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Cover Story: Jeff Craigmile IT Systems London Police Services Page 4 Inside: Tips from the Inside Page 8 Class Notes Page 24 Reunion Central Page 27 cast of falcons Managing Editor OES, Inc Karen Monahan Editor Simone Graham Graphic Design AlumniNews caught Flair Creative up with this Cast Alumni PERKS of Falcons at 4056 Michael Wickett Blakie Road in Cover Photo Steve Martin London, Ontario, Fanshawe College the head office Alumni Association and production Board of Directors facilities of OES, David Wyatt, President Randy Dafoe, Vice-President Inc. Established Bill Mills, Treasurer in 1979, the Directors: Jennifer Baxter, Catherine company designs and Chester, Wendy Curtis, Jordan Hobbs, Betty Holme, Walt Jeschenig, manufactures control systems, electronic Gail Malcolm, Karen Monahan, products, scoreboards and signboards for various industries. Melissa Smart. OES also produces quality assurance products for the automotive industry and for manufacturing operations that make wire harnesses. The company Alumni News is published twice serves the waste water treatment industry with the design, building and a year by the Fanshawe College programming of custom application systems. Alumni Association and Fanshawe College, London, Ontario. The talented team at OES also provides its local, national and international It is distributed free to Fanshawe customers with strong after-market support, including service, product College alumni; others may enhancements, software upgrades, custom engineering, and training. In subscribe for $10 per year, plus GST. 2005, OES was nominated as a finalist in the “Product Innovation of the Year” Publication of information about category of the Business Achievements Awards by the London Chamber of individuals, organizations or companies Commerce. 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Back row, left to right: Web site: www.fanshawec.ca/alumni Trevor Caron (Mechanical Engineering Technician - Design Major 04); Mailed under Publications Mail Dave Verhoeven (Electronic Engineering Technology 93); Jean-Paul Agreement Number 40063557 Grice (Controls Engineering Technology 03); Jeff Higgins (Robotics and This publication is available in an Process Control 95); Darren Watts (Controls Engineering Technology / alternate format. For information, please Electrical Engineering Technology 94); Paul Jahans (Electrical Engineering contact the Alumni Office. Technology 87) and Fred Schakel (Electronics Technician 69). 2 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 3 From chaos to clutter-free Betsi Simmons: Professional Organizer Not much surprises Betsi Simmons. Since she her childhood room and the material things from started her business as a professional organizer the past no longer reflected who she had become. three years ago, she’s seen a few cluttered and “I grew up while I was away from home and found that chaotic spaces that you just couldn’t possibly I had to reinvent myself, my life, and imagine. particularly my space when I got back,” “What you have to realize is that the things explains Betsi. Once her space was we own can give us joy or they can weigh us cleared of clutter and down,” says Betsi Simmons (Hotel and Restaurant redefined, she began Management 95). “I’ve worked with people who helping friends and have been paralyzed by all the stuff they’ve family members do the accumulated, surrounded by so much clutter they same thing. She loved it can’t think straight. It can have negative effects on and soon people were relationships, career progress and health but it’s calling asking how much actually easier to change than you might think.” she charged. That’s easy for her to say. Betsi’s an expert in Like many getting and staying organized. She has a whole entrepreneurs, arsenal of tips and techniques to help people Betsi has made divest of clutter and find a place for the important a business things in their lives. Her approach to each client by finding a is customized and depends on what they want niche and to accomplish and how quickly they are ready to doing accept change. what she She finds that her job is not just about arriving at does best. a clean space in the end but about the process of Unlike many getting there. “That’s because so many clients call entrepreneurs me when they are in crisis: going through a divorce, though, her facing a career change, dealing with a sudden office is totally death, or a new baby on the way,” says Betsi. functional “For example, I often get calls to help clear out a and her parent’s home after death. That seems to be one life is in of the most completely overwhelming tasks people balance! face, but to me it’s a challenge and totally do-able.” If you’re In choosing this career path, Betsi draws on not all aspects of her diverse work experience. After quite graduation, she traveled extensively. She worked on there a cruise boat for two years and she has worked in yet, and the foodservice industry, as head trainer, supervisor, would like and restaurant manager. On one work placement, some tips for she helped set up a North American style restaurant tackling your in England, training staff and getting the enterprise clutter, visit Betsi’s set up. As she says, “There’s no room in a working Web site at: kitchen for wasted space or lost utensils. Time is www.betsi.ca. money in foodservice so I learned pretty quickly how to organize things for maximum efficiency.” She became interested in her current career path after returning to Canada and finding out that

2 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 3 feature alumni Innovative IT systems within law enforcement When Jeff Craigmile (Business was one of the best things I ever London and their technical expertise Data Processing 79) graduated did. I completed two work terms at contributes to our ongoing success,” from Fanshawe, the career field of Fram Canada, a manufacturer of oil says Jeff. information technology (IT) as we and air filters in Stratford, Ontario. What Jeff didn’t know at the know it today was just a gleam in the Fram offered me a full-time position time was that he and Eldon would eye of computer visionaries. Jeff had during my second work term, so I still be co-workers in 2005 and be that gleam too, but had very little idea decided not to return to Fanshawe for celebrating 25-year career milestones where his education would take him an optional third year of the Business with the LPS. He also could not have from his hometown of St. Mary’s, Data Processing program. I worked at foreseen that the IT work that they Ontario. Fram for almost a year, got married would accomplish would turn out “My first IT jobs were through the and moved to the big city of London.” to be cutting edge within the law co-op program and I really give credit Just by chance, another door enforcement industry. to Fanshawe’s co-op officer, Peggy opened in 1980 when Jeff heard of a Over the years, Jeff has seen Smith, for encouraging me to take job at London Police Service (LPS). He tremendous developments in that route,” says Jeff. “Having this real remembers applying at the 11th hour the IT field and has taken on world practical experience and dropping off his resume the increasing levels of responsibility, evening before the posting closed. working now under Senior Director, The opportunity set in motion an Eldon Amoroso. In 2000, Jeff exciting life-long career with the went from Senior Programmer LPS. Analyst to Supervisor of Systems “It looked like such a good and Programming where he led a opportunity with no forty-minute team of six people looking after commute to Stratford. As it turned the software and hardware needs of the organization. In 2004, his out, I was only the second person role extended further to include onboard within the newly formed management responsibility for IT department,” explains Jeff. a number of business areas and “My job title was Intermediate full responsibility for Information Programmer Analyst, and I Technology in the organization. joined Eldon Amoroso who had been In 1996, a pilot project of London “We’re at a place now where there about three months as Senior Police Services tested the possibility virtually all our police investigations Programmer Analyst.” of in-car mobile workstations for in London are managed online uniformed patrol officers. It was rolled At the time, the Police were out the following year. Today, these and where the information is fortunate that the City of London units are standard within all LPS police fully accessible by all authorized cars as a highly efficient information developed and hosted a state- users,” says Jeff. “The most crucial gathering and sharing tool. Managing of the-art records management breakthrough was developing an this project was one of Jeff Craigmile’s system for them, which was not career highlights and its success effective way for uniformed officers depended very much on support from standard practice within the policing to collect data once at the source, all levels of the LPS. Initial input and community. “Today we still have through mobile workstations (laptop ongoing feedback from uniformed a great working relationship with officers continue to enhance the mobile computers) mounted in the police software developed by Versaterm. Technology Services at the City of cars, and then working out ways

