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5 VIEW FROM THE PRESIDENT

6 VIEW FROM THE ALUMNI BOARD

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Skills training movesinto the spotlight

N E W S F R O M T H E C O L L E G E10 THE COLLEGE IS TURNING 40!

Celebrating 40 years of excellence

11 GEORGIAN HELPS BUSINESS STUDENTS MAKETHE TRANSITION FROM DIPLOMA TO DEGREE STUDIESGetting the diploma without leaving Simcoe County

20 NEW PROGRAMS BRING NEW OPPORTUNITIESGeorgian adds new academic programs

N E W S F R O MT H E G R A D U A T E S

7SIMPLY THE BEST,

BETTER THAN ALL THE RESTChief Bruce Davis leads South Simcoe Police Service

21ALUMNI DISPATCH

Life is a highway for Donna Danyluk

23NURSING PROFESSION A WORK IN PROGRESS

Dianne Martin is at the helm of Nurses association

StoriesVali StoneMark HallLisa EveleighRebbeca TruaxDonna DanylukLesley HainAmanda Vermeersch

PhotographyLesley HainAndrea MurrayMark HallRolf Kraiker

Cover photoMike Guilbault

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On the cover: Donald Tweedy, Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship programat Midland Campus.

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appy Birthday Georgian!

Yes we are having a celebration — the college is turning 40 years old, what a milestone.And we have certainly come a long way in those 40 years from our humble beginnings inthe Wellington Plaza with only three programs and 180 students to three main campuses,five regional campuses and one international campus. It truly is amazing to see how muchthe College has growth even since I was a student back in 1985.

Speaking of growth — the Midland Campus is seeing some substantial expansion at theircampus with the announcement of significant grant monies from the province for appren-ticeships and skilled trades. I had the honour and privilege of attending their first convoca-tion in the fall 2007.

This issue’s grad profiles include Dianne Martin, an Owen Sound grad from Practical Nursingwho is now the Executive Director of the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontarioand Chief Bruce Davis who graduated from Law and Security Administration in 1971.

Our Institute of University Partnerships and Studies has undergone a name change to reflect its new direction and growth.This department is now called the University Partnership Centres complete with a new logo.

Don’t forget to check out all the summer ticket offerings as well in the magazine.

And as always, stay in touch!

Andrea Murray

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VIEW from the president

eorgianCollege, along

with the Ontariocollege system, iscelebrating it’s40th anniversarythis year. Withmore than 44,000Georgian gradu-ates, it is fascinat-ing to look backand see how farthe College hasprogressed since1967.

Georgian started with a modest storefront operation at theWellington Street plaza in Barrie prior to the move to thecurrent location on Duckworth Street in the east end of thecity. The College now covers a region that spans 22,000square kilometres, with additional campuses in Collingwood,Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia and Owen Sound, aswell as an international campus in Chandigarh, India. In ourfirst year, Georgian’s total enrolment was 101 students,soaring to the current level of nearly 9,000 full-time students(28,000 part-time).

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Georgian’s AlumniAssociation and the Office of Development and AlumniRelations will be launching the “Forty for Forty” fundraisingcampaign, asking you to consider a $40 gift in recognition ofthis commemorative year. The overall goal is to raise$25,000, a very modest goal given our current number ofAlumni. The money raised will be directed to a special Alum-ni Scholarship. Over this year, you will be receiving moreinformation and a request to support this legacy scholarshipthat recognizes top students who demonstrate the combinedstrengths of academic success and community service.

The “Forty for Forty” campaign is part of Georgian’s firstmajor capital fundraising initiative, called the Power ofEducation campaign, which has an overall target of $17million over the next five years. The campaign will focus onfour areas of growth – centres of excellence, facilities, cam-pus expansions/upgrades, and awards and scholarships.

The projects that are currently underway include a newhome for the Muskoka Campus at the former BracebridgeCentennial Centre that requires $1.9 million in renovations.The opening of the new 18,000 sq. ft. campus this

September coincides with the 30th anniversary of Georgian’sMuskoka Campus.

The second project involves extensive renovations to theMidland Campus, site of the Georgian Skilled Trades Centre.The Minister of Colleges, Training and Universities, TheHonourable Chris Bentley, recently announced a donation of$1.9 million to the Midland Campus to address the growingconcern of a declining skilled workforce in Ontario. Theexpanded facilities will feature a larger number of classroomsand labs to increase the volume of training, while providinggreater flexibility in education and training programs. Thesizeable investment will enable the Midland Campus to offera wider range of pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, andpost-secondary programs.

Also, as part of the new strategic direction for the MidlandCampus, the Mechanical Techniques — Marine EngineMechanic program and Mechanical Techniques — SmallEngine Mechanics program (MEM/SEM) will relocate to theMidland Campus from Orillia as part of the RecreationalBoating Centre of Excellence. The vacated space at theOrillia campus will be renovated to create academic spacethat will accommo-date up to 1,000more students.

The Ontario MarineOperators Associa-tion (OMOA), theNational MarineManufacturers Asso-ciation (NMMA), andGeorgian Collegerecently launched a$500,000 campaignto specifically support marine training at the Skilled TradesCentre in Midland. To kick off the campaign, the two indus-try associations announced major pledges of $50,000 fromthe OMOA, and $100,000 from the NMMA.

As Georgian College celebrates our 40th year, the generosityof the Alumni, government and our industry partnersensures that future graduates have the benefit of learningand training in facilities that continually meet the higheststandards of academic excellence.

Thank you.

Brian G. TamblynPresident and CEOGeorgian College

To find out more aboutalumni services,

and to request aninformation package,

please contactour Alumni Officer,Andrea Murray, at

[email protected]


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VIEW from the alumni board


he Georgian College Alumni Board has seen another academicyear come and go and once again, it has been a memorable

one.

Our current Alumni Board is, by all accounts, the most dedicated and enthusiastic group ofvolunteers the College has ever had. The Alumni Office recently merged with the Office ofDevelopment to create a new department at the College called the Office of Developmentand Alumni Relations. The results have been tremendous, with unprecedented levels offinancial support from the community and alumni-at-large.

We welcomed three new members to the Board this year: Grace Cardona (whose imagehas appeared on various College and Alumni promotional materials this year), Sam Dolmayaand Orillia Campus SAC representative Cheryl Wight.

Two members of our Board have reached the end of their terms. We would like to thankCarol Bullis and Lori Neilly for their outstanding contributions during the past six years. Asearch is underway for new members with a focus on members of the Automotive andHealth Services industries.

