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A golden touch for giving VOLUNTEER PROFILE Guelph’s Board of Governors, four core values. Tye believes A message from TYE BURT Tye is a key supporter of The that the Award’s focus on ser- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. As vice, skills, fitness and outdoor President and CEO, Phillip Crawley Kinross Gold Corporation both a donor and a member expeditions helps young people of The Award’s Charter for develop the characteristics Governor and Founding Partner, Chairman The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Business Board of Governors, which supplement a strong Charter for Business Tye has been instrumental in basic education and help create The Duke of raising both funds and pro- a well-rounded, confident and file for The Award’s work with responsible individual. Edinburgh’s disadvantaged youth across “The Duke of Edinburgh’s As President and CEO of Canada. “By making it possible Award Charter for Business Award Charter Kinross Gold Corporation Tye for disadvantaged young people needs continued corporate Burt believes that genuine to participate in The Award support to extend its pro- for Business corporate leadership is not just program, the CFB gives them gramme. Helping young people Tye Burt’s commitment to about building a strong com- corporate social responsibility the opportunity to learn self- become productive members pany but about helping to build is reflected in his support for reliance and self-confidence of our society must be a high Fifteen years ago, The Duke of In the last few months, a strong communities. For that The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and to develop the skills they priority for Canada’s business Edinburgh’s Award in Canada new crime-reduction initiative reason, Tye developed 10 guiding Charter for Business. need to succeed in life and excel sector,” he says. ”As Canadian- established the Charter for has been launched in Alberta, principles for corporate social in the community” based companies we enjoy a Business to raise funds from where The Award is working responsibility at Kinross. By put- one of Canada’s 50 most respon- Another reason Tye supports great number of advantages the business community to with police services and young ting these principles into practice sible corporations. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and this program is a great offer the proven benefits of The offenders facilities to provide in all its areas of operation, In addition to serving as is because in his view the opportunity to give back to Award Programme to “at risk” an alternative to gangs. A new Kinross has been recognized as vice-chair of the University of Award aligns with Kinross’s young Canadians”. youth across Canada. Since local Field Officer is working in 1996, the Charter has grown northern Ontario with a focus from a small group of com- on aboriginal and northern mitted executives to over 50 youth, and a new school out- Scouts Canada takes the challenge corporations, foundations and reach campaign in Saint John, individuals who collectively New Brunswick is providing For decades, Scouts Canada and have a tremendous impact for us to be able have contributed more than both direct mentorship and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award on spreading the reach of The to work together $10 million to develop young expedition funding for inner- have been operating comple- Award” says Tom McGrath, collaboratively Canadian leaders. city youth. mentary programs, sharing National President of The Duke of in attaining our The number of supporters I am proud to serve as common goals and visions with Edinburgh’s Award. Make sense common goal of continues to grow, and some of Chairman of the Charter for respect to Canadian youth. it does – both programs share a rewarding the suc- our most committed partners, Business, and wish to thank my In the presence of His Royal similar target audience; The Duke cess of youth.” The like TD Waterhouse and Jim fellow Governors and Founding Highness The Prince Edward, of Edinburgh’s Award is open to Award and Scouts Kinnear, have expanded their Partners for their dedication of , an agreement Stephen Kent, Commissioner of Scouts Canada all youth ages 14 to 25 and Scouts Canada have long and Tom McGrath, National President, The Duke of already significant support of to ensuring that all young was signed on March 19 that will Canada has the Venturer program been devoted to Edinburgh’s Award. HRH , Peter Ng the Charter. Canadians have access to the see the two programs working designed for youth 14 to 17 as providing activities and Jim Kershaw oversaw the signing With the announcement of life skills learned through The together. “I’m thrilled that well as its Rover program for that enable youth each new Founding Partner, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. In we have formalized our long- youth 18 to 26. to become involved in their com- building generations of great funds are distributed across particular, I would like to thank standing partnership with The “The Duke of Edinburgh’s munities, allowing them to learn leaders in Canada for decades,” the country to establish new Steve Mantle and Rick Patina, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award,” says Award and Scouts Canada share new skills and encounter new says Kent. “Our two programs outreach initiatives