4 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 5 to use that information throughout the process, without having to re-key data again and again the eJust Systems provides the link way it used to be done.” It seemed so simple and logical. It would save a ton of time, eliminate duplication and there In 1992, the London Police Services (LPS) approached eJust would be a far less chance of clerical errors along Systems Inc. (formerly Praeda) looking for an IT product that the way. But figuring out a way to do it required a did not yet exist. The police wanted to create a system whereby concentrated effort and support from all divisions officers could enter data once in their police cars and then be within the LPS. able to use that information in all subsequent police reports and “This whole thing really took off when our ultimately court documents without having to re-key the data. IT department received support from top At the time, eJust Systems was a management systems management for a four-phase software renewal development house, based in London, Ontario, working with process which started in 1992,” explains Jeff. a wide range of high-profile clients who were looking for “When we began the initiative, much of the customized IT solutions. A new product was launched by eJust technology we had in mind did not exist so we Systems in 1994 called inCHARGE, which was specifically had to pioneer many new features. We worked developed in collaboration with the London Police Services and hand-in-hand with our uniformed officers, the Canadian Police Research Centre. administrators, and other staff, as well as being in Since its introduction, the product has been continuously close collaboration with our external technology improved to the point where it is now fully integrated. As of partners. We took this opportunity to re-engineer all October 2003, the of our business processes with the goal of having police in London our business needs control the technology rather can electronically than the technology control our business. Where send official court did we start? With the people who were doing the documents to the job, our most valuable resources.” justice system, Choosing the right vendors to become technology based on data partners was a critical step and there were two collected at companies in particular which became key partners source, without during the process. One was Versaterm, based in a need for paper Ottawa, which provides the core policing software copies. to manage data collected through Computer Bringing Pete Frehner works with Terry eJust Systems Aided Dispatch, Mobile Workstations and Records Lee (seated) at eJust Systems, on board in Management. The other was a London, Ontario one of the main technology 1992 as one firm called eJust Systems (at that time called partners for the LPS. Praeda) that develops customized software which of the key technology uses data from the records management systems partners in the LPS project meant that two additional Fanshawe graduates also entered the equation. Pete and reproduces the information consistently on Frehner (Computer Programmer 91) joined the company right dozens of official forms and reports required to out of college and as Development Manager, his current role process individuals through the courts, including is the design, programming, enhancement and maintenance electronic disclosure to the Crown Attorney’s office. of the inCHARGE product suite. In 1984, Terry Lee (Computer “As a result, what we have today is an efficient Programmer 85/ Music Industry Arts 77) returned to school, system with seamless integration allowing switching gears from his life as a working musician. After detailed information, including mug shots, to Fanshawe, he joined eJust Systems as a custom software flow directly to and from the patrol car,” says developer, first on contract and later full-time. Jeff. “Our technology partners play a major role The inCHARGE product suite, which was piloted in London, in our success and supply us with the majority has since been successfully deployed in several police of the software needs. Our team is constantly forces in Ontario and eJust Systems now focuses exclusively looking for software enhancements and submitting on integrated products for the justice system. For more recommendations to our technology partners.” information, visit www.ejustsystems.com. continued next page...

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“It’s a win-win situation. Our “Criminal activity does not recognize from here,” he says. “Or maybe taking technology partners have progressive political or municipal boundaries so a totally different path, I’m just not products to sell and we are the recipient information sharing was a critical sure.” One thing is for sure: he’ll take a of the enhancements,” continues Jeff. hurdle that we in law enforcement lifetime of fond memories and superb “This philosophy is used by all other needed to overcome,” explains Jeff. accomplishments with him. police agencies, which have the same “Now, front line officers have technology partners as LPS, so we access to all operational records benefit from their ideas also. I like to owned by our partners within think of our software as a living product the LEIP initiative. The RCMP is that is constantly evolving to meet the doing a proof of concept using future needs of our organization.” the LEIP software this summer The London Police Service technology and there is a possibility LEIP renewal project has created one of will be the national standard the continent’s best police computer for police agencies to share systems resulting in high honours for information across Canada. ” the London Police Service and its IT As a member of the team team. In 2000, the LPS received the closely involved with these prestigious CIO Canada ITX Technology initiatives, Jeff knows that Excellence Award from the Conference the work that is being done makes a There are a number of Fanshawe Board of Canada. This nationwide difference. Not only does it improve connections in this photo taken in competition garnered 41 submissions the efficiency of the organization and March 2005 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Systems Analysis and from a wide range of business fields enhance public safety but a recent Programming Unit of the London Police and honoured the London-based team internal survey at the LPS showed that Service. In the front row (left to right): for creating and implementing a world- technology was one of the top reasons Senior Director Eldon Amoroso, Deputy class IT business solution. people like to work there. Chief Brad Duncan, Police Chief Murray In May 2004, the team received an “The best thing about this job is the Faulkner, Jeff Craigmile and Annette Excellence in Technology Award from people. I enjoy coming to work every Swalwell. In the back row (left to right) the International Association of Chiefs day because people appreciate what we are: Brad Resvick, Andrew Bennett, of Police (IACP) in the category of IT do,” says Jeff. “It’s rewarding being able Randy Van Puyenbroeck, Sergeant Gary Brown, Case Huysmans, Andy Hunter innovation within a large organization. to contribute to the current and future and Earl Angus. Judged in competition against entries technology needs of the organization.” from around the world, the LPS Outside of work, Jeff enjoys spending Annette Swalwell (Information was selected because of how it had time with his two beautiful daughters, Technology 88) has been with the team successfully integrated its entire Mallory and Lauren, his wife Darci and for 16 years. Case Huysmans (Business technological platform. their four-year-old son JAC (short for Data Processing 76) has been on staff Another exciting initiative that was James Alan Craigmile). “Yes, it is Mr. for 12 years and Earl Angus (Computer Technician 05) is on temporary contract included in the 2004 submission was JAC that keeps life really interesting for with them. Both Randy Van Puyenbroeck the implementation of the Ontario all of us right now,” says Jeff with and Annette Swalwell are currently Law Enforcement Information Portal a smile. enrolled in IT Management certificate (LEIP) launched in November 2003 that As for the future, Jeff cannot imagine courses through Continuing Education allowed for a full and real-time sharing being retired or leaving the LPS but (C-E) at Fanshawe and Sergeant Gary of information between the Ontario he knows it will happen one day. “I Brown, who has been temporarily police forces in London, Windsor, could see maybe branching out within assigned as Police Information and Ottawa and Toronto. consulting after I eventually retire Technology Liaison, is currently enrolled in Project Management through C-E.

