Amy Rice

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  Amy Rice, Toronto Chamber of Commerce administrator and co-organizer of Toronto's Make A Difference Day, explained approximately 41 projects were done for the annual celebration, held on the last Saturday of October.
  
  Rice noted she classified all of the projects into four categories: comfort, education, nourishment and service.
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  Rice said she usually sends out applications around Sept. 10 so that individuals can begin to think about what projects they would like to take part in on the last Saturday in October.She added that many people are so excited to do the projects and they already know what they want to do to help others.

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  The chamber is sponsoring the effort, and event organizers are hoping more citizens, organizations, churches and businesses will sponsor additional projects, according to Amy Rice, chamber office administrator and co-organizer of Make A Difference Day in Toronto.
  
  "I've got 41 projects so far," said Rice."Anyone wishing to do a project should contact the chamber office.For anyone looking for an project idea, I have a list of ideas here at the office.We have a lot of people who are doing multiple projects."
  
  Those interested in projects for the day must fill out a registration form for the city to get credit for projects performed, said Rice.Another form must be completed and returned to the chamber office by Nov. 6 after completion of the project, added Rice.
  
  "(Those interested) can stop by the chamber office, 214 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (today) to pick up a project form."
  
  Rice said the office also will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
  
  "(Those interested) can even fill out a form on Saturday and get it back to me by the end of the day," continued Rice, adding she will be in the office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
  
  Rice said scheduled projects so far include the cleanup of Newberg Landing park, assistance to local elderly and cleanup of litter on city streets.
  
  The day of national community activism is an outgrowth of former President George H.W. Bush's Thousand Points of Light volunteer initiative and USA Weekend magazine.Toronto has been recognized for its past Make A Difference Day efforts, including winning an Encore award from the state Make A Difference Day organization for last year's effort, said Rice.
  
  "‘The Gem City: Where the Community Shines' will be the theme of this year's Make A Difference Day effort in Toronto," continued Rice."Frances Strickland, wife of Ohio Gov.Ted Strickland, is an honorary co-chair for Ohio's Make A Difference Day organization this year along with Jim Tressel, head football coach for Ohio State University."
  
  The chamber will be participating in three projects tied to its Dickens' holiday celebration events, according to Rice.
  
  Dickens' Storytellers involves chamber volunteers dressing in Dickens-era garb and reading the author's "A Christmas Carol" to Toronto school children, said Rice.
  
  Chamber volunteers also will be selling memorial luminaria at Stacey's IGA, the Special Way food store and the Kwik King food store on North Fourth Street as well as the chamber office on Saturday, Rice said.The luminaria, which will sell for $6 for one and $10 for two, will be used during the chamber-sponsored Light Up Night ceremony scheduled for Nov. 20.The proceeds of the luminaria go toward the Toronto Unit of the Salvation Army's home heating assistance program.At the same time, volunteers will be collecting canned goods for the city's food pantry for the chamber's Scrooge's Food Basket project, Rice said.
  
  The chamber still is seeking volunteers to assist with its sale of the luminaries and canned goods collection on Make A Difference Day, she added.
  
  "I do need volunteers for the (three) sites," said Rice, adding volunteers need not be chamber members.

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  Published on: 9/4/2007    Last Visited: 9/4/2007  

  The winners of the contests, open to children up to age 5, will split proceeds raised during the contest with the chamber and also will be featured in the Dickens Great Expectations Christmas Parade, scheduled for Dec. 8, according to Amy Rice, chamber office administrator.
  
  "Last year the winners each received $376," said Rice, adding the winners were Evan Wolter and Kayla Kerstetter.
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  "The winners get a part of the proceeds (raised during the contest) and get to ride in the Christmas parade," Rice continued."This year the winners will be riding on a sled with wheels."
  
  Registration for the contest can be done at the chamber office, 214 Main St., said Rice.Children can be registered for $5, and participants don't have to be Toronto residents.
  
  "Registration is $5, and (those entering) will get a free photo with that," she said, adding those registering their child will be required to fill out a registration form.
  
  The photo of each child will be attached to buckets at the chamber office, and those who wish can cast a vote for their favorite there.
  
  "The buckets will be set up in the chamber office," Rice said."One vote costs $1.Those who vote can do so as many times as they wish."
  
  The chamber office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September and October, although office hours may be expanded, said Rice.
  
  "Hopefully we will have volunteers here on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays," Rice continued."But the office will definitely be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays."
  
  Voting will continue through Dec. 4, and winners will be notified by phone, said Rice.
  
  "That's about a week before the parade, and that gives us enough time to notify the winners," said Rice.

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  The chamber is sponsoring the effort, and event organizers are hoping more citizens, organizations, churches and businesses will sponsor additional projects, according to Amy Rice, chamber office administrator and co-organizer of Make A Difference Day in Toronto.
  
  "I've got 41 projects so far," said Rice."Anyone wishing to do a project should contact the chamber office.For anyone looking for a project idea, I have a list of ideas here at the office.We have a lot of people who are doing multiple projects."
  
  Those interested in projects for the day must fill out a registration form for the city to get credit for projects performed, said Rice.Another form must be completed and returned to the chamber office by Nov. 6 after completion of the project, added Rice.
  
  "(Those interested) can stop by the chamber office, 214 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday to pick up a project form."
  
  Rice said the office also will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday as well.
  