and pilot who have recently completed Steve Kent, Chief Commissioner the same set of core values,” experiences that foster self-disci- and awards are complementary projects. These initiatives allow their terms on the Charter Board of Scouts Canada. states McGrath. “We are delighted pline, mutual respect and a sense and this partnership will inspire The Award Programme to serve of Governors, for their service, “This kind of partnership to sign a partnership with a of responsibility to others and even more scouts to take the new communities and change and their work on behalf of makes sense and will no doubt premier youth program in order themselves. “Scouting has been challenge.” the lives of young people. Canadian youth. A golden moment About the Award One hundred young Canadians have been The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award of Directors and operates across There are 3 levels: Bronze, presented their Gold Award by HRH The Prince is an exciting personal chal- the country through Divisional Silver & Gold. Young people Edward, Earl of Wessex. lenge for young Canadians. It Offices and voluntary Regional participate either as individ- It takes a minimum 18 months of hard work, is a balanced, non-competitive Boards of Directors. uals or through organizations dedication, perseverance, and commitment to programme of voluntary activi- such as schools, police ser- achieve the Gold Award and on March 19, 100 ties which encourages: HOW DOES THE AWARD WORK? vices and youth groups. young Canadians had their golden moment. • Personal discovery and growth All those between the age of 14 Seated in the auditorium of Point Grey Secondary • Self-reliance and 25 can participate, regard- THE CHARTER FOR School in British Columbia surrounded by their • Perseverance less of their circumstances BUSINESS peers, parents and other dignified guests, one • Responsibility or abilities. The criteria for A partnership between The by one each of these young people were pre- • Service to the community achieving an Award are based Duke of Edinburgh’s Award sented their Gold Award by His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex chats with Gold Award recipients upon individual effort and and the Canadian business The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, who presides Since it began in 1956, The improvement. To achieve an community, the Charter for over The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The Gold The Earl urged students to encourage others Award has developed into one Award, each participant must Business was created in 1996 Award is the highest accolade a young Canadian to strive for the same acclaim: “When you leave of the world’s most prestigious complete four sections: to help expand The Award’s can receive, which was emphasized by His Royal this room, feel proud of what you’ve managed to youth programmes. More than • Community service helps work with disadvantaged Highness as he addressed this group of achievers, achieve. Walk taller because you’ve done it. There 126 countries now offer The develop a sense of personal young people. Some 50 making them feel proud of joining a network of are those who might say, ‘The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and six million young and community responsibility. corporations and individuals Gold Award Achievers that has members from Awards? I could do that!’ The difference is you people have taken part. The • Skills developed by pursuing have become Founding around the world. know you can. Well done!” Award is amongst the highest and persisting in an interest, Partners of the Charter, accolades a young Canadian can develop creativity and per- pledging over $10 million receive, and some 36,000 par- sonal discovery. to deliver the benefits of RISING AGAINST THE ODDS ticipate each year. In Canada, • Physical recreation promotes The Award to at-risk youth THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S The Award has been operating good health and a sense of in five target communities: AWARD CHARTER FOR BUSINESS Investing since 1963 under the patronage achievement and satisfaction. inner-city youth, aboriginal • Adventurous Journey culti- CHAIR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL In Youth yields of the Governor General and led youth, young offenders, Gregory S. Belton, CVO KHS by thousands of highly moti- vates a spirit of adventure, northern and rural youth, The Honourable J. Trevor Eyton, OC, QC great results vated volunteers. It is governed teamwork, and an apprecia- and young people with Anthony S. Fell, OC by a voluntary National Board tion of the environment. disabilities. James K. Gray, OC, AOE Hartland M. MacDougall, CVO, OC Tylone Ho is 22-year-old man Robert R. McEwen, CM living with cerebral palsy and David G. McLean, OBC ADHD - although if you ask him, E. Courtney Pratt, CM neither of these challenges are Gold Award Participant Tylone BOARD OF GOVERNORS an obstacle to him achieving A leader of excellence Ho showing off his weaving and Phillip Crawley his goals. And he has plenty of knitting skills. Chairman – The Charter for Business goals. Among his accomplish- Gold Award achiever Jylene Publisher & CEO ments, Tylone recently received speaking through Toastmasters. Ryan never gave it a second The Globe and Mail his Gold Award from His Royal Not only were these new experi- thought about one day David Aisenstat Highness The Prince Edward ences