Grey Bruce Huron Branch

NEWSLETTER
Spectator First Aid at Pan Am
& Parapan Am Toronto 2015
St. John Ambulance Medical 1st Response Volunteers from
across Canada came together to provide first aid to spectators
at the Pan Am & Parapan Am Games in Toronto. Therapy
Dogs and their handlers also provided service during the
games offering stress relief to athletes. St. John Ambulance
had 564 volunteers at the games, who gave over 47,000 hours
of service, staffing venues across southern Ontario as fans
cheered on the athletes. Volunteers from the Grey Bruce Huron branch received Provincial recognition for their extraordinary service efforts during the games.
Left: Medical First Response member, Chris Motsch (middle) posing with Canadas
Ladies Synchronized Swim Team, following their gold medal performance.

Volunteers Take Part in Hanovers

Main Street Project
Local photographer, Ethan Bender, gave back to
his community through an exciting endeavor
called the Main Street Project. This project involved photographing 150 Hanover businesses,
free of charge. Businesses were then able to
use the professional photographs for promotional
purposes. Bender photographed St. John
Ambulance Medical 1st
Response Volunteers
and
Therapy
Dog
members as a part of
this unique project.
Right: Therapy Dog Coordinator Kaye Parker and Therapy
Dog Kyra. BelowL-R: Medical First Response Volunteers
Tim Rees, Chris Motsch and
Matthew Walter. Photos by
Ethan Bender.

New Audio Visual for Classrooms

Thanks to Trillium ROOTs Grant

The Hanover St. John Ambulance received a $5,000

grant from the Trillium ROOTs Community Fund. The
grant was used to purchase much needed audiovisual
equipment for the training rooms. Thousands of people
receive first aid, CPR and AED training at the Hanover
location each year; including babysitters, industrial
workers, nurses, college students and local businesses.
The equipment is also used by the Medical First Response volunteers for their bi-weekly meetings. Clients
and volunteers appreciate the new televisions with crisp
picture quality, reliable computers for presentation delivery and superior sound systems, all of which have
improved the teaching environment. Branch Manager,
Kathy Murphy Ermel, said, This audiovisual equipment
is invaluable to the learning experience of our students.
Above L-R: Catherine McKay, St. John Board Chair, Kathy Murphy Ermel, St.
John Branch Manager, Tracy MacDonald, Trillium Mutual Insurance vice president corporate services, and Jenn Isber-Legge, ROOTs Community Fund.

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New Community Services Vehicle for St. John Volunteers

A 2004 GMC Yukon Denali was anonymously donated
to the St. John fleet of vehicles earlier this spring by an
Owen Sound physician. Additional time and supplies to
service and decal the vehicle were donated by students
at Saugeen District Secondary School, Petes Autobody,
Trimline Enterprises and CFOS Radio. The Denali will
be used by St. John volunteers as they provide service
throughout Grey, Bruce and Huron counties.

Youth Volunteer
Recruitment Drive

Christian Bennett, Medical

1st Response Volunteer

LR Medical 1st Response Volunteers Matthew Walter

and Chris Motsch, Kathy Murphy Ermel St. John Ambulance Branch Manager, Tina Wark CFOS, Steve Hird
Trimline Enterprises, Rod Matthews Petes Autobody.

St. John Ambulance Medical First Response divisions are seeking volunteers;
launching a targeted drive to recruit high school and college students. St. John
Ambulance received a $3,000 donation from the Grey Bruce Community Foundation to support the initiative, to recruit 10 new active members by the end of 2016.
Youth who are considering a career in health care or emergency services can gain
valuable skills and experience as a volunteer Medical First Responder. During the
first Regional Career and Training Fair at JDSS in Hanover, St. John Ambulance
recruited two new students to the program, and hopes to keep up the pace
throughout 2016. Anyone interested in building their first aid knowledge and assisting in the community is welcome to join. Contact the St. John Ambulance office
in Hanover for more information and to apply.

Therapy Dogs Host First Annual Yard Sale

In May, Therapy Dog members came together for their first annual
yard sale in Hanover. Over $500 was raised for the Therapy Dog Program to support their weekly visits at long term care facilities, hospitals,
and stress relief visitations at area schools. The success of the event
is attributed to generous donations of salable items and the hard work
of the volunteers involved.
L-R: Therapy Dog members Judi MacArthur, Wendy Donaldson, Aase Kelly, Lynn Lerch
and Kaye Parker pose outside the Hanover St. John garage, where the sale was held.

Therapy Dog Trading Cards

This year, the Grey Bruce Huron branch designed and distributed trading cards to Therapy Dog Volunteers. Residents of
the long-term care facilities, where most Therapy Dog visits
take place, really appreciate these mementos. Program coordinator Kaye Parker said, They love having something to remember their furry visitors. The cards include information
about the dog such as their name, breed and favourite toy.
The Therapy Dog handlers enjoy sharing these cards and
promoting the program. To make a donation to support the
Therapy Dog program, please contact the Hanover office.

What is St. John Ambulance?

www.sja.ca

St. John Ambulance is a worldwide charitable organization that has been serving
the residents of Ontario for over 125 years. Our mission is to enable Canadians to
improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community
service. Proceeds from St. John Ambulance Training supports our Community
Service Divisions - Volunteer Medical 1st Responders & Therapy Dog Programs as well as health and safety initiatives throughout the Grey Bruce & Huron region.

To make a Donation or for Information about First Aid and CPR Training,
or Volunteer Opportunities please contact:

St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron Branch

316 5th Street, Hanover, ON N4N 0A7 Toll Free: 800-337-4228 www.sja.ca
grey.bruce@on.sja.ca
owen.sound@on.sja.ca huron@on.sja.ca