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Continuing Education (C-E) courses in 1999, Form-rite closed its operation that will be constructed somewhere in are great way to get more out of life, in London and moved production to the world.” He works in a job where he but in the case of Garvin Burt, C-E has Mexico. plays with models all day and gets paid become a way of life. He has been It was not long before Garvin landed for it – what could be better than that taking evening courses at Fanshawe a job as a Millwright at Cuddy Food you might wonder? each year since 1978, except for a few Products in London but after almost About the only thing better, says recent years when he took a break so a year of Garvin, is that it is spring again and that his wife, Marie, could pursue C-E working the C-E course guide just arrived. His studies in project management. straight wife has completed her certificate “I always want to know how things nights, he was and Garvin can’t wait to get back to work,” explains Garvin, a Technical anxious to try Fanshawe. What will it be this year? Trade Specialist with University something Some new high-tech offering? No, this Machine Services in London. “When else. year Garvin figures he’ll finally try I see someone using new processes In June something a little less taxing – golf. “I or skills that I don’t have, I think to 2000, he took usually take courses related to job skills myself, I’d like to be able to do that a chance but since I only golf about once a year, too.” accepting I can only get better.” We look forward Garvin’s life-long passion for a six-month contract position at to seeing Garvin come out swinging learning and for machines began as University Machine Services. His this spring and seeing him for many early as Grade 9, when he started shop gamble paid off. The contract was more years at Fanshawe as he upholds classes at HB Beal Secondary School extended for another six months his record as one of Fanshawe’s most in London. After graduation, he signed and then became permanent. He loyal continuous learners. up for his first C-E course at Fanshawe is one of 17 people on staff that fall in stationary engineering. One in the specialized machine year later, he landed a career job with shop located on campus at Form-rite doing automotive tubing. the University of Western Over the years, Garvin studied the Ontario. Garvin and the common courses within the Industrial team of craftspeople there Craftsperson area and then branched make highly sophisticated out into specific courses in Millwright. one-of-a-kind prototypes At Form-rite, he worked first as a and models for clients on Millwright and Set-up Mechanic for campus and around the more than 10 years before moving world. on to the tool room where he built “We make everything from fixtures. scale model bridges to miniature sky- “I was there 22 years and it was scrapers that are fitted with sensors a great place to work but I always and tested in the wind tunnel at knew that jobs can be here today and Western,” explains Garvin. “It’s very gone tomorrow,” says Garvin, who precise work – measured in 1,000ths continued to study new skills each of an inch - but it’s very rewarding. semester through C-E at Fanshawe. His The models we build are often based foresight worked to his favour because on huge, complex real-life structures

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Grand Cayman Island: A grand place for interior design

B y : D e b b i e P u n n ewa e r t My journey from Wallaceburg, of mine at the time) in the Fantasy Ontario to the Cayman Islands has Lottery Dreamhome. Lori, who is taken several twists and turns, that’s also a Fanshawe graduate, is one Debbie Punnewaert for sure. While studying Interior of the most sought after designers (Interior Design 96) is Design, I worked at various lighting in Sarnia. I was asked back for Senior Interior Designer and paint stores for my co-ops and the next three years by the Dream with Woods Furniture & then continued on at a Color Your Home committee to design the Design, the largest firm World in Chatham after recovering games rooms. That experience really from my accident. opened doors for me (literally) and of its kind in the Cayman my business took off. Islands. Grand Cayman As for making my way to the Island is located directly Cayman Islands, I came here because south of Key West, I hate the cold! Since my accident Florida and east of especially, I find that cold weather causes me a lot of pain. I also saw Jamaica. While Debbie’s Grand Cayman as a wonderful life has turned out opportunity to work with clients pretty grand, her first from all over the world. I found out few years out of school about the job while I was doing certainly were not. She some work in Key West, Florida. My mother saw an ad in the broke her neck and spent London Free Press and I applied. several years in recovery D e b b i e P u n n e w a e r t After a successful interview, the ( I n t e r i o r D e s i g n 9 6 ) and rehabilitation. Back company took care of all my work on her feet, she has since Ther e I made cont acts with people documents. I had to have a physical, worked extremely hard to who w er e r e-decor ating their including an AIDS test, and I had to produce a clean police record in make a successful place homes and bef or e I kne w it, I w as fr eelancing. order to get my work permit. for herself. If you’ve ever After just a fe w months, I accepted While I didn’t know a soul when wondered about pursuing a position with a design center I came here, life ended up taking a a career on a tropical that had thr ee st or es and I k ept fabulous turn. Now I am not only a staff member at Woods, but also part island, here’s a first-hand on fr eelancing. After about a y ear, of the Woods family. I am teaching account and some advice I br anched out on m y o wn as an interior design consult ant in Sarnia my two-year-old son (Hayden Wood) from a woman who’s been wher e the population w as much everything about the business in case there and made the most lar ger. he would like to run the company of it. In Sarnia, I w as giv en a w onderful some day. His father is the Managing opportunity b y L ori Bambury, o wner Director, and an aunt and an uncle of Brushstr ok es Design Center, t o also work at Woods. Hayden’s paint a mur al (another little sideline grandmother, who started the

