Congratulations Ken Fournier!
June is Seniors Month in Ontario, and the Senior of the Year Award is given by Council to recognize an outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the social, cultural or civic life of the community. On June 22, 2021, Council presented long time resident Ken Fournier with this award. Ken is well known for his tireless volunteerism. Here is a list of some of the community organizations and events that Ken has been involved in:
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY
- Member since Jan 1994
- Canvas for donations
- helped raise money for the Maurice Grimes Lodge
CIVITAN CLUB OF PERTH
- Member 1965-2016
- Chaired the Fruit Cake Sales for Canadian District East
- Held the position of Governor and Club President many times.
- Countless hours he spent supported the club’s activities.
LANARK CIVITAN CLUB
- Member since 1999
- Club Treasurer for last 10 years
- Hall Rental Chair for 7 years
In addition, Ken (along with his wife) has given considerable time to all the Civitan activities:
COMMUNITY LIVING ASSOCIATION
- Served on Community Living Association board from about 2016-2018
- A non-profit organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
- Ken serviced as a Councillor of Drummond Ward from 2010-2016
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
- Committee member since 2010 to present.