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Wayne Earle Community Service Award launched at Combined Councils of Labrador meeting January 30, 2007 Yvonne Jones, Opposition Labrador Affairs Critic and MHA for the District of Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair, is pleased that the Wayne Earle Community Service Award was launched at this year's 35th Annual General Meeting of the Combined Councils of Labrador (CCL). The award was established to honour the memory of Wayne Earle who was a key player in the CCL. "Wayne was a wonderful friend and I am pleased his legacy will be remembered," said Ms. Jones. "Representatives at the CCL wanted to do something to honor his contributions to Labrador. Inspiring confidence, recognizing commitment and awarding excellence in Labrador's municipal leaders was a great way to do just that." Wayne Earle served as a member of the Community Council of L'anse au Loup for 18 years. During that period, he served as a councilor, mayor and a member of the Municipal Assessment Agency. As a longstanding member of the municipality he demonstrated exceptional leadership, initiative and commitment in each of his roles, and carried a pride and passion for all matters concerning his community. "Wayne was a strong advocate of regional cooperation and believed in an individual's ability to make a difference when responding to community needs," said Ms. Jones. "He devoted his time, support and energy to many facets of the community, including municipal leadership, recreational programming and community economic development. Wayne's community spirit and commitment to serve the municipality has left a significant and positive impact on residents, business and organizations." The Community Service Award has been established to commemorate the years of service and commitment of Wayne Earle to municipal development. All elected municipal councilors will be eligible for nomination. The award will be made annually at the CCL Annual General Meeting. Eligible individuals must have demonstrated a long-term commitment to municipal council and have helped implement social and economic development opportunities in their community.
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