ANNUAL UPDATE. A Message from the Chairman. Foundation Chosen as Charity for Memorial Golf Tournament

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1 Novembe r 19, 2010 ANNUAL UPDATE OTA Education Foundation, Inc., 555 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1H8 education.foundation@ontruck.org ( 416) , Ext. 243 A Message from the Chairman As chairman of the OTA Education Foundation, I am very impressed with the strides that we have made in 2009 and 2010 in terms of the Foundation s growth and development. With the invaluable support of generous donors throughout the Ontario trucking industry, we have begun to deliver on our vision: to provide a more accessible, substantial, and sustainable structure, that supports the academic endeavours of children of the men and women who keep our industry moving. Our two most recent annual fundraising drives have allowed the Foundation to reach out to Ontario s trucking industry in ways that we have not been able to in the past. Increasingly, more companies, their employees and their children, are aware of the Foundation, and our unique industry-focused scholarship program. Over the course of a short two year period, we have been able to nearly double our scholarship awards to post-secondary students. In 2010, the Foundation handed out 45 scholarships compared to 23 in Perhaps most telling is the fact that in each of 2008 and 2009, only 19 companies sponsored scholarship applications, whereas in 2010, there were nearly 50 companies sponsoring more than 75 applications. Of course, our work would not be possible without the outstanding support of the trucking industry. In spite of difficult economic circumstances, Ontario trucking companies came through by supporting our Donation Challenge in 2009, as well as our Double-Up Donation Challenge in And of course, our campaign donation matching partner deserves our recognition (if only we could!) for making both of these campaigns possible and for helping us to encourage the trucking industry to support its Foundation. Needless to say, our many scholarship recipients who are studying everything from electrical engineering and eco-system management to pre-med and dentistry are the big winners. On behalf of our board of directors and our scholarship winners, I would like to thank all of you who have helped us make a difference by making a donation to the Foundation. Your support is truly appreciated. Inside This Issue J. O. Goodman Winner 2 C. V. Hoar Winner Scholarship Winners 3 Endowed Scholarship Winners 4 Matching Campaign Donors 5 Our Board of Directors 6 Scott Smith Chairman, OTA Education Foundation Foundation Chosen as Charity for Memorial Golf Tournament For the second year in a row, the OTA Education Foundation was selected to be the official charity of the David Virgo Memorial Golf Tournament and Silent Auction. The annual event, which is organized by David s widow, Debbie and other family members, serves as a tribute to the late David Virgoe, a truck driver and truck hero who lost his life after taking evasive action to avoid oncoming

2 Page 2 OTA Education Foundation Annual Update November 19, 2010 traffic caused by street racers on Highway 400 in June, Two annual tournaments have generated nearly $6,800 in donations, which are used to fund scholarships earmarked for children of workers in the Ontario trucking industry. This is what David would have wanted said Debbie Virgoe in 2009 when the Foundation was chosen as the official charity for the first time. This is exactly the type of charity that we want this tournament s proceeds to go to. The Foundation appreciates the support of Debbie Virgoe and her family, and encourages golfers and duffers alike to attend the 5 th annual David Virgoe Memorial Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on September 17, Once again, proceeds will go to the OTA Education Foundation. J.O. Goodman Winner Appreciates Generosity of Trucking Industry The OTA Education Foundation awarded the 2010 J. O. Goodman Scholarship to Kevin He, a North-York based student who is now attending the University of Waterloo where he is working towards a double degree in computer science and business. Kevin s application was sponsored by Yale Industrial Trucks Ontario where his mother works in accounting. Kevin was chosen as the outstanding first-year university applicant by the OTA Education Foundation s Selection Committee. J.O. Goodman applicants are assessed on their high school academic achievement, service to community and volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, as well as an essay that answers a specific question on trucking. Kevin has given over 1,500 hours volunteering by instructing and mentoring young people in a youth program that promotes leadership and citizenship. Kevin joined Cadets Canada at the age of 12, where he believes he was offered a world of opportunities. He also attained Honour Roll status in each of his four years at high school, and is a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor s Community Volunteer Award for Students as well as the Don Valley West Member of Parliament s Award for Citizenship and Community Engagement. My parents are willing to sacrifice everything for my education, wrote He in a letter thanking the Foundation for his scholarship. Between loans, scholarships, part-time, and co-op employment, I hope to finance at least three-quarters of my degree myself. He also extended his appreciation to the OTA Education Foundation, the Scholarship Selection Committee, and the donors that made this award possible. The J. O. Goodman Scholarship Award winner is selected each year from all qualifying scholarship applications from students who are entering their first year post-secondary studies at a recognized university. C.V. Hoar Winner Sets Sights on Teaching Special Needs Children The OTA Education Foundation awarded the C.V. Hoar Scholarship to Rebecca Bailey, a former student of Manitoulin Secondary School. Rebecca is now attending Cambrian College in Sudbury where she is embarking on a two-year program to become a Development Services Worker. Rebecca s scholarship application was sponsored by Manitoulin Transport, where her mother currently works as a purchasing coordinator. Rebecca was chosen as the outstanding first-year college applicant by the OTA Education Foundation s Selection Committee. C.V. Hoar applicants are assessed on their secondary school academic achievement, service to community and volunteer

