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The Waterioo Wildhawk junâ€" ior boys AAU Team won the annual Charlie Weber Basketball Capital Invitation Tournament held at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., last weekâ€" end. They beat Michael Beasley‘s former team, the D.C. Assault, in the championship game. They are the first ever Canadian Team to win this prestigious event. Juvenile girls win gold In other Waterloo Wildhawks news the club‘s juvenile girls basketball teamâ€"‘continued their infoymgtion CITY OF WATERLOO cOMMITTEE RECRUITMENT The City of Waterioo Council is now inviting appliâ€" cations from members of the public who reside, own property, own a business or work at a business in the City of Waterloo and who desire to have their names considered for appointment to the below committee. We encourage qualified and interested individuals to volunteer their services and to have input on various issues that affect the citizens of Waterloo. NEW COMMITTEE â€" FULL TERM SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Please note that appointments to this Committee will be until November 30, 2010. For further inforâ€" mation relating to a Committee, please telephone the staff contact. Purpose: To provide strategic advice and recommendaâ€" tions to Council on a scope of issues related to matters of developing and sustaining a safe and healthy comâ€" munity including advice on programs and services, policies, community and partnership opportunities and proactive approaches, issues and situations leading to improved safety and security and a healthy community Meetings: Monthly or as called by the Chair Staff Contact: Kaye Crawford, 519â€"747â€"8716 or . Irene O‘Toole, 519â€"579â€"6930 MIDâ€"TERM VACANCIES Please note that midâ€"term appointments to the below Committees are until November 30, 2008. Applicants interested in serving also for the followâ€" ing two year term (December 1, 2008 â€" November 30, 2010) can indicate an interest for both terms. For further information relating to a Committee, please telephone the staff contact. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CULTURE Purpose: To advise Council on cultural development, to participate by representation in City of Waterloo iniâ€" tiatives/ projects deemed to have a cultural impact, to act as a liaison between Council and the cultural comâ€" munity, to initiate and pursue opportunities that enhance the cultural environment, to participate in, monitor and regularly evaluate all plans and policies which are expected to have an impact on the cultural life in the community. Wildhawks win U.S. tourney THE CIT ‘ l Â¥ OF =- t;a?il Waterilo O _ The Wildhawks opened the tournament with a 48â€"39 win over the Ancaster Magic. strong play by winning the annual Blessed Sacrament Juveâ€" nile Girls basketball tournament in Hamilton this past weekend. The Wildhawks met the Oakville Vytis No. 2 in the finals and beat them 54â€"46 to finish the tournament with an unblemished record. The Wildhawks Naomi Lance led all scorers with 18 points. Lance was also named the tourâ€" nament‘s MVP for her sparkling play throughout the weekend. Meetings: Approximately 12 to 15 per year Contact: Betty Anne Recchia, 519â€"747â€"8505 AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE Purpose: To advise Council on opportunities for outâ€" reach with other 1st World Countries for a mutually beneficial relationship, to 3rd World Countries to proâ€" vide assistance and learning experiences and other multiâ€"cultural exchanges such as our continued relationâ€" ship with our twin city Waterloo, Quebec and Waterâ€" loo‘s of the World. Meetings: Eight (8) per year, minimum ‘ Contact: Patricia Rutter, 519â€"747â€"8707 AUDIT COMMITTEE Members are required to have one of the following _ qualifications: Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant or Certified Management Accountant, Lawyer, Professionâ€" al Engineer, Planner or Architect or a member of the business community with considerable experience in the operation and management of a large business Purpose: To review and comment on the procurement of goods and services, annual financial statements and policy initiatives referred by Council. Contact: Robert Mavin, 747â€"8722 Purpose: To provide input and advice to Council and to the administration of the R&L Department regarding matters of strategic direction and significance to the department. The Committee may also provide input and advice into matters such as the departmentis Mission and Vision statements, the operational mandate, the annual budget and service plan, among others. Meetings: Approximately 16 per year Contact: Debi LucasSwitzer, 519â€"886â€"7122, ext. 224 TRANSPORTATION AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose: To advise Council on existing and proposed modes of transportation for the planning and developâ€" ment of a safe, sustainable and accessible transportation system Meetings: Approximately 10 to 12 per year _ Contact: Karen,Anderson, 519â€"747â€"8738 Meetings: Four times per a year, plus ad hoc as RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Wildhawks finished the round robin with a 51â€"46 win over the Etobicoke Storm. Briâ€" anne Brothers was the difference in the close affair with 15 points. In the semifinals the Wildâ€" hawks beat the Newman Youth Cardinals 53â€"34. Lance led the way with 18 points while Amanâ€" da Proulx poured in 11. Bryanne Gates led the way for the Wildhawks with 14 points. _ The Wildhawks then faced the Bracebridge Breakers downâ€" ing them 57â€"45. Clair Lockhart led all Wildhawk scorers with 13 points. Sale)Ends:.Now! â€" a SAVE$10. VOLUNTEER SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose: To advise Council on best practices, guiding principles and organizational standards for the effective involvement and recognition of volunteers, ensuring citâ€" izen engagement to the benefit of the community Meetings: Four official meetings per year Contact: Mary Thorpe, 519â€"888â€"0409 UPTOWN VISION COMMITTEE Purpose: Provide input and advice to Council and staff on matters pertaining to issues impacting the economic, social, cultural, environmental, physical and educationâ€" al situation in order to strengthen the Uptown core. Meetings: Ten (10) per year Contact: Patricia Rutter, 519â€"747â€"8707 _ WATERLOO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE This committee requires members of the business comâ€" munity (preferably from the hiâ€"tech sector) Purpose: Advise Council on policies consistent with the intent of an economic development program and to act as facilitator to providing the economic developâ€" ment division with information and intelligence on the communityis markets, labour force, industrial and comâ€" mercial sites and other input as required. Assist busiâ€" nesses in feasibility assessments, proposals to Council and other initiatives. Provide input to Council on matâ€" ters of industrial and commercial requirements, zoning, transportation, utility services, tax implications and industrial land sales and acquisition policy. Meetings: Ten (10) per year Contact: Marlene Coffey, 519â€"747â€"8539 Application forms are available on the City of Waterloo website www.waterioo.ca, under Mayor & Council, Committees or by contacting: Linda Vandenakker, Constituency Coordinator City of Waterloo $ 519â€"747â€"8788; 519â€"747â€"8500 Eâ€"mail: committees@waterloo.ca Application forms may also be picked up at: Elected Officials‘ Office, 3rd Floor 100 Regina Street South, Waterioo Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2008 APPLICATION INFORMATION: For more information, please contact: City of Waterloo 100 Regina St. South Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4A8 P 519â€"886â€"1550 F 519â€"747â€"8760 TTY 1â€"866â€"786â€"3941 www.waterloo.ca WATERLOO CHRONICLE » Wednesday, April 30, 2008 * 35