This year we welcomed a new affiliate partnership with insurance services provided by Johnson Inc. It proved to be a mostrewarding union for both parties and we look forward to additional affiliate partnerships in the coming months.

A new and exciting Alumni web design is underwaywith renewed commitment from the College. Thisshould prove to be a positive and effective communica-tion tool as we move to increase awareness of ourAlumni Association, increase our membership and withyour help, increase our financial targets for the comingyear.

Unfortunately this year, our first annual Alumni Dayincorporating the Owen Sound, Orillia and Barriecampuses was cancelled due to an intense winter stormon February 8. Plans are already underway for nextyear’s event that will more than compensate for thisyear’s disappointment. (Rumours of a multi-million dollarenclosed dome are unsubstantiated.)

Remember, we’re in touch so you be in touch.

Kindest regards,

Stephen McIntoshVice-ChairGeorgian College Alumni Association

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NEWS from the graduates


’m really proud of being a Georgian College graduate,” says South Simcoe PoliceService Chief Bruce Davis. “Those were certainly some of my best days.” The seeds of

encouragement and support gained at Georgian have propelled Davis to become the besthe could be.

Davis attended Georgian College in 1971 as a student in the Law and Security Administration program.Young and anxious to begin working in his chosen field, Davis left Georgian in the spring of 1972 to workas a radio dispatcher at Bracebridge OPP. He attributes his choice of policing career to his mother’s encour-agement. He applied to the Bradford Police Department and in October 1972 became a police constable. Itwas then that his awareness of the importance of education began. Intending to go back to complete hisdiploma, it would be more than two decades before he graduated from Georgian College in 2000.

As speaker at a recent graduation ceremony, Davis addressed a crowd of eager students seeking professionsin customs, private security, corrections and policing. He encouraged the students to acquire as much edu-cation as possible during the course of their employment, including expanding into computers, law andperhaps returning to college or university. Davis is passionate about the benefits of education. “Education islike a toolbox. It doesn’t take much to carry it around and you can take out each tool as needed to help youin your work and in life itself.” He continues to promote this ideology to Georgian students and admits thathe personally has hired Georgian students and that they have turned out to be excellent officers.

Simply the best,better than all

the rest

Chief Bruce J. Davisleads South Simcoe

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Davis knows about conviction. Withhis parents’ consent, he became aCatholic at the age of 13 and began ajourney toward the priesthood. “Butthere was a much stronger pull whichled me to become a police officer. Ihad a great desire to help the publicand that seemed the most direct wayfor me.” Davis knew that he couldmake a real and measurable impact onhis community and so began his com-mitment to public service. Serving asan auxiliary officer for almost twoyears and a police officer for almost 35years, he was appointed as Chief ofSouth Simcoe Police Service in 1997.He has served in both the Uniform andCriminal Investigation branches andhas held the ranks of Sergeant,Inspector and Deputy Chief.

In his climb to upper management, itis obvious that Davis did not lose sightof front-line policing. He believes it isimportant for all members of thepolice force to be representatives ofthe communities in which they serveand that every member should striveto be the best they can be. His motto,“Simply the best, better than all therest,” has served him well over theyears. He has succeeded in developinga Quality of Service training programto teach police officers the importanceof being community-oriented. Thisprogram was designed over 10 yearsago and is still personally delivered bythe Chief. “It’s like customer servicetraining. We get the message out tothe public that we’re working withthem and that they are our cus-tomers.” Davis is committed to hisphilosophy of maintaining a high pro-file and visibility for both himself andhis service. “Where some departmentswould prefer their officers to hide outwhen writing their reports or eatingtheir dinner, South Simcoe policeofficers are encouraged to make con-tact with the public.” His philosophyhas proven itself in the low number of

police-related complaints received bythe public in the South Simcoe area.

Police officers go through a gruellingprocess of background and education-al checks, along with psychologicaltesting. “No longer is the stereotypeof the biggest, strongest guy applica-ble. We look for applicants who arewell-rounded in all areas, who aremature and have strong analyticalskills. This gives the public and thedepartment peace of mind.”

Davis oversees 76 officers and 34 civil-ians in his service. His shirt is adornedwith 20- and 30-year ExemplaryService medals. “I love my work. It’s achallenge every day.”

Davis looks forward to the future andwhat it holds for him. “I wanted to beChief while I was still young enoughto make a difference.” And a differ-ence he has certainly made. Davis hasbeen recognized for his significantcontributions. He is a graduate of themanagement programs at the OntarioPolice College and is past Chair of theAlternative Policing Committee. Healso served as the President of theOntario Association of Chiefs of Police(OACP) which represents over 1,000

senior police leaders (municipal,provincial and federal), and was amember of both the Adequacy andEffectiveness Steering Committee ofthe Ministry of the Solicitor Generaland the Centre of Forensic ScienceAdvisory Body.

During his tenure as President of theOACP, Davis and other members ofthe executive identified the need toprovide training and programs for pre-sent and future police leaders acrossthe province. They worked in conjunc-tion with the University of Toronto andRotman School of Business to create acourse in executive developmentwhich was officially launched in 2001.Other key issues Davis targeted duringhis term included the developmentand implementation of a mentoringprogram for current and retired mem-bers, and strengthening and buildingrelationships with other police stake-holders to bring forward crucial issuesto the Ministry.

His passion and awareness of theimportance of education is demon-strated by his serving as the Chair ofthe Parent School Council at St.Charles School in Bradford for the pastsix years. Davis promoted one of thefirst PT Cruiser vehicles for communityservice and, along with his father, built“Leon the Lion,” a talking police carused to teach traffic safety to primarygrade students.

Davis earned the award for theOntario Special Olympics, Inc. Hall ofFame in 2001 and the CanadianCrime Victim Foundation Award in2006.

One of the toughest but most reward-ing career challenges for Davis was theamalgamation of Bradford WestGwillimbury and Innisfil Police Servicesin 1997 to become the South SimcoePolice Service. During this time, he

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Police Studiesopens new

opportunitiesfor students

Police Foundations (PFP) andLaw and Security (LASA) gradshave a great opportunityavailable to them throughGeorgian’s new Police StudiesBridge program.

This unique one-semester pro-gram starts in May at the OrilliaCampus and is offered in acompressed format three days aweek. Upon successful comple-tion of the summer bridgesemester, students will receiveadvanced standing in theBachelor of Applied HumanServices — Police Studies degreeprogram. They then need tocomplete 25 courses and twoco-op terms to complete theirdegree. Students will receivepractical experiences such assimulated computer and out-door crime scene scenarios, in-class activities, fingerprintinglabs, fitness training and mockcourtroom trials. Bursary andscholarship opportunities areavailable.

