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Okanagan College Foundation Okanagan College ANNU A L Foundation REPO R T 2004/05 fulfilling hopes &dreams WWW.OKANAGAN.BC.CA Changing Names he Okanagan University College Foundation is While the last year had its share of uncertainties becoming the Okanagan College Foundation. A and challenges, we were delighted that donors Tchange to the name and constitution has been continued their support, and in fact, increased it approved by the Board of Directors and went into by 29% over the previous year. Donations to the specific our investments, the figure would increase by just over effect July 1. The constitutional change will allow the purpose fund also went up significantly to $602,149, $176,000, to over $6.3 million—enough income that the organisation to serve the new Okanagan College as due in large part to the generous legacies left to OUC Foundation was able to disburse 3% for awards, plus well as other post-secondary institutions, including by John (Jack) Spicer and Madeline Korfman, plus the 2% in capital appreciation to each fund in 2004/2005. UBC Okanagan. contributions to the Dr. Katy Bindon Endowment and the new Cookson Family Endowment. Looking forward, it will be a challenging but exciting While the Foundation’s key mandate is furthering the time as the College establishes its strategic directions and goals, objectives, and strategic interests of Okanagan The Okanagan College Foundation has also established goals. The Foundation will have a key role in building College and providing financial support for students, 57 Foundation President’s scholarships for the benefit important relationships and raising significant private programs, capital projects and other initiatives at the of Okanagan University College students who are sector support for students and for new infrastructure, College, with its expanded purposes the organisation continuing their studies in any academic or diploma including capital initiatives such as the new business will also be able to provide support to students at UBC program at any campus of Okanagan College in school and for the trades, technology and academic Okanagan. There are already examples of funds that September 2005. The $500 tuition credit scholarships programs throughout the entire region. have been established which speak to the co-existence will be awarded based on academic excellence. of the two schools and their special relationship. Among We’re seeing a new era of post-secondary education them is the newly established OUC Legacy Fund, created The transition activity is nearing an end, with more unfolding for this region and we see an opportunity from funds donated over the years to OUC. This fund, than 90% of our existing awards remaining under the for the Foundation – albeit with a new name – to play the Foundation’s largest endowment, will generate Foundation’s management and trusteeship. A small an even more significant role than it already has. As we annual bursaries to support Okanagan College students number of scholarships and bursaries will follow the look at both the past accomplishments and to future going on to pursue their studies at UBC Okanagan. programs and students to the new UBC Okanagan. opportunities, we want to say a personal thanks to all It is an endorsement of the good stewardship of the the Foundation’s donors and friends for your generous, What has made this possible is the co-operative approach Foundation and its predecessor, the OUC Educational thoughtful support. and spirit that existed between the organisations. Trust, that so many donors have chosen to leave their During the process that has seen OUC move toward funds under our trusteeship. becoming the new Okanagan College and UBC STEVE TUCK, PRESIDENT Okanagan, the Foundation has been diligent about The result at the fiscal year-end is the continued building connecting with existing donors to see where they want of the Foundation’s assets, with $6,167,023, including their funds directed. those funds invested with the community foundations throughout the region. If we factor in the market value of KATHY BUTLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Okanagan College Foundation 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 4X8 • www.okanagan.bc.ca Fulfilling Hopes and Dreams “It is the greatest feeling in the world to help a person fulfil their hopes and dreams.” or John and Marie, recent surgeries and recovery in hospital made them realise that a future with Thank you so much for selecting me to enough skilled health care workers depends on F receive your bursary. Your generosity educating more young people to fill the spots now being vacated as retirement numbers surge upwards. Marie has significantly helped me on my herself trained as a nurse so their decision was an easy “way to becoming a nurse. I am very one: to start a new bursary for mature students needing ast year the Foundation awarded 1754 excited to continue my studies and that extra financial help to start a career in nursing. Later scholarships and bursaries to students of all your kindness has