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March 6, 2013
Perry Cavanagh and Ken McIntosh's volunteer efforts in the community over the years have been recognized as they were both honoured with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Here is what the Okotoks Western Wheel published about Ken McIntosh:
Another contributor to the community is McIntosh, who is known for his work with Citizens on Patrol, Meals on Wheels and various other community programs.
McIntosh joked he was baptized a volunteer. With three sons and one daughter growing up in Calgary he was involved in their athletic pursuits which led to endless hours of volunteering in Calgary and later in Black Diamond.
“Once you get into volunteerism the reward as far as I’m concerned is getting to know people,” he said. “I think that’s really important.”
Organizations that benefited from his hours of dedication were the Calgary Minor Hockey Association, the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association and Scouts Canada.
“Sometimes I wore as many as three or four different hats,” he said. In 1975, McIntosh was awarded the Henry Biney Sportsman of the Year Award.
When Ken and his wife Betty moved to Black Diamond 18 years ago he brought his volunteer spirit with him.
“When we came out here I got involved with parks and recreation issues,” he said. “There were other doors open that needed volunteers.”
In addition to sitting on the Parks and Recreation Committee, McIntosh volunteered with the Family and Community Support Services, joined the group that started Citizens on Patrol and was president of Alberta Citizens on Patrol.
“I’ve done a lot of different things and it was certainly a challenge but it was a great pleasure to help people if they needed help,” he said. “I get really passionate about that.”
Being presented with such a prestigious award as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is icing on the cake for McIntosh.
“I recognize it as something very special,” he said. “It makes you very humble when you start recognizing it’s a pretty special award.”
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