resulted in successfully raising funds for the Quota Club of Orillia. She organized and participated in existing annual events and help create new and re-introduced more events. The Quota Club of Orillia is very thankful to have a sensitive, caring and energetic member like Evelyn. Her skills and knowledge, as well as her dedication to Quota and the community, are recognized by those of us who know her well. We take this opportunity to share our appreciation and give special recognition to this wonderful person as our “2010 Volunteer of the Year”. | ||
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