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LWBA HONERY MEMBER, GILBERT'S PROFILE

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Full Name:  Gilbert (Sugar Bear) Blanchette 
Residence:  London, Ontario
CWBL Classification: 2.0
NWBA Classification: II 

Gil, sometimes known as "Mr. Volunteer" has been a LWBA member since it's inception.   Woodworking, cooking, wheelchair basketball, disabled curling, meditation and Tai Chi are a few of the activities he participates in.  

 

Community Work

·Long Term Care Planning Committee, French Language Services Committee and Ethics and Spirituality Sub-committee for Thames Valley District Health Council.

·London-Sarnia Regional Council of ACFO-  Elected to Board of Directors 1991.

·London Wheelchair Basketball Association- bingo treasurer and public relations.

·Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Hospital- patient and resident education.

·French Education and Community Centre- Elected to Board of Directors 1991, Vice President of Fundraising.

·Home County Folk Festival Volunteer- 20 years;  Sales and Coordinator of stage set-up.