For the first time this year, Local 506 created a second program for the purpose of awarding Bursaries to children entering or enrolling in either University or College. The following top 10 recipients were awarded with $500.00 Bursaries in recognition of their exceptional efforts and commitment to education. These students are also optimistic to try again next year.
1. Jason, Son of our retired member Francisco Hermenegildo.
2. Alexander Papatchidis, Son of our member employed in the Construction Sector Juan Vineuza.
3. Elvira, Daughter of our member Oldila Toste who works in our Hospitality Sector.
4. Robert, Son of our member employed in the Construction Sector Tony Polesel.
5. Ryan, Son of our member Olegario Tabula who is employed in our Industrial Sector.
6. Priscilla Jarvis, Daughter of our member Gregory Currie who is employed in our Exhibit and Display Sector.
7. Keerthana Naniah, Daughter of our member Anil Condanda employed in the Hospitality Sector.
8. Anna-Lisa, Daughter of our member Roger Simoes who is employed in our Precast Sector.
9. Jessica, Daughter of our member Pasquale Colella who is employed in our Construction Sector.
10. Tania, Daughter of our member Joao Barreira employed in our Demolition Sector.
The judges of the awards were chosen from a variety of backgrounds based on their experiences, knowledge and community involvement. Applicants were solely accepted from members in good standing and children of our Staff were excluded. To determine the selection of the recipients, the judges received each submission and awarded points in the following categories:
- Transcripts based on academic performance;
- Resume based on involvement in community services, involvement in extracurricular activities;
- Essays’ as submitted.
Although our judges have busy schedules between their daily work and community services, they had a difficult task in scoring each application, spending considerable time to evaluate and we take this opportunity to recognize them:
- Mr. Vince Knap, Mediator Specialist, Field Manager, Dispute Resolution Services. Vince has worked with Local 506 over the years in assisting us in labor relations, his commitment has helped us to avert many strike situations.
- Ms. Laura Albanese, MPP – York South-Weston, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Culture. Member of the Cabinet Committee on Emergency Management and Standing Committees on Public Accounts and the Committee on Legislative Assembly.
- Mr. Toni Varone, President of The Varone Group. Tony is not only a friend of Local 506 but our neighbor. He has stood by Local 506 in many initiatives over the years.
- Mr. Michael Thompson, Councillor Ward 37, Scarborough Centre, Michael’s accomplishments are endless and his work on behalf of our communities led to his re-election with the highest number of votes and margin of victory of any Councillor in the 2006 City of Toronto Municipal Elections.
- Mr. Manuel Bastos, Business Manager of our sister Local in Hamilton, Local 837. He continues to lead with us in several areas and is an inspiration.
- Ms. Joanne McMahon, Legal Counsel, Fyshe, McMahon LLP. Joanne is a partner with Fyshe, McMahon out of Hamilton. She practices exclusively in the union-side of labour and employment laws. In fact on numerous occasions has represented LIUNA Local 506 and our members.
On behalf of the Executive Board, Staff, Members and the Children of our Members we thanked the Selection Committee and gave each of them a plaque as a token for their contributions to this great event.
Local 506 awards 3 University Students and 1 College Student with a Scholarship. This was not only a testament to the children but an equal testament to the parents of these young adults.
Our history shows that most of our members are immigrants and joined Local 506 to provide a foundation and a good life for their families; so we celebrate their accomplishments as well. The achievements of these students reflect well on the support their families have given them.
THE 2009 CARMEN PRINCIPATO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPENTS.
1. Jordan Cerdeira is pursing a degree in Aviation at Seneca College. He is the son of our proud Member Manuel Cerdeira, who is employed in the Construction Sector.
2. Karishma Hossain is studying Genetics and Bio Technology at the University of Toronto. She is the Daughter of our Member Laila Hossain, who is employed in our Hospitality Sector.
3. Jennifer Cabral currently attends York University obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Biology and a minor in Psychology. This is Jennifer’s second time winning a Scholarship from Local 506. Jennifer is the Daughter of our Member Joao Cabral, who is employed in our Demolition Sector.
4. Sabrina Brown is studying Education, teaching at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is the Daughter of our Member James Brown, who is employed in the Construction Sector.
These young adults are our future teachers, doctors, lawyers, pilots and even our future leaders in society, we are extremely proud to be able to assist them as they achieve academic excellence!
See photos of this event here.
