Welcome Message

Donor Highlights:

Wells Fargo Bank

Bill and Kathryn Troubridge

Sutherland Insurance

Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company

Our Donors

Arca Financial Group

Richard Kleri

Susan Forster

The Lifers

Rotary Club of Dunnville

The Davis Family

Scholarships and Grants

About the GRCA

Financial Overview

Our Leaders

Grand Champions

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Photo CreditsCover: Rockwood Conservation Area / Kevin TupmanPage 8: Luther Marsh / Kevin TupmanPage 14: Pinehurst Lake / Tina McAuleyPage 22: Fishing near Belwood / Peter KesselerPage 26: Canoe on Grand River / Quiet Nature

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Find Your Calm2 0 1 8 R E P O R T T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y

Wayne Fyffe, Vice Chair

Malcolm Matheson, Chair

Sara Wilbur, Executive Director

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When was the last time you stood at the

river’s edge and listened to the wind in the

leaves? It’s an image that might conjure up

a peaceful morning spent fishing, a happy

memory with your family, or a moment of

calm at a time when you really needed it.

The Grand River Conservation Authority’s

vision is simple: a healthy watershed where

we live, work, play and prosper in balance

with the natural environment.

That balance is vital. How do we stay grounded in

these times of rapid change?

Research indicates that outdoor experiences are

restorative. Nature provides space for reflection,

personal growth and the joy of discovery —

an opportunity to feel like we are a part of

something bigger than ourselves.

But it’s not just about data — it’s deeply personal.

We have all had a moment of wonder in nature,

where the rest of the world disappeared for

just a moment. Whether walking a leafy trail or

enjoying a refreshing sunset lake swim, there is

nothing else like it.

A lot has changed since the Grand River

Conservation Foundation was founded 54 years

ago to raise funds for conservation projects that

have few or no other sources of funding. But a

lot has stayed the same: we still need spaces that

help us find our place in nature, no matter what

our age or stage.

Please read on to learn more about how our

donors are making the Grand River watershed

a better place, for all of us.

FIND YOUR

“Our team came from Toronto for the second year in a row to help out. Volunteering is a fantastic team-builder, but more than that, it gets a lot of important work done and we all learn about nature in the process. That education is really important to make the benefit last even longer.”

~ Jeff McInenly, Director, Global Corporate Banking

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Conservation volunteering is one of the best ways to connect with our natural world. It’s a great opportunity to play a hands-on role in making our watershed better, while enjoying the benefits that come with spending a day outdoors.

With support from the GRCF, the GRCA’s volunteer program continued to grow in 2018. Volunteers planted more than 14,200 trees and shrubs, removed more than 50 m3 of invasive species and collected more than 7,700 kg of litter. They also contributed more than $56,000 to assist additional groups to take part, and to support additional programs such as outdoor education.

Some groups, like Wells Fargo Bank, undertook special projects to encourage species to thrive. The nesting sites that their team built will promote the safe growth of local turtles at the Laurel Creek Nature Centre. In Ontario, seven of the eight species of native turtles are at risk of disappearing.

Wells Fargo BankToronto, Ontario

“Losing yourself and becoming part of the vibrant ecosystem of Luther is an experience everyone should enjoy, whether they are birding, hunting, or simply enjoying the outstanding scenery. For Kath and me it is a chance to step away from our busy everyday world and renew our spirits. We want to help others to find this experience by visiting Luther Marsh.”

~ Bill Troubridge

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Located near the source of the Grand River, the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area plays a major role in making sure flows in the Grand River can support our daily lives. At about 5,900 hectares, it is also a very special place for wildlife. More than 260 bird species have been seen, in addition to a diverse array of animals, plants and trees. The area is a source of enjoyment for nature enthusiasts of all kinds.

With the support of donors, upgrades were made to the hunting infrastructure at Luther Marsh in 2018, as well as habitat restoration work and control of invasive species, to provide healthy native ecosystems.

Bill and Kath Troubridge are dedicated conservationists and supporters of Luther Marsh. They spend countless hours enjoying nature and pursuing their passion for hunting.

Bill and Kathryn TroubridgeElora, Ontario

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As a longtime Guelph business, Sutherland Insurance has always considered a healthy environment one of the pillars of their charitable giving. Their values are in action, supporting multiple conservation programs that make the Grand River watershed a better place.

