Sheridan Homelands Ratepayers' Association
About Us
SHORA Achievements and Activities
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Mission Statement
The Sheridan Homelands Ratepayers' Association is committed to furthering community awareness and participation by informing and communicating homeowners' interests and concerns to one another and to City government on their behalf. SHORA aims to improve quality of life for homeowners by encouraging participation in recreational and social activities and events; supporting the Arts; and by promoting opportunities for creative expression. SHORA is committed to encouraging mutual accord and good will among homeowners; to maintaining high standards of neighbourhood safety; and to ably assist homeowners in these endeavours.
Board of Directors
Charles Thornton
Membership & Canvassing
Charles has been an integral member of SHORA’s Board of Directors for over 10 years, serving as treasurer and vice-president before taking on his current role as president. Charles, his wife Pauline Carbonneau and their three children Margaux, Maxwell and Jack have been members of the Sheridan Homelands community since 1997. In addition to his work with SHORA, Charles has volunteered in leadership roles with Scouts Canada as well as with the parent council of St. Francis of Assisi School. In his full-time capacity as a certified financial planner with Investors Group in Oakville, Charles works with his clients to realize their financial goals. His interests include travel, reading, cycling, and spending time with family.
Gina Vergilio, Vice-President
Governance & Media Relations
Gina is a recent addition to the SHORA Board of Directors, having moved into Sheridan Homelands in 2009 with her partner, Paula, and pets Abi and Kirwin. She operates her own consulting practice, G. Vergilio & Associates that provides capacity-building support to charities, non-profits and social businesses. Gina volunteers with organizations that support victims of violence and homelessness. In 2005 Gina was part of an international team that travelled to Thailand to assist in the restoration of coral reefs damaged by the tsunami. Her interests include travel, scubadiving, home repairs, sports, and entertaining with family and friends.
Rawle Balkaran, Treasurer
Rawle Balkaran, his wife Hema and their four children Candice, Phebe, Timothy, and Aaron have been residents of Sheridan Homelands for the last 13 years. Rawle has enjoyed a successful, 30-year career in information technology and currently provides IT consulting services to businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. Rawle has a strong volunteer ethic with a genuine interest in being of service to his community. To that end, he sits on the board of three other philanthropic organizations, including the CP Palmer Project of Hope that provides skills development opportunities for young adults in rural Jamaica. For many years, Rawle has served on the board of the church that his family attends, nine of which were in the capacity of treasurer. SHORA is thrilled to have such an experienced treasurer and accomplished, committed individual on our board.
Mike Douglas, Past President
Mike is entering his third year with the SHORA Board of Directors, most of which was spent in the role of president. Mike, his wife Cindy and son Jackson have been residents of Sheridan Homelands for 16 years. He is currently the publisher of Mississauga Life magazine after spending much of his career in media/communications as a television director and producer. Mike is a familiar face at the many community-based organizations at which he volunteers including the Mississauga Residents Association Network (Miranet), Scouts (Beavers and Cubs), Sheridan Baseball Association, Thorn Lodge School Council and the Mississauga South Conservatives. His interests include photography, community politics and reading.
Pieter Kool, Director
Theatre & Advertising
Over the course of their 40 years in Sheridan Homelands, Pieter and his wife Edith raised three daughters who are now married and raising six children of their own. Pieter has been a SHORA board member for three years. His background in sales and marketing has served him well in attracting advertisers to the Sheridan Times, SHORA’s own publication. Pieter also has been active in promoting the popular Shakespeare in Thorn Lodge Park events. Although Pieter is semi-retired, he continues to maintain a busy schedule as an associate of David D. Snell Building Services and through his other volunteer pursuits. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Mississauga West and is currently the promoter of the Travelogue Documentary Film and Adventure Series.
