VICTOR "VIC" ELLIS

A lifelong member of the Smokey Island Hunt Club, Vic never missed a deer hunt in six decades.

His involvement in service clubs, charitable organization and the Masonic Order is legend. He has the distinction of presiding over all three branches of the Masonic Order in Collingwood. W Master of the Manito Lodge, "Z" of the Manitou Chapter and was first President of the Manito Shrine Club.

Vic also served as President of the Collingwood Progress Club, chairman of the Victoria Order of Nurse, President of the Collingwood Curling Club, Director on the General and Marine Hospital Board and a moving force behind the development of the Senior Citizen Club and the Meals on Wheels service.

His contribution to society was finally recognized two years ago when he was selected as the Citizen of the Year.

His induction into the Sports Hall of Fame was delayed because of the rule that no person is eligible until after retirement. We had to waive that rule in the case of Victor A. Ellis - he was never going to retire.