SUMMER 2011

HOLLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION MAGAZINE

In this issue: Celebrating the success of the Learning. For Life. capital campaign 3rd annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Interview with the authors of A Culinary Journey Introducing the School for Performing Arts What’s cooking at The CIC?

www.hollandcollege.com 1 SUMMER 2011 Message from the Celebrating HOLLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION MAGAZINE SUMMER 2011 President Families

Honouring Hesta MacDonald 3 The needs of the new economy have signifi cantly Many of our students are sons, daughters, Student award recipients 4 increased the relevance of college credentials nieces, nephews, or siblings of former Holland and training. An upward surge in the demand College alumni. They have seen fi rsthand, the nd 2 annual Distinguished 7 for programs in traditional and emerging sectors, results of family members learning in a hands- on environment and they, too, want to enter the Alumni Awards together with an increased need for re-training workforce well prepared for industry standards. Learning. For Life. 10 and personal development, have required Holland Family connections have always played a part Capital Campaign College to step up. Efforts to meet this increased in many of our students choosing their path demand have created capacity issues like never to higher education and Holland College is Celebrating donors 14 before. celebrating those family connections!

Holland College president named 15 In response, the college is working diligently The Holland College Foundation has launched a one of Atlantic Canada’s top to address the many capacity and renewal campaign asking alumni to tell us their family’s 50 CEOs for 2010 Holland College story. How many relatives in requirements that exist at our campuses across the your “family educational tree” can you trace to Holland College 16 province. Unprecedented support from all levels Holland College roots? What are your family expansion continues of government has provided Holland College with members doing now? How has Holland an opportunity to transform its campuses Island- College impacted you and your family? What’s cooking at The CIC? 17 wide. Recent expansions to our facilities in Georgetown and Summerside, together with the construction of Canada’s Smartest Kitchen at the Tourism and Culinary Centre, have been There will be some great prizes for the best Hurricanes news 18 welcome and much-needed additions. In Charlottetown, a $40 million transformation of and most interesting stories, such as a Culinary Institute of Canada “family dinner” for up to our Prince of Wales campus is currently underway, with Phase 1 of this vision (see page 16) Culinary Institute of Canada 20 twenty in your home*, a Culinary Bootcamp for Contact the Holland College Foundation Offi ce graduate wins Food Network scheduled for completion in the spring of 2011. a family of four certifi cate, which can be used at 566-9590 for all the details or visit our website cooking competition toward one of our many bootcamps at a time to download our “Celebrating Families” entry It is indeed an exciting time at Holland College. We invite you to share in the growing pride convenient to both the bootcamp instructor and form. Campaign closes June 30, 2011. Alumni feature 21 of being associated with Holland College as we celebrate the accomplishments that we the winner (Seafood 101, Chocolate & Wine, Thrills on the Grill, or Kids R Kookin’). Also Alumni notes 22 realize through the help of our many friends and supporters. In this issue of Benchmark, *The home visit is limited to within 25 km of you will meet an extraordinary team of talented people who are helping the college by their available will be a certifi cate for a one day Charlottetown and may be substituted with a gift participation on the campaign cabinet for the Learning. For Life. Capital Campaign. You will golf school for a family of four, located at the certifi cate for the Lucy Maud Dining Room for Canadian Golf Academy. learn more about this important campaign, and you will see investments in the college at dinner for four based on reservation availability. work for the enhancement of our campus and our communities. You will also meet our 2009 Distinguished Alumni in this issue, as well as this year’s student award recipients, and you can © 2011 Holland College Foundation read about the many successes and developments in athletics here at the college, including 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4Z1 No part of this publication may be reproduced without the recently announced Holland Hurricanes Football Club. the express written consent of the publisher. ISSN 0706-5116 Thank you for sharing an interest in our college. I hope you enjoy this issue of Benchmark and welcome your comments about this publication. CONTRIBUTORS Jo-Ann Campbell-Boutilier, Justin Dunn, Best regards, Velma Higginbotham, Trish Johnston, Albert Roche, Gloria Wooldridge, Maria Driscoll golf ad - 7.5 w x 2.75 h Design & Layout provided by TechnoMedia

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2 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 3 ✦ The ability to communicate the facilities green technology performance of real time Holland College Campus Updates to building occupants and to the world:

– LCD display boards are located throughout the facility that will clearly explain the various green ✦ A rainwater collection system that will technologies located in the CAST collect rainwater from our roof systems for facility and how they work. use in fl ushing toilets and for landscaping purposes. – The goal is to benchmark key indicators of electrical and mechanical performance in a meaningful way back to our students, staff, alumni, and guests to our campus.

✦ Holland College is excited about the The Centre for Community Engagement Streets will contain classroom space, shop space, opportunity to use the facilities as living construction project is progressing well and meeting, and offi ce space. The state-of-the art labs for our students, whereby they can will be open for September 2011. This 35,000 shop spaces will support the new Outdoor Power use information gathered within their square foot facility will contain a gymnasium, Equipment and Welding programs. curriculum models to conduct real world a new fi tness centre complete with a walking Finally, Holland College is poised to begin in projects, explicate that data, and make ✦ track, multipurpose spaces for community May 2011, the initial phase of the renovation to A geothermal heating system that uses recommendations back to their instructors. 24 geothermal wells (each 500 feet deep) events, a dance studio, classrooms, and meeting the Charlottetown Centre east and west wings. under the new campus quadrangle. and offi ce space. The Centre for Community These historic structures date back to 1932 and This technology will accommodate Engagement will form an integral role of 1945 respectively, and renovations are to include Holland College expansion efforts are well Some of these technologies include: approximately 75% of the heating load inviting the community onto the new Prince of upgrading key building systems and structure underway with the Centre for Applied Science and 100% of the cooling requirement; Wales campus, whether it is to participate in a requirements, while performing necessary and Technology (CAST) facility nearing ✦ A series of photovoltaic cells on the roof the remaining heating and cooling community event, watch a Hurricanes game, or renovations to enhance the various learning completion, while the Centre for Community that convert sunlight into energy requirements will to be satisfi ed by the join one of the many wellness based programs environments. Engagement and the West Prince Campus in local district heating system. offered. Alberton is progressing well for the September, This project will commence in May, 2011, and is 2011 opening. ✦ A green roof area that contains two Holland College is pleased to announce the anticipated to span a three-year period, with the different tray systems allowing students to September 2011 opening of the West Prince most disruptive construction aspects taking place The Centre for Applied Science and Technology conduct different experiments. Campus in Alberton. This 23,000 square foot during the summer months. facility is a 52,000 square foot facility that facility situated at the corner of Church and Main will serve as the proud home for two new exciting programs, Energy Systems Engineering Technology and Heritage Retrofi t Carpentry. The CAST facility features several environmental features that will be used to expose and educate our students, staff, and our community to green technologies.

✦ Daylight harvesting technology that incorporates the use of digital photo sensors to detect daylight levels that will automatically adjust the output level of ✦ Roof top weather station. electric lighting. This will enable the system to monitor and appropriately modify ✦ Filtered and chilled water refi lling stations the amount of lighting needed for each on every fl oor eliminating the need for designated space. bottled water within the facility.

