Jean Gradwell Recognized as the Elgin Blakely Citizen of the Year - 2011
Posted by Dave Green
Jean Gradwell - Elgin Blakely Citizen of the Year - 2011
The Elgin Blakely Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually by the Rotary Club of Alliston to a citizen of South Simcoe who in 2011 and the past has actively worked for the betterment of our community, and demonstrated the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”. The winner is selected by a committee of prominent citizens who review nominations submitted from all over the community. The Rotary Club of Alliston is proud to announce that the Elgin Blakely Citizen of the Year - 2011 will be presented posthumously to Jean Gradwell.
Jean Gradwell was a quiet and persistent advocate for justice and human rights. She was passionate about people and families. Through the Outreach Committee of St John’s United Church Jean was responsible for bringing refugee families to Alliston. After seeing a special presentation on AIDS Jean spearheaded and established the “Grandmothers to Grandmothers” chapter for New Tecumseth Grandmother’s Embrace. She was an advocate for women and girls supporting the Big Sister Association and helping to establish “My Sisters Place”. Jean was on the Board and very active in the New Tecumseth “Habitat for Humanity” program.
Jean’s contributions to our community can still be felt through the ongoing work of these organizations in New Tecumseth. Throughout her life she clearly demonstrated “Service Above Self”
Jean will be formally recognized at the Clarence Leach Rural Urban Dinner on Monday April 9th, 2012. Members of her family will be accepting the award on her behalf. Please join us to recognize and celebrate Jean winning this prestigious award.
For tickets to the Clarence Leach Rural Urban Night or more information about the Elgin Blakely Citizen of the Year Award please contact David Green by phone (519) 925-1268, email at rotaryalliston@gmail.com. Tickets are $ 40.00.
The Elgin Blakely Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually by the Rotary Club of Alliston to a citizen of South Simcoe who in 2011 and the past has actively worked for the betterment of our community, and demonstrated the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”. The winner is selected by a committee of prominent citizens who review nominations submitted from all over the community. The Rotary Club of Alliston is proud to announce that the Elgin Blakely Citizen of the Year - 2011 will be presented posthumously to Jean Gradwell.
Jean Gradwell was a quiet and persistent advocate for justice and human rights. She was passionate about people and families. Through the Outreach Committee of St John’s United Church Jean was responsible for bringing refugee families to Alliston. After seeing a special presentation on AIDS Jean spearheaded and established the “Grandmothers to Grandmothers” chapter for New Tecumseth Grandmother’s Embrace. She was an advocate for women and girls supporting the Big Sister Association and helping to establish “My Sisters Place”. Jean was on the Board and very active in the New Tecumseth “Habitat for Humanity” program.
Jean’s contributions to our community can still be felt through the ongoing work of these organizations in New Tecumseth. Throughout her life she clearly demonstrated “Service Above Self”
Jean will be formally recognized at the Clarence Leach Rural Urban Dinner on Monday April 9th, 2012. Members of her family will be accepting the award on her behalf. Please join us to recognize and celebrate Jean winning this prestigious award.
For tickets to the Clarence Leach Rural Urban Night or more information about the Elgin Blakely Citizen of the Year Award please contact David Green by phone (519) 925-1268, email at rotaryalliston@gmail.com. Tickets are $ 40.00.