Shield Receive Community Organization Award

On September 20 at the JW Marriot in Rosseau, the South Muskoka Shield was named the recipient of the 2013 Community Organization Award. Nominees for this prestigious award included volunteer organizations, associations, service clubs, religious groups, businesses or other non-profit groups that have undertaken projects and programs that have had significant positive impact on Muskokans.

On a weekly basis, the Shield partakes in community events and has initiated several programs within Muskoka. Team volunteers, players, and staff are proud to donate hundreds of hours per season in an effort to benefit Gravenhurst and other areas of Muskoka.

On school days, players visit the local elementary schools to serve breakfast to students and assist with physical education classes. A reading mentorship program was also launched whereby Shield players attended schools weekly to read to entire classes of young students.

The South Muskoka Shield has selected A Childs Voice Foundation as their official charity. A Child’s Voice Foundation™ is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating and managing programs that tangibly support and enhance the physical and emotional well being of financially disadvantaged children in Canada who are facing illness or disability. Each week, Shield players and volunteers sell raffle tickets throughout Muskoka to benefit this great cause as well as donating proceeds from their 50/50 draws on game nights.

Participating in community events such as Remembrance Day Ceremonies, Santa Claus Parades, and various festivals are all part of the regular Shield schedule.

“We are very humbled to be the recipient of this award. There were so many deserving nominees and to be mentioned alongside those organizations is an honor. Winning this award is the result of a lot of hard work from our volunteers, players, and staff. I am extremely proud of each and every one of them and sincerely thank them for all of their dedication.” Said General Manager Dallyn Telford.

Congratulations South Muskoka Shield!