2013 Phil Anastasakis Memorial Bursary

Rotarian Joe Neal was honoured to present a $500 Bursary to Jamie MacDonald who just completed a Bilingual Diploma at Bowmanville High School.  Jamie is a 5 year Charter member of the Interact Club of Clarington and embodies all the characteristics outlined in the Bursary criteria.  Joe reiterated some of Jamie’s qualities by quoting her references;

“Inner drive, motivation, kindness, and self-discipline steer this young lady. Jamie is a focused member who places an enthusiastic touch on each meeting with her positive approach to greeting members and welcoming their individual contributions. What makes Jamie stand out from the rest is her ability to lead by example. Personal integrity,

humility, a healthy lifestyle, academic insight and the willingness to consistently work hard towards achievement with spirit are values characteristic of Jamie.”

“Jamie is a Charter Member of the Interact Club of Clarington and has held several positions within the Interact Executive.   In her role as an Interactor she has helped to organize the Interact Club’s support of, or participation in the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, Bethesda House (a local women’s shelter), CIBC Run for the Cure, Salvation Army Food Bank, Salvation Army Clothing Drive, White Cliffe Retirement Residence (helping run events for senior residents) and Clarington Canada Day Celebration, to name only a few.   Jamie is a natural leader and has an excellent rapport with people of all ages.  One of Jamie’s strongest attributes is her ability to influence others to participate in volunteer activities.  She has created a welcoming environment for new members to the club by modeling support and acceptance and assuming the role of mentor to younger members of the executive.

Jamie is an exceptional young person.  She is caring, positive and always participates and contributes with enthusiasm.  Jamie’s commitment to her local community has helped to make it a better place for all who live here.  I have no doubt that she is a very worthy candidate of this award and will continue to represent herself as a citizen of character in both her future academic and community endeavours!”

Jamie will be attending Guelph-Humber University in the fall to pursue a degree in Business, another commonality Jamie shares with Phil.  Jamie is wished the best by the Rotary Club of Courtice and will be missed by the Interact Club of Clarington.