4 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 5 Chef’s Dream Realized with the School of Performing Arts Publication of Culinary Cookbook (l-r) David Mackenzie, ceo of confederation centre of the arts; Dr. brian McMillan, President of holland college; Michael o’grady, vice President of innovation, “When we cook, we need to respect the make them in your own kitchen.” Chef Jeff Chef Allan talks about “setting day”; the fi rst day enterprise and strategic ingredients.” This is a statement made by Chef agrees, “These are tried and true recipes, ones fi shermen head out to set their lobster traps, Development for holland college; and wayne hambly, chair of the Allan Williams. I briefl y ponder the meaning we have used over and over.” a day that typically falls just before Mother’s confederation centre of the arts of that statement as he elaborates, “The person Day, meaning that for many Islanders, it is very board of Directors. who tills the soil, leaves the wharf in the pre- The book was a result of good timing, great common to treat Mom to a feed of the “not-so- dawn hours, or stands thigh deep in a bog products, enthusiasm, and desire. Chef Allan pretty but delicious creatures” on her special day. of cranberries doesn’t do it for the money, he dreamed of writing a cookbook since 1996. or she is motivated by a passion born from He and Chef Jeff started working on the Chef Jeff shares poignant memories of picking wanting to produce the best possible product. project in 2009 and approached Chef Austin blueberries meandering along the railroad In September of 2011, the School of Performing We should all be so passionate.” to join them. They worked in conjunction with tracks in Emerald, P.E.I. with “Grammy.” The Arts will offer aspiring performers a two-year recipe for happy birthday blueberry pie that his diploma program in Music Performance and a grandmother made for him is included in the In October of 2010, Confederation one-year Performing Arts Foundation certifi cate book. It is a tradition his wife has grafted into and national reputations of two well-established program, followed in September of 2012 with their family and each year on his birthday, Jeff Centre of the Arts and Holland College institutions, we are seeking to create an entity the addition of a two-year diploma in Dance receives a blueberry pie instead of birthday cake. partnered to form the Holland College with both credibility and profi le within the fi eld Performance. School of Performing Arts. of post-secondary arts education. We are very They all agree that the project was a big one excited about this initiative and the opportunities “The Confederation Centre’s education and and was all consuming for several months. Chef The two partners are uniquely qualifi ed to create it offers for future Holland College students youth programming reaches several hundred Jeff says that his wife would typically go to bed the new school. Confederation Centre of the and the arts and culture sector,” said Michael young people every year, nurturing their at 10 p.m. which would leave him roughly three Arts is an award-winning national arts centre O’Grady, Vice President, Innovation, Enterprise creativity and developing in them a love of the hours most nights to help shape the book. They with the pedigree of one of the country’s oldest & Strategic Development at Holland College. arts. We envisioned a time when we could offer worked closely with Whitecap Publishing and musical theatre festivals, The Charlottetown more and committed to this goal in our strategic remained quite involved throughout the whole Festival. Holland College is an innovative and P.E.I. has a rich tradition in the performing arts. plan. Becoming involved in post secondary process. The trio chose the recipes, photos, and internationally recognized post-secondary From music to dance to theatre, the province education is a natural progression for us. This took turns venturing out on photo shoots. educational institute. has excellent youth and secondary school collaboration with Holland College will create programming which produces students eager to new opportunities for our youth, our artists and “The photographer was great to work with, “The establishment of a School of Performing pursue post-secondary education and training our community. And by community, we mean though at fi rst it seemed as if he was used to Arts, in partnership with the Confederation on their way to professional careers. Until now, Atlantic Canada, because this new school is everything being pristine, lab like. Our Centre of the Arts, adds a new and exciting the regional options for this training have been unique to the region,” said David MacKenzie, destinations and photo shoots were certainly dimension to programs offered at Holland scarce. CEO of Confederation Centre of the Arts. not like that.” Chef Austin chuckles, “I wondered College. In combining the signifi cant strengths if he truly understood the key principles we wanted to convey to our readers: respect for (Left to Right) Chef Jeff McCourt, Chef Instructor, The Culinary Institute of Canada; Chef Austin Clement, Program Manag- er The Culinary Institute of Canada; and Chef Allan Williams, Research and Development Chef Canada’s Smartest Kitchen. the producer and returning to the back-to-basics enjoyment of food. I knew he had ‘caught’ our This sentiment is a nugget of wisdom garnered the provincial and federal governments with passion when I saw him lying on his belly in What’s cooking at The CIC? from an interview with Chef Jeff McCourt, Chef proceeds going to the P.E.I. Association of Chefs a mound of dung in order to get ‘the perfect Allan Williams, and Chef Austin Clement; all and Cooks. shot!’” employed at The Culinary Institute of Canada, Recipe by Ashton MacDonald (Student) Holland College alumni, long-time friends, and Working on the book was an opportunity to Each chef’s love for life and for food on the recently, authors of an eye-candy cookbook “get back to the basics of why I got into this Island is evident. Each one, in their own right, Sundried tomato pesto Method entitled, fl avours of Prince Edward Island a business” and “was great therapy” states Chef has many successes in his career but it seems 1 cup sundried tomatoes Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until culinary journey. Austin. He explains the therapy was in sharing that this project is one that solidifi ed their ¼ cup fresh basil ingredients and blended together to make a puree. their hearts and in the telling of their stories. friendship and renewed each of their sense ¼ cup garlic At fi rst glance, it is quite obvious that this book And tell they do. Austin writes about picking of appreciation for family, the importance of ¼ cup lemon juice Assembly is not your every day run-of-the-mill cookbook. potatoes in the fi eld as a boy and how he and remembering who he is, and why he chose to 3 tablespoons olive oil Take 4 – 6, 5 oz salmon fi llets and smear pesto on top. The photos are stunning; the stories heart his “best bud” Scott would sit on the digger or work in the food industry. They are, rightfully so, salt and pepper to taste Bake in a 375°F oven for 8 – 10 minutes or until fi sh warming, and the recipes, provided by The pick rocks from early morning until late at night. proud of the book, their accomplishment, and fl akes easily with a fork. P.E.I. Association of Chefs and Cooks are, as “Everyone should know what the soil feels like their way of life on Prince Edward Island. And it Chef Austin states, “challenging enough so that in the spring as opposed to October. There is a shows on every page. Bon Appétit! you learn, but not so challenging that you can’t difference, you know.” 6 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 7 Learning. For Life. Capital Campaign Thank You raises funds for critical needs

Through your generosity, we raised more that $6.6 million for priorities that include student fi nancial aid, extra-curricular activities, capital projects, and teaching resources. Thank you to the following friends, The most signifi cant fundraising campaign supporters, and partners in the community for demonstrating their leadership and pride and appreciation for in Holland College’s history was deemed Holland College. Your generous support will help to transform the lives of our learners, staff and communities. an overwhelming success! The two-year Learning. For Life. Capital Campaign raised more than $6.6 million from the private sector and community partners, over $2.6 million more than originally targeted.

Campaign co-chairs Robert Irving and Ray Murphy, along with honorary chair and Holland College’s founding president Dr. Donald Glendenning, spearheaded an enthusiastic and energetic fundraising cabinet. Holland College president Brian McMillan noted that the dedication shown by this team was nothing short of outstanding. (left to right) ray Murphy, robert irving, Dr. brian McMillan