8 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 9 company more than 40 years ago, is The reality of life here can be to 120 hours a week since I have been still very involved in the business. frustrating at times. For example, here. Not that it is required but I am My job today is Senior Interior we have to ship in everything we a workaholic. After working for the Designer and I have clients who have need in our day-to-day lives from largest design firm in one of the top five as many as a dozen homes, estates other countries, which puts us at richest countries in the world, I don’t and even castles all over the world. the mercy of the seas. That can be think I could work for anyone else. If Some of my clients are famous, some difficult because things can arrive retirement isn’t right, then I’d like to are European aristocracy, and all are late, damaged, or not at all. On the at least cut back to two or three days a extremely wealthy. The sky’s the limit upside, the weather is almost always week and maybe to five hours a day. as far as what can be spent on a home great. Rainy season can be a bit of a When I think of advice for new here. I don’t have to deal with budgets challenge, but you get used to it after a grads, I would suggest you not have and this allows me to express my few years. any preconceived ideas about what creativity in so many ways. Unfortunately, the island is often the being a designer is all about. I honestly As for the work of the day, I target of hurricanes. The last major one believe it is different at every job sometimes work with architects from that came through in September 2004 whether you are at a small business or ground up, but I have also done the destroyed 90 percent of the island. a large firm, plus your career direction basic blueprints myself and then had Hurricane Ivan was a Category 5 with and opportunities will really vary a technician work off them for the depending on the country you are in. completion of the prints. I will often do The best thing to do is to make the total renovations which best out of every means all the drawings opportunity and really and specifications, take time to learn as well as managing more about people. I the complete project studied psychology before furnishing and before attending finishing the home or Fanshawe and that condo. I have worked has helped me more on many government than I can say. I have jobs and other large found that design is jobs, such as designing not only about making and furnishing a things look nice, but whole condo complex. about understanding Woods has sent me to the person whose the United States for home you working extensive kitchen design training and on. A good designer needs to listen I am now certified in the USA by the winds up to 200 miles an hour and it left to the client, hear what they are not National Kitchen Association Board. no homes untouched. Many were totally saying, see how they move, dress, and Adjusting to the culture here takes leveled. The whole island was under so on to know what they want. Clients time. While the spoken language is water at a minimum of six feet. My themselves may think they don’t know English, the Caymanians do have house filled with water, the dogs almost but they are usually just not able to accents, some extremely heavy. There drowned, and we lost over 70 large vocalize what they want. It is my job are also a lot of Jamaicans here and tropical trees in the yard. I couldn’t see to help them express who they are in some I still can’t understand! I also my house as it was buried. We thank their surroundings. found that I had to work harder here to God that our roof stayed on but that In summary, I would say, follow get things accomplished, but it is the could be because the neighbour’s house your heart and don’t be afraid to take way of the Island. The pace is just very landed on ours! We lost 90 percent of some risks. It will take hard work but slow. The common expression here is, our merchandise at Woods and about 30 my experience is that it pays off in “Soon come…” which basically means, percent of the structure. Obviously, we the end. My life has turned out to be don’t get worked up, it will happen are all still recovering months later and so much more than I could have ever when it happens. My advice to anyone it will take years to fully rebuild what dreamed possible and I wish that you considering coming here is just to was lost. But then, we are in the right will all find your creative outlet and accept the pace of life and not fight it. business for that. your little piece of heaven on earth. It was a major adjustment for me and As for the future, I am hoping to it probably took me about three years retire by the time I am 35 which is in or more to really figure it out. three more years. I have worked 90

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E-ducation without Borders It was an honour that Dr. Howard Rundle, President of Fanshawe College, was pleased to accept. He was chosen as a Distinguished Speaker at the International Student Conference held in the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from February 19-21, 2005. The sponsor of the conference was the Higher Colleges of Technology for the UAE, a system of education that was established 15 years ago and modeled closely on the Ontario Community College system. The theme of the conference was E-ducation without Borders and it welcomed 700 student delegates from all over the world representing more than 80 countries. Each student had to submit an essay on their understanding of e-learning to be approved by the UAE sponsor. There were no conference fees or accommodation costs for the students which made it a tremendous opportunity. Fanshawe College used an essay competition to choose its own Student E- Learning Ambassador for Fanshawe College who would have his or her airfare to The venue for the the conference paid. The winner was Jennifer Meyskens, a student in the Corporate E-ducation without Borders Training and Development program. A second Fanshawe student, Ryan Crowle, student conference was who is studying business at Fanshawe, chose to pay his own airfare in order to take advantage of this great international learning opportunity. the luxurious Emirates Both Jennifer and Ryan agree that the experience was a once-in-a-lifetime Palace Hotel in Abu opportunity and they are thankful that Fanshawe made it possible. “It was Dhabi in the United Arab tremendously exciting to prepare for and attend such a high profile event. Not only Emirates (UAE). This was was I travelling to the other side of the world, but I was also meeting people from the Fanshawe contingent, every inch of it,” says Jennifer. “I suddenly have contacts in Malaysia and India and Latvia that I would have never made otherwise, and the best part is that we all share from left to right: Jennifer the same interest in education.” Since her return from the conference, Jennifer says Meyskens, Dr. Howard the experience has opened many doors, giving her a great conversation starter when Rundle and Ryan Crowle. meeting potential employers and contacts within the industry. Ryan agrees that the experience has changed his life and his view of the world too. “I had never traveled overseas and just the experience of the flight and the jet lag and being in what seemed like a whole new world was unbelievable,” he says. “The culture was very different but certainly everyone was very friendly towards us as Canadians. The conference itself was held in a spectacular venue and the speakers presented a wide range of views on e-learning. It was very interesting to see the bigger picture, particularly how e-learning is impacting and improving the lives of people in poorer countries.” Ryan is very familiar with e-learning since all of the courses he took in his second year of business studies at Fanshawe were through e-learning. This gave him flexibility to work during the day and pursue entrepreneurial interests that he developed in his first year at Fanshawe. He plans to complete his studies in December 2005 and he is currently considering franchise opportunities in the foodservice industry. While the actual glitter and excitement of the week-long UAE visit with its three-day whirlwind conference is fading a bit, both Ryan and Jennifer agree they will never forget the experience and they are grateful to have been chosen to attend. “I just can’t thank Fanshawe enough for the opportunity,” says Jennifer. “I never would have been able to attend otherwise.”