3 Page 3 OTA Education Foundation Annual Update November 19, 2010 work, extra-curricular activities, as well as an essay that answers a specific question about the trucking industry. Rebecca was an active member of her school s S.H.A.R.E./Go Green Committee, which, with only 10 student members, raised over $18,000 to send to less fortunate children in other countries. The money was used for food, fresh water, education and health care. She helped to organize youth baseball in her community for three years, and worked as a peer teacher in a grade 9 class. Rebecca has been a definite asset to this class and she has contributed to the success of her students noted Chatal Desbiens, a Manitoulin Secondary School teacher in a supporting letter for Rebecca. Ultimately, Rebecca would like to attend Teacher s College so that she can be a special needs teacher. She hopes to be able to make a difference in the lives of many special needs children. The C. V. Hoar Scholarship Award winner is selected each year from all qualifying scholarship applications from students who are entering their first year post-secondary studies at a recognized college OTA Education Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced The following students each received an OTA Education Foundation University Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 for Each application had to be sponsored by a trucking or trucking-related company (also listed) for which one of the student s parents work. Apps Transport Group Lauren McDonald... Queen s University Challenger Motor Freight Peter Rouho... University of British Columbia Erb Transport Group Lydnsey Penner... University of Winnipeg Jeffrey Sanderson... University of Waterloo Emily Sanderson... University of Waterloo Jones Feed Mills Cameron Brubacker... Wilfrid Laurier University Leo Alarie and Sons Construction Lisa Pollak... Brock University M. Pearce Trucking Limited Marissa Chauvin... University of Ottawa OPDI Logistics Ernest Surudo... University of Waterloo Peterbilt Motors Canada Emily Kaye... Wilfrid Laurier University Polaris Transportation Group Kelly Nelson... St. Francis Xavier University Pro North Transportation Shannon Gowing... Nipissing University Provincial Trailer Rentals Lisa Antoniszyn... McMaster University Rosedale Transport Limited Caitlin Uloth... University of Western Ontario Lauren Uloth... Wilfrid Laurier University The TDL Group Tiffany Mast... Redemmer University College Raoul Enoui...University of Windsor Nickilas Eaves... University of Toronto Kayla McLean... York University Kaitlin O Brien... University of Waterloo Wills Transfer Limited Amy McIlvenna... Carleton University Kevin McIlvenna... Queen s University

4 Page 4 OTA Education Foundation Annual Update November 19, 2010 Woodcock Brothers Deanna Hess... University of Guelph Yale Industrial Trucks Ontario Ltd. Kevin He... University of Waterloo The following students each received an OTA Education Foundation College Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for Each application had to be sponsored by a trucking or trucking-related company (also listed) for which one of the student s parents work. Bison Transport Jiyoon Jasper Han... Niagara College J & R Hall Transport Kristin Knill... Niagara College Kriska Holdings Lauren Smith... Fleming College OPDI Logistics Darren Boyd... Humber College Jake Forde... Georgian College Mikayla Wines... Georgian College Luke Griffith... Lambton College Vanessa LeBlanc... St. Lawrence College Full Compliment of Endowed Scholarships Awarded in 2010 All ten of the Foundation s compliment of endowed scholarships have been, or will be, awarded for These scholarships are funded by income generated on the initial investments endowed by the companies for which the scholarships are named. Each scholarship is awarded based on criteria established by the scholarship sponsor. Annual donations from industry are not used to fund these scholarships. The following students received scholarships under the Foundation s endowed scholarship program: The Bison Transport Scholarship Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a recognized Transportation, Logistics, Human Resources or Business program at a Canadian University or College Kevin McIlvenna Queen s University, Kingston ON Don Anderson Haulage Business and Technology Scholarships Awarded to two graduating Stouffville District Secondary School students with high overall averages who are attending college to study business or technology Business Scholarship Emily McLean St. Lawrence College, Kingston ON Technology Scholarship Brad Hewlett Georgian College, Barrie ON The Erb Group of Companies Service to Community Scholarship Awarded to a first-year post-secondary student enrolled in college or university who demonstrates a commitment to his/her community through volunteerism Melanie Weinstock Seneca College, King City ON Glasvan Great Dane Truck Trailer Service Technician Scholarship Awarded to two high-achieving students registered in the Truck Trailer Service program at Conestoga College Michael Staines Scott Andree