Through a partnership under their Client Loyalty Program, hundreds of trees are planted annually throughout the Grand River watershed. They have also supported the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre, which will host more than 20,000 student learners annually, in addition to thousands of park visitors.

2018 marked many changes to the landscape at Guelph Lake Conservation Area. In preparation for the new Centre, work on a learning forest trail loop and access to the future centre began, along with tree planting and habitat enhancements that will give students diverse opportunities for outdoor learning.

Sutherland InsuranceGuelph, Ontario

“Now, more than ever, we realize how important it is for young people to put away their technology, escape from the noise of the city and experience the outdoors. As our company enters its 150th year, we are showing our appreciation for our clients and the whole community by proudly supporting the GRCA’s

conservation efforts.”

~ Suzanne Sutherland

“Almost everyone from Ayr and the surrounding communities has visited Dickson at some point, with their kids or on their own. The community wouldn’t be the same without it. It was only natural that Ayr Farmers Mutual would support improvements to such a great natural resource, enabling enjoyment for all.”

~ Brian Sayles, Past Chair

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The GRCA’s FWR Dickson Wilderness Area has been a popular

spot for decades. With no admission fee, families and nature

enthusiasts flock to the area to watch the wildlife, walk the

trail and especially, to feed the chickadees. But for families

with strollers or people with mobility challenges, visiting

Dickson wasn’t so easy.

In the fall of 2018, the community officially dedicated a new,

150-metre boardwalk, information kiosk and trail, with more

than $90,000 raised.

Ayr Farmers Mutual stepped up and became one of the

leading donors for the project. The whole community can

now enjoy Dickson no matter what their level of mobility is.

Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance CompanyAyr, Ontario

Thank you to those who have made aninvestment in our quality of life

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The GRCF is grateful

to recognize the many

donors who made

donations and future

commitments, as well as to

conservation partnerships

and scholarships in 2018.

Waterloo Region Maria ArevaloHoward ArmitageChristina ArthursKatherine BaderSharon BartholomewJim and Sandy Beingessner and Family Fund of the Kitchener Waterloo Community FoundationMatthew BetikCarol BettsOren and Christine BirchBill and Bonnie BishopJan BlackburnElizabeth BlanchettMax and Lynn BlouwJames BowmanAlison BoydDoug Brock*Douglas Brock Fund for Conservation & Music of the Kitchener Waterloo Community FoundationLarry BrokenshireTed and Mary BroughAlex and Trish Brown Family Fund of the Kitchener Waterloo Community FoundationAnthony BroxtermanKrista BunnKaren BuschertMary Anne CainRobert CaldwellStewart CampbellWayne and Elizabeth CastonMargaret CationRachel ChodosSonja Christensen

* Indicates donors who have made a planned gift commitment to the GRCF.

OUR DONORS Elizabeth ClarkeMark CooperRuth CornishRick CourtoisJudith CousineauRon DahmerNancy and Colin DavyJames den OudenEmily DerryMargaret DicksonDianne DitnerJoel and Gloria DohertyDaryl DoreJohn and Sue EgoffJanet ElgieMarlene EppRick FieldingSue FoxtonRobert FraserRoss GibautStephen and Deanne GilliesDoug GouldEstate of Linda GowerThe Greaves FamilyTony and Rita GrebinskiDavid and Hildegard Hales*Helen HallJane HareSara HartleyDouglas HeardBrian HelmlingMeredythe HertzMatt HibbinsBeverly HillerRichard and Penny HobsonRebecca HorsmanLisa HubeBrian HuberCarol HullsJessica JaremchukHelen JowettJulie Joza

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Ontario Teachers Insurance PlanOntario Trillium Foundation - Waterloo Wellington ChapterPierogi PigsReid’s Heritage Homes Ltd.Run for the ToadRytech Machine and Repair Inc.S.S. Papadopulos & AssociatesSchlueter HyundaiSchmuck TruckSt. Vincent de Paul Catholic SchoolStantec Consulting Ltd.Stirling Avenue Mennonite ChurchThe Corporation of the City of CambridgeThe Tent Works Ltd.Tri Gator for KidsVolunteer Action Centre of KW AreaWestmount Funeral Chapel