  "(Those interested) can even fill out a form on Saturday and get it back to me by the end of the day," continued Rice, adding she will be in the office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
  
  Rice said scheduled projects so far include the cleanup of Newberg Landing park, assistance to local elderly and cleanup of litter on city streets.
  
  The day of national community activism was an outgrowth of former President George H.W. Bush's Thousand Points of Light volunteer initiative and USA Weekend magazine.Toronto has been recognized for its past Make A Difference Day efforts, including winning an Encore award from the state Make A Difference Day organization for last year's effort, said Rice.
  
  "‘The Gem City: Where the Community Shines' will be the theme of this year's Make A Difference Day effort in Toronto," continued Rice."Francis Strickland, wife of Ohio Gov.Ted Strickland, is an honorary co-chair for Ohio's Make A Difference Day organization this year along with Jim Tressel, head football coach for Ohio State University."
  
  The chamber will be participating in three projects tied to its Dickens' holiday celebration events, according to Rice.
  
  Dickens' Storytellers involves chamber volunteers dressing in Dickens-era garb and reading the author's "A Christmas Carol" to Toronto school children, said Rice.
  
  Chamber volunteers also will be selling memorial luminaria at Stacey's IGA, the Special Way food store and the Kwik King food store on North Fourth Street as well as the chamber office on Saturday, Rice said.The luminaria, which will sell for $6 for one and $10 for two, will be used during the chamber-sponsored Light Up Night ceremony scheduled for Nov. 20.The proceeds of the luminaria go toward the Toronto Unit of the Salvation Army's home heating assistance program.At the same time, volunteers will be collecting canned goods for the city's food pantry for the chamber's Scrooge's Food Basket project, Rice said.
  
  The chamber still is seeking volunteers to assist with its sale of the luminaries and canned goods collection on Make A Difference Day, she added.
  
  "I do need volunteers for the (three) sites," said Rice, adding volunteers need not be chamber members.

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  Focus in Toronto and the Toronto Chamber of Commerce work together to plan the rest of the day's activities as part of the "Gem City Celebration Day" Fourth of July event, explained Amy Rice, chamber office administrator.
  
  "It's a whole day event," she said, noting they try to have events all day long leading up to the grand finale showcasing the fireworks.
  
  They also try to involve as many organizations, merchants, and churches in the celebration's activities as possible, she added.
  
  The city's police, fire and EMS units work together to provide the popular Safety Day exhibits most of the day, she said.

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  Toronto's past efforts have earned it state and national recognition for the day, and organizers are hoping for the same kind of effort again this year, according to Amy Rice, chamber office administrator.
  
  Rice said as of Thursday the chamber had received commitments for 30 projects for Make a Difference Day from businesses, individuals and organizations.Rice also has begun registering Toronto-area projects planned for the day on the Ohio Web site for Make a Difference Day, she said.
  
  This year the chamber is shooting for 140 completed projects performed on the day of national giving sponsored by USA Weekend magazine and former President George H.W. Bush's Thousand Points of Light program.
  
  Last year's Toronto effort resulted in 120 completed and documented projects, according to Rice.
  
  She asked those planning to participate to register projects with the chamber as soon as possible.
  
  Those wishing to register projects should do so at the chamber office, 214 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Rice added.
  
  Organizers are hoping those who have completed projects in the past will do so again this year, while others are invited to invent and participate in new projects also, said Rice.
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  Rice said more projects will be added as they are reported to the chamber.

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  Amy Rice, chamber office administrator, said one of her goals for 2007 is to have Valley Converting "see what they can do to get and keep small businesses throughout the area going."
  
  Rice said another goal is to "work on more printer jobs."She explained an all-in-one fax machine, printer and copier was purchased and she is looking to prepare flyers and brochures in the future.She noted she is working on a price list for the informational items.

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  Amy Rice, office administrator of the chamber, added the chamber members "had a lot of fun organizing the parade as well."

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  Amy Rice, chamber office administrator, told members more than 100 projects had been completed and documented throughout the city for Make a Difference Day Oct. 28.
  
  "The weather didn't cooperate," said Rice, adding some projects had to be canceled because of the inclement weather.
  
  Rice also said she would be sending documentation of the city's effort to state Make a Difference Day officials on Friday, and that any individual or business that completed a project that day needs to contact the chamber before then to receive credit.

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  The Prince and Princess of Dickens contest is open to Toronto area youth from birth to age 5, and the Toronto Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the perfect couple to "reign" over the celebration, according to Amy Rice, chamber office administrator.
  
  "We're looking for contestants," said Rice."Last year's winners were Nolan Radinsky and Karyn Parrish, and they each received $266."
  
  In addition to the cash prize, winners also are featured during the chamber-sponsored Great Expectations Christmas parade, this year scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9.
  
  Those wishing to register their child can do so from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at the chamber office at 214 Main St., said Rice.
  
  "The registration fee is $5 (per contestant)," Rice said."(Contestants) also can have their picture taken at the chamber office or they can submit their own picture."
  
  The prince and princess are chosen by the public, who are invited to come to the chamber office during office hours and vote for contestants.
  
  "(Voters) can come into the office," said Rice."There are voting buckets with the child's picture on them.
  
  "Each vote costs $1, and (voters) can vote as many times as they wish," continued Rice."Voting will continue until Nov. 19."
  
  Nov. 19 is the date for the second staging of the chamber-sponsored "A Musical Christmas Carol," and "the winners will be announced at the end of the musical," said Rice.

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