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SASKATCHEWAN HONOURS ITS VOLUNTEERS
Released on May 17, 2000
The province's unique honour for volunteers, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal,
was presented to eight citizens today at the legislature in Regina.
Lieutenant Governor Lynda Haverstock presented the medal to the eight in
recognition of outstanding volunteer service or exceptional community
involvement beyond the individual's normal profession or duties.
This year's recipients are:
Ferdie Ewald, of Regina, an active volunteer leader with seniors and
nurses' organizations;
Ronald J. Gallaway, of Estevan, who played a major role in agricultural
associations and was founding president of the Saskatchewan Association
of Fairs and Exhibitions;
William Kalmakoff, of Saskatoon, a leading figure in the Doukhobor
community, who is also well known for promoting multiculturalism and
heritage languages.
Alice Leung, of Saskatoon, committed to promoting Chinese language and
heritage programs and an active civic fundraiser;
Beatrice Middleton, of Moosomin, a dedicated volunteer in her community
for health care, seniors and church organizations;
Gerri Peppler, of Yorkton, a leader in the local health care centre and
civic groups and chair of Special Olympics Summer Games in 1994;
F. W. "Bill" Perry, of Craven, who played a major role as organizer of
the RCMP Sunset Ceremony and band. He directed and produced the RCMP
Tattoo in 1998; and
Patricia Thistlethwaite, of Swift Current, active in agriculture,
seniors' and church organizations.
Recipients of the volunteer medal receive a certificate and lapel pin and may
use the initials S.V.M. after their names.
These eight are the fifth group of recipients since the honour was established
in 1995. Nominations came from across the province and deserving individuals
were selected by the Saskatchewan Honours Advisory Council.
Including the 1999 recipients, thirty-four Saskatchewan citizens have been
awarded the medal since its inception. Anyone wishing to nominate someone for
the 2000 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal should contact the Saskatchewan Honours
and Awards Secretariat at 1-877-427-5505.
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For more information, contact:
Michael Jackson, Secretary
Saskatchewan Honours Advisory Council
Regina
Telephone: (306) 787-3109
BIOGRAPHIES
Ferdie Ewald
Regina
A resident of Regina, Ferdie Ewald has given much of his time since retiring to
seniors' issues and nurses' organizations. His work includes:
"One Voice Canada Network", a nation-wide advocacy organization for
seniors.
Host of the television series "Spotlight on Seniors" producing over 200
shows;
President, Seniors TV Forums Advisory Committee, responsible for
planning organizing, obtaining funding and co-hosting two thirteen-
program series, "Seniors Forum" and "Shared Wisdom", for broadcast on
SCN and Cable Regina;
Regina Housing Corporation
Federal Advisory Council to the Minister of Heritage
Board of Directors for Regina Senior Citizens Centre
Member of "Seniors Dialogue"
Saskatchewan Nurses' Association
Friends of the Archives
Tel. 574-2939 home
Ronald J. Gallaway
Estevan
A farmer from Estevan, Ronald Gallaway has been a volunteer for near 50 years.
He has contributed his time to:
Estevan Agricultural Society
Agricultural District Board No. 1.
Saskatchewan Association of Agriculture Societies
Saskatchewan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions - founding President
Wheat Pool Committee for 33 years
United Church board
Estevan Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Public School Board
Comprehensive School Board
Hildahl Rural Telephone Company
Tel. 634-9316 home
William Kalmakoff
Saskatoon
William Kalmakoff, a well known educator and promoter of multiculturalism, has
given his time and energy to:
Saskatoon Doukhobor Society
Doukhobor Cultural Society of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Intercultural Society
Saskatchewan Organization for Heritage Languages
Multi Faith Saskatoon
Saskatoon Doukhobor Society Newsletter
Saskatoon Doukhobor Choral group and the barbershop singing group Chimo
Chordsmen
Doukhobor pavilions at the Saskatoon Exhibition and Folkfest
University of Saskatchewan College of Education Leadership Unit, where
after retirement as a consultant he wrote an Education Act for Indian
Band Schools.
Tel. 373-0952 Home
Alice Leung
Saskatoon
Alice Leung is an active volunteer in the Chinese Community. Her work includes:
Canada Post Santa Claus letter program
Chinese heritage programs and activities.
Chinese Mandarin School
Chinese Pavilion at Saskatoon Folkfest,
Chinese Ladies Fellowship
Chinese Cultural Society
1997 national director for the Chinese Canadian National Council.
In addition to Mrs. Leung's support of her Chinese heritage, she has done
fundraising work for:
Terry Fox Run,
Kinsmen Telemiracle,
United Way,
Children's Health Foundation
China Flood.
Tel. 373-6582 Home
Beatrice Middleton
Moosomin
Beatrice Middleton's volunteer commitments include giving of her time to:
a local nursing home
adult day care
seniors' lodge
care-givers support group
nursing home auxiliary
hospital auxiliary
United Church pastoral team
a volunteer pianist and organist in the United, Anglican and Lutheran
churches, she directs a choir during the Christmas season.
Tel. 435-2593 Home
Geraldine ("Gerri") Peppler
Yorkton
Gerri Peppler is a retired television programmer and host. Her many volunteer
activities include:
Yorkton Regional Health Centre
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
Shelwin House
Parkland Victim Services
Coats for Kids program
Soup Haven.
Yorkton Housing Authority
East Central Health District
Yorkton Credit Union
1994 Saskatchewan Special Olympics Summer Games
In 1997 Mrs. Peppler won a YWCA Woman of Distinction Award.
Tel. 783-3564 Home
F.W. "Bill" Perry
Craven
William Perry's volunteer commitments include:
Key organizer of the RCMP Sunset Ceremony in Regina
Founder of the volunteer RCMP Band
Volunteer director and producer of RCMP festival in 1995
1998 125th anniversary RCMP Tattoo
RCMP museum.
Anglican Church
Heritage Home Seniors Residence - Expansion Committee
