Order of Ontario conferred on Frank Fernandes

Alumnus Frank Fernandes is one of the new appointees to the Order of Ontario.  As a community leader and volunteer for over 35 years, Frank has been successful in building bridges between various communities and the police service, while forging partnerships in community-based policing and mobilization initiatives. His involvements with Rotary Clubs, St. John Ambulance, many community organizations and associations, including Guyanese and Chinese, truly exemplify the ideals of volunteerism – working to improve the quality of life of others without being motivated by financial or material gain. Frank has succeeded in redefining the standards of excellence in volunteerism with a proven record of active involvement for the social and economic well being of this great city. He is a Canadian with proud Guyanese heritage.

Additional Info:

http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/news/2009/n20090115.shtml

http://www.guyanaconsulate.com/award_frank.html

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