Shirley Secor, Director
Arts & Culture
Shirley has lived in Sheridan Homelands for almost 40 years. Having brought up two daughters in this community she firmly believes that, "there is no better place to raise a family”. As a career teacher, primarily at senior public schools, Shirley has played a role in ensuring that neighbourhood children had a strong educational foundation upon which to build their careers and lives. Shirley subscribes to the thinking that children from Sheridan Homelands, including her own, have benefited greatly by receiving their education in this community. Since her retirement, Shirley has been actively involved as a volunteer with the Rape Crisis Centre. Her interests include Chinese brush painting, playing bridge with friends, traveling, and enjoying her grandchildren.
Andrew Tamburello, Director
Thorn Lodge Park
Andrew is entering his second year on the SHORA Board of Directors. He and his wife Sapna moved to Sheridan Homelands three years ago and have recently celebrated the birth of their daughter, Mia-Avani. Andrew is a real estate sales representative with Brekland Realty Group and mortgage agent with RBL Capital. Educated in culinary arts, Andrew is passionate about cooking and devotes much of his leisure time entertaining friends with recipes from the different regions of Italy and other areas of the world. Andrew is a strong advocate of green living, actively exploring ways to reduce his impact on the environment, including minimizing his water consumption and supporting local farmers. His other interests include playing hockey, keeping up with all sports, assisting the elderly, and fundraising for charity events.
Steve Youdowitch, Director
Safety
Steve has been a member of the SHORA Board of Directors for two years and a resident of Sheridan Homelands since 2006. He and his wife Tina currently ‘parent’ their dog Dash and cat Nutmeg. Currently Steve is a certified indoor air quality technician and HVAC consultant with Atlas Care, a local firm that has been serving Peel for 77 years. Steve also has worked with the Peel Regional Police as a trainer, as a real estate consultant, and has managed a large chain of health clubs. His volunteer activities have included working with the Mississauga Rotary, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, Covenant House, MS Society, and the Out Of the Cold program. Steve is an avid marathon runner and has completed 147 marathons, three iron man competitions and several ultra marathons. His other interests include martial arts and traveling and cooking with Tina.
SHORA Constitution and By-Laws
SHORA Achievements and Activities
Learn about what SHORA has done for you by clicking here.
Mission Statement
The Sheridan Homelands Ratepayers' Association is committed to furthering community awareness and participation by informing and communicating homeowners' interests and concerns to one another and to City government on their behalf. SHORA aims to improve quality of life for homeowners by encouraging participation in recreational and social activities and events; supporting the Arts; and by promoting opportunities for creative expression. SHORA is committed to encouraging mutual accord and good will among homeowners; to maintaining high standards of neighbourhood safety; and to ably assist homeowners in these endeavours.
Board of Directors
Charles Thornton
Membership & Canvassing
Charles has been an integral member of SHORA’s Board of Directors for over 10 years, serving as treasurer and vice-president before taking on his current role as president. Charles, his wife Pauline Carbonneau and their three children Margaux, Maxwell and Jack have been members of the Sheridan Homelands community since 1997. In addition to his work with SHORA, Charles has volunteered in leadership roles with Scouts Canada as well as with the parent council of St. Francis of Assisi School. In his full-time capacity as a certified financial planner with Investors Group in Oakville, Charles works with his clients to realize their financial goals. His interests include travel, reading, cycling, and spending time with family.
Gina Vergilio, Vice-President
Governance & Media Relations
Gina is a recent addition to the SHORA Board of Directors, having moved into Sheridan Homelands in 2009 with her partner, Paula, and pets Abi and Kirwin. She operates her own consulting practice, G. Vergilio & Associates that provides capacity-building support to charities, non-profits and social businesses. Gina volunteers with organizations that support victims of violence and homelessness. In 2005 Gina was part of an international team that travelled to Thailand to assist in the restoration of coral reefs damaged by the tsunami. Her interests include travel, scubadiving, home repairs, sports, and entertaining with family and friends.
