Long-time staff Maria Nombrado shares her inspiration for spending 25 years at CNH

By Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) proudly recognizes its long-serving staff members. At this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), CNH staff and contractors who have reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service to the neighbourhood house were thanked by the Board of Directors.

This year, we recognize and celebrate Maria Nombrado for 25 years of service. Here’s what Flamingo Xie, Financial Controller, had to say about Maria:

“Twenty-five years is a quarter of a century, half of Maria’s lifetime. Her glasses are getting thick and she might need antiwrinkle cream in the future, but she still looks great in her colleagues’ eyes.

“Maria started work as an office volunteer and a paid computer lab volunteer at CNH. After working in our administration and accounting office, she landed her current role as Accounting Manager. I asked her the reason she has worked at CNH for 25 years. This is what she said:

1.Commendations for her hard work. Maria said she used to be very emotional when her former supervisor verbally appreciated her work. Other directors at CNH also appreciated Maria’s dedication. Those recognitions boost Maria’s selfesteem and confidence.

2.Her family. Secondly, Maria’s said the love and support of her husband and her two sons, Skye and Edrick, are what keep her going.

3.What CNH stands for. The last one is because of our organization. Maria feels we offer excellent services in the community and excellent recreation programs for all ages. She also appreciates the envi- ronment at CNH which she describes as multicultural and family-oriented.

As a staff member, she also feels CNH fosters positive employer-employee relationships.

“Maria said she is happy to say that CNH is where she would like to work until her hair turns gray. Thank you, Maria, for 25 years of hard work and dedication. Thank you for making each day of work something we can all be proud of.”

For information about careers at CNH, visit www.cnh.bc.ca/about/careers.

April 2023

Joyce Street Spring Clean Up – April 22, 2023

Join us on Earth Day April, 22nd, to help clean up Joyce Street and surrounding area. There will be a hot dog BBQ after the event and prizes to be won. To sign up email: info@shopcollingwood.ca The is the second annual Spring Clean Up on Joyce Street. Meet at St. Mary’s School 5239 Joyce Street. This community event is brought to by the Collingwood BIA, St. Mary’s School, Collingwood Community Policing Centre, Collingwood Neighbourhood House and Adrian Dix’s Constituency Office.

Calendar of Events

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April Fool’s Day

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Good Friday

April 9

Easter Sunday

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Easter Monday

April 22

Earth Day & Joyce Street Spring Clean Up

Safety Survey 2023

Thank you to those you have completed the Safety Survey in March. We will continue to accept them throughout April.

Surveys will be hand delivered by the Collingwood Guardians, CPC foot patrol teams and the staff at the BIA. Email info@shopcollingwood.ca to receive the survey electronically.

Jr. BIA and Scholarships

The Collingwood BIA Scholarship application will be available March 13 –May 12, 2023. If you are a Grade 12 student attending Windermere Secondary School, contact info@shopcollingwood.ca There are two $500.00 scholarships available.

Spring has Arrived

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