Despite the less than hospitable economic of our province. Learning. For Life. has been a climate at the time the it started, Learning. success beyond our dreams, and we have our “Learning. For Life. For Life. set out to raise $4 million from the many friends, supporters and partners in the has been a success private sector. community to thank.” beyond our dreams, “By the time of the public launch in The Learning. For Life. campaign augmented and we have our November 2009, the campaign had brought the investments made by the federal and in just over $3.3 million, and by January provincial governments in the College’s many friends, 2010, the initial goal of $4 million had been campus development projects, including supporters and reached,” said Robert Irving, campaign the construction of two new buildings and co-chair. “Recognizing that the needs of the expansion of the residence on the Prince partners in the College were extensive, the campaign cabinet of Wales Campus, the renovation of the community to thank.” set their sights on raising $6 million, and we Charlottetown Centre scheduled to start this succeeded.” summer, the expansions and renovations in the Georgetown Centre and the Marine “Community colleges are colleges in the Training Centre, and the construction of the marketplace,” said honorary chair, Dr. Don West Prince Campus. Glendenning. “They serve the public, they “We launched the campaign at almost the serve the community, and the community has In addition to capital and infrastructure same time as the recession was emerging,” responded well to this campaign.” projects, signifi cant funds have also been he recalled. “But under the leadership raised to support student fi nancial aid, extra- of our co-chairs and honorary chair, this Campaign co-chair Ray Murphy agreed, curricular activities, and student support team of dedicated business professionals noting the tremendous show of support from services; equipment and teaching technologies and community leaders never wavered in Holland College staff and students, as well as for classrooms; and innovation that enables their commitment. They steadfastly worked the local, regional, and national communities. students, staff and faculty to bring ideas to together and with potential donors to ensure reality. the success of Learning. For Life.” “It is clearly evident that there is tremendous pride and appreciation for Holland College amongst Islanders,” said Murphy. “And it is equally evident that this pride and appreciation extends well-beyond the borders

8 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 9 Thank You Thank You

Through your generosity, we raised more that $6.6 million for priorities that include student fi nancial aid, Through your generosity, we raised more that $6.6 million for priorities that include student fi nancial aid, extra-curricular activities, capital projects, and teaching resources. Thank you to the following friends, extra-curricular activities, capital projects, and teaching resources. Thank you to the following friends, supporters, and partners in the community for demonstrating their leadership and pride and appreciation for supporters, and partners in the community for demonstrating their leadership and pride and appreciation for Holland College. Your generous support will help to transform the lives of our learners, staff and communities. Holland College. Your generous support will help to transform the lives of our learners, staff and communities.

10 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 11 Thank You Congratulations Thank You to our donors 2010-2011 STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS for making possible! Through your generosity, we raised more that $6.6 million for priorities that include student fi nancial aid, extra-curricular activities, capital projects, and teaching resources. Thank you to the following friends, ATV Media Scholarship Canadian Hospitality Cooke Insurance Winter Bursaries supporters, and partners in the community for demonstrating their leadership and pride and appreciation for Mary anne MacarThur, graphic Design Foundation Award charley JohnsTon, Dental assisting Holland College. Your generous support will help to transform the lives of our learners, staff and communities. sean leTourneau, golf club Management JareD riTz, culinary arts Active Network (Jencess) Bursary JareD riTz, culinary arts Tyler green, culinary arts keir whiTe, golf club Management chelsey leForT, Dental assisting Cavendish Farms Culinary Paul braDley, adult education Alanna’s Photography/Image Arts Scholarship Factory Bursary sarah raMsay, culinary arts Culinary Institute of Canada aMy kroeker, Photography and Digital imaging Scholarships Cavendish Farms Hotel and JareD riTz, culinary arts Al Babineau Memorial Bursary Restaurant Management Scholarship nicole McTague, business administration TabiTha lewis, hotel and restaurant Melissa reMPel, culinary arts Jessica nixon, culinary arts Albert Fogarty Adult Education Charlottetown Canadian Tire subraDheeP balakrishnan, applied Degree Bursary Bursaries in culinary operations ToM McgraTh, adult education MarTin MacFarlane, automotive Technology Poincianna Johnson, applied Degree in Albin J. Aucoin Memorial Bursary Jessica Flynn, retail business Management culinary operations geTece noTTage, applied Degree in culinary operations Derrick MacDonalD Charlottetown Scotiabank Arleen Latorraca-Walsh Business Bursary David Harding Leadership Award Memorial Award Mark McMullin, golf club Management lorena howard, culinary arts roseanne corMier, Practical nursing Charlottetown Y’s Men’s Club David W. Anderson Memorial Bursary Sincere thanks to the many others who generously pledged their support to the Learning. For Life. Capital Campaign allyson hiscock, resident care worker Bursaries kaitlyn brenton, hotel and restaurant Management Erroll Affl eck Grant Canvin Robert Duncan Debbie Hogan Joanne MacDonald Colleen Myer Stantec Consulting Ltd. Joshua caPlan, resident care worker Jessica McculluM, early childhood care AgraWest Foods Ltd. Lynn Carr Justin Dunn Holland College Student Michelle MacDonald Gaylene Nicholson Nadine Stavert and education David W. Rodd Memorial Award Tammy Antoniak Gaylene Carragher Dunne Consulting Union Richard MacDonald Novabrook EHealth Solu- Mary Lou Storey Andrew William DuBois Sponsored by the Hotel Association Brenda Arsenault Donald Carroll Krystine Dunsford-Richards Leslie Holt Steven MacFarlane tions Inc. Summit Centre Oral & Facial Memorial Scholarship Flo younker, early childhood care and education Tammy Arsenault Jolene Chan Gordon Ellis Susan Howard Susan MacKenzie Michael O’Grady Surgery of P.E.I. Arsenault Best Cameron and Ellis Charlottetown Metal Products Steven Ellis Lornie Hughes Ronnie MacKinnon Audrey Penner Nadine Sutcliffe Dylan owen, culinary arts City of Charlottetown Bursary Melanie McMillan, Tourism and Travel Management Susan Ashley Austin Clement Anne Farrell Christine Jackson Edgar MacLeod Brenda Perry Donna Sutton Melissa Munn, Practical nursing Jake Baird Christine Clements Patricia Faulkner Marlene James Ann MacLeod-Lea Paul Phillips Sandy Sweet Andrews Residence for Seniors Living Practi- Delta Prince Edward Culinary Dave Beaton C-MAR Canada Lisa Finkle Jean Connolly Phyllis MacPhee Pressed 4 Time Rosemary Terris cal Nursing Award City of Summerside Scholarships Arts Awards Howard Beattie Kathie Coffi n-Sulis Jane Ford Ryan Johnston Rachel Matheson Cheryl Preston Cory Thomas rebecca chowen, Practical nursing Cam Beck Jim Coll Lino Forner Trish Johnston MCA Consultants Inc. Denise Proud Gary Torraville Jarvis Desroche, commercial Diving lorena howarD, culinary arts Bennett Carr Insurance Limited Bruceyene Collins Debi Forse Melissa Josey Brenda McCarron Heather Ramsay James and Lynn Travers Atlantic Turbines International Inc. Scholarship JeFF waDge, aircraft gas Turbine engine repair and Meghan DeTMers, culinary arts Bergmark Guidmond, Hammarlund, Jones Carol Connick Greg Gairns Richard Judson Kathy McDonald Charlie Redmond Beverly van Diepen overhaul Technology Rob Binns Jean Connolly Kim Gallant Debbie King Elmer McDougall Jennifer Redmond Tracey Vessey williaM allan bray, aircraft gas Turbine and engine Delta Prince Edward Hotel and Elaine Black Thomas Corcoran Todd Gallant Scott Lacey Robert McGee Diane Richard Jeff Walker overhaul Technology Craig Boudreau Wendy Corrigan Yvonne Garnhum Brian Lambert Peggy McInnis Allan Richards David Webster Computer Information Systems Award Restaurant Management Award Margaret Bradley Velda Crane Paula Gauthier Cheryl Lambert Michele McKenna Carolyn Richards Jack Wheeler Austin Carragher Adult chrisToPher PloMP, computer information systems Jocelyn neal, hotel and restaurant Management Shelly Bradley Ken Culleton Kimberley Gillis Brian Landry Mark McQuaid Albert Roche Rosemary White Richard Braunauer Dalziel’s Auto Body Ltd. Dr. Donald Glendenning John Lane Tim McRoberts Donald Rodd Sandi White Education Award Connolly Financial Group Lock Llewellyn DeltaWare Systems Inc. Business Brumac Construction Ltd. Don DesRoches Pamela Good W.D. Lawrence Architecture Mary Ann Misener Nigel Roe Stephen White PaTrick curTis, adult education Information Systems Development Bursary Marc Brunet Andrew Dobson Linda Griffi n Inc. Rodney Moore Ruth Rundle Debbie Willis Memorial Scholarships naThan MacPherson, business information Mary Burge Preston Dockendorff Mary Lou Griffi n-Jenkins Jennifer Lawton Anne Morrison Karen Scales Gloria Wooldridge Bell Aliant Business Bursaries kyle MacDonalD, sport and leisure Management Doug Burton Don Doiron Katherine Hambly Don Livingstone Robert Morrison Gerald Seaward Natalie Worthen chanTal caMPbell, business administration systems Development Gerald Caissy Marsha Doiron June Harper Steve Loggie Holly Moses Kent Sheen George and Velma Wright anDrew MurPhy, electrical construction Technology Sandy Campbell Stephen Dover Ken Heckbert Jean Lykow Ken Muirhead Florence Simmons Larry Wright lyDia PeTers, business administration DeltaWare Systems Inc. Computer Carla Campbell Alan Dowling Darlene Hennessey Janet MacAulay Eldon Murphy Marlene Simmons David Yeo Cooke Insurance Football Awards Information Systems Bursary Jessica Campbell Marion Drake-Arbing Velma Higginbotham Tara MacCallum Shawn Murphy Georgene Smith David Young Bell Aliant Computer Studies Bursaries DeMeTrius Ferguson, Marketing and advertising Tracey Campbell Phyllis Duffy Tammy Hill-Worth Doris MacDonald Clifford Murray Nelson Snow Wayne Young aDaM arsenaulT, computer engineering Technology chris buTler, computer information systems Jo-Ann Campbell-Boutilier Jason MiTchell, Marketing and advertising wanDa ellsworTh, computer information systems Phil rolle, Foundations/hotel and restaurant Desmond Baglole Memorial Bennett Carr Insurance Bursary richarD lush, sport and leisure Management Scholarship williaM baker, Plumbing Front row left to right: Back row left to right: Michele MacDonalD, business administration JusTin MurPhy, sport and leisure Management rasheD goMez, general studies Derek Key Steven Collicutt Donna Sutton Bruce A. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Donald E. M. Glendenning Scholarship McInnes Cooper Collicutt Compression Solutions Holland College Phil lanThier, sport and leisure Management kaTlin barclay, graphic Design Regional Representative Divisional Co-Chair Divisional Co-Chair JorDan caMeron, construction Technology nick hunsley, Foundation Management Doris Priscilla Muncey Award Meet the Campaign Cabinet Team! Ray Murphy Andy Smith Gary Rayner alex Dickens, sport and leisure Management Murphy’s Pharmacies MacPherson Roche Smith & Associates The Travel Store Business Information Systems casey ForD, Tourism and Travel Management Campaign Co-Chair Treasurer Divisional Co-Chair Cooke Insurance Tourism and Development Award Culinary Bursaries Dorothy A. Hicks Bursary Brian McMillan, Ph.D Barry Sheen Jo-Ann Campbell-Boutilier lisa MurPhy, business information systems Holland College President Westmont Hospitality Group Holland College Executive Director, aDaM loo, applied Degree in culinary operations Toby PearDon sPencer, sport and leisure Campaign Vice Chair Divisional Co-Chair College Advancement Development russell neuFelD, golf club Management Management alex hannaM, hotel and restaurant Management Michael Smith Dr. Donald Glendenning Nelson Snow CBC Journalism Award Doucette and O’Brien Memorial Bursary Chef and TV Host Retired Century 21 alison squires, sport and leisure Management st shannon MacleoD, Journalism Megan MacTavish, child and youth care worker Divisional Co-Chair 1 President of Holland College Divisional Co-Chair casey ForD, Tourism and Travel Management Campaign Honorary Chair Ross Young C.G.A. Scholarship in Accounting E Accounting Scholarship in Accounting Debi Forse Regional Representative kevin horne, accounting Technology Holland College rhonDa rose-reDMonD, accounting Technology Divisional Co-Chair Missing Annual Representative CN Scholarship for Women Robert K. Irving Holland College barbara Forbes, construction Technology Cavendish Farms Student Body Campaign Co-Chair

