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FROM THE BRANCHES

FROM THE BRANCHES

Dean McMullen and Marilyn Bossert

CERTA Volunteer Award

BY MARILYN BOSSERT
Dean McMullen has been and still is an exceptional volunteer , both within the community and beyond . CERTA ’ s choice for the 2014 ARTA Volunteer Award , Dean was presented with the newly designed Inukshuk trophy that reads , “ The Inukshuk serves as a reminder of our dependence on each other and the value of strong relationships .”
During his teaching career , Dean believed in establishing a strong relationship with students both inside
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Italian Renaissance with guided by travel and outside of the classroom . For years , he has worked with youth in football , hockey , baseball and skiing .

Dean strongly supports community service groups . He is a member and one of the hard-working volunteers of several , also serving on their executives . He has been involved with many community projects with the Vermilion Elks , the Vermilion Rotary and Communities in Bloom .
Throughout his career , Dean was a strong supporter of both teachers and education . He has served on the ATA local as an executive member , ATA Provincial Executive , Central East Teachers ’ Convention Board , and CAPSLE ( Canadian Association for the Proactive Study of Law in Education ).
In retirement , Dean continues to make remarkable contributions as a volunteer . He has served on the Vermilion Credit Union Board of Directors , the executive of CERTA , ARTA ’ s Board of Directors , and has also been ARTA ’ s representative at ACER / CART .
Dean is still actively involved with CERTA and the Vermilion Rotary Club . He will always be one of the most reliable and competent volunteers — a true asset to any community .

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