For further information, visitwww.georgianc.on.ca/acade-mics/programs/program_info.php?major=POLC or call MelanieMarchand, co-ordinator, at(705) 325-2740, ext. 3065, [email protected].

travelled the province educating other departments on how to deal withamalgamations and police costings. He also chaired the working group of stake-holders to design a guidebook on completing an RFP for costings, an accom-plishment that is still used by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. He has aninnovative and energizing management style with the ability to effect large-scale change.

Davis says that his biggest fear is that his police officers could be hurt or killedon the job. He admits that the toughest time of all was the death of one of hisown police officers, Constable Alan Kuzmich. He recalls the night he visited theKuzmich family to tell them that their husband, father and son would not becoming home, ever. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. There is nogreater tragedy within policing than losing one of your own.”

Despite all his accomplishments, Davis says, “It is my family that I love andappreciate most.” He and his wife Linda are blessed with a 13-year-olddaughter, Brooke. Davis chooses to live in the community in which he works,preferring the advantages of being community-oriented both on and off thejob.

In his office, Davis proudly displays his collection of model cars and other mem-orabilia. A glass frame contains badges of which he is particularly proud. One isa blue, white and brown crest with the words “Georgian College — WiselyImprove the Present” emblazoned over the top. Davis is truly proud to be aGeorgian College graduate.

R E U N I O N N E W S

25 Year ReunionTourism ManagementJune 15 and 16, 2007

Georgian CollegeActivities include: Boat cruise, golf tournament, dinner and awards

Please contact the Barrie SAC office at (705) 728-1968, ext 5290Preferred accommodation rates at

Barrie Summer Hostel at Georgian Green (705) 735-0772

25 Year ReunionHotel and Resort Operation

Class of 1983August 10-12, 2008Georgian College

Please contact the Sharon Steenkamer (née Reed)For more details or if you want to volunteer to help

[email protected]

NEWS from the college

At the same time Canada was celebrating its centennial and Expo 67, Ontarians werebeing introduced to a new educational concept, the community college system. This year,Georgian and the system mark their 40th anniversary, and it is fascinating to reflect onthose early days, and celebrate the great strides that we have made.

Georgian first opened its doors in a storefront location in Barrie's Wellington Street plaza.Muriel Harper was the first staff person employed by Georgian College. The College'searly staff members, including Muriel, had the chance of a lifetime to be on the groundfloor of a pioneering venture.

When Georgian College began operating in October of 1967, the total enrolment was101 students and full tuition was approximately $110. Georgian now has approximately9,000 full-time college and university partner students, and the average College tuitionis approximately $1,900. Throughout the course of this calendar year, Georgian will beincorporating the 40th anniversary theme into a number of activities and events as areminder of how far we have come as one of Canada's leading colleges.

The College is turning 40!




o, your Business Adminis-tration diploma has helpedyou find work in the busi-

ness field. You may be workingas an accounting clerk or as anassistant. Good work, butperhaps you want more?

Or maybe you feel as though thoseelusive management positions arebeing reserved only for businessdegree grads? You ponder this, butuniversity seems like an expensive,overwhelming commitment.

But wait! Through its UniversityPartnership Centre, Georgian Collegenow offers college Business grads theopportunity to jump onto the degreebandwagon close to home and with-out lifelong debt.

For many years the Simcoe Countyarea was the largest in the provincewithout a university. Georgian wantsits grads to be able to attain universi-ty degrees without leaving SimcoeCounty. For that reason, the centrefulfills an important need in develop-ing programs for Georgian’s partner-ship universities including York,Laurentian, Windsor and CentralMichigan.

Barrie’s new Bachelor ofBusiness AdministrationDegree (BBA) started inSeptember 2006 with 36students enrolled. These arehigh school graduates whohave made the degreecommitment right from thestart.

But suppose you’ve already earnedyour two-year Business diploma andwant to continue on to degree stud-ies. Should you have to start all overagain? No, says Georgian. WithGeorgian’s new Business DegreeBridge program, you can make thetransition from diploma to degreestudies. The Business Degree Bridgecurriculum is made up of innovativecase studies and dynamic presenta-tions with real-life solutions.

Suppose you’re a two-year honoursdiploma graduate. You would enterthe BBA program by first taking thesingle-semester Business DegreeBridge program. After the Bridge pro-gram, you would take four semestersand two summer courses. If you’re athree-year grad with 75 per cent orbetter overall, you would bypass theBridge program and join the degreeprogram with three semesters andone summer course to go. One-and-a-half years and the degree is yours!

If your three-year diploma is not withhonours (under 75 per cent overallaverage), then you have a little morework to do. You would take the one-semester Business Degree Bridge

program, and then complete threemore semesters for your degree . . . atotal of about two years in all.

Pursuing a degree is an investmentbuying huge employment potentialfor the future. You’ll have the practi-cal background you earned in yourcollege studies PLUS the expertiseprovided by the university curriculum.This combination makes you onedesirable graduate! The BBA and theBusiness Degree Bridge program areboth OSAP eligible.

You have until September 2007 tomake this life change. And there areincentives to enrol in the BusinessDegree Bridge program now forSeptember 2007. If you are eligible toenter right into the BBA degreecompletion courses, you would startin January 2008.

Georgian is expecting 20 Bridgestudents for the September 2007start and a further 30 to 40 studentsto start in January 2008. They’ll jointhe 36 students who started the firstBBA degree last fall.

For more information contact:Heather Dix, Marketing Officer, UPC,Georgian College, (705)728-1968,ext. 1148 or Monique Vaillancourt,Co-ordinator, Business Degree Bridgeand Bachelor of Business Administra-tion, Laurentian at Georgian, at(705) 728-1968, ext. 1057.

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Business studentsmake the transition fromdiploma to degree studies

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Skills trainingmovesintothespotlightby Mark Hallphotos by Mike Guilbault

C o v e r S t o r y

ften overshadowed by the Col-lege’s more prominent diploma

and degree programs, the skilledtrades are finally coming into theirown. This spring has seen multi-mil-lion dollar investments by governmentand industry for Georgian programsand facilities and that brings lots ofnew opportunities for students andlocal employers. At long last, skilledtrades and apprenticeships are step-ping into a spotlight of their own.

Among the most dramatic developments aremajor improvements to the Midland andMuskoka Campuses. Midland, in particular,will evolve into a hub for skilled trades withthe new Skilled Trades Centre. As businessesgrow and many skilled workers in Ontarioedge towards retirement, apprenticeshiptraining is gaining ground. The MidlandSkilled Trades Centre currently offers appren-ticeship training in electrical, plumbing, preci-sion machining and tooling and recreationalvehicle technician. In addition, two popularGeorgian programs – Mechanical Techniques– Marine Engine Mechanic and MechanicalTechniques – Small Engine Mechanic aremoving to Midland from the Orillia Campus.