Brant-Brantford-Oxford, First Nations-Southern Watershed John and Faye AdamsMarilyn AlfordBeverley AllanFrederick AlmondShirley AndersBrian BattlerRalph BeaumontMargaret BonyunMarie BraundSusan BrocklebankDollie ButticciAllison CameronBrian ColemanBernie CorbettKelly Da CostaAlan and Nathalie Dale

Brad DavidsonFloyd and Kim DavisKevin DavisGord and Audrey DeriiMike DmetriucNadine DmetriucPaul EmersonDanielle FletcherWayne and Pat FyffeBasia FlorioBrenda GibbsMelody HortonWayne KnoxDarrin KyleDon and Sharon LawrenceTim and Valerie MacAskillBrenda ManfrediSusan MannMavie MarkReva McCoyPat MiddletonColleen and Clarence MillerSuzanne MitchellDavid MoyerKen Mt. PleasantBeth NobleRod and Pat Ottaway-BryanGillian ParsonsKen ParsonsMurray and Ida PearsonLynne PersiaMeredith PipeJames ReidAl and Kathy RestonRobert RiddleSarah RohrerSusan RyanRobert ScottBette SholerVern SmithJanice StarkTim Strutynski

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Arca Financial Group, Waterloo

Financial peace of mind can lead to community peace of mind. For more than a decade, Arca Financial Group has made this a reality by donating to plant memorial trees in honour of their clients.

In 2018 alone, memorial partnerships like this led to the planting of more than 500 trees to make our environment more healthy and liveable.

“A tree is a legacy that will be there for future generations. It’s a special way to honour our clients as they remember their loved ones”, said Christine Black, Chief Financial Officer.

Richard Kleri, Ayr Over the years, Richard has volunteered with many organizations in the community. It was only natural that he would lend a hand to raise funds for the FWR Dickson Wilderness Area by helping make connections with local supporters.

“Everyone in Ayr is aware of our water, because the Nith River runs right through town,” said Richard. “It’s important that the community is involved in protecting our natural resources.”

Local ambassadors like Richard, GRCF’s Grand Champions, are vital to our fund raising success. Many attended the 2018 opening of the new boardwalk and trail at Dickson.

Alice (Braley) Judges - Walter Judges Fund of the Kitchener Waterloo Community FoundationMonika KienappleRobert KniessChelsey KonyaBob and Maxine KubiseskiSandra LachanceDustin LangHarold LauberEstate of Arthur LeeValerie L’HeureuxKerry Long*Rob MacielLinda MacLeodMichael and Margaret Mallory-SmythTracy MannMary Alice MartinTony MartinMalcolm Matheson*Christian MilesDorothy MilneJane Mitchell*Wendy MitchinsonNaomi MooreJanet MullerIan MurrayJacqueline Nash-SmowtonDarren NixonJoe NowakDavid Paleczny and Mary ReynoldsJohn and Jaellayna PalmerBrenda ParkerAngelique PattonJames and Virginia PearceCatarina PembertonPatricia PolischukJohn A. Pollock Fund of the Kitchener Waterloo Community FoundationGeoffrey PowerBrian and Carmen QuigleyGordon Radley

Faryal RizviSean and Amy RutherfordLiz SaraivaBrent SargentIngo SchoppelFaye ShouldiceDaryl SmithMichael SmythGeorge SousaArt StewartRosemarie SuggBarbara VealeNadine WhiteSara Wilbur-Collins and Peter Collins*Trish WilburJacqueline WinstelSherry WolfKen and Corinne WoodPeter WoolstencroftCharlene ZieglerAnonymous (2)Apple Inc.Arca Financial GroupBWXT Canada Ltd.Cambridge & North Dumfries Community FoundationCambridge Professional Fire Fighters AssociationCIBC Children’s FoundationExtend - A - FamilyGoogle WaterlooGRCA Staff AssociationGrey Owl PaddlesHatherly Martin Professional CorporationIslamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of KWK.W. Happy HoofersKokken Village CaféKitchener Waterloo Community Foundation - Community FundLafarge AggregatesLaw BankMcDonald, Ross Barristers & Solicitors