5 Page 5 OTA Education Foundation Annual Update November 19, 2010 Grant s Transport Limited Mathematics Scholarship Awarded to the top university-bound math student graduating from Timiskaming District Secondary School Samantha Schmidt University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON The J. D. Smith and Sons Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Awarded to a university student each year who demonstrates a commitment to his/her community, school or other volunteer undertaking through exemplary leadership qualities Dylan Stafford Queen s University, Kingston ON OTA Allied Trades Division Scholarships Awarded to one university student and one college student who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, and who has demonstrated a strong commitment to his/her academic performance Rebecca Shaw Trent University, Peterborough ON Kristin Knill Niagara College, Welland ON OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a full-time college or university student who is the child of a professional truck driver who has been killed or seriously injured while driving a commercial vehicle on the job David Lafferty Jr. University of Guelph, Guelph ON Trailcon Leasing Trailer Service Technician Scholarship Awarded to one student registered in the Truck Trailer Service program at Conestoga College Sky Wemigwans International Transportation and Customs Scholarship Awarded to two students entering their second year of the International Transportation and Customs Program at Seneca College Li Chen Ruizhen Li Foundation says Thank You to and Double-Up Donors On the heels of the Foundation s second matching fundraising drive, the OTA Education Foundation would like to recognize industry donors who contributed during the Donation Challenge and/or the 2010 Double-Up Donation Challenge. Each campaign featured a matching component whereby a Foundation supporter matched donations that met specific criteria. While both campaigns fell slightly short of their targets, both were considered successes considering the economic climate. The Foundation would like to thank the following contributors that donated during the two previous matching fundraisers: Active Transport Inc. Altanic Transportation Inc. Appleman Carstar Collision C. W. Henderson* David Lawrence of CIBC Wood Gundy Cavalier Transportation Services Inc.* CCT Logistics Challenger Motor Freight Inc.* Chefero Sand & Gravel Ltd. Compass Rose International Transportation Cummins Eastern Canada LP* Drumbo Transport Limited* Durham Truck and Equipment Sales & Service Einwechter Ltd.* Empire Transportation Ltd.* Fifth Wheel Corporation Garry Mercer Trucking Inc. * Hercules Freight

6 Page 6 OTA Education Foundation Annual Update November 19, 2010 Hutton Transport Ltd. Hyndman Transport (1972) Limited J & R Hall Transport Inc. J.D. Smith and Sons* Kriska Holdings Limited L.I.F. Trucking Inc. Liberty Linehaul Inc. Mackie Moving Systems Corp. Manitoulin Transport Inc.* Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Ltd.* Newcom Business Media Inc.* OTA Allied Trades Division* Paccar of Canada Paxton Transport Ltd. Peter Hodge Transport Limited Provincial Trailer Rentals* RIMS Corp Shuttle Express Inc.* SLH Transport Inc. Span-Nation Transportation Services Inc.* Steed Standard Transport Limited* Sullivan Insurance Services Ltd. Tandet Management Inc. The Rosedale Group The Tandet Group Tibbs Transport Inc.* Tirecraft TKO Transportation Inc. Transport Robert (1973) Ltee. Transportcorp* Trans-Send Freight Systems Ltd. Truck World Show Corporation UAP Inc. - Heavy Vehicle Parts Division* United Association of Journeyman & Apprentices of Plumbing & Pipe Fitting W. F. Hayball Foundation Wm. Ryan Design Associates Woodcock Brothers Transportation Watch for Details about the 2011 Fundraising Drive Our Board of Directors Chairman Scott Smith J. D. Smith and Sons Vice-Chairman Ellen Poll Drumbo Transport Secretary-Treasurer Peter Hodge Peter Hodge Transport Limited Directors Gord Box Gordon Box Consulting Inc. Bert Clay Durabody Industries Limited George P. Ledson Cavalier Transportation Services Ltd. Rob O Reilly James Steed Steed Standard Transport Limited Scott Tilley The Tandet Group OTA Education Foundation Inc. 555 Dixon Road Toronto, ON. M9W 1H8 Executive Director Betsy Sharples Phone: (416) , Ext education.foundation@ontruck.org Web: Driving Education since 1958 * Contributed during both matching campaigns