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Jeremy Peach, left and Jacob Shaw, Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Students

eorgian College is celebrating its 40th anniver-sary. Achieving 40 years of anything gives

people reason to pause. What does 40 years meanfor Georgian? My focus is on the development ofGeorgian’s fundraising needs and so when I reflecton 40 years, I am impressed by Georgian’s manyaccomplishments and successes.

Georgian is young, in terms of fundraising, yet we are lead-ing Ontario colleges in our efforts. We have one of thelargest awards and scholarships programs in Ontario, wesubstantially surpassed our 2006/2007 $2-million goal.Soon we will launch a $17-million Power of Education cam-paign. While a campaign of this size is a huge undertakingfor a young college, it is completely achievable due to thesolid support of our donors and volunteers. In the summerof 2006 a fundraising feasibility study clearly indicated boththe necessity and capability of the College to achieve thesegoals.

The campaign is being implemented in stages, starting withthe Midland campaign which has already reached 75 percent of its $1-million goal. The Ontario Marine OperatorsAssociation has shown incredible leadership with a$500,000 pledge. Their membership, committed to increas-ing the number of skilled trades people in the marine indus-try, is taking on the challenge of raising these funds. Withtheir unwavering spirit and hard work, they are sure to seesuccess.

The spirit of teamwork is also present in Muskoka. TheMuskoka campaign requires $2 million to renovate the for-mer Bracebridge recreational centre into a modern 18,000-square-foot Muskoka Campus. This permanent home isimportant to meet the employment needs of the communityand the education aspirations of those wishing or needingto study close to home. The Muskoka Campaign Cabinetand community volunteers has embraced this project andtaken on the challenge of raising the required funds. Led byJerry Moroz, the team includes Dan Brooks, Patricia Arney,Bruce Evans, John Callahan, Alex Tilley and Don Peart.

Georgian is distinctive because although we encompass alarge area in central Ontario, we must consider the unique-ness of each region while still thinking nationally.

Our National Campaign Cabinet will include a roster of indi-viduals from across Canada in support of the Power ofEducation campaign. Their key roles are to “open doors”with business and industry and provide links to majorprospective donors who have an alignment with Georgian’sbrand and values. Respected business leader and long-timeGeorgian supporter Tom Ambeau will provide the vision anddirection for the cabinet. We are also privileged to have TheHonourable Bill Davis join the Cabinet as Honorary Chair. Hiscommitment demonstrates the importance of this campaignto Georgian’s growth.

We must have a proactive vision to meet our fundraisinggoals. Our model is the advancement offices of the mostsuccessful universities. By using this advancement model wehave, in some cases, hundreds of years of fundraising tradi-tion from which to learn. For this reason we have evolvedofficially from the Georgian College Foundation, separatefrom the College, into a department of the College. Fromour donors’ perspective, little will change; we will use theCollege’s charitable number and our direction will comedirectly from the Board of Governors. This new directionbrings the entire College together to focus on the fundrais-ing needs of our students and our donors.

Georgian has grown phenomenally these past 40 years. Ourstudents now have numerous choices in what and wherethey can study. Our donors also have greater opportunity toinfluence and impact our students. Some of our donors havesupported us from the beginning and some have joined usalong the way. Regardless how long you’ve been with us,your support is important to both the College and ourstudents – thank you.

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Unleashing the Power of EducationBy Lisa Eveleigh, Director, Office of Development and Alumni Relations

www,georgianc.on.ca/giving Spring 2007A project of Georgian College’s Office of Development & Alumni Relations

GRADITUDE A PUBLICATION FORGEORGIAN COLLEGE DONORS

SPRING 2007


he coach is the key to anysuccessful team. Al

Donaldson, Executive Directorof the Ontario Marine Opera-tors Association (OMOA), hasall the elements of a goodcoach – he chooses the rightpeople, and has a motivatinggoal and a vision of how theteam will accomplish the goal.

Two years ago, the OMOA recognizedthere was a considerable shortage ofskilled employees in the marine indus-try. Due to retirement and lack ofskilled trades enrolment at post-secondary schools, there were simplynot enough mechanical or servicepeople. Al Donaldson knew thatwithout intervention the problem wouldbecome critical.

The OMOA board reacted swiftly to theproblem, setting up committees from allstakeholders including suppliers,marinas, colleges, marine services,insurance, and finance to work towardsovercoming the skills shortages.

While working toward their employ-ment goals they made a huge discovery– the marine industry was not recog-nized for its economic impact as otherindustries are recognized. In Canada, the marine industry is an$11-billion business, $4.5-billion inOntario. It represents 43,000 employeesbut still has not been given therecognition it deserves.

This is when the team, led by Al Don-aldson, really got excited. The solutionwas two-fold. The OMOA needed topromote the marine profession andensure there was an ideal post-

secondary learning environment tosupport it. Fate would come into playwhen Georgian decided to move theMechanical Techniques — MarineEngine Mechanic program and Mechan-ical Techniques — Small EngineMechanic programs (MEM/SEM) toMidland from Orillia. The ideal post-sec-ondary learning environment wouldbecome a reality with the RecreationalBoating Centre of Excellence.

The partnership between OMOA andGeorgian is a powerful instrument toensure students are recruited into themarine industry, there is an ideal learn-ing environment waiting for them andskilled graduates are ready to fulfill theemployment shortages.

Now the team is swinging into actionwith a fundraising campaign to providethe resources needed to renovate thespace, recruit students and make theRecreational Boating Centre ofExcellence a reality. The game plan is toraise $500,000 and enrol 500 students

by 2010 with the “5 x 10”campaign.

“This campaign will challenge ourOMOA membership,” says Donald-son. “We are completely volunteerdriven. $500,000 is a considerableamount of money and we’ve nevertaken on anything quite like this.However, we’ve already been pleas-antly surprised by the reaction of thestakeholders in the industry. Withoutexception, everyone agrees that thereis a need to help. People havestepped up to help and we’ve estab-lished an impressive team of co-cap-tains who represent people fromacross the industry.”

Donaldson knows how to stack histeam. He speaks highly of themembers. “Bob Eaton is the sparkplugbehind the marine program. His experi-ence as a long-time Georgian facultymember and his knowledge of themarine industry make him an importantpart of the team. The co-captains areindustry leaders. People like ErwinZecha, Doral Boats, and Rick Layzell,Yamaha Motor Canada. These peoplehave identified a problem and arewilling to step up to the plate to helpto solve it.”