for him, they have helped becoming a Duke of Edinburgh’s President & CEO Earl of Wessex, at a ceremony in further develop his hand-eye Award leader. As a member of Keg Restaurants Limited. Vancouver. Pursuing The Award coordination and language and Cadet Squadron 342 Bedford Tye Burt President & CEO has allowed Tylone to develop motor skills. Lions Air Cadet Squadron, Kinross Gold Corporation his skills and be exposed to new To further promote how the Jylene was one of the first Esther Farlinger, O. Ont opportunities while achieving programme can be individualized cadets to complete The Duke of goals that are meaningful to him. to suit any participant’s needs Edinburgh’s Award. The reason Robb Hindson Chief Financial Officer The Duke of Edinburgh’s or interests, TD Waterhouse she choose to participate in Jones, Gable & Company Limited Award is open to any young has recently recommitted an The Award was about friend- James S. Kinnear person in Canada aged 14-25 additional $250,000, for a total of ship. However, by the time she President & CEO and can be tailored to suit an $950,000, through its Investing in had completed The Award, her Kinnear Financial Limited individual’s interests regard- Youth initiative. This national out- perspective had deepened and National Benefactor – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award less of their circumstances. “The reach programme was designed she saw it as an experience that Award programme is a vehicle to increase the participation of inspires youth to develop good Kevin Malone Managing Director, that can open so many new inner-city youth and enhance lifestyle habits at a young age, Investment & Corporate Banking doors, whether participants have accessibility to youth with dis- something she now passes on BMO Capital Markets a disability or not,” says Ran- abilities. It is as a result of this to new cadets. “I gained a lot Tom McGrath, OMM, CD dall St. Godard, Group Leader initiative that Tylone was able to of knowledge about The Award National President of the RCD Youth Leadership complete the Gold Award through during my endeavors and by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Captain Jylene Ryan bottom left, with some of her cadet Group at the Richmond Centre the Richmond Centre for Disabil- working with my Duke of Edin- Award participants. Michael R.P. Rayfield for Disability. “In Tylone’s case, ity’s Youth Leadership Project. burgh’s Award Leader” says Vice Chairman BMO Capital Markets he’s had some really exciting The Youth Leadership Project is Jylene. “I wanted to share those 2008 Ryan accepted the position her constant interaction with Michael E. Reilly and unexpected opportunities focused on providing youth with experiences with new cadets of Treasurer which, coupled with youth gives her insight on how President, Private Investment Advice as a result of his participation practical knowledge and living who participate in The Award.” her MBA, made her a natural fit. The Award can best reach and TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. that have helped him to develop skills that will help lead them Going off to university and “It is a testament to the benefit young Canadians. Cur- Hartley T. Richardson, C.M., O.M. new skills and feel a sense of toward independent living and then on to acquire her MBA, impact The Award has on youth rently employed with National President & CEO accomplishment.” because of the TD Waterhouse Ryan still found time to engage when you see a past participant Defence and Canadian Forces, James Richardson & Sons, Limited As an example of how The Investing in Youth initiative, as a cadet leader with 341 Bed- remain so actively engaged,” Jylene is working on a special John Sherrington Award has an impact on par- participation in The Duke of ford Lions and now the 18th says Connie Miller, Nova cadet project which is to pro- Vice Chair Scotia Capital Markets ticipants’ lives, Tylone did a Edinburgh’s Award programme Dartmouth Cadets, and she Scotia Executive Director. “It duce a cadet-friendly document Residential Project (a require- is a big part of the curriculum. also became a member of the is leaders and volunteers like that describes the equivalen- John Sleeman Chairman ment for the Gold Level) at a Tylone represents the first Gold Nova Scotia Award review team Jylene that make The Award cies between The Duke of Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Buddhist temple participating in Award recipient, although he’s assisting with the evaluation of work so well.” At 25, Jylene is Edinburgh’s Award and Cadet Rick Ashbee the annual weeklong ceremony, sure to inspire others: The Youth cadet Award record books. This one of the youngest members to Programs. Jylene, who is a National Executive Director the “Repentance of Emperor Leadership Project has already involvement led to her eventu- serve on the Nova Scotia Board Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Wu”. His other experiences have helped 16 participants achieve ally being invited to become and with that brings a valued Holder, has not only taken Christopher J. Carnegie, LVO included learning how to weave, their Bronze level and two a member of the Nova Scotia youth perspective to the table. the challenge, but is living the Director – The Charter for Business knit, and improve his public achieve their Silver Awards. Regional Board of Directors. In As an Award and cadet leader, achievement.