12 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 13 2010-2011 STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS 2010-2011 STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS

Early Childhood Development Harrison McCain Bursary Isabelle Power Aucoin Martin Dorrell Memorial Award Serena Hutchinson, Adult Education Samuel Holland Award Association of Prince Edward Island Bursary Brittany McFarlane, Primary Care Paramedicine Memorial Bursary Andrew Chisholm, Journalism Chistine Redmond, Business Administration JULIE VASSEUR, Wildlife Conservation Technology Jessica McCullum, Early Childhood Care and Education Kimberly Baird, Bioscience Technology Sherry O’Halloran, Practical Nursing Peter Dunphy, Adult Education KAYLA MCGUIRK, Sport and Leisure Management Trevor Thomas, Child Care Worker McCain Foods Limited Award Omeda Swinemar, Commercial Diving TAMMY NORDEN, Resident Care Worker Elaine Babineau Memorial Scholarship Marlana Lockhart, Small Business Management J. Gerard Gauthier Jacqueline Smith, Culinary Arts Jessica Parsons, Accounting Technology Memorial Scholarships AMY MCCANN, Advanced Care Paramedicine in Tignish Pearl and Ernest Foster Bursary OMEDA SWINEMAR, Commercial Diving Scott Arsenault, Power Engineering Medical Secretary Leadership Award Angela Noonan, Environmental Applied Science Electric Service League of P.E.I. Monica Kani, Video Game Art and Design Sara-Jane Lynch, Dental Assisting Erin Butler, Medical Support Services NICOLE MURNAGHAN, Welding Fabrication Scholarship Katrina Doucette, Primary Care Paramedicine Technology ALLAN FRASER, Plumbing Ryan Gaudet, Computer Information Systems Matthew Nicholson, Electronics Engineering J. Weeks Murphy Bursary Morley Kemp Memorial Bursary Pat Worth Memorial Bursary KEVIN SAMPSON, Steamfitting/Pipefitting Technology Robin Croucher, Primary Care Paramedicine Jessica McCullum, Early Childhood Care and Education Vernon Bleumortier, Deck Officer Felicia Gaudet, Early Childhood Care and Education ADAM ARSENAULT, Computer Engineering Technology Chelsie Oatway, Business Administration Electro-Federation (Atlantic) James G. Clarke Memorial Bursary Murphy Investments Ltd. Awards CHRISTIAN LUND, Heating, Ventilating and Kyle MacDonald, Sport and Leisure Management Patrick Murphy Memorial Bursary Air Conditioning Technology Canada Scholarship Lori Belle MacKinnon, Computer Engineering Kelly Sheridan, Culinary Arts Katelyn Dorgan, Hotel and Restaurant Management Matthew Nicholson, Electronics Engineering Harry MacKenzie Award Technology Adam Ullock, Culinary Arts MELISSA MCINNIS, Interactive Multimedia Technology Joel Simms, Law and Security Emily Morrison, Hotel and Restaurant Management Paulette Morrison Memorial Bursary DARCY O’HANLEY, Welding Fabrication; Robert Dixon, Electromechanical Technology Jamie Bone Memorial Award Emily Crane, Hotel and Restaurant Management Flo Younker, Early Childhood Care and Education KELLIE O’KEEFE, Primary Care Paramedicine Colin Campbell, Electrical (Industrial) Technology Harry MacLauchlan Award of Conor Kelly, Commercial Diving Kurt MacDonald, Applied Degree in JOSH LINDSAY, Wildlife Conservation Technology Excellence Culinary Operations Personal Insurance Company Bursaries MATT NAUFFUS, Plumbing Electronics Engineering Katie Sharkey, Architectural Technology Jana Hughes Bursary Karen LeClair, Tourism and Travel Management Bobby Nielsen, Retail Business Management CONNIE RAMSAY, Resident Care Worker Department Award Jason Gallant, Construction Technology NB/PEI Chapter of the American Society of Arlene Marie Baird, Bioscience Technology SCOTT WAUGH, Precision Machinist Matthew Nicholson, Electronics Engineering Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Kelsey Milligan, Welding Fabrication Harry MacLauchlan Jane Chandler Memorial Scholarship ALEX AYLWARD, Electromechanical Technology Technology Karen Cormier, Environmental Applied Science Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) Award Janelle Farrar, College Foundation ADAM ARSENAULT, Computer Engineering Technology Memorial Scholarship Jeff MacDonald, Heating, Ventilation and Joe Perry, Construction Technology Technology Sarah Sandford, Precision Machinist DONNA JOHNSON, Correctional Officer Elwood Lawton Welding Air Conditioning Technology Fabrication Bursary Shawn Wilkinson, Steamfitting/Pipefitting LISE MILLIGAN, Bioscience Technology Joseph Mullally Memorial Bursary Tammy Norden, Resident Care Worker Sarah Nuesch, Welding Fabrication Hartwell Daly Journalism Award Nabisco Brands Limited Scholarship KATIE SHARKEY, Architectural Technology Dan Carkner, Culinary Arts Emily MacDonald, Sport and Leisure Management Amy McGeoghegan, Journalism Megan Adshade, Culinary Arts LISA BUCHANAN, Sport and Leisure Management Emmerson Sheidow, Margaret MacIntyre Sheidow, Josephine DesRoches Peter Gzowski Memorial Scholarship Charles Harold Sheidow, Helen Jackson Memorial Award in Our Strength Within Bursary Simon Chang Phyllis Levine Practical Nursing Memorial Bursary Kevin Sampson, Steamfitting/Pipefitting Stanley Edison Sheidow Memorial Liana Osipova, Hotel and Restaurant Management Foundation Scholarship Stacy Bernard, Practical Nursing Joshua Lindsay, Wildlife Conservation Technology KATLIN BARCLAY, Graphic Design Scholarship Philip Murray Memorial Bursary Our Strength Within Scholarship Mark MacPhee, Power Engineering Holland College Alumni Association Bursary John Thistle Scholarship Hannah Myer, Culinary Arts Paul MacDonald, Power Engineering Sports Centre Physiotherapy Award Jillian Hamilton, Interactive Multimedia Dax Mansfield, Culinary Arts SARAH HARDIMAN, Sport and Leisure Management Emmet Fralick Wildlife Prince of Wales College Conservation Award Junior Chefs of P.E.I. Bursaries P.E.I. Advisory Council on the Alumni Scholarship Holland College Community Status of Women Bursary Stephen Duncan Award of Merit Miles Jackson, Wildlife Conservation Technology Leadership Award Sarah Ramsay, Culinary