The outlook for the marine industry islooking brighter but Al Donaldsonunderstands there is much work to bedone and that the Recreational BoatingCentre of Excellence will not solve allthe challenges. Like any good coach,Donaldson is looking to the future. Heknows the marine industry must contin-ue to compete for skilled employees bydemonstrating there are good careeropportunities in the industry. He alsoknows his team is up for the challenge.

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The CoachBy Rebbeca Truax, Manager, Annual Giving

GRADITUDE

o one could ever understate the importance ofeducation. Education makes or breaks dreams.

Post-secondary education takes dedication,perseverance and — let’s face facts — cash.

An average college education costs $16,000 to $20,000 per year.When you multiply that by two to three years, the total costclimbs to $32,000 to $60,000. Students manage on a shoestring,fitting together part-time work, summer earnings, parental kind-ness, OSAP and, when possible, awards and scholarships.

The awards and scholarships program at Georgian Collegedispenses over $1/2-million to more than 900 students. The ben-efits to these students are huge – sometimes making the differ-ence between graduation and falling short of their dreams.

Two such inspiring stories come from Sheila Chakasim andMiriam Levy, both studying at Georgian College in Orillia. Theireducational journeys are similar: both are mature students andboth benefited from scholarships.

Meet Miriam Levy. Miriam is in her second year of Dental Hygiene.Her dreams of post-secondary education waited for nine years.She dropped out of school when she was 17 years old and afternine years of working as a waitress, returned to school to finishher high school education. She then applied to Georgian. Whenshe re-entered school, Miriam was more than ready to take onthe academic challenge. The part she needed help with wasfinancing her education.

Miriam learned through friends that Georgian offered scholar-ships. She received the $4,000 Millennium scholarship and a$1,000 scholarship for academic success. This money was instru-mental to Miriam in completing her studies. “I was able to focuson school,” she explains. “The demands of the program and my

desire to get top marks made it next-to-impossible to work. Iwant donors to know that scholarships help to achieveexcellence. They motivate students to be the best they can be.”

Miriam will graduate this summer. She is one more person whosesuccess can be attributed to the generosity of others.

Sheila Chakasim wanted more. She already had an Early Child-hood diploma and a Resource Consultant certificate but shewanted to take her education a step further. While working withchildren in Moosonee, Ontario, she was drawn toward studentswith special needs. She felt compelled to help them. She knewthat in order to fulfill this goal, she would have to update her edu-cation by taking the Developmental Services Worker program.

Meeting this goal was challenging, not because she lacked thedrive or skill, but leaving full-time employment for student lifeposed financial difficulties. In addition, she has two children.Sheila’s situation is not unique; many mature students must man-age family and studies. In the case of a family, awards and schol-arships have a multiple effect. They not only support the dreamsof one student but of a whole family. The awards that made thedifference for Sheila included a Casino Rama Entrance Award,Flowers and Margot Award, and a Social Services EntranceAward. “The awards represent a belief in my dreams,” Sheilasaid. “I am so very thankful. They (the donors) helped to takesome worry away from my studies. I look forward to using thiseducation to making a difference in the lives of children – onechild at a time.”

Education can be said to have a domino effect. It gives peopleopportunities and makes strong communities. Let us not forgetfinancial challenges are a reality for most students and it is onlythrough your generosity that they can complete this essentialeducation. To our donors who contribute to Georgian Collegescholarships, thank you for supporting our students.


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Students understand the power of scholarshipsBy Rebbeca Truax, Manager, Annual Giving

GRADITUDE

NEW IN THE OFFICEOF DEVELOPMENT AND

ALUMNI RELATIONS

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONSSTAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

We are thrilled to have Karen Royce join us as our new AwardsOfficer. Karen has worked with Georgian’s students for over twoyears with the Students Administrative Council. Her passion for thewell-being of our students and for Georgian makes her ideal forthe position. If you have any questions about Georgian College’sawards and scholarships, please call Karen at (705) 728-1968 ext.1211.

We are also pleased to have Kristin Arbour on our team as theDonor Relations Co-ordinator. Kristin joins us from the University ofGuelph where she was a writer/event co-ordinator.

N E W SThe structure of the Office of Development and Alumni Relationshas changed from a foundation to an advancement model as partof Georgian College. We ask that all cheques be made out toGeorgian College. Georgian College’s Charitable number is118937283 RR0001. If you have any questions regarding thischange please contact the Director at (705) 728-1968 ext. 1212.Georgian College continues to adhere to the Association ofFundraising Professionals’ Donor Bill of Rights. Your gifts are usedto benefit our students.

The staff of the Office of Development and Alumni Relations aremembers of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and theCanadian Centre for Philanthropy.

Lisa Eveleigh, MBA, CFRE, Director of Development andAlumni Relations, ext. 1212Rebbeca Truax, CFRE, Senior Development Officer, ext. 5446Kristin Arbour, Donor Relations Co-ordinator, ext. 1214

Karen Royce, Awards Officer, ext. 1211Andrea Murray, Alumni Officer, ext. 1213Diz Gamble, Development Asssistant, ext 1210

Join us for the ultimate day on the links. The Georgian CollegeClassic is one of the longest running and respected golf tourna-ments in Simcoe County. Hawk Ridge Golf & Country Club pro-vides the ideal setting for a day of golf, meeting friends, enjoyingterrific food all while providing scholarships from proceeds for ouroutstanding students! It's a great way for you to start off your golfseason right.

Location: Hawk Ridge Golf and Country Club, OrilliaRegistration begins at 10 a.m.Shot Gun Start at Noon

Fees ($200 - Ladies, Men's and Mixed Divisions) include:• Green fees and cart• BBQ lunch, gourmet dinner with wine, prizes awarded in

each division• On-course food and beverage• 20th anniversary participant's gift package• Complimentary driving range• Many more contests and prizes• Live and silent auctions featuring golf packages and

other exceptional itemsSpots are limited and sell early. Mark this date in your calendar!See you on the greens!

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20TH ANNUALGEORGIAN COLLEGE CLASSIC

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Office of Development & Alumni Relations - Georgian College1 Georgian Dr., Barrie, ON L4M 3X9Telephone: (705) 728-1968, ext. 1210 • Fax: (705) 722-5176Email: [email protected]

Thank you to all our Georgian College Donors for supporting our students’ dreams

Georgian Events

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In late February, Chris Bentley, OntarioMinister of Training, Colleges andUniversities, visited the Midland Cam-pus to announce that Queen’s Parkwould invest more than $2.4 millionfor building and facilities upgrades. Atotal of $1.9 million will support theSkilled Trades Centre and the resultingconsolidation of those programs at theMidland Campus so that resources andfacilities are used more effectively andstudents will have better access tostate-of-the-art equipment.