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Scott McRobertsMaja MenegottoGreg Meredith*Stephanie MillerUna MurphyMarilyn Murray*Jan NielsenRobin-Lee Norris and David HallsStephen OakleySharon O’SheaGwen PaddockIan PanabakerSallie Paxton-SmythScott PollardSonja RadojaBarbara RobinsonMaria RossiDerrick RutherfordTracey RyanDon & Maureen SchwartzentruberRichard SeibelStephen SimsJackie SinkeldamBarbara SmileyAlex SmithSuzanne SutherlandBill and Kathryn TroubridgeThe Vallery FamilyDavid and Gael van VeenMelodie VidalIngrid von CubeJohn and Nancy WalcotLynn WatsonShelley WickenheiserSharon WhiteGeorge WickeBurna WiltonMichael WoodsValerie WyattWendy YundtHans and Silvia ZahndAnonymous (1)

A. O. Smith FoundationBadenoch ArcheryBullet Trade Services Ltd.County of WellingtonCrestwood Park Holdings Inc.Dieksen Holsteins Ltd.Elora Cataract Trailway AssociationFred A. Hamilton Public SchoolGilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral HomeGM BluePlan Engineering LimitedGuelph Ceramic Decor Centre LimitedGuelph Community FoundationHammond Manufacturing Company LimitedHillside FestivalJ.L. Richards and Associates LimitedMark Wilson’s Better Used CarsMiller Thomson LLPNestle Waters CanadaNorth-South Environmental Inc.PeaceRiders.orgPumphouse Supplements Inc.Rotary Club of GuelphRotary Club of Guelph SouthSutherland InsuranceSyngenta Canada Inc.The Co-operators Group LimitedThe Corporation of the Township of PuslinchThe Friends of Dr. Cairo Walking GroupThe Lifers MusicThe Neighbourhood Group of Companies LimitedW.C. Wood FoundationWarner Custom Coating Inc.Wellington Catholic District School Board 2018 Bishops Dinner

Pat TelferSue TenantAdolf TomasPaul WaringDonald and Darlene WilsonBarbara WrightApotex Pharmachem Inc.Beckett-Glaves Family Funeral CentreBrant Community FoundationBrant Rod & Gun ClubBrant Woodlot Owners AssociationDance Environmental Inc.Energuy Holdings Ltd.Exel Social CommitteeOntario Trillium Foundation - Brantford ChapterRoger and Edith Davis FoundationRotary Club of Brantford Charitable FoundationSamuel W. Stedman FoundationSC Johnson and Son LimitedSt. Leonard’s Community ServicesThe Olde School RestaurantVeolia Water Canada - Haldimand Water

Guelph-Wellington-Northern Watershed Mary Kay AmosKarin ArnoldBarbara BartleBob BellRobin BergartDulce BowerSusan BrownJason and Tracey CastellanLynn ClackJohn and Heather CliffordHilary CoatesBarbara CooperStacy Cooper

Malcolm and Marta CouttsJanice CraigGeorge and Wendy Cuthbert*Lynn DennyIan EasterbrookJason ElineskyKevin ElliottJim Estill and Elizabeth WaywellSusan Forster*The Frasson FamilyJames GauleyGenevieve Gauthier-ChalifourMark GibsonMechelle GillShirley GogolBill Hamilton and Mimi HamiltonJohn and Barbara HamiltonPamela HealeyMaurice HeffernanJohn and Anne HolmanRay and Janet HuntDavid and Nancy HurlburtElga JodwayRobert KeithCarol KoenigTom and Katharine LammerDoug LangilleMary LeBlancJennifer Lee-GreenGeorge LourencoSarah Lowe*Cindy LunauNorman J. LundvallWill MacTaggartBradley and Deborah MadiganSusanne MarriottLyn MartinDeborah MaskensStephanie McCroneMurray McEwenBarbara McKayKevin McKitrick and Garry Wallace

Susan Forster, Elora Susan has a passion for the outdoors. Birding and hiking at Elora Gorge have been favourite activities for decades. Her commitment to a litter-free environment and birds and animals that can thrive in a healthy river has led her to provide for a future gift for the GRCF in her will.

In 2018, donors gave more than $17,000 to protect and restore habitats for many species throughout the Grand River watershed.

“The Grand River is MY river!” said Susan. “We all have to take care of it.”