Arts Kelsey Cole, Dental Assisting Barbara Forbes, Construction Technology TERESA OLSCAMP, Photography and Digital Imaging Heather Louise Grant, Tourism and Jonathan Horst, Pastry Arts SARAH MACEACHERN, Photography and Digital Imaging Fair Isle Ford Award Provincial IODE Award Travel Management P E I Dental Assistants’ Association Bursary Arielle Anderson, Sport and Leisure Management Kip Ready Memorial Award Jillian Jeffery, Human Services Laura Arsenault, Marketing and Sara-Jane Lynch, Dental Assisting Town of Souris Mary-Katherine Power, Sport and MARY-IRENE CAMPBELL, Human Services Federal Superannuates National Advertising Management Leisure Management Purity Dairy Ltd. Bursary Association Bursary Adnan Saciragic, Photography and Digital Imaging P.E.I. Restaurant and Foodservices Association Bursaries Shannon Gallant, Early Childhood Care and Education Vickerson-Sheidow-Matheson Bursary Travis Higginbotham, Golf Club Management Katie Champion, Primary Care Paramedicine Kiwanis Club of Charlottetown BARBARA FORBES, Construction Technology Kyla Savidant, Sport and Leisure Management Bursaries Dylan Owen, Culinary Arts Raymond M. Grunwald Frankie Reid Scholarships Scott Arsenault, Power Engineering Emily Morrison, Hotel and Restaurant Management Memorial Scholarship Victoria McMillan Memorial Bursary Donna Gregory, Human Services Faith Button, Correctional Officer Josh Lindsay, Wildlife Conservation Technology Andrew Chisholm, Journalism EMILY MORRISON, Hotel and Restaurant Management Yvonne Lewis, Human Services Kady Brown, Business Administration P.E.I. Roadbuilders and Heavy Kyle MacDonald, Sport and Leisure Management Kassey LeClair, Human Services Kongsberg Boatswain Award Construction Association Bursary Robert Lam Memorial Bursary Youth Apprenticeship Award Brittany McFarlane, Primary Care Paramedicine Daniel Galloway, Maritime Cadet Summer Program Steven Jackson, Construction Technology Julie Vasseur, Wildlife Conservation Technology CHRIS FRIZZELL, BRODIE SMITH, DUNCAN KNOX, Garland Commercial Ranges Nathan Kember, Construction Technology Raymond Bowe, Maritime Cadet Summer Program MARSHALL THOMAS, JEFF MACFARLANE, JONATHAN Limited Scholarship Parkdale-Sherwood Lions Club Robert L. Cotton Memorial Bursary GALLANT Martin Fan, Culinary Arts Holland College Faculty Kongsberg Bursary Community Service Bursary Kaela Barnett, Applied Degree in Culinary Operations Association Bursaries Katie Sharkey, Architectural Technology Lydia Peters, Business Administration Kim MacDonald, Adult Education Kristeph Small, Marine Cadet Program W. Garfield Weston Foundation Golf P.E.I. Golf Scholarship Lynn MacArthur, Medical Support Services Scholarship Alex Egan, Professional Golf Management Stacy Bernard, Practical Nursing Edvardo Humes, Watchkeeping Mate Partners in Value Bursary Nicole Murnaghan, Welding Fabrication Charley Johnston, Dental Assisting LISA BUCHANAN, Sport and Leisure Management Greater Charlottetown Area Holland College Student Labatt Scholarship Lucas Vanneste, Electrical Construction Technology Chamber of Commerce Union Bursaries Tibor Vari, Culinary Arts Partners in Value Dental Assisting Bursary Wanda Wyatt Scholarship Katelyn MacKenzie, Dental Assisting Rodd Hotels and Resorts ALANA REDDIN, Video Game Art and Design Brittany Thompson, Marketing and Advertising Rhonda Rose-Redmond, Accounting Technology Law Society/Law Foundation of Culinary Bursary Management Athena Doyle, Computer Information Systems CALEIGH BURHOE, Human Services Prince Edward Island Student Award Partners in Value Student Bursaries PATRICIA BERNARD, Culinary Arts RENEE MCCORMACK, Human Services Jeremy Hallihan, Correctional Officer Jonathan Smith, Correctional Officer Heather Wallace, Sport and Leisure Management KYLE MACKINNON, Culinary Arts Guardian Journalism Bursary Jared Ritz, Culinary Arts; ADNAN SACIRAGIC, photography and digital imaging John MacInnis, Journalism Brandi Ward, Golf Club Management BAILEY ROGERS, Culinary Arts Martin Fan, Culinary Arts Lion Jim Smith Memorial Award William (Bill) Murphy Allan Fraser, Plumbing Deanna Konno, Marketing and Advertising Management BRIAN STANTON, Culinary Arts Guardian Retail Business Management Matthew Amond, Construction Technology Gordon Dockendorff, Industrial Electrical Technology KENDRA PENTON, Culinary Arts Memorial Scholarship Donna Gregory, Human Services Lloyd Edward Campbell Natasha Rose MacDonald, Fundamental Arts JULIA CLAYTON, Tourism and Travel Management Bursary Scott Arsenault, Power Engineering Memorial Bursaries Rotary Club of Charlottetown Erin Fitzpatrick, Retail Business Management Olivia Campbell, Resident Care Worker Wilfred F. Trainor Memorial Award Alex Egan, Professional Golf Management Megan MacTavish, Child and Youth Care Worker Sarah Boutilier, Carpentry Incorporated Bursary NAGHMA ZAIDI, Human Services SARAH BOUTILIER, Carpentry Hansen Electric Scholarship in Emily MacDonald, Sport and Leisure Management Angela Beals, Human Services Karen Ellsworth, Tourism and Travel Management Josh Lindsay, Wildlife Conservation Technology Electrical Technology April Robertson, Architectural Technology Royal Edward Chapter IODE Bursary Wright Family Scholarship Brandon Webster, Industrial Electrical Technology M. F. Schurman Company Limited DREW MACINNIS, Carpentry Hyndman and Company Limited Construction Technology Award Kyle Waite, Correctional Officer LORI BELLE MACKINNON, Computer Engineering Bursary Jason Gallant, Construction Technology Lindsay Lowther, Automotive Technology Technology Zonta Club of Charlottetown Marlana Lockhart, Business Administration Yuling Feng, Accounting Technology Sally Rodd Hospitality Bursary Dr. Evelyn Cudmore Memorial Bursary MacKinnon Family Annual Bursary Hollilyn Green, Tourism and Travel Management LAURETTE MCGAUGHEY, Child and Youth Care Worker Michael Heinrich, Advanced Care Paramedicine Paige Blakely, Sport and Leisure Management KURT MACDONALD, Applied Degree in Culinary Operations