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While Dr. Rundle was in the It was a hot and hazy day in the city Lounge and he is excited about a new UAE to speak at an e-learning of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates; wine bar opening in September 2005. so hot in fact that Samson Barber conference in February, he Dr. Rundle was impressed. “As Sam (Concierge 04) might well be excused toured me through the immaculate and made a point of stopping by for thinking he was seeing a mirage well-run facility, it was clear to me that to see Conceirge graduate when the President of Fanshawe College he was putting his Fanshawe education Samson Barber during a day greeted him in person at the Cigar Bar to good use,” says Dr. Rundle. of sightseeing before the at the Fairmont Dubai. A major part of Sam’s job is to conference began. Due to the This was in February and Sam had ensure that the restaurant maintains a been in his new job for six months oppressive heat, Dr. Rundle was first class and positive visual impact, at the Fairmont, far from friends and including ambiance, cleanliness, dressed in casual tourist attire, family back in Ontario. While Sam had orderliness, and décor. “So really all the but cool and calm Sam didn’t become quite accustomed to the new training from the Concierge program miss a beat. When asked about faces in his life, including his fellow has helped me to achieve these things the visit, Sam insists the college employees and the regular guests of the and we’ve been able to reach customer president looked positively Fairmont, there is nothing like a friendly appreciation ratings that are better than “stellar” that day standing in face from home and Sam was thrilled to they’ve ever been at this location,” see Dr. Rundle again. the Cigar Bar! says Sam. “I am so thankful to all the Sam studied for three years at leaders, classmates and mentors that Fanshawe, first earning his diploma I had to help me along this wonderful in Food and Beverage and then journey.” returning for the one year post-graduate The Fairmont Dubai has the certificate program in Concierge – Guest reputation of being one of the top Relations Specialist. He did several three restaurants in Dubai, which Sam co-op placements with the Fairmont finds very rewarding. In addition, organization in Banff Springs, so he the extensive Fairmont organization was familiar with them and them with offers tremendous opportunities, with him. After his Concierge training, he the planned addition of three new applied to work at the Fairmont Dubai properties in the Middle East alone, not because it is a world-class property with to mention all the other hotels that will a unique surrounding. be expanding as well. “This is certainly After a successful interview in the place to be for hospitality,” says Toronto, Sam made plans to move to Sam who invites any other traveling Dubai and he arrived there in August Fanshawe alumni to stop by and say 2004. His current position is Supervisor hello if they’re ever in Dubai. of the Exchange Floor, which includes the Exchange Grill, Cigar Bar and

10 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 11 CommunityPartnerships Spriet Family donates $250,000 to Fanshawe College

Well-known Londoners Andy and Centre for Construction Trades and leaders, key donors on many Helen Spriet have made a generous Technology. In their honour, the projects in London and they are $250,000 gift to support the College has named its greenhouse the genuinely kind and humble people,” Fanshawe College Campaign. The Spriet Family Greenhouse. said Bob Siskind, President of Spriets’ gift will be used to “We are elated that the Spriets Decade Corporation and Chair of help build the new would make such a generous Fanshawe’s Capital Campaign . “Not donation,” said Fanshawe only have they made this monetary President Dr. Howard Rundle. gift to Fanshawe College, but Andy “This gift makes a strong has agreed to play a key role as a statement about the important member of our campaign team.” role of Fanshawe College in A civil engineer by training, Andy the communities it serves.” Spriet founded Spriet and Associates The College has already raised in 1961 and still leads that consulting more than $5 million toward firm. He also has played a key role the campaign’s $15 million in a long list of other businesses goal and a dedicated team including Norlon Builders. Helen is of business and community owner of Yorkville Interiors. Both leaders will continue their Andy and Helen give generously of work until the goal is met. their time and hold leadership roles The theme of the Fanshawe College on a number of boards. Visiting campaign is: “Investment, Innovation, Andy Spriet said businesses the new Spriet Impact…In our Community.” are beginning to understand how Family Greenhouse are During the last decade, enrolment important Fanshawe College is to the (from left to right): Andy at the College has increased community. and Helen Spriet, Howard by 35 percent and the College “Helen and I are delighted to Rundle and Bob Siskind. has expanded and added many support a campaign that will not only programs including two applied help Fanshawe grow, but that will degree programs. With the help of also help bring to the attention of previous Ontario SuperBuild funding, the community the critical role the Fanshawe College is investing in College and its graduates play in the infrastructure growth that includes London region,” said Andy. the new Centre for Construction Trades and Technology, significant improvement and expansion of lab and program space for health care programs, and the creation of 1,300 new student spaces. “Andy and Helen are business

12 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 13 Mentor program seeks to expand

College students in their profession. Now is your turn to give the chance to get to know someone final year have a lot on back. Call us today to sign up for who has achieved success in both their minds: Where will I the fall. business and in life and those are start my career? What direction David Wyatt (Motive Power my goals too. David has helped me should I go? Who can I ask for Technician-Diesel 80/ Motor Vehicle network in the London market and help to get my name out there? Mechanic 81)), CEO, Middlesex has given me advice about starting my own business as a marketing Will these exams ever end? Appliance Limited and President, Fanshawe College Alumni Association consultant. With my company, Direct A new program piloted at Fanshawe FX Marketing, I am already working College this year was tested to see if it “When I on some client projects and I feel could help students with these kinds graduated, it confident about my future.” of questions and the program has was during a been very successful. The Fanshawe recession and it Mentors Wanted Alumni Association’s Mentoring was difficult to Apply today! Program was set up to help students get a job. I had chart their future career plans by a great mentor • Successful alumni from all matching successful Fanshawe alumni at the time and disciplines are required. one-on-one with a Fanshawe student he helped me to Minimum career experience in his or her graduating year. keep my spirits up and stay focused. • of five years preferred. Led by Alumni President David I knew the time would come to give Wyatt, the Alumni Association back and help someone myself. • Volunteer time totals about championed the cause and made the It has been great touching base 2-4 hours per month for 4-6 mentoring program one of its key with Steve Kuz on a regular basis. month period. initiatives for the 2004-2005 year. I’ve been able to give him specific Mentors are matched with a “I’ve seen mentor programs practiced answers, advice and contacts to help • student who is completing his or in other organizations and I liked the him get his name out there. Over the her program. idea,” explains David. “I wanted our months, I’ve certainly found there is students to benefit from a program something in the mentoring program • Mentor and student speak like this to help them get stared in for both of us – we’ve both learned a few times per month, on the their professional lives.” from each other’s experiences in life.” phone, in person or via email. An initial group of mentors and Mentors share information high-achieving students (B-average Steve Kuz • about their career field, how to or better) were chosen and matched (Business network effectively, and how to in Fall 2004 to see how the program Marketing 05) would work. The relationships have get a career started. developed very well for the most “I was referred by professor If you fit the bill as a mentor, part and the Association is looking to your experience can make a big expand. Mentors are asked to provide Mary Pierce for difference to a graduating student. current information, practical advice, the Mentoring Program and I encouragement and support to the Call the Fanshawe College student with whom they are matched. was matched with David Wyatt in October 2004. Alumni Office today: Students will be selected based 519.452.4285 or 1.800.661.ALUM on solid academic progress and a We’ve talked not only about the or email: [email protected]. recommendation from their division. marketing program but also about Further details are in the fact box to life and it turns out we have all kinds For more information, visit: the right along with contact details. of things in common, including www.faame.ca an interest in philosophy and an If you look back on your life, you Click on Mentor Application entrepreneurial spirit. One of the can likely name several people who to apply today. really helped you along in your best benefits to me is that I’ve had

