UCT honours long time members

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Published on Thursday, January 7, 2016

Submitted photo. (From left) Neil Gillies, Darlene Gillies and Warren Gillies were recognized for 25 years of UCT membership. Norma Reid presented the trio with their certificates of recognition. 

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The Neepawa Press

Over the holidays, the Neepawa chapter of the United Commercial Travellers (UCT) gathered at Chicken Delight to enjoy a Christmas meal and to reflect on the year that was. Several members of the club were also honoured for their long-standing commitment to the UCT and to the community.

Presentations were made to Darlene, Warren and Neil Gillies as all three have been members for 25 years.

Over the past year, the fraternal organization has also worked tirelessly to help its members and many others in the community. Its major causes are: youth, safety, cancer and persons with intellectual disabilities. The UCT has helped locally by donating to New Beginnings Grief Support group, Neepawa Belles, Beaux and Builders, youth section of Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society, Central Plains Cancer Care and Terry Fox Run, Salvation Army and a donation to NACTV to assist in moving their office. 

The group also assists with two of the Blood Donor Clinics held in Neepawa, members man the barbeques at the Alzheimer’s walk and serve lunch at the Central Plains Cancer Care Fashion show. Member Leonard Pritchard works on an ongoing basis with the Special Olympics bowling program involving Touchwood Park residents.As well, UCT sponsors a safety poster competition for school students.