The Centre will provide a comprehen-sive “one-stop shop” for much — butnot all — skilled trades training,through its spacious 39,000 squarefoot state-of-the-art facility and hands-on training shops. The College plansto use the funds to create a viewingmezzanine, additional classroom spaceand an industrial scale lab for the newmarine programs.

The Campus is also receiving about$520,000 in facilities renewal fundingto upgrade essential infrastructure.

“The announcement by MinisterBentley is not only of great signifi-cance to Georgian College, it is also ofparamount importance toMidland/Penetanguishene andthroughout the County of Simcoe,”said Georgian President and CEO BrianTamblyn. “This substantial investmentin skills training by the Ontario govern-ment will come as welcome news toindustry and employers from acrossthe region who have long identifiedaccess to more skilled workers as oneof their critical requirements for futuregrowth and success.”

Minister Bentley had similar commentson the significance of the donation.

“By enhancing the physical space atGeorgian’s Skilled Trade Centre, we’reimproving the quality of post-sec-ondary education and giving studentsthe tools they need to succeed,” saidBentley. “In addition to investing inskilled trades and apprenticeship pro-grams, we’re also generating econom-ic activity in the Simcoe County area.”

The additional $1.9 million for Geor-gian College is part of a one-time,$30-million investment to support theconstruction of new facilities and pro-mote energy efficiency. This funding ispart of the provincial government’s$190-million “economic stimulus pack-age,” announced in October 2007. Itwas developed in response to theprovince’s current period of slower-than-anticipated economic growth.

In another funding milestone, in 2006the Midland skills centre also received$500,000 through the ApprenticeshipEnhancement Fund (AEF). The moneyis being used to expand the range ofequipment and the campus’ ability toprovide training in all levels ofelectrical apprenticeship. Funds wereallocated to new computers, machinesand diagnostic equipment to train anew group of electrical apprenticeswho returned to study the intermedi-ate level of their trade at the SkilledTrades Centre last fall.

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Electrical League helps tooThe recent advancements at the Midland Campus,which received strong support from the Ontariogovernment and industry partners such as the OntarioElectrical League (OEL) will benefit both students andthe community, says Tom Roberts, Simcoe Countyrepresentative.

“Investment from the Apprenticeship EnhancementFund has expanded student access to apprenticeshiptraining in Simcoe County and will no doubt

strengthen Georgian’s position as the signature centrefor skills training in central Ontario,” he said.

The AEF gives community colleges the resources toprovide hands-on training to more apprentices, sup-port classroom learning for new skilled trades, improvethe efficiency of apprenticeship classrooms andremove barriers to training for persons with disabilities.

In addition to supporting various pre-apprenticeshipand apprenticeship programs, the Midland Campusalso provides Job Connect services and programs thatsupport college and career preparation and literacyand basic skills.

The Midland Campus is also in the business of main-taining strong Job Connect and college and careerpreparation programs. The campus’ short-term futurewill be shaped by the new Academic and CareerEntrance program (ACE), a new funding formula forliteracy and basic skills, the high demand for practicalnurse training, and opportunities for training whichcomplement and utilize the resources of the SkilledTrades Centre.



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Georgian and the Ontario MarineOperators Association (OMOA) have

announced plans to create a RecreationalBoating Centre of Excellence at the MidlandCampus.

Mike McKeown, OMOA President, and Linda Waddell,Vice President of the National Marine ManufacturersAssociation, together with Georgian President andCEO Brian Tamblyn, officially launched a majorfundraising campaign to train students for the marineindustry. The announcement was made Dec. 6 duringthe OMOA convention at Deerhurst Resort inHuntsville.

The campaign, called “5 x 10” – 500 students by2010 – aims to raise a total of $500,000. The twoindustry associations kicked off the campaign withmajor pledges: The OMOA will donate $50,000 andthe NMMA will donate $100,000.

The new centre of excellence, scheduled to open itsdoors in the fall of 2007, will cost about $1.25 million.

The recreational marine industry in Ontario continuesto experience strong growth, but at the same time, itfaces a looming skills shortage as many peoplecurrently working in the field will retire soon.

“I believe the recreational boating industry will stronglysupport this new campaign to help solve the long-termskills shortage,” said Al Donaldson, Executive Directorof the OMAO. “Working closely with Georgian andother stakeholders, our association has created a

long-term strategic plan to help solve our trainingneeds. A major part of this plan includes an increasedemphasis on apprenticeship training and recruitmentof students to our industry.”

Tamblyn said the OMOA will be a strong partner in animportant campaign. “The Ontario recreational marineindustry is a key player in our region and in theprovince. We are working closely with them to helpprovide skilled employees and we are greatly encour-aged by these generous donations,” Tamblyn said.

New Muskoka Campusunderway

Bracebridge Mayor Don Coates and GeorgianPresident Brian Tamblyn signed an official agreementFeb. 12 transferring ownership of the BracebridgeCentennial Centre to the College. This paves the wayfor a brand-new Georgian College Muskoka Campusin the heart of Bracebridge. And an important majorreason for creating the new campus is to provide vast-ly expanded skills training for Muskoka.

Renovations to turn the former recreation centre intoan 18,000-square-foot learning centre are alreadyunderway. It will include approximately 7,000 squarefeet of dedicated shop space for skills training such asgeneral carpentry apprenticeship. The new shop willdouble the space now available, meaning twice as



Apprenticeship training offered acrossGeorgian CampusesApprenticeship training may change throughout the year, so be sure to check with the College for details. Theseapprenticeship programs are currently being delivered at various Georgian campuses:

Cook • Early Childhood Educator • Educational Assistant • Electrician

General Carpenter • Hairstylist • General Machinist • Industrial Mechanic Millwright

Mould Maker • Recreational Vehicle Mechanic • Tool and Die Maker

Georgian’s Job Connect programs offer yet another gateway to apprenticeship information.Job Connect offers assistance with:

• General apprenticeship information sessions

• Trade occupations, sector-specific trades (i.e. Carpentry, Tool and Die)

• Assistance with researching apprenticeship information

• Access to view trade and occupation-specific information videos

• Referrals to apprenticeship office for assessment of secondary school transcripts

• Referrals to appropriate upgrading services needed to qualify for apprenticeship

• Job Connect offices are located at the Barrie, Midland, Orangeville and Orillia campuses of Georgian College.

many students will be able to enrol in skilled trades programs.The Campus will offer lab and classroom space for 250 full-time students and will accommodate 50 per cent more part-time students.