The Lifers, Guelph Liv and Anita Cazzola grew up at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre. Their learning inspired them to raise money for new homes for the resident “creature teachers”. As art-folk band The Lifers, they concluded their Little Dens Tour with a fundraiser concert at the Centre in August 2018.

“Having an immersive nature education growing up has played a big part in our deep connection to it now. We have to live more gently in nature to address what we see as a climate emergency. Better facilities at the Centre are needed more than ever, and we’re happy to contribute in any way we can,” said Liv.

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ShopbrainSociety for Ecological Restoration - OntarioTD Business BankingTD Friends of the Environment FoundationThe Benevity Community Impact FundThe Little Cheesecake CompanyThe Marjorie and Joseph Wright Memorial FoundationTrillium Mutual InsuranceVancouver FoundationWells Fargo Bank/United Way WorldwideWSP

Planned Gift Commitments:Gary BergerLarry BlankChuck CorriganThomas ElliottSteve and Charlene Fay-CosmanElinor and John HuetonRobert KlimasIan and Sandie MacNaughtonJoy O’DonnellRandy WaldenDr. Rebecca WhitneyGloria YeungAnonymous (3)

Additional Donors Olena BednarchukLisa BedrosianJosef Buchmann

Jane CarpenterMargi CoombsJohn CoramDianne DanceLaura GirolamiThe Gosse FamilyHelen HarrisonMaureen MacQuarrieMelanie MartinKathy MenyesPaul MillerTeresa MontiJennifer O’DonnellTeresa RonzioDavid ScottJohanne SimpsonSuzanne SobelLisa TheodosiouCassie TurnbullTheresa WattBrenda WhittakerJoshua WooAnonymous (54)

In-kind DonorsConestoga College Heavy Equipment Operator ProgramDavis Fuels Inc.Elora Brewing CompanyJeff FelskeFour Fathers Brewing CompanyMill Street BreweryRoyal City Brewing CompanyTogether We’re Bitter Co-operative BrewingWellington Brewery

Glen and Dianne MawdsleyLynne MawdsleyMel and Marie MawdsleyErna McBrideJohn McCuaigJoyce McFarlandCraig MeredithWendy MitchinsonBrandi NeilVuong NguyenJanet OlsenAntonio PereiraColleen PidgeonWendy PurcellDon and Frances RennieAnne ReynoldsDavid & Zenith RichardsonBill and Linda SaulCaroline SchultzJohn SimpsonRobert TuckerCharles TullyDeborah WatsonAlexis WilbeeAllan and Elaine YoungRichard and Susan YoungBarbara Zimmerman4H CanadaBaitCloud Inc.Beacon Environmental Ltd.CanadaHelps.orgCRH Canada Group Inc.DUCA Credit Union - DUgood Community FundEnbridge Pipelines Inc.Government of CanadaKillam Properties MHC TrustNorthern Casket (1976) Ltd.Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and ForestryPayPal Charitable Giving FundPeter Gilgan FoundationSamuel Roll Form GroupSensyst - The Business Interiors Group Inc.

Hamilton-Burlington & Surrounding AreaShirley BaskottJessica ChaseLinn HolliDoug and Verna MillerLinda SmithsonLisa StoccoBlue Cross Animal HospitalRBC Foundation

Beyond the Grand River Watershed Joan AngLynn ArmstrongShelley BarberCarol BraunLeta BrownLynnette BrowneDonald CarmanThomas ChownChris ClarkEarl and Mary CochraneAndy CollicottJenifer CraddockChristine DejaRoy and Gail DorschtValerie FieldwebsterRonald FoxRussell GirardBruce GoudyJanet HarrisNancy HarrisJamilla IvitsJeff JacksonAdam KomorowskiJudy Laidlaw

Rotary Club of Dunnville The Rotary Club of Dunnville plays a big role in the Haldimand Children’s Water Festival. While about five hundred kids learn about water stewardship and conservation, Rotarians make sure their day runs smoothly. The Club is a founding partner of the event, providing startup funds and rolling up their sleeves each year. In 2018, donors contributed about $15,000 to the event.

“Our Club loves the Festival! It’s a great day for the kids – fun and educational with lessons they will remember. Even our adult volunteers learn something new!” said Nyree Segui, Past President.

