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2017 – 2018 Durham College Alumni Association Annual Report Annual Report 2017-2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Durham College Alumni Association (DCAA) president .............................04 Letter from the Durham College president ..........................................................................05 Mission, vision, values.........................................................................................................06 Alumni by the numbers ........................................................................................................06 Alumni events ......................................................................................................................07 Strategic plan .......................................................................................................................08 Alumni initiatives .................................................................................................................09 2017 Premier’s Award recipient ...........................................................................................10 2018 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients ......................................................................12 2018 Premier’s Award nominees .........................................................................................16 Campus news .......................................................................................................................20 Giving to DC .........................................................................................................................22 Appendices...........................................................................................................................24 DCAA Finance Report...........................................................................................................26 LETTER FROM THE LETTER FROM THE DURHAM COLLEGE ALUMNI DURHAM COLLEGE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT PRESIDENT After a yearlong celebration of Durham College’s 50th anniversary, 2018 has been about continuing the It’s been another tremendous year at Durham College (DC)! Along with wrapping up the last of our 50th upward momentum. Looking ahead, our alumni membership will grow to over 100,000 by the year 2021 and anniversary festivities, we celebrated another successful year with our students, employees and more than so our focus has been about connections and engagement! The Durham College Alumni Association (DCAA) 86,000 alumni truly making a mark here in Durham Region, across Ontario and around the globe. has been hard at work, with outreach programs, meeting with alumni for coffee connections, heading to the From launching our AI Hub in December 2017 and Centre for Craft Brewing Innovation in March 2018, classroom to connect with students – our future alumni, and connecting with businesses to help grow our to announcing our fi rst-ever degree program, we are committed to leading the future of post-secondary affi nity program. We’ve made some wonderful connections and our alumni never cease to amaze and impress! education, by ensuring our students receive the best possible opportunities to enhance their learning, gain The collaborative relationship between the college’s Offi ce of Development and Alumni Affairs and the DCAA real-world experience and succeed in their chosen fi eld. means that we work strategically on common goals to achieve the best results for the alumni membership. In addition, we are proud to play a vital role in driving the local economy. A recent study, performed by • We have updated the Memorandum of Understanding between the college and DCAA. This important Economic Modeling Specialists International, reveals that our economic impact on Durham Region is $913.3 document will be reviewed every three years and, in the spirit of communication and outreach, includes million, which is equal to approximately 4.9 per cent of the area’s total gross regional product and 9,558 jobs. an annual presentation to the Board of Governors. This means that one out of every 24 jobs in Durham Region is supported by our activities and our students. Of • For the fi rst time, the DCAA has developed a Strategic Plan, providing our board with a clear course, it’s not just our students making an impact. It’s also our alumni, as you will see in the following pages, understanding of what our key objectives are, taking us through the next three years. who are truly paving the way for the future. • We are proud of Brent Lessard, 2015 Mechanical Engineering graduate and co-founder of rLoop, winner Whether you are living close to DC or further afi eld, I truly believe that our alumni are the community builders of the prestigious Premier’s Award last November. The DCAA also recognized four highly accomplished and leaders who not only represent themselves, but also DC. We are proud of each and every one of you and alumni with the Alumni of Distinction award, Chief Bryant Wood, Manjula Selvarajah, Kurtis Sisk and love hearing about your successes and stories. Roland Keilbasiewicz this past spring. If you want a little more DC in your life, I encourage you to re-engage with the college you once called home. • We continue to provide opportunities for alumni to come together at events throughout the year, Come visit, or volunteer for events like Open House or Orientation. Sign up for one of the networking events including our annual DCAA Night at the Oshawa Generals and DCAA Night at the Blue Jays. or professional development sessions offered by the Offi ce of Development and Alumni Affairs, or consider making a donation to support future students or the continued development on campus. • Along with our Outreach Programs, the DCAA Marketing Committee has designed business cards and letterhead to assist in elevating our brand and make lasting impressions. Our slogan, “DC Alumni – A While we don’t know exactly what the future holds, we do know that as we move into 2018-2019, the college, community for you” is simply put, what the DCAA is all about! its people and its partners will continue to collaborate and innovate to further cultivate an expanded economy and improved quality of life for everyone. We are excited to hold the AGM at the new Centre for Collaborative Education, with a fi rsthand look at the newly named, DCAA Café, in recognition of our $250,000 pledge to the capital campaign. This is a proud Personally, I can’t wait to see what happens next! moment for all of us as the DCAA will be part of this amazing legacy building for decades to come. Sincerely, Lastly, it is with notable pride that we recognize that DC alumni are making a signifi cant economic impact on our local community, contributing $725.4 million in added income to Durham Region, equal to 6,260 jobs. Where ever you are today, we as alumni are an integral part of the communities we live and work in! Don Lovisa As you continue to make your mark in the world, we are watching, knowing there are countless stories to President, DC share about your successes, adventures, and achievements! President, DCAA Sincerely, Elaine Garnett 1990 graduate, Advertising program President, DCAA 4 2017-2018 Durham College Alumni Association Annual Report 2017-2018 Durham College Alumni Association Annual Report 5 MISSION AND VISION ALUMNI EVENTS KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A VISIT FROM THE STANLEY CUP Mission Durham College (DC) kicked off the New Year by celebrating with Stanley – Lord Stanley that is. On Monday, • To encourage and develop mutually beneficial professional relationships between current students and January 8, the Stanley Cup – North America’s oldest and most revered championship trophy in professional alumni, and act as ambassadors for the college. sport – visited the college with DC alumnus and Keeper of the Cup Phil Pritchard. DC students, employees • To promote and encourage current students and alumni to fully participate in social and professional and alumni were on hand to pose for photos with the one-and-only Stanley Cup and to speak with Phil. In true development activities. Canadian spirit, butter tarts and hot chocolate were also provided. A graduate of DC’s Sport Administration program, Phil Pritchard has been taking care of the Stanley Cup since his first week on the job at the Hockey • To generate funding for scholarships, bursaries and special projects. Hall of Fame more than 20 years ago. Now vice-president and curator at the famed hockey museum, Phil • To contribute to the growth and prestige of the college. received a DC Alumni of Distinction award in 2016. • To build a sense of community among alumni by keeping them informed of college and alumni news and advocating on behalf of the alumni. • To support activities which are in direct alignment with the Durham College mission statement. Vision To promote the exposure of the Durham College Alumni Association and Durham College through an engaging and beneficial link between the college and its alumni community. DC ALUMNI ENJOY A NIGHT WITH THE OSHAWA GENERALS On January 12, more than 130 alumni and employees were on hand to watch as the Oshawa Generals took on the Flint Firebirds during the college’s annual Alumni Night. Held each year, Alumni Night at the Oshawa Generals is a chance for DC graduates and employees to come together for an evening of reconnecting and great hockey, while also enjoying a reception, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages as part of their ticket purchase. Also on hand was DC President Don Lovisa, DCAA President Elaine Garnett and Student Governor ALUMNI BY THE NUMBERS Rahul Khanna, who represented the college
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