“Throughout Georgian’s 30-year presence in Muskoka, theTown of Bracebridge has supported our efforts to create aone-stop post-secondary educational facility for families in theregion,” said Tamblyn. “As we break ground on the new facil-ity, we look forward to expanding educational programs andapprenticeships that meet the demands of the communitieswe serve.”

“With the continued support of our community and Council,the Town of Bracebridge looks forward to a lasting partner-ship with Georgian College,” said Mayor Coates. “Expanding

educational opportunities in our town will generate untoldrewards for our families in the years to come.”

With growth come investment needs. Georgian remainsresponsible for renovations and equipment required to makethe space suitable for educational use. As you will read else-where in this issue, Georgians’ Office of Development andAlumni Relations will soon unveil details of its planned Powerof Education campaign which aims to raise a total of $1.9million for the Muskoka Campus.

Georgian’s existing Muskoka Campus is located in leasedfacilities that limit program offerings. The new Campus willopen in the fall.

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Georgian continues to add new academic programs this year, and many of them may especiallyinterest alumni, their friends and family members. New offerings include the following:

Aboriginal Tourism (Fall 2007)This two-year, co-op education program is being delivered on Manitoulin Island in partnership with the Kenjgewin TegEducational Institute. The program will combine contemporary business technology and communication-oriented sub-jects with Aboriginal-specific subjects. A cultural code of ethics, community economic development strategies, effectiveplanning, research and marketing tools will serve to nurture entrepreneurial talents. Overall, the program aims toprepare graduates to work in existing, new, and developing sectors of the Aboriginal tourism industry.

Advanced Care Paramedic (Fall 2007)This one-year graduate certificate program at the Barrie Campus is designed to provide paramedics with advancedknowledge and skills for practising emergency health care and to prepare them to function as leaders in emergencysituations.

Business Degree Bridge (Fall 2007)This program is designed to prepare students who hold a Business diploma to articulate into a university Bachelor ofBusiness Administration Degree program, such as the Laurentian University BBA offered at the Barrie Campus.

International Business Management (Fall 2007)This graduate certificate program at the Barrie Campus is open to graduates who hold Business diplomas or degreesand who want to enhance their knowledge of the international business world. Because of the variety of culturalcontexts in which international business is conducted, an appreciation of and respect for the histories, customs, andcultures of other countries are essential elements of a graduate’s success in the international business field.

Police Studies Qualifying Bridge (May 2007)This one-semester program at the Orillia Campus builds on two-year diplomas in Police Foundations and Law andSecurity Administration by enhancing graduates’ post-secondary education to meet a degree-level standard required topursue further studies towards completion of the Georgian College Bachelor of Applied Human Services — PoliceStudies degree.

Social Service Worker (Fall 2007)Interested in social justice, equality and contributing tohealthy communities? The Social Service Worker diplomaprogram, offered at the Orillia Campus, can help studentsbecome knowledgeable, ethical, skilled social serviceprofessionals. The program meets the educational require-ments for registration as a Social Service Worker in theOntario College of Social Workers and Social ServiceWorkers.

For more information on these and other programs,visit www.georgianc.on.ca, e-mail [email protected] or call (705) 722-1560.

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W hew, 1983! That seems so long agoand yet time also seems to have flownby. Upon graduating, I did what many

grads do: I made my way into my chosen careerfield. Sometimes you find doors wide open andsometimes they’re only open a crack. I found acrack and stuck my foot firmly inside. TheBarrie Examiner eventually opened the doorwider and I became a full-time writer-photogra-pher with the daily newspaper.

I can tell you that the experience of workingthere, and the incredible opportunities availablethrough my position as a reporter, have shapedthe person I have become. It became my greatfortune, as a lifestyle writer and eventuallyCelebrations editor, to be invited into thehomes and lives of people from all over SimcoeCounty. It then became my privilege to heartheir stories — of pain, tragedy, triumph andcelebration — and then tell their stories to therest of the county.

During my almost 20 years at The Examiner, Iwas nominated for six Western Ontario News-paper Awards. I won two and was named run-ner-up for four. I have to be honest, the"prizes" I find to be most satisfying are thememories of the people I have met and theirincredible lives.

In each one of us lies a story, unique to us, andoften ignored or considered unworthy, but inmy entire career with the newspaper I have notyet met one person without such uniqueness orwithout something to share with their fellowman. The time spent with these people, thepeople whose stories I told, far outweighs anyaward now tarnishing on my office wall. Thesestories remain as fresh and important as the dayI heard them. One of these stories actuallychanged my life forever.

Alumni Dispatchby Donna Danyluk

Life has a funny way of turning a straight and narrow highway into a winding,bumpy road full of obstacles. And yet, isn’t it true that while on one of those roads we grumble

and complain and then, once through, look back and say “Wow! What a great experience!”That’s how my life has been since graduating from Georgian College’s Journalism program in 1983.

Paige, Donna and Ella Danyluk



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After marrying my soulmate and giv-ing birth to a son, Taylor, in 1991, wesuffered from infertility — a bump inthe road of life. During an interviewwith a local couple who had just com-pleted an international adoption, Iwas moved and inspired to completemy family in this manner. So it was, inOctober of 2001 my husband, sonand I travelled to China to adopt ourdaughter Paige. Little did we know itwould not be our last trip to China.

While on parental leave with Paige Iwas presented with the fantasticopportunity to work in the Public Rela-tions department of the Royal Victoria

Hospital in Barrie. It was difficult toleave my first love — newspapers —but the challenge of a career changewas very attractive.

At RVH, under the direction ofSuzanne Legue, a former televisionreporter, I put my media and writingskills to the test while learning theropes of PR for a hospital. I neverthought I would ever leave newspa-pers. Another twist in the road of life.

Then opportunity knocked again andmy husband and I found ourselvesonce again on an airplane headed forChina to adopt our second daughter,

Ella. I'm currently on parental leaveagain, this time from RVH, and enjoy-ing this precious time with my newlittle one. And as I sit here and lookback, I marvel at how different my lifehas been from what I thought itwould be as a naive journalismstudent at Georgian College.

And you know what? I'm glad life'sroad has bumps. How boring it wouldbe to only travel a straight highwaywithout any detours. All the detours Ihave taken have made me a morerounded and balanced person. Whoknows where life's highway will takeme tomorrow. Exciting, isn't it?



“One of the goals is to make sure RPNs are workingwithin the full scope of their practice. We lobby andadvocate for nurses based on what they should be

doing and what creates a good working environment,”Martin explains.

