SASKATOONEXPRESS - September 17-23, 2018 - Page 3
Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper
Volume 17, Issue 37, Week of September 17, 2018
Don Gorsalitz
inspires change through philanthropy
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Don Gorsalitz’s company raises money for Friendship Inn on a pro bono basis. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)
on Gorsalitz is an ener“It’s the best job in the world getic entrepreneur who to work alongside Saskatchworks with people who ewan’s generous people,” said want to invest their time, talent Gorsalitz, “because basically and treasure to make their comit is our job to make its people munity a better place. aware of community needs while As president of DCG Philmatching their goals and beliefs anthropic Services since 2010, with tangible results. We articuhe has challenged and inspired late what their generosity can Saskatoon residents to rally mean. People like good ideas; behind projects like the Cathedral they get excited and actively of the Holy Family, Friendship engage. In a nutshell, we help to Inn, Gordie Howe Sports Cominspire change.” People plex, Ronald McDonald House, Gorsalitz entered into comWanuskewin Heritage Park, The munications and fundraising Lighthouse, Merlis Belsher Place, Remai when John Thompson, then president of St. Modern and other important initiatives. Thomas More College, hired him to create a
NED POWERS
AUDITIONS: for the Christmas Dinner Theatre Lux Radio Hour presents
“Miracle on 34th Street”
fund development office for the college. The job interview process included sitting down with Les Dubé, a local business leader and well-known philanthropist. “Les told me that I should take the position and that was the beginning of him becoming a good friend and a mentor to me.” It has been a meaningful adventure for Gorsalitz. “I quickly learned a lot about fundraising at St. Thomas More College. It wasn’t too long into the job before I realized I had an inner calling to serve.” Fundraising projects and roles come in different shapes and sizes. The volunteer commitment for Gorsalitz often includes board involvement.
-AUDITIONS
“My joining the board of the Friendship Inn was a natural. As a boy, after watching a TV program about people starving in Africa, I boldly told my mother that when I grew up, I was going to fix some of those things. Years later, my association with St. Thomas More College led to teamwork with the Friendship Inn. I came on board and have stayed one way or another for the past 20 years. “When Peter Zakreski was president of Friendship Inn, we embarked on a $1-million campaign, which we quickly raised to $2.5 million and completed within six months. It seemed like people just wanted to be asked. Today, the whole DCG team volunteers for the Inn. We take responsibility and do pro (Continued on page 12)
for the Christmas Dinner Theatre "Lux Radio Hour presents Miracle on 34th Street"
SEPTEMBER 25 & 26
Registration - 6:00 pm Auditions begin - 6:30 pm Auditions for: ADULTS (ages 18 thru senior) 8 MEN & S WOMEN CHILDREN (must appear to be ages 6 thru 10) 2 GIRLS & 2 BOYS (Of these roles 3 men, 2 women & 1 girl are main roles. All others in the cast play multiple characters)
There is also a role for a PIANO PLAYER. For more information check our website: barnplayhouse.com or call 239-4600