NewMembers January 25, 2010
At our club meeting, Past President David Legge at the microphone with Maria Hudolin who proposed the inductees, outlines with the background of new members Tim O’Doherty and Rima Cieslik.
Meet Rima Cieslik inducted January 25, 2011
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Maria Cieslik is pinned by President David Silliman |
Rima Cieslik:
Rima is currently the Audit Manager of the OLG Casino in Thunder Bay.
Here is a brief summary of Rima's background:
- Born in Israel - came to Canada when she was 5 years old
- Resided in Toronto until she moved to Thunder Bay 1993.
- Happily married to Greg Cieslik, CA
- One Child - Alec 7 years
Education:
Sheridan College - Business Administration Graduate
Lakehead University - BA Graduate
Certified General Accountant Designation - CGA
Employer:
OLG Casino Thunder Bay - Audit Manager (10 years)
Chair - Responsible Gaming Committee and H&S Committee
Member:
CGA Ontario
Toastmasters Thunder Bay (Fort William)
Volunteering:
CGA Thunder Bay board (3 years on board)
St Puis X School - School Council (current)
Organize Free Tax Clinic at CMHA (CGA members volunteers) (current)
Meet Tim O’Doherty inducted January 25, 2011
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Presidemt David Silliman pins new member Tim O'Doherty |
Tim was a Rotarian in Elora, ON, and has been with OLG many years. Tim is married with children Tim's wife was honored with an allocation recently at Rotary- Business Development in the downtown area.
Tim O’Doherty
Tim is currently the General Manager of the OLG Casino in
Here is a brief summary of Tim’s background:
Born and raised in
Resided in many municipalities across southern
Married to Natalie O’Doherty
Education:
Employer: Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - (10 years)
Volunteering:
Thunder Bay Ontario Public Service United Way Committee (current)
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| Welcoming new members to the club. From the left Maria Hudolin, new Rotarian Rima Cieslik, new Rotarian Tim O'Doherty, Past President David Legge, President David Silliman |
Meet Cheryl Merlo -Inducted on August 10th, 2010
Cheryl Merlo is originally from Owen Sound but has lived in Thunder Bay for the last 20 years. Cheryl is a Certified Reflexologist and works at the Journey to Wellness Health Spa in Westfort. In addition, Cheryl also is a Design Consultant for Budget Blinds. Cheryl has attended University of Western
Cheryl Merlo is originally from Owen Sound but has lived in Thunder Bay for the last 20 years. Cheryl is a Certified Reflexologist and works at the Journey to Wellness Health Spa in Westfort. In addition, Cheryl also is a Design Consultant for Budget Blinds. Cheryl has attended University of Western
On Oct 26, Cheryl gave her classification talk. Here is a summary of her presentation:
"I was raised in the Owen Sound area on a dairy farm. My parents ran a retirement home at the same time as they worked the farm, eventually selling the farm and moving into Owen Sound to begin a larger retirement home. I attended high school at the O.S.C.V.I. and then went to the University of Western Ontario to study Administrative and Commercial Studies. I finished this degree as a mature student through Lakehead University. I am a certified reflexologist working on a part-time basis out of the Journey to Wellness Health Spa on Amelia Street. I am also currently employed at The Phelps Group, a full-service human resources recruiting agency, as a consultant providing business development and administrative support."
Meet Alison Denton-Inducted on August 10th, 2010
Alison was born in Liverpool, England and emigrated to Canada in 1987 taking a position as a Nanny in the Oakville and Burlington areas. Soon, she began working in Long Term Care. Shortly after, she decided to pursue her education with a degree in Sociology at the University of Guelph. She completed her Master's Degree from Lakehead University in 2002. Alison is currently the Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay. In addition, she is a part-time lecturer of Sociology at Confederation College and Women's Studies at Lakehead University. Welcome Alison!