14 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 15 Family and friends honour Third Annual Distinguished memory of Holland College Alumni Awards student through award

Through the generosity of donors, hundreds of was very adamant and SO passionate about students benefi t annually through scholarships, attending, said Ms. Levesque. “By establishing Eva O’Hanley bursaries, and awards offered by the Holland and maintaining the Jamie Bone Memorial Basil Steward College Foundation. They help students fund Award we are simply sharing a little of who their education by assisting with costs that Jamie was and continues to be, through a Jeff Poirier include tuition, books, accommodations, or other deserving student. This sharing to me, ensures related expenses. Jamie lives on...!”

In 2008, the life of Jamie Bone, a student in the The Jamie Bone Memorial Award was presented Holland College Commercial Diving program, in 2009 to Christopher Trufal and the 2010 was tragically cut short. In his memory, his award recipient was Conor Kelly. mother, Darlene Levesque, established the Jamie Bone Memorial Award contributed to by Jo-Ann Campbell-Boutilier, Executive Director of On November 23, 2010, three Holland friends and family so that each year, a deserving College Advancement and the Holland College College alumni were at the Holland College “Since its inception 40 years ago, Holland “Alumni are an important part of the Holland Holland College student can pursue his or her Foundation agrees, “Providing students with Foundation’s third annual Distinguished Alumni College has had the privilege of graduating over College family,” said Nelson Snow, Board dreams. additional opportunities to succeed is one of the Awards dinner and award ceremony, held at 26,500 students who contribute to industries Chair for the Holland College Foundation best investments one can make,” said Campbell- the college’s Tourism and Culinary Centre. that range from health to policing, golf to and Holland College alumnus. “It is an annual “We thought this would be the best way to Boutilier. “Through this wonderful award, Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart, CBC’s Eva construction, and hospitality to bioscience. This college highlight to announce and celebrate the ensure that Jamie’s memory stayed alive within Jamie’s memory is honoured while there is an O’Hanley, and Vector Aerospace employee, Jeff year’s honourees are well deserving of this accomplishments of outstanding alumni who Holland College and we wanted to give back investment made into the promising future of a Poirier were the 2010 award recipients. prestigious award and through their personal have made a difference in their chosen careers, to the Commercial Diving program, which he deserving Holland College student.” and professional accomplishments, each one has industries, and communities.” Holland College President, Brian McMillan brought distinction and pride to our college,” says that Mayor Stewart, Ms. O’Hanley, and he said. Mr. Poirier are wonderful examples of Holland College graduates who have utilized their skills INVESTING TODAY FOR A PROMISING to build successful careers. TOMORROW! EVA O’HANLEY Consider making a gift in support of student fi nancial aid. By establishing an entrance scholarship, bursary, or Electromechanical Technology, 1986 award, you will be providing students access to post-secondary education that may not be possible otherwise. Alternately, you might prefer to provide a student with a mid-year boost that is often needed and always appreci- ated through a continuing scholarship, bursary or award. All gifts in support of student fi nancial aid open doors for Eva O’Hanley is an example for young Holland College. In 1987, Eva was given the deserving students and, as a result, enrich our communities. women to look up to in the fi eld of science opportunity to work for CBC Radio in P.E.I. The and technology in P.E.I. She was a young skills she acquired at Holland College meshed When you establish a scholarship, bursary, or award through the mother when she made the decision to enrol well with the CBC’s needs. Holland College Foundation, 100 per cent of your contribution and became the fi rst female student in the goes directly to deserving students! Electromechanical Technology program at Eva has also kept busy in the community, Holland College. It was a bold move at a time Help turn hopes and dreams into reality. Contact us today. coaching soccer and basketball for many years when not many women were pursuing careers as her young family grew. Both the CBC and College Advancement and the in science or technology. Eva’s responsibilities have changed. She now is Holland College Foundation part of a two-person team that puts together the 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown, She graduated in 1986 and worked for a year afternoon show for Prince Edward Island. Prince Edward Island C1A 4Z1 with Microtech, a computer and microfi lm Phone: (902) 566-9590 service company in Charlottetown. She also worked as a part-time assistant instructor at

16 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 17 Jeff Poirier Accounting Technology, 1993

Jeff began his career in 1993 with Vector Kenya. He is responsible for the fi nancial Aerospace. In May 1997, Jeff was given the accountability of over $200 million in revenues, opportunity to expand his skills into the area of and manages approximately 680 engines per customer service. year while remaining committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with Vector In 2000, Jeff took on a managerial role and in Aerospace customers. 2006, was promoted to the director of customer service, combining all customer service Jeff is an active member of many local departments into one department. community groups, including the Festival of Small Halls. He is an active executive board Today, Jeff is the vice president of customer member of the Aerospace Association of P.E.I., a service and technical services. He has member of the Atlantic Alliance of Aerospace & responsibility for the direction and oversight of Defense Association, and a committee member Vector’s service centre network, with facilities in of the Sustainment Working Group for the F-35 Calgary, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and Nairobi, Joint Strike Fighter efforts by Industry Canada. Mayor Basil Stewart H UR R I C A N E W ATC H 2010 2011 Police Science (Cadet), 1971