12 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 13 Your Fanshawe Alumni Association The Fanshawe College Alumni Association has internships and mentoring to Fanshawe College been active since 1987, providing a link between students. Fanshawe College and its graduates. There are more than 90,000 Fanshawe alumni who live Through the Alumni Office, the Association and work across Canada and around the world. provides Fanshawe alumni with various All Fanshawe graduates automatically become services and social events including the Alumni members of the Alumni Association. News Magazine, the Alumni PERKS program, Homecoming and class reunions. The Association helps you stay in touch with the college and provides opportunities for We are always interested in exchanging ideas, networking and volunteer activities. Alumni creating opportunities for networking among who are leaders in their fields provide the our graduates, and providing information about college with feedback on the current curriculum our latest educational offerings. We encourage as it relates to the work place and they you to keep in touch with the Association. If advocate on behalf of the College. Fanshawe you’ve moved or have news to share with fellow alumni also provide jobs, work placements, alumni, please let us know.

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14 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 15 Alumni PERKs special pull-out section Being a Fanshawe College Alumni definitely has its PERKs! Discounts on goods and services that you can really use!

Accommodations Automotive and Car Rentals Clothing Family Fun Electronics and Computers Optical Services Personal Services Restaurant and Food Service Retail Services Sports and Entertainment Travel Services Fanshawe College – On-Campus Welcome new PERKS partners: • Huron Motor Products • Fanshawe College Clothing and Gift Store See the following pages for a list of Get your PERKs card today! participating businesses and their Contact the Fanshawe Alumni Office: discounts. Be sure to check out • phone: 519.452.4285 the PERKs Web site below for more • fax: 519.659.9393 complete details. • email: [email protected] www.fanshawec.ca/alumni/perks

14 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 15 Feature PERK:

When Start Communications was founded in 1995 as a locally-based ISP (Internet Service Provider), Fanshawe College graduates, Darryl Olthoff (Computer Programming 95) and Peter Rocca (Computer Programming 94) took a chance on something new. Their company has stood the test of time and proven that both small business and large corporations can rely on Start Communication’s Internet services to help meet critical business needs.

The company began as a dial-up provider to the London area and has expanded over the years to include high-speed Internet throughout Ontario. Start Communications also offers additional services such as web hosting, dedicated business connections, co-location, paging and recently, wireless Internet access to the Thorndale region with other areas scheduled for 2005.

As part of the company’s 10th anniversary celebration, Start Communications is offering Fanshawe Alumni and their families a special PERK this spring: a $50 credit applied to any new account sign-up. To find out more information, call 519.434.5888 (Toll-free 1.866.434.5888) or visit www.start.ca.

Accommodations Campus Living Residences and National Car Rentals Conference Centres 1.800.CAR.RENT® Choice Hotels Canada At Community Colleges across Ontario www.nationalcar.com 1.877.225.8664 220 participating inns, hotels Quote contract ID# 5001550 $69.95 per night, double occupancy and suites Fanshawe alumni discount rates 1.800.4.CHOICE ID number C00088263 Fanshawe Residence Alamo Car Rentals 10% off regular rates London, Ontario 519.452.4440 1.800.354.2322 The Airport Inn and Suites $59.95 per night, double occupancy www.alamo.com Dundas St., E. and Airport Rd. Quote contract ID# 415570 London 519.457.1200 Station Park All Suite Hotel Fanshawe alumni discount rate Alumni receive corporate rate Corner Richmond and Pall Mall, London 1.800.561.4574 OR 519.542.4444 Huron Motor Products Idlewyld Inn 25% off regular rate 640 Main St. S., Exeter, Ontario 36 Grand Ave., London 877.435.3466 519-235-0363 OR 1-800-265-3476 Automotive and [email protected] 20% discount off rack rates Car Rentals www.idlewyldinn.com Drive home a new GM vehicle at a great discount (4% over dealer cost on a new Bob Jones Auto Supply Leamington Area Guest Homes vehicle). Students and grads ask about 519.451.1100 519.362.9662 or 519.682.4066 GMS new “Student Honour Roll” program 10% off regular rates 15% off auto parts