When Martin started nursing, she graduated from an RPNprogram straight out of high school. Since then, educa-tional standards have changed. Martin has kept up withthe times and advanced in her career. In 1998, she gradu-ated as a registered nurse (RN) with a diploma in nursingfrom the Owen Sound Campus of Georgian College. Shewill finish her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from

York University this spring and currently works part-timeat a hospital in Newmarket.

As executive director of the RPNAO, Martin investigatesissues such as the nursing shortage and why nurses areleaving the profession. The answers aren’t easy, she says.“Not all RPNs are being allowed to do what they aretaught in school. They are very skilled, but many organi-zations find it easier to maintain the status quo,” saidMartin. “If they are not carrying out all the functions theyare trained for, how will they maintain their competenciesover the years?”

Dianne Martin has seen nursing from both the front lines and behind the scenes for almost30 years and passion for the profession can still be heard in her voice. She’s worked at sevenhospitals throughout Ontario, predominantly in perinatal care, and has seen the role ofnursing staff continually evolve. A former registered practical nurse (RPN), Martin recent-ly became the Executive Director of the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario(RPNAO). The association champions the professional interests of 32,000 RPNs.


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Martin recently worked as a professional practice co-ordinator, where shewas able to lead a hospital to provide the full scope of practice for allnurses, including significant expansion of the role of the RPN. It’s impor-tant that working conditions promote professionalism and morale, saysMartin, because RPNs who love their jobs are the ones who often pursuehigher education and advance through the world of nursing.

Martin’s nursing background is a valuable asset to Georgian College,where she serves on the Nursing Curriculum Advisory Committee. Shedescribes the current curriculum as “excellent” and is impressed with thecompetencies of Georgian graduates.

Her time studying at the Owen Sound Campus was a great experience.Martin recalls that the 30 graduates, ranging in age from late teens to wellinto their 50s, had more than 70 children among them. Instructors were“very supportive of the fact that we had lives.”

“The class sizes were small and we had one-on-one attention. There was areal bonding among the younger and older students. Everyone broughttheir own experiences with them and it was a really positive atmosphere.”

Martin is a great role model for nurses – and for her three daughters, onewho plans to enter the profession. Her next goal is to work toward aMasters degree. “I don’t think I’ll ever stop going to school,” says Martin.“I’m a lifelong learner and a lifelong nurse.”

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EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATORCatherine Outram(née Burns)Orillia Campus, 1984

Catherine is looking for former class-mates Vanda, Colleen and Liz. Con-tact the Alumni Office [email protected] to connectwith Catherine.

DEVELOPMENTALSERVICE WORKERKelly Brake (née Kennedy)Orillia Campus, 1996

Hello all DSW grads, Wendy, Ginnyand Wayne, from Kelly. Kelly is nowin Thompson, Manitoba. She is mar-ried and has three children. Kelly hasreturned to school and is taking herBachelor of Social Work and workingas a co-ordinator for Supported AdultLiving. E-mail her at [email protected] can’t wait to hear from herclassmates, KEE-KEE aka KellyKennedy.

Brenda MorganOrillia Campus, 1995

Brenda wants to know if any of herold classmates are interested in hav-ing a reunion. If so, contact theAlumni Office at [email protected].

NURSINGJennifer Megan Newbury(née Fox)Barrie Campus, 1998

Jennifer would like to get in touchwith Rebecca (Becky) Griggs. Jenniferis now working as a director of nurs-ing in Burlington, Ontario. She has athree-year-old daughter named Laciand a wonderful husband, Stephen.Jennifer would love to hear from herclassmates.

Suzette Van Kessel(née Cadieux)Owen Sound Campus, 1997

Suzette graduated from the PracticalNursing program in 1998, and is nowa Registered Nurse. She feels shecould not have done it without thebackground she received from theRPN program.

DIPLOMA NURSINGJennifer MoorbyBarrie Campus, 1986

Jennifer says, “Hi all. Who canbelieve that it has been 20 yearssince graduation?” Jennifer lives inthe United States working in emer-gency department management,trauma and patient care. She com-pleted her BScN in March 2006 fromSpring Arbor University in BattleCreek, Michigan, with a major inLeadership.

Jennifer would love to hear from any-one from her class or anyone interest-ed in nursing in the U.S. Jenniferreturned home for a six-month peri-

od in the summer of 2005 but lovesnursing in the U.S.

Jennifer also wonders if there are anyplans for a 25-year reunion. If so,contact her at [email protected] would love to be involved in theplanning process of this event.

Terri BurtonBarrie Campus, 1981

Terri would be pleased to hear fromnursing graduates from the BarrieCampus, 1981. Contact her at [email protected].

OPTICAL LEN PROCESSLawrence AlbrechtBarrie Campus, 1976

Lawrence is interesting in getting incontact with his classmates. Pleasecontact the Alumni Office at [email protected] to passalong your contact information.

BUSINESS, MARKETINGDavid GibsonBarrie Campus, 1988

David would like to get in touch withgraduates of the business classes of1988, especially Advertising, BusinessAdministration and Business Market-ing. Currently, David is living north ofCalgary, Alberta, working in the oiland gas services and mining sectors.His e-mail [email protected] and he islooking forward to catching up withhis classmates.

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BUSINESSADMINISTRATION -AUTOMOTIVE MARKETINGGraham CardozaBarrie Campus, 2002

Graham is running his own market-ing business, RADCO Marketing Inc.,which he started three years ago.RADCO is the exclusive distributor forSupersonic Spray Technologies, theworld’s first gas dynamic spray unitthat sprays metal particles. Furtherinformation can be obtained at theirwebsite at www.radcoonline.com.Graham encourages all of his formerclassmates to e-mail him [email protected].

ADVERTISINGAmanda Clark (née Ashton)Barrie Campus, 2000

Amanda is looking to re-connect withher friends Beth Hill and Albert Colewho graduated from Advertising in2000. Please e-mail her [email protected].

TECHNOLOGYPhil HristovBarrie Campus, 2006

Phil says, “Words cannot express thewhole experience that I have under-gone in these past two years at Geor-gian. My time at Georgian has been

nothing less than absolutely out-standing and I can surely say that Ihad the time of my life! I applaud allat the College for their dedicationand their selflessness which made myGeorgian experience one that willnever be forgotten.”

DESIGN ARTS - WEAVINGAND TEXTILES IIIAnne BoudreauBarrie Campus, 1984

Anne and her family have recentlymoved to Yellowknife, NT. The coun-tryside is beautiful and the city is agreat place to live. She would love tohear from any of her former class-mates. E-mail her [email protected].

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