• Holland Hurricanes athletics awarded the 2010 Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Annual After graduating from the inaugural class Basil has remained involved in the community Award for Innovation in Collegiate Sport in Canada. of the Police Science Cadet program at the through various committees and organizations • Hosted the 2010 CCAA Annual General Meeting in Charlottetown. Atlantic Police Academy in 1971, Basil joined the and is currently serving his 9th straight term as • Holland Hurricanes hosted the 2010 ACAA Golf Championships at Fox Meadow in October. Summerside Police Department. He worked in mayor where he continues his efforts to make • Women’s fi fth place and men’s twelfth place fi nish in 2010 Ping CCAA Golf Open all three sections of the department and then the city of Summerside a better place to live, left in 1984 to pursue other interests. He was work, and raise a family. He is committed to Championships in Kamloops, British Columbia. elected as the mayor of Summerside in 1985. enhancing the economic development of the • Women’s soccer won Second Conference Championship and advanced to the CCAA Soccer For over 25 years, Basil has been the leader city. Nationals in Edmonton, Alberta, fi nishing 6th place in the country. of a progressive city council that has overseen • Men’s soccer fi nish tied fi rst place in the ACAA and lost in a heartbreaking semifi nal playoff the redevelopment of the majority of the city’s game. infrastructure, including City Hall, the police • Holland Hurricanes Football Club had a successful inaugural year making the Atlantic Football station, the development of Credit Union Place, League playoffs, bringing football back to PEI. a wind farm, and other major projects. In 1989 • Inaugural year for men’s hockey in Island Junior C League. Mayor Stewart was chosen as Summerside’s • Partnered with UPEI to establish a track and fi eld team competing in open meets in the winter Citizen of the Year. of 2011. • Cross Country teams had a successful season with men garnering a Conference silver medal and went to the Nationals for fi rst ever time. • Men’s volleyball fi nished in third place in the league and advanced to Conference semi-fi nal Call for nominations! losing to champions Kings. • Women’s volleyball competed in their second season of varsity play in the ACAA. Holland College Foundation Distinguished Alumni Awards • Women’s hockey played in ACAA Challenge Tournaments and Holland College was the leader in presenting this sport for full varsity status in the ACAA. • Women’s basketball made the playoffs and lost in the quarter fi nals to Mount Allison. The Holland College Foundation wishes to recognize the contributions made by Holland For more information, please contact: • Men’s basketball surge up the standings to fi nish in second place but eventually lost in College graduates to their communities and professions over the past four decades. Awards conference fi nals to MSVU. will be presented annually to a maximum of three Holland College alumni who graduated College • Holland College awarded the 2011 ACAA Golf Championships. a minimum of 10 years previous and have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their communities and their professions. • Fifty athletes received Scholar Athlete Awards for attaining an average of over 80 per cent in Advancement the 2009-10 year of study. Nominations will be accepted from members of the general public, Holland College staff, (902) 566-9590 • Holland College chosen to host the 2011 CCAA PING Golf Championships at Brudenell. faculty, alumni, and students. [email protected] • Construction began at the new Centre for Community Engagement featuring fi tness areas, Nominations are welcome throughout the year. www.hollandcollege.com/alumni gymnasium, meeting space, classrooms, and related amenities and is scheduled for opening in the fall of 2011.

18 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 19 Alumni Notes

Anna Joyce Anderson Marvin McDoom Margie Villard Offi ce studies 1974 Aircraft Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul 2006 Internet Marketing and Electronic I worked for the province of P.E.I. for 2 years After I graduated I pursued the Aircraft Commerce 2001 then for I worked with the federal government. Maintenance Engineering License, I currently I am now self employed as a trained professional I have worked in human resources for much of hold a M2 AME license for heavy commercial organizer and run my own business, Fresh my career, most recently as a human resources aircraft. I also held a position with Air Canada Perspective, located in Charlottetown, P.E.I. consultant. I retired from Service Canada in Jetz as a maintenance and operations 2010. representative. The role included looking after Valerie Weeks Fitzpatrick maintenance for the Airbus A320 while away Tourism and Travel Management 1999 Serge Doucet on executive and sport charters (Toronto Maple I graduated from the Tourism and Travel Steamfi tter/Pipefi tter 2005 Leaf and Toronto Raptors). Management program in 1999 and then I graduated from the Holland College earned a BA in tourism and hospitality from the Steamfi tter/Pipefi tter program in 2005. I I currently work for Bombardier Aerospace at University of Prince Edward Island. For the past then fi nished my apprenticeship and got my their Toronto plant in the prefl ight department 2 1/2 years, I have been working at the P.E.I. journeymen and Red Seal certifi cate. I’ve been for the Dash 8-Q400 aircraft as a fl ight services Association for Newcomers to Canada and I subcontracting (Doucet Pipe fabrication Ltd.) engineer. I assist with system proving, system love it. A few years ago, I also started my own for a couple of years and I recently opened a status as per specifi cations of aircraft type design home-based business fi xing antique clocks and new business with a co-worker, SOS Oilfi eld and type certifi cates, address non-conformance offering seamstress services. Solutions Ltd. reports (deviations from the type design) and H U R R I C A N E W ATCH 2010 2011 any snags during the certifi cation process Tammy Bostwick-Wells Laurel Fisher towards the issuance of the aircraft certifi cate of Journalism 1977 ACAA 1st Team All-Stars - Men’s Soccer, Simon Hood, Evan Forrester; Women’s Soccer, Jillian Medical Secretary 1979 airworthiness. I worked in New Brunswick, eastern Maine, Durant, Jessica Gallant; Men’s Basketball, Donathan Moss; Men’s Volleyball, Bernard Obed Administrative Secretary 1984 and then moved to southern Maine and started ACAA 2nd Team All-Stars - Men’s Soccer, Michael Heinrich, Cody Field, Peter Connaughton; I recently received 20 year recognition from Kimberley Ann McInnis working for a small, regional afternoon daily Women’s Soccer, Emily MacDonald, Emily MacPhee; Men’s Basketball, Alex MacLeod; the University of Prince Edward Island. I am Business Administration 2005 called The Journal Tribune in 1998 where I am Women’s Basketball, Lindy MacDonald, Melanie Hogue working as the administrative assistant to the I have successfully run my own residential still employed. ACAA Golf All-Conference - Men’s, Alex Egan, Derek Ferguson, Greg Mazerolle, Cody MacK- chair of the Department of Companion Animals cleaning service for three years. Despite ay, Derek Irwin, Cody Scott; Women’s, Ashley Vankroonenburg, Kaitlyn Dawson, Dawn Kneabone at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Revenue Canada’s outlook of female Ryan Wheatley ACAA Cross Country Running All-Conference - Matt Mills, Derek Fulton entrepreneurship, I turned a profi t after only one Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Repair year. I currently do fi eld administration in Alberta ACAA Men’s Basketball - Most Valuable Player, Donathan Moss Trish Johnston & Overhaul Technology 2010 for the oil and gas fi eld. ACAA Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Year - Simon Hood Marketing & Advertising Management 2002 I graduated from Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Since graduating, I have enjoyed continuous and ACAA Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Year - Lindy MacDonald Repair & Overhaul Technology in 2010 and fulfi lling employment at Prince Edward Tours, Connie McNeill had an awesome course with Ken Lecky as the ACAA Men’s Golf Individual Champion - Alex Egan Junior Achievement of Prince Edward Island, and Journalism 1982 instructor. I learned lots and decided to take a ACAA Silver Medalist Badminton - Jordan Cameron for the past three years, at Holland College as an After graduation, I worked at a couple of leap into military life. I graduated Basic Military CCAA Academic All-Canadian - Jillian Durant, Women’s Soccer Advancement Offi cer. newspapers in N.B., and then took time to be at Qualifi cations in Quebec during March, 2011 CCAA All-Canadian - Donathan Moss, Men’s Basketball home with babies. I returned to the workforce and am now doing more training in Kingston Peter MacNeil in marketing and then worked with the province Ontario in the Canadian Air Force. Motor Vehicle Repair 1984 in various departments as a communications I have worked as a mechanic since graduating offi cer. Currently, I am the senior planning and Gloria Wooldridge Holland College in 1984; In 2009 I decided policy offi cer for the Offi ce of Public Safety, also Executive Secretary 1983 to open my own business, Peter MacNeil responsible for emergency public information Within four months of graduating from the Automotive, located in Charlottetown, P.E.I. I (crisis communications). Executive Secretarial program at Holland employ one other mechanic and am enjoying College, I was employed as a secretary then as the new venture! an operations supervisor at Westburne Industrial Enterprises Ltd. until 1994. I left Westburne to Ellen McCloskey be a stay-at- home mom and then re-entered Dental Assisting 1975 the workforce in 2000 as an educational I worked in private practice until 1983 when assistant. In 2009 I began working at Holland I joined the teaching staff at Holland College. College where I am currently employed as Currently, I am the assistant to the Minister of an administrative assistant in the College Health and Wellness, Carolyn Bertram. Foundation Offi ce.