allowed me this this year, they will meet the new students of Okanagan ages, socio-economic backgrounds and academic L wonderful opportunity. Your thoughtful College’s LPN class, including their special student. pursuits—converting all kinds of dreams to realities. Over the years, donors have generously funded actions will remain in my heart forever scholarships, bursaries, and grants for thousands of and it will never be forgotten. students. It makes a difference in many ways from funding tuition and books to paying the rent and even Amanda Seib putting cheese on the table, as one student relayed to us. hristina’s dream was to find her way out of a Most importantly, these awards help students achieve cycle of minimum wage jobs and too frequent their dreams and credentials ultimately equipping them ” Cvisits to the food bank and to do what she for the roles they play in our world. loved—working with young children. With a bursary and a scholarship to help, Christina got both her high school diploma and a certificate in Early Childhood Education. She is now employed full time at a local daycare, adjacent to the school where her own daughter attends grade one. She gives to the food bank now. Phone: (250) 862-5630 • Toll Free: 1-888-650-6968 Okanagan College Foundation OUC Legacy Funds Created he Foundation’s largest endowment will carry the The selection criteria for the Entrance Scholarships name OUC Legacy Fund for the benefit of students recognise the criteria established by Okanagan College, Tof both Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan. with an emphasis on excellence in scholastic achievement, With an endowed capital of over two million dollars, strong leadership potential and contributions to the OUC Legacy Fund will provide enough income to extracurricular activities. Candidates will be nominated support entrance scholarships for graduates of secondary by their schools (two awards per regional campus), with One Student’s Life schools in the former OUC region entering full-time the amount of the scholarships set each year to cover full Creates a Lasting Legacy study in a degree, diploma, certificate program at tuition plus a campus store cash credit. The selection Okanagan College, as well as fund bursaries for students criteria for the bursary program for students pursuing It is every parent’s nightmare. It in any program of Okanagan College continuing their further study at UBC Okanagan will be a combination of became a sad, unimaginable education at UBC Okanagan. The annual disbursement financial need and academic merit. The awards will start will be allocated on a 50/50 basis to each institution, in the 2006/07 school year. Additional donations to the reality for Timothy and Carol Dorn with the actual number of awards determined annually fund are welcomed by the Okanagan College Foundation. on August 25, 2004 when their by the Okanagan College Foundation. For more information, contact us at 862-5630. nineteen-year-old son Tyler succumbed to his injuries following a tragic accident, just weeks after graduating from the Automotive Service Technician Program. Out of the pain of the tragedy has come a legacy to support other OUC Athletics Excellence Fund talented young student technicians. for Joint Teams Established by family and friends, the Tyler Dorn Memorial reated from an amalgamation of athletic funds donated originally to OUC, this scholarship is for returning students of either Endowment will annually fund a Okanagan College or UBC Okanagan who demonstrate $500 bursary for a graduate of C excellence in academic performance and athletics. While the two Rutland Secondary School institutions jointly sponsor sports teams, two awards will be currently enrolled in the allocated annually from the fund, one to each institution. The Automotive Service Technician selection of the recipients will rest with the institutions, program at Okanagan College. but the recipients will demonstrate excellence in both athletic and academic achievement. Donations to this fund are welcomed. Okanagan College Foundation 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 4X8 • www.okanagan.bc.ca A Man With A Vision for Life: Herb Williams 1917 - 2004 erb Williams understood giving back to the passed away last year, the policy with Equitable Life community and did it with grace, style and generated a legacy of $25,000. Herb always had a passion Hfinancial savy. As a highly respected insurance for business, fostered first by his university education professional for 58 years, he knew that one of the best in Winnipeg (B.Comm. ‘41 University of Manitoba) and ways to support his favourite causes was through life throughout his life as a Rotarian and businessman. insurance. He not only took out a life insurance policy naming Okanagan College as the owner and beneficiary, “He felt fortunate to be able to give back and help he convinced others to do the same during his time as someone else embark on their career in business,” the Chair of the Planned Giving team for the successful says his wife Joan Panton.
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