Rawle Balkaran, Treasurer
Rawle Balkaran, his wife Hema and their four children Candice, Phebe, Timothy, and Aaron have been residents of Sheridan Homelands for the last 13 years. Rawle has enjoyed a successful, 30-year career in information technology and currently provides IT consulting services to businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. Rawle has a strong volunteer ethic with a genuine interest in being of service to his community. To that end, he sits on the board of three other philanthropic organizations, including the CP Palmer Project of Hope that provides skills development opportunities for young adults in rural Jamaica. For many years, Rawle has served on the board of the church that his family attends, nine of which were in the capacity of treasurer. SHORA is thrilled to have such an experienced treasurer and accomplished, committed individual on our board.
Mike Douglas, Past President
Mike is entering his third year with the SHORA Board of Directors, most of which was spent in the role of president. Mike, his wife Cindy and son Jackson have been residents of Sheridan Homelands for 16 years. He is currently the publisher of Mississauga Life magazine after spending much of his career in media/communications as a television director and producer. Mike is a familiar face at the many community-based organizations at which he volunteers including the Mississauga Residents Association Network (Miranet), Scouts (Beavers and Cubs), Sheridan Baseball Association, Thorn Lodge School Council and the Mississauga South Conservatives. His interests include photography, community politics and reading.
Pieter Kool, Director
Theatre & Advertising
Over the course of their 40 years in Sheridan Homelands, Pieter and his wife Edith raised three daughters who are now married and raising six children of their own. Pieter has been a SHORA board member for three years. His background in sales and marketing has served him well in attracting advertisers to the Sheridan Times, SHORA’s own publication. Pieter also has been active in promoting the popular Shakespeare in Thorn Lodge Park events. Although Pieter is semi-retired, he continues to maintain a busy schedule as an associate of David D. Snell Building Services and through his other volunteer pursuits. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Mississauga West and is currently the promoter of the Travelogue Documentary Film and Adventure Series.
Shirley Secor, Director
Arts & Culture
Shirley has lived in Sheridan Homelands for almost 40 years. Having brought up two daughters in this community she firmly believes that, "there is no better place to raise a family”. As a career teacher, primarily at senior public schools, Shirley has played a role in ensuring that neighbourhood children had a strong educational foundation upon which to build their careers and lives. Shirley subscribes to the thinking that children from Sheridan Homelands, including her own, have benefited greatly by receiving their education in this community. Since her retirement, Shirley has been actively involved as a volunteer with the Rape Crisis Centre. Her interests include Chinese brush painting, playing bridge with friends, traveling, and enjoying her grandchildren.
Andrew Tamburello, Director
Thorn Lodge Park
Andrew is entering his second year on the SHORA Board of Directors. He and his wife Sapna moved to Sheridan Homelands three years ago and have recently celebrated the birth of their daughter, Mia-Avani. Andrew is a real estate sales representative with Brekland Realty Group and mortgage agent with RBL Capital. Educated in culinary arts, Andrew is passionate about cooking and devotes much of his leisure time entertaining friends with recipes from the different regions of Italy and other areas of the world. Andrew is a strong advocate of green living, actively exploring ways to reduce his impact on the environment, including minimizing his water consumption and supporting local farmers. His other interests include playing hockey, keeping up with all sports, assisting the elderly, and fundraising for charity events.
Steve Youdowitch, Director
Safety
Steve has been a member of the SHORA Board of Directors for two years and a resident of Sheridan Homelands since 2006. He and his wife Tina currently ‘parent’ their dog Dash and cat Nutmeg. Currently Steve is a certified indoor air quality technician and HVAC consultant with Atlas Care, a local firm that has been serving Peel for 77 years. Steve also has worked with the Peel Regional Police as a trainer, as a real estate consultant, and has managed a large chain of health clubs. His volunteer activities have included working with the Mississauga Rotary, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, Covenant House, MS Society, and the Out Of the Cold program. Steve is an avid marathon runner and has completed 147 marathons, three iron man competitions and several ultra marathons. His other interests include martial arts and traveling and cooking with Tina.
SHORA Constitution and By-Laws