20 Benchmark / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 21 Alumni Notes ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF HOLLAND COLLEGE EVENTS CALGARY AND TORONTO Dave Loftus In the early 90’s CN embraced Quality CN Rail was a great company to work for, Plant Engineering Technology 1974 Management Systems, in which I was trained as and the experiences that I gained left me with Holland College learners develop industry skills and then leave to was on hand at both events to meet the alumni and to share I would like to share my successful journey a master facilitator, and became the “go to guy” many wonderful memories. But after a couple successfully apply those skills in the workforce; forever infl uenced all the exciting things that are happening at Holland College. through my work life with my fellow alumni for quality management systems in the Atlantic of months, I realized that 55 is too young to by their college experience. One of the most rewarding things If you live in the Calgary or Toronto areas, be sure to be on from Holland College. Immediately following region. In 1994 I was assigned to another retire. After arriving back In Moncton in 2009, to us, as Holland College staff, is that we often have glimpses the lookout for alumni events in your city. Contact alumni@ my departure from Holland College, I was special project to maximize capacity in our I was reading the paper and saw a position with of the many wonderful things our graduates are doing all over hollandcollege.com and update your contact information so lucky enough to secure a position with CN shops across the system. The team I was part of VIA Rail Canada, as a quality control inspector, the world. This was certainly evidenced during two east coast that we can keep in touch! Rail in Moncton, as an Industrial Maintenance decided to close several shops and consolidate working at the former CN shop that I had left themed alumni events, held in Toronto and Calgary in the fall Mechanic Apprentice, at the locomotive repair locomotive repair operations in Toronto. The in 1996, which was now owned and operated of 2010. Invitations were sent, musicians were booked, alumni, facility, which was basically an extension of what recommendations of this team were put in place by Industrial Rail Services, who had just been donors, and other friends of the College responded, and new I learned at Holland College. in 1996, and the shop in Moncton was closed. awarded a multi-million dollar contract to rebuild and old connections were made. The enthusiastic response close to 200 passenger cars. Once I applied I in both cities made for much laughter and reminiscing which We transferred to Toronto, and I was promoted was interviewed and hired within three days. blended well with the maritime sound of fi ddlers and hors- to senior management when I arrived, as a I love this new job in my old shop. VIA Rail d’oeuvres, such as lobster macaroni and cheese, which received locomotive reliability offi cer, responsible for Canada and the fellow employees that I work rave reviews! Holland College president, Dr. Brian McMillan, technical staff, plant maintenance, and quality of with are wonderful. I will work at this until I the locomotive fl eet. In 1998 I was promoted to fi nally say “time to retire”. assistant manager administration, responsible for labor relations and human resources activities for over 40 supervisors and 300 unionized “Holland College The Offi ce of Alumni Relations has launched an offi cial employees. allowed me to be “Holland College Alumni” page on Facebook! In 2000 I was promoted to operations manager, successful in my career. We look forward to keeping in touch with you or changes to our alumni benefi ts program, responsible for the day-to-day operations of through this new initiative and providing an and keep up with the many exciting things the busiest locomotive repair centre in the Thank you to the opportunity for you to reconnect with your happening at Holland College today. CN system. This was a very busy and high program coordinators former classmates. Watch for information on stress position. I carried on until 2006, when I current events in your area, see news about http://www.facebook.com/HCAlumni decided to reassess by work/personal life and and instructors who our Distinguished Alumni Awards program asked to be reassigned to reduce my 70 hour believed in me, and and other initiatives, learn about new additions work weeks down to a level where I could helped me believe spend more quality time with my family. My reassignment returned me to labor relations, in myself.” plant maintenance and quality work.

In 2007 I was assigned as the supply chain manager in addition to my other duties, where I volunteer for the Salvation Army at Christmas I was responsible for purchasing and inventory standing at the kettles, and my wife Debbie and In the spirit of sustainability, Benchmark has been undergoing some important changes management of a multi-million dollar parts I are accomplished stained glass artists. We love and we invite you to participate! Benchmark is now being printed with the Following the completion of my apprenticeship, budget. I worked in this position until my camping and meeting people. We have two environment in mind, using products certifi ed by the Forest Stewardship I worked as a journeyman, and was quickly retirement in June 2009, when we moved back sons, both in Ontario, who attended Georgian promoted to a supervisor’s position. By 1980, to Moncton. College and are very successful in their fi eld of Council, a body working to create positive ecological and social change I had been promoted twice and was assigned employment. in our forests and for our communities. We are also reducing our print to be a technical offi cer at the regional level. production by making Benchmark available in an electronic format. I returned to the locomotive repair facility in I believe that the foundation that Holland 1983, and was once again promoted to a shift College provided me with, allowed me to be SO HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE? supervisor, which I worked at for several years, successful in my railroad career, and continues Sign up to receive Benchmark electronically by e-mailing to do so. Thank you to the program coordinators being assigned to several special projects in [email protected]. All we need is your name, workload and facility planning. and instructors who believed in me, and helped me believe in myself. I am very proud to say your e-mail address, and your current mailing address. that I am a Holland College Alumni. Do something positive for our environment. lumni Notes For complete contest details, visit our website at: www.hollandcollege.com/alumni 22 BenchmarkA / SUMMER 2011 www.hollandcollege.com 23 Everyone has a different reason for giving

“I wanted to make an investment We invite you to consider yours. that would positively impact our The Holland College Foundation communities.” funding priorities support the college’s strategic direction. At present these Kathy Hambly priorities include student awards; Chair, Holland College Board of Governors support services and extracurricular Holland College Donor since 2008 activities; equipment and instructional technologies; renewal, greening and expansion of facilities. Visit the Alumni and Friends at www.hollandcollege.com to learn more or make your gift today!

HOLLAND COLLEGE HOLLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD OF GOVERNORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR CHAIR Ms. Kathy Hambly Mr. Nelson Snow

VICE CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR VICE CHAIR Mr. Stanley MacPherson Mr. Andy Smith FACULTY REPS SECRETARY/TREASURER Ms. Doris MacDonald Mr. Nelson Hagerman Mr. Gerald Caissy DIRECTORS STUDENT REPS Dr. Brian McMillan Mr. Marco Cambil Mr. Ken Heckbert Ms. Wendi Poirier Ms. Mary-Lynn Kane MEMBERS Ms. Carol Connick Mr. Kent Avery Chef Michael Smith Mr. Chris Bulman Mr. Ross Young Ms. Joan Connell Br. Brian Thompson Mr. Phil Jost Mr. Edouard Babineau Ms. Susan MacKenzie Mr. Quentin Bevan Ms. Kathy O’Rourke Ms. Wilma Hambly Mr. Kent Scales Ms. Sarah Millar Mr. Denis Thibodeau EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EX OFFICIO Ms. Jo-Ann Campbell-Boutilier Dr. Brian McMillan Mr. Wade MacLauchlan

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