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ARTS , CULTURE
& DESIGN
THEA HAUBRICH
brought the ancient practice of Encaustic Painting
to life in the Okanagan 9 years ago. This method
of painting with pigmented beeswax, is intriguing
and exotic, much like Thea herself! Even
tempered, friendly and caring Thea is a skillful
facilitator whose students are drawn to her
generosity and sharing. Through workshops and
online presences in blogs and websites, Thea
encourages and inspires creative expression. She
supports many community arts councils,
associations and collectives. She has coordinated
and contributed to many shows and competitions.
Thea is also a celebrated, recognized and collected
artist in her own right.
H E A LT H , W E L L N E S S &
AC T I V E L I V I N G
GRETA HENNING
Over the past two years Greta Henning
has devoted countless volunteer hours as
President of the Penticton Chapter of
Quota Club and HECK (the Henning
Emergency Clinic of Kindness Society).
HECK provides free dental clinics for
adults and seniors who cannot afford
dental treatment. Her tireless hard work
has improved the dental health and
outlook for many in the South Okanagan.
She is working towards establishing a
permanent low-cost dental clinic.
N O N - P RO F I T A N D P U B L I C S E RV I C E
JACQUELINE FAREBROTHER
Optimism, energy, and enthusiasm combined with
intelligence, sensitivity, and grace under pressure,
are just some of Jacqueline Farebrother’s gifts.
She is an inspiration to those she works with, as
supervisor with Hand-in-Hand Infant Toddler
Centre, at Penticton Childcare Continuum and at
Penticton & District Community Resources
Society. She is a mentor to young parents and a
caring nurturer to all. She has a remarkable ability
to facilitate conversations and is tireless in her
efforts to provide support for her clients.
YOUNG LEADERS
THE ESTEEM TEAM
Celine Blais, Emily Bussinger, Nicole Chickloski and
Elaina Collis are the Esteem Team. These young
women (ages 15-17) speak out on socially relevant
and challenging topics, such as bullying, body image
and self esteem, through workshops they present to
their peers and younger children. They exhibit
exceptional maturity and confidence and are
committed to making the school years better for all
youth. Through studio teaching and mentoring
younger dancers, these young women are dedicated
to their belief in the potential of all people. With
program mentors, they have put together funding
applications to run these workshops and have
received support from Telus and the United Way.
Ghandi said, “You must be the change that you want
to see in the world”. This is certainly embodied by
these young women.
E D U C AT I O N, T R A I N I N G
& DEVELOPMENT
TRACI FLADAGER
Traci Fladager has offered parents and children
the most dynamic and fulfilling experience
possible in her position as board member, respite
care giver and program coordinator at Dragonfly
Pond Society. Dragonfly Pond is a non- profit
society that provides programs and services for
children with disabilities and complex care needs.
She creates an inspirational setting of
empowerment and joy for countless families.
Traci always gives 110%, and encourages
participation in various programs such as the
Dragonflies and Minnows children’s program.
C O M M U N I T Y BU I L D E R
DEBORAH O’MARA
Always giving her best, Deborah O’Mara is a unique
woman who is down to earth, hard working, funny, highly
intelligent and extremely humble. Over the course of her
many years working as a volunteer and for community
minded organizations; Deborah has raised significant
amounts of money for charity and put on some fabulous
events. She has been a part of the Penticton Auto
Dealers’ Golf Gala, Community Foundation of the South
Okanagan, Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of
Commerce, the Centennial Committee, the S.O.
Children’s Charity, and now with the SOEC. Deborah
seizes opportunities, enhances connections, and makes
positive changes in her community.
ENTREPRENEUR
GEORGINA DOUMONT
Through her businesses, ‘Happy Healthy Homes’
and ‘You Bet We Can Business Solutions’,
Georgina Doumont is known for thinking outside
of the box. She has a knack for assisting businesses
and organizations, helping them shine within their
own communities, and using her extensive
entrepreneurial skills for the good of others. She
volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and is a
board member of Giving Other a Boost and.
Georgina is a role model for other women who
wish to start their own successful enterprise.
COURAGE
VERONIKA SCHRANK
Veronika Schrank is a testament to courage and
determination. She has turned a personal tragedy into a
journey of self empowerment - keeping a positive
attitude when all seemed lost. Her challenging journey
began a year ago when her husband of 13 years passed
away at age 41 from a rare form of cancer. For nine years
Veronika had been a full-time mother of their four
children, ages 3 to 9 years. Suddenly becoming the sole
supporter of four young children she needed to take on
the role of financial support for her family. Taking care
of her children’s needs helped her keep her focus and
gave her strength. She researched options for training in
a profession that suited her interests and her financial
needs. Consequently, she enrolled to become a Licensed
Practical Care Nurse…a profession that matches her
innate sense of care and empathy. Her ultimate dream is
to join Doctors without Borders. Her choice to focus on
the positive side of her journey rather than the loss
shows her to be a woman of great courage.
COURAGE
“Kidney Cousins” for friends, it doesn’t get much
closer than that. On Monday, January 14, 2013 –
with her 2nd youngest son about to be deployed to
Afghanistan on his first tour - Kellie Wesley lay in
a hospital bed in Vancouver about to donate one
of her kidneys to Terry, the husband of her dear
friend Nancy. Kellie knew that Terry was in
desperate need of a kidney transplant, that he was
facing immanent dialysis treatment and an
uncertain future seeking an organ donor. When
she found out that she was a 5 out of 6 point
match – twins are 6 out of 6 – she did what
anyone possessed of generous mind, spirit, body,
and certainly a large amount of courage would do
– she offered Terry the gift of life.
KELLIE WESLEY