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[Garry & Anne Krischock]

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  1. 1336: Wilkinson appointed to Canada's highest civilian honor 
Posted by: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk   sunilkzach 
Sun Aug 5, 2007 4:28 pm (PST) 
Wilkinson appointed to Canada's highest civilian honor 

By Vanessa N. Glavinskas 
Rotary International News

The governor general of Canada, Michaelle Jean, appointed RI 
President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson a Member to the Order of Canada for 
outstanding dedication to the community and service to the nation, on 
3 May. It is Canada's highest civilian honor. 

He was nominated by several organizations, including the Rotary Club 
of Trenton, Ontario, and the Quinte Ballet School, where he served as 
executive director. 

"I am honored to receive this award," Wilkinson said. "I feel it is 
really a recognition, to a very large extent, of Rotary International 
and its polio eradication efforts, as opposed to me. I will accept it 
on behalf of all of the people with whom I have worked over the 
years."

Among his many volunteer activities, Wilkinson led a fundraising 
effort that convinced the Canadian government to donate US$180 
million to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. 

Wilkinson has received many Rotary honors, including The Rotary 
Foundation's Citation for Meritorious Service, International Service 
Award for a Polio-free World, and Distinguished Service Award, and 
the RI Service Above Self Award. He has also been recognized for his 
humanitarian service by the Knights of Columbus and the Province of 
Ontario. An acceptance ceremony for Wilkinson is being planned. 

Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary
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