What’s New: In Brief (January 16, 2008)

**CORRECTION** The following story contains corrected information. Gore Mutual contributed to 100 different charitable organizations and not 10, as initially reported.

The Toronto Insurance Women’s Association is holding its annual wine and cheese reception on Feb. 14, 2008.
The reception will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Constitution Hall from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tickets will be sold for $38 in advance only, not at the door.
To order your ticket, log on to www.tiwa.org. For more information contact Mary (mary@asgerpedersen.com) or 416-264-3295 x223.

Gore Mutual Insurance Company has donated Cdn$2 million to the Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, the company’s largest contribution to date.
The Foundation was established to support worthwhile causes in the communities in which Gore Mutual’s clients live. The foundation works closely with local independent insurance brokers to determine ways in which they can make a difference, Gore says.
“One of Gore Mutual’s core values is a commitment to community,” Kevin McNeil, president and CEO of Gore Mutual, said in a press release. “Our brokers are leaders in supporting worthwhile causes in their communities and we are pleased to support their efforts.”
The Gore Mutual Foundation in 2007 made donations to more than 100 organizations, including the United Way, The Children’s Aid Society of Owen Sound, Sarnia Lambton Task Force on Healthcare Worker Recruitment, British Columbia Federation of Foster Parent Association and HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre.