On Tuesday morning, 03 Feb 2026, Nancy Sherwin introduced Carolyn Nordheimer of the Canadian Red Cross as our Guest Speaker. At our hybrid (ie live attendance at R83 with zoom remote attendance) session, she spoke to us about her involvement with the Red Cross; in particular issues related to being a volunteer in such a great Canadian institution. LAs a part of her presentation she described the corporate context, the nature of the deployments and the personal support offered to those in need. Additionally, she offered a number of remarks on her recent deployment to Conception Bay, Newfoundland in support of the Red Cross.
Click here for a link to the Red Cross' webpage. Go to the ‘Read more …’ tab to learn more about Carolyn.
It was a great insight into an organization we all know of, but knew very little about. Many questions followed; all well-answered by Carolyn. In the end, Co-President Ross Gowan offered appreciative remarks in thanking Carolyn for her significant community involvement. She was then presented with an expression of our thanks by noting that the RCNS had, in her names, restored the sight of a 34-year old Zambian boy as part of of our Operation Eyesight support.
The following brief biography was provided by Carolyn;
“I worked in the public library field for over 40 years in Quebec and Ontario. With library experience in Montreal, Brampton, and Fort Erie, I ended my library career as the Chief Executive Officer of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library in Stouffville, Ontario. I believe strongly in the importance of the public library in the community and since retirement am now using my library expertise and experience as a library board trustee for the Norfolk County Public Library. I have been a volunteer for the Canadian Red Cross since arriving in Port Dover seven years ago, serving mostly locally but recently volunteering out of province as well. Hobbies include pickleball, reading, and walking along the Lynn Valley Trail.”