Every effort has been made to ensure this list is up-to-date. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

The Davis Family, Burford As long-time business owners in Brant County, the Davis Family has made a commitment to giving back. For many years they have had a strong connection with the GRCA’s Tree Nursery, which grows and distributes about 200,000 native trees and shrubs annually throughout the watershed.

“We got to know the tree farm as fuel suppliers, and we really support what they do. My father Roger passed away in 2017, and remembering him with a tree was a great fit,” said GRCF Board member Floyd Davis.

With support from the Davis Family, in 2018 important equipment upgrades were funded for the Burford Tree Nursery and the Apps’ Mill Nature Centre.

• 31st Guelph Scouts, Guelph

• Breslau Park Adhoc Committee

• Dunnville Horticultural Society

• Forests Ontario, Waterloo

• Trout Unlimited – Speed Valley Chapter

• Paris Central Elementary, Paris

• Victoria Terrace Public, Fergus

• Caledonia Centennial, Caledonia

• King George School, Brantford

• Alma Public, Alma

• Jean Little Public, Guelph

• Kortright Hills Public, Guelph

• St Brigid Catholic Elementary, Ayr

$10,000 in scholarships:

• SC Johnson Environmental Scholarship – Sage Handler, University of Guelph

• McEwen Clean Water Prize – Garrison McCleary, Wilfrid Laurier University

The GRCF also offers awards to graduating high school students in each of the six watershed school boards through the Robert Haworth and Marcel Pequegnat Scholarships.

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The Grand River Conservation Authority...

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In 2018, the GRCA adopted a new, three-year Strategic Plan with four priorities:

1. Protecting life and minimizing

property damage from flooding

and erosion;

2. Improving the health of the

Grand River watershed;

3. Connecting people to the

environment through outdoor

experiences;

4. Managing land holdings in a

responsible and sustainable way.

The Grand River Conservation

Foundation supports GRCA

projects that have few or no other

funding sources.

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PROTECTS & MANAGES

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TEACHESOPERATES

EACH YEARSTUDENTS

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HAS PLANTED

CAMPSITESAND 11 PARKS

$7,500 in Community Conservation Grants to eight schools and five community groups:

Rippling Outward - Scholarships & GrantsWhen you drop a pebble in a pond, the ripples disburse. Each year the GRCF awards scholarships to promising students

who are focused on future environmental careers, and Community Conservation Grants to groups and elementary schools

undertaking environmental projects. The ripple effect of their individual actions creates a better watershed for us all.

In 2018, GRCF awarded:

RevenueReceipted donations

Non-receipted donations

Special events

Investment income

Other income*

Total

2017

$553,827

524,673

0

85,212

9,416

$1,173,128

2018 ExpendituresDisbursements to foundation projects**

Fundraising expenses

Special events

General expenses

Other expenses

Total

2017

$811,932

81,552

0

27,535

615

$921,634

$456,837

357,281

49,145

8,134

(17,535)

$853,862

$507,007

48,933

15,982

37,887

615

$610,424

2018

*Includes interest income from the Kitchener and Waterloo, Cambridge & North Dumfries, Guelph and Brant Community Foundations. The GRCF has developed Grand River Conservation Funds at each.

**GRCF is primarily a project fund raising organization. Disbursements vary each year according to project timelines. With donor permission, funding for some projects is accumulated over a multi-year period and disbursed as needed.

All funds held within GRCF are restricted internally or externally for specific projects, with the exception of one undesignated fund which is allocated by our Board of Directors for the highest conservation priorities.

Fund balances, beginning of year

Current year net change in funds

Fund balances, end of year

$2,867,406

243,438

$3,110,844

$2,615,912

251,494

2,867,406

Net Revenue & Fund Balances

2018 2017

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW - 2O18

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2% Foundations

8% Organizations

6% Organizations

26% Foundations

14% Corporations/Businesses

28% Corporations/Businesses

78% Individuals

38% Individuals

Who gave?

How much?

www.grcf.caTo donate please visit:

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Percentage of totalvalue of donations:

grandCHAMPIONS

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Malcolm Matheson, Heidelberg – ChairPresident, Steed and Evans

Wayne Fyffe, Paris – Vice ChairRetired Health Care Executive

Robin-Lee Norris, Guelph – Past ChairPresident, Robin-Lee Norris & Associates

Dr. Howard Armitage, WaterlooFounding Chair, Conrad Centre, University of Waterloo

Floyd Davis, BurfordDavis Fuels Inc.