Visit our web-site for complete details of each PERK. www.fanshawec.ca/alumni/perks 16 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 17 The John Labatt Centre London Optical Clothing 99 Dundas St., London 527 Richmond St., London Contact Alumni Office for info 519.850.0027 A Star Is Born, Discounts on selected events 20% off prescription glasses Children’s Outfitters 8 Front St. W., Strathroy Spike’s Indoor Beach O’Hagan’s Contacts Plus 519.245.8181 Volleyball Courts 231 Oxford St. E., London 10% off regular price 120 Weston St., London 519.433.4046 25% off court rentals 15% off Aladdin Cleaners and Tailors 797 York St., London 519.642.0878 Spike’s Indoor Rock Personal 15% off regular price Climbing Gym Services 120 Weston St., London AllMaple Apparel 15% off climbing 573 Richmond St., London Aromatica 20% off Canada’s Paramount 270-215 Eugenie St. W., Windsor www.allmaple.ca 519.966.8000 Wonderland 5% off holistic courses Blue Bayou Discounted tickets www.aromatica.on.ca Masonville Place and available through the White Oaks Mall, London Alumni Office Chromata Hair 10% off regular price 419 Old Wonderland Rd., London Bud Gowan Formal Wear 519.474.7988 25% off first visit, 10% after that. 3 London locations, Sarnia & Woodstock Electronics and 519.672.6210 Computers [email protected] 15% off rentals ING Novex www.budgowan.com Start Communications 1.888.776.6839 Labatt Retail Store 354 Wellington St. S., London Preferred rates on home and auto insurance Richmond and Horton St., London 519.434.5888 519.667.7212. First month internet free and more! 25% clothing/merchandise Restaurant and Food Service Head 2 Head Games Family Fun 246 Dundas St., London Arby’s 519.434.5591 Dundas St at First St., London Circle R Ranch $1.00 off all 10% off your purchase computer access 3017 Carriage Road, Delaware Cinnabon Dingman Creek Valley White Oaks Mall/Masonville Place, 519.471.3799 London Save $2.00 on a horseback ride Optical Services $2.00 off any Cinnapack Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf Dairy Queen Sudbury, Ontario Lenscrafters 1160 Highbury St., London 705.897.6302 Masonville Place, London 10% off 10 (nine hole) games for $30 519.660.1104 www.dinosaursudbury.ca 20% off purchases Hamilton’s Bakery 12 Front St. W., Strathroy 10% off novelty cakes Visit our web-site for complete details of each PERK. cont’d... www.fanshawec.ca/alumni/perks www.fanshawec.ca/alumni/perks 16 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 17 Kernels Popcorn London Flower Boutique Masonville Place/White Oaks Mall, London White Oaks Mall, London Travel Services 519.686.1986 519.681.6653 Buy one get one FREE 10% off in-store purchase Kelsey’s Restaurant CruiseShipCenters All London locations McIntosh Power & Leisure Hyland Centre, London 15% off your meal 2557, Road 163, St Marys 519.850.7766 – ask for Betty 519.229.8210 $25 shipboard credit per cabin Yu’s Sushi Garden $25 off selected mowers/trimmers Food Court, Galleria London Goliger’s Travel Plus 519.963.1193 Middlesex Appliance 234 King St. S., Waterloo 10% off combos 331 Neptune Cres., London 800.465.4437 519.659.3000 or 1.800.265.2062 $50 off vacation package Builder/contractor pricing with www.gotravelplus.com Retail Services PERKS card Sherwood Travel Service That Party Place Sherwood Forest Mall, London 551 York St. or Sports and 519.471.9348. 9 Southdale Rd.E., London Entertainment 10% of vacation packages 10% off

Southwestern Pet Centre Cyzzle Cycles Inc. 360 Springbank Dr., London Fanshawe College: Dundas at First St., London On-Campus 10% off accessory items 519.657.1729 20% on sales, 15% on repairs Beta Photos Portrait and Counselling and Student Life Wedding Studio Missing Link Cycle and Ski 519.452.4282 519 Richmond St., London 1283 Commissioners Rd. W., London 10% off listing fee for Alumni landlords 519.438.7195 519.641.5056 10% off career counseling 10% off on photographs 15% off service/accessories and testing Speed City Records 428 Richmond St., London Entertainment Tonight Fanshawe Library and $1 off new CD or vinyl, 18 Front St. W. Strathroy Media Services $2 off t-shirts Rent 5 library movies for 519.452.4236 7 days for $6 Free borrower’s card Walter’s Music Masonville Place 519.660.1460 Jumbo Video Fanshawe Continuing Education 15% off regular price items Adelaide St. and Southdale St. London 519.452.4439 and Strathroy location 10% off courses (up to $50) Bijan Art Studio Rent two NEW RELEASES get Must register in person. 743 Richmond St., London third rental FREE! 10% off all art supplies, Fanshawe College Clothing and 25% off framing Fanshawe College Community Gift Store New Image Fitness Centre London Campus - F1002 Adelaide St. N. at Princess 1460 Oxford St. E., London 519.452. 4252 (lower level) 519.452.4477 10% discount on any in-store purchase 519.432.0341 Alumni membership rate www.estores.fanshawec.ca 15% off all lamination services

Visit our web-site for complete details of each PERK. www.fanshawec.ca/alumni/perks 18 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 19 Turning your diploma INTO A DEGREE

For alumni who wish to go on to university between the time she left Fanshawe studies, there are more opportunities than ever and started at Royal Roads University. to do so. Over the years, Fanshawe College “I found that the lab skills I gained has negotiated more than 100 articulation from Fanshawe translated well and agreements with leading universities across gave me an edge during my studies at Canada. These institutions have agreed to Royal Roads,” says Brianne. “It was a recognize certain diploma programs and pretty intensive year-long university courses so that past graduates of Fanshawe program but well worth it because I can gain advanced standing and/or university now have a degree that I know will credit towards Bachelor degree studies. open more doors for me as my career Brianne Czypyha (Environmental progresses.” Technology 03) took Upon graduation from Royal advantage of one of Roads in August 2004, Brianne these opportunities accepted a one-year contract and gave her position with the university as an long-term Environmental Coordinator Intern. career plans a She assists with programs that boost. “After increase the sustainability of the earning my Royal Roads University campus diploma at and her role includes quite a bit of Fanshawe, communications and community I applied to relations. So far, the team she take my degree at works with has been able to divert Royal Roads University 70 percent of campus waste and she in Victoria, BC,” explains has been involved in presentations Brianne. “It was a great experience to students, a Blue Bike Program, How to find out more and Fanshawe prepared me well energy retrofits and greenhouse gas for the challenge. Royal Roads initiatives. For more information University granted me full credit for “It’s a challenging job and it’s about how your college my Fanshawe courses, so I only had great living out here in Victoria for to study an additional 12 months now,” says Brianne who admits she credits can be applied to earn my Bachelor of Science in isn’t sure where her work will take toward degree studies, visit: Environmental Science.” her next. “Environmental matters Ontario College-University So in just four years of concentrated impact on virtually all aspects of study (three at Fanshawe and one at our lives so this career field has Transfer Guide (OCUTG): Royal Roads), Brianne earned both tremendous potential for growth and www.ocutg.on.ca a diploma and a degree, and gained development.” With both her diploma industry experience during three and degree in hand, Brianne is well paid co-op work terms. She had also prepared for the next step, whatever gained an additional eight months of that may be. contract work with Agriculture Canada

