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The History
Mr. G.W. "Bill" Harris, a long-time resident and former Mayor of Mission, saw the
need for a facility whereby Mission Residents would be able to leave funds, in
perpetuity, for the long term benefit of the community and its citizens.
With other of similar vision, Mr. Harris approached the Dewdney Constituency MLA's
Austin Pelton and Norm Jacobsen. They supported Harris' idea and sponsored Bill Pr404.
The Mission Foundation was born. During its formative stages, the Mission Kinsmen Club,
the Mission Rotary Club, McKnight Johnson and Partners, and the Founders gave financial
assistance. The Mission Foundation was legally established by an Act of the BC
Legislature on 19 June 1987.
The Founders
Norman Cook, G.W. Harris, Albert McMahon, Gordon Ruley, G.W.Walker, John Weisgerber.
The Funds
The first funds entrusted to the Mission Foundation came through the estate of the late
Margaret Erskine, in the amount of $228, 000. Subsequently, the Foundation benefited from
the "friends of Bill" until now, in addition to the General Fund, there are 44 other funds
with a total of $1,162,000 under administration. In addition to designated Funds, the
Foundation also receives donations "In Memoriam", and responds to ongoing inquiries as to
opportunities that might be administered by the Foundation.
An Investment Committee acts with the Trustee and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. in using
expert financial advice for the administration of the funds entrusted to the Foundation.
The Mission Foundation will receive funds in any amount, and issues receipts for income
tax purposes to all donors. The Foundation is registered with the Department of National
Revenue as a public Foundation under rules applicable to Registered Charities. Donations
qualify for individual tax relief pursuant to Charitable Registration No. 119042810R0001.
The People
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