James den Ouden, WaterlooChief Financial Officer,James E. Wagner Cultivation Ltd.

Joel Doherty, CambridgeDirector of DevelopmentHIP Developments Ltd.

Paul General, Six NationsManager (ret), Six Nations Eco-Centre

Wayne Knox, CaledoniaGen Mgr (ret), Grand Erie Business Centre

George Lourenco, GuelphResource Manager, Capital Paving

Joy O’Donnell, Brantford President, Grand Financial Planning

Kathy Reston, St. GeorgeGeneral Manager, Finance, Corporate Compliance and Diversity & Inclusion,Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

Our Leaders - Diversity & Strength in Leadership

2018 - 2019 Board of Directors

Paul Emerson - Chair JP BartleChuck BeachVicki BeardRalph BeaumontJames BeingessnerBill BennettMax and Lynn BlouwLorne BoykoDoug BrockMary BruceLise BurcherJustin CaldwellRobert CaldwellKris & Jodie CarsonLiv and Anita CazzolaGordon ChaplinPhil CollierStacy CooperChuck CorriganShelly Jo CourtneyMac CouttsRegan CoxGeorge CuthbertNatalie CutlerJan d’Ailly

Alan DaleKim DenoudenBob DesautelsCourt DesautelsRob DeutschmannDon DroneDr. Martin EhlertSusan, Alex, Emily, Paisley, Copeland and Brooklyn FrassonJean HaalboomDavid HalesJulie HarringtonJohn HarrisBill HarrisonRon HewittAnita Hillis-KrauseAnne Holman Elinor & John HuetonTony IacoccaHolly IvanyDebra JacksonJan JofrietStan JonesRoss KelterbornRichard KleriJohn Knill

Peter KrauseMaggie LaidlawAndrew LambdenTom LandAlex LangDave LatreilleJeff LeaderTom LeBrunBarry LeeDoug LetsonDerek LippertKerry LongSarah LoweNorman J. LundvallJim MackenzieIan MacNaughtonJonathan MacNaughtonMurray McEwenMelanie MelchinLarry MellorsIan MilesColleen MillerJane MitchellRachel MitchellLevi MooreIan MurdochKenneth Murray

Lynda MurrayMarilyn MurrayRob MurrayJustin NesbittTom NevillsDan O’HaraGwen PaddockDavid PadyJames ParkinDon PaveyThomas PickJohn PollockGord PowellRuth PriorPaul RandallJ. Crawford ReidSusan ReidTerry ReidelDon RichardsonBarbara RobinsonJoanne Ross-ZujMaria RossiStuart & Mary Lou RoxboroughGeorge & Peggy SarsonSteve SchmittDan Schneider

Thanks to our broader volunteer group for their work as the GRCF’s local ambassadors.

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Ron SchwarkBob ScottJeremy ShuteHelen SinclairDeryk SmithGerry SmitsRaymound SoucyRick SterneWilliam StraussSean StricklandBruce TaylorDon ValleryJanet ValleryGael Van VeenNicole VisentinIngrid von CubeRandy WaldenCarolyn WeathersonJohn WhitneyDr. Rebecca WhitneyPaul WilliamsonAlex WilsonBurna WiltonGloria YeungMarie Zimmerman

We are grateful to John Whitney, who retired in 2018 after six years as a Board member.

In memory of Vyrt Sisson, a long-time community supporter and GRCF Director from 1996 to 2012, who passed away in July, 2018.

Dr. Paul Salvini, WaterlooCEO, The Accelerator Centre

Richard Seibel, FergusRetired Aggregate Industry Executive

Ted Smith, BelwoodPartner, Baker Tilly

Helen Jowett, CambridgeChair, Grand River Conservation Authority

Robin-Lee Norris concluded her two-year term as Chair in 2018. We are grateful for her leadership and great support in that role.

www.grcf.ca

P.O. Box 729, 400 Clyde Road

Cambridge, ON N1R 5W6

Phone: 519-621-2761

Email: foundation@grandriver.ca

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