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London’s Vital Signs report would not be a reality without the working support and contributions from countless individuals, organizations and businesses from across the community. We would like to offer our sincere gratitude to all for making London’s Vital Signs 2008 a success.

London’s Vital Signs Indicator Action Tables:
Andrea Halwa, London Arts Council
Anita Gilvesy, Investing in Children
Anne Langille, WIL Employment Connections
Betty Dore, London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors
Brett Stein, City of London
Brian Meehan, Museum London
Catherine Finlayson, Fanshawe College Foundation
Cheryl Smith, City of London
Cindy Howard, City of London
Deborah Harvey, The Grand Theatre
Diane Cresswell, Children’s Aid Society of London and Middlesex
Evelyn Crosse, Middlesex London Health Unit
Dr. Evelyn Vingilis, The University of Western Ontario
Dr. Graham Pollett, Middlesex-London Health Unit
Dr. Iris Gutmanis, Parkwood Hospital
Jane Fitzgerald, Children’s Aid Society of London and Middlesex
Jane Lucas, Thames Valley District School Board
Dr. Jason Gilliland, The University of Western Ontario
Jay Stanford, City of London
Jennifer Foster, City of London
Jennifer Sarkella, Ontario Telemedicine Network
Joan Atchinson, London Police Service
Johnny Fansher, Johnny Fansher Financial
John White, The Grand Theatre
John Winston, Tourism London
Judith Rodger, McIntosh Gallery
Kate Wiggins, Women’s Community House
Kate Young, Thames Valley District School Board
Dr. Kathleen Hartford, The University of Western Ontario
Kelly McManus, United Way of London and Middlesex
Kelly Smith, City of London
Kevin Bice, The River Project
Laverne Foran, Children’s Aid Society of London and Middlesex
Lynne Livingston, City of London
Marie Nother, Women’s Community House
Dr. Momodou Jeng, City of London
Pat Donnelly, City of London
Dr. Piotr Wilk, Middlesex-London Health Unit
Ross Fair, City of London
Rob Gloor, Orchestra London
Ruth Young, United Way of London & Middlesex
Sarah Merritt, Old East Village, BIA
Steve Cordes, Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Susan Ryans, Childreach
Teresa Hollingsworth, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Terry Greene, Insights Inc.
Tim Kelly, Changing Ways
Wendy Richardson, Investing in Children
Dr. William Avison, The University of Western Ontario
Wilma DeRond, London District Catholic School Board
Foundation Board:
Jeannette Eberhard, Chair
John Nicholson, Vice Chair
Antony Abbott
Ann Fleming
David Van Trigt
Dianne Cunningham
Donna Bourne
Franco Paron
Fraser Wilson
Geno Francolini
Gerry Wheaton
Hans Jonckheere
Dr. Jack Jung
Dr. M. Lee Myers
Peter Kryworuk
London’s Vital Signs Expert Resource Group:
Bob Adams, United Way of London & Middlesex
Brad Duncan, London Police Service
Evelyn Crosse, Middlesex-London Health Unit
Dr. Evelyn Vingilis, The University of Western Ontario
Dr. Graham Pollett, Middlesex-London Health Unit
Helen Connell, The University of Western Ontario
Jennifer Sarkella, Ontario Telemedicine Network
Joan Atchinson, London Police Service
Kapil Lakhotia, London Economic Development Corporation
Dr. Momodou Jeng, City of London
Chief Murray Faulkner. London Police Service
Peter White, London Economic Development Corporation
Sheila Simpson, Ontario Trillium Foundation
Steve Pellarin, Small Business Centre
Terry Greene, Insights Inc.
Dr. William Avison, The University of Western Ontario
Principal Data Contributors:
Canadian Council of Learning
Children’s Aid Society of London and Middlesex
City of London
Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics
Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation
Elections Canada
Environment Canada
Homeless Individuals and Families Information System
London Economic Development Centre
London Police Service
London Small Business Centre
Middlesex-London Health Unit
Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
Southwest Community Care Access Centre
Statistics Canada
Thames Valley District School Board
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Women’s Community House
Corporate Supporters:
Insights Inc.
Lerners, LLP
London Free Press
Surge Communications Inc.
London’s Vital Signs Advisory Committee:
Peter Kryworuk, Lerners LLP
Hans Jonckheere, Surge Communications Inc.
Dr. Jack Jung, The University of Western Ontario
Jeannette Eberhard, Insights Inc.
Dr. M. Lee Myers, London Health Sciences Centre
Martha Powell, London Community Foundation
Sarena L. McLean, dmgroup
Andrew Chunilall, London Community Foundation
Frances Hammel, London Community Foundation
Catherine Joyes, London Community Foundation
Roxanne McClenaghan, London Community Foundation
Lori Worozbyt, London Community Foundation
Cindy Graeme, London Community Foundation
Issue Area Grading Paricipants:
Thanks to nearly 200 individuals who assisted London’s Vital Signs by participating in the online grading of the ten issue areas reported on. These individuals represent:

London Community Foundation’s Board of Directors
Members of London Community Foundation’s Board Committees
Donors to London Community Foundation
Current Members of ENGAGE! London
Graduates of ENGAGE! London
Members from London and Middlesex Charitable Sector

Finally, London Community Foundation would like to pay tribute to the Toronto Community Foundation for its visionary leadership in developing the Vital Signs concept and sharing it with community foundations across the country. Community Foundations of Canada has lead this now national initiative with tremendous support and integrity.
List of Communities Publishing Vital Signs in 2008
Victoria
metro Vancouver
Medicine Hat
Red Deer
Calgary
London & Middlesex
Guelph & Wellington
Toronto
Waterloo Region
Sudbury
Oakville
Montreal
Ottawa
Greater Saint John
Fredericton

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