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Catalog Number |
2023.4.47.1-2 |
Object Name |
Certificate, Achievement |
Title |
Certificate of Recognition Presented to the Girl Guides of Canada - Credit River Division |
Date |
05/01/2001 |
Description |
A Certificate of Recognition presented to the Girl Guides of Canada's Credit River Division from the City of Mississauga. The certificate is signed by then Mayor Hazel McCallion and is dated to May 2001. It is held in a dark blue folder. The certificate reads in part: "In recognition of the International Year of Volunteers / Your organization exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism as your members donate the gift of time to improve the quality of life in our City. Mississauga is proud to recognize your collective efforts which demonstrate how citizens can work together to make a difference and enrich the lives of others. Your volunteerism serves as an example and inspiration for others within the community. / On behalf of the members of Council and residents of the City of Mississauga, thank you for your commitment to our City." |
History |
This certificate of recognition was presented to the Girl Guides of Canada's Credit River Division, which has a long history in Mississauga. One of the first guide camps in Canada was along the Credit River banks in 1910. Prior to the formation of the White Oaks Area in 1962, Credit River guides were part of the Peel South Division. Upon the creation of the White Oaks Area, these guides were formed under the Mississauga Division until 1970 when the Credit River Division was formed. Over the years, various Division Commissioners have run the Credit River including Carol Henderson (1971-1974), Dolores O'Neil (1974-1979), Elizabeth McGroarty (1979-1981), Dorothy "Dot" Krush (1981-1982), Patricia Gardiner (1983-1986), among others. |
References |
"Dream, Dare, Do", edited by Nancy Williams. Mississauga : White Oaks Area Council, Girl Guides of Canada, 1987. |
People |
McCallion, Hazel |
Search Terms |
White Oaks Area Credit River |