18 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 19 Apprenticeship Training Ministry announces new apprenticeship training opportunities at Fanshawe

Prospective Fanshawe students, your wages increase with your level of apprentices and employers in skill. Many different career paths exist the region will benefit from new in four main sectors: motive power, apprenticeship-related training and construction, industrial/manufacturing improved learning resources, following and service. Fanshawe College is one of the a major announcement in April 2005 About 90 percent of apprenticeship largest apprenticeship trainers by the Ontario government. Fanshawe training is provided in the workplace by in Southwestern Ontario, was awarded the largest number of pre- employers or sponsors. The remainder apprenticeship programs of any college involves classroom instruction on theory, with training available in in Ontario. In total, thirty-two projects which is usually given at approved 18 trades. New learning were funded across the province. training institutions such as Fanshawe. options just approved by the Fanshawe already conducts To become an apprentice, you usually Ministry of Training, Colleges approximately eight percent of all have to find an employer first who and Universities (MTCU) apprenticeship training in Ontario is willing to train you. However, in have added a great deal of and is looking forward to welcoming light of the current skills shortage, the flexibility for students who more students in the newly approved government is approving new ways want to pursue apprenticeship learning streams. As a result of new to help people get a foot in the door training. Currently Fanshawe funding announced, Fanshawe College to apprenticeship training without conducts approximately eight will offer three new pre-apprenticeship necessarily having an employer first. percent of all apprenticeship training programs and three two-year Free pre-apprenticeship programs post-secondary programs in 2005. training in Ontario. Through new Ministry funding, How apprenticeships work Fanshawe will offer a total of three free As a career path, apprenticeship pre-apprenticeship training programs training may be the road in Automotive Service Technician, less traveled but its appeal is Truck & Coach Technician and General growing. Students today can Carpenter in 2005/06. The Automotive face crippling debt after a four- and Truck & Coach programs begin year university program and July 4, 2005 at the London Campus and still have difficulty getting a the General Carpenter program starts job that pays enough to live in September at the Oxford County comfortably and make loan Campus in Woodstock. payments. These programs include the Level 1 Apprenticeship takes apprenticeship curriculum for the trade, a different approach. It academic upgrading, and job search is hands-on training for skills, plus a mandatory eight-week people who enjoy learning through work placement with area employers. doing. The training you take prepares The programs are free to qualified you for well-paying jobs that demand students and include tuition, textbooks a high level of skills, judgment and and basic safety gear. creativity. As an apprentice, you are “Under traditional apprenticeship paid while gaining work experience and programs, the problem can sometimes

20 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 21 Apprenticeship leads to a high-tech creative career Dave DeGroot started working at Parmerit under a co-op placement while still in high school. The part-time work involved sweeping up, painting and other basic jobs, but Dave saw a great opportunity. The company agreed to train him as an apprentice and he joined Parmerit full-time directly after graduation. “Tool and die is a career that is really in demand and I knew that once I got my ticket (certified as a journeyperson) be that you can’t start training without being linked to an employer, and you can’t secure employment because you have no skills or training,” explains Rod Cameron, head of apprenticeship at Fanshawe College. “With these free apprenticeship programs, you can started in the trade without an employer and without a large financial outlay. Your eight-week work placement is a way to get a foot in the door and on the job experience. The rest is up to you.” Two new co-op diploma apprenticeship programs In April, Fanshawe was also funded to deliver a new type of post-secondary program that combines traditional post-secondary courses with apprenticeship curriculum and co-op work placements. “This new style of learning allows students the best of all worlds,” says Rod. “They can earn their two-year diploma in these fields, gain paid co-op Tool and die maker, work experience, and complete all the necessary education Dave DeGroot, often works on a they need for an apprenticeship.” new CCM (Coordinate Measuring Machine). The current two-year diploma programs will continue to Here he is inspecting, calibrating and be two years in duration. Interested students should inquire certifying a type of fixture he helped create in specifically about the Automotive Service Technician the Parmerit shop called a Check Gauge for the Co-Op Diploma Apprenticeship Program; the Truck & Coach auto industry. Co-Op Diploma Apprenticeship Program; or the Culinary I’d never be without a job,” says Dave, who wrote and passed Management/Cook Co-Op Diploma Apprenticeship Program. his certification exams in 2002. Between academic semesters, students in these new Many apprentices in this field take one weekly class each programs will work in a co-op format as signed apprentices. semester through Continuing Education at an Ontario college Graduates receive their post-secondary diplomas and credit and they can complete the in-school portion in about four for completion of all required in-school apprenticeship years. Dave chose to take two or three classes a week and training. When they have acquired sufficient work was able to finish at Fanshawe in only three years. experience, they are eligible to write the Certificate of “You might think industrial jobs are monotonous where Qualification examination in their respective trades. Students you just stand in one spot and do the same thing on the line will pay post-secondary tuition and a $40 apprenticeship everyday,” says Dave. “But the work at Parmerit is not like registration fee to the Ministry for these programs. that. We work on designing, building and testing very specific Watch for public information sessions on these new high-tech industrial equipment that is custom ordered. Each programs to be announced later this year with planned start day is different and we’re always learning new skills and dates at the London Campus for September 2005. applying creativity to work out the best solutions.” continued...

20 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 21 Apprenticeship - cont’d from page 21 Take your career While meeting the exacting standards of the auto industry can to the next level be stressful at times, tool and Earn a professional designation at die makers are very well paid. Fanshawe College “Once you become a certified • Paves the way for promotions journeyperson, and you’re and advancement. good at what you do, you • Flexible study options. can make $26 to $28 an hour • Many courses are available on-line. or more, plus you can work 40 to 60 hours a week if you choose to,” says Ed Veeke, President of Parmerit. Continuing Education Parmerit Inc. in Strathroy, “Yes, the pay is good, that’s for sure,” Ontario provides innovative says Dave, who at 25-years-old has equipment solutions and employs a The following organizations have been able to invest in his own home, number of tool and die apprentices who approved courses for credit towards drive a nice car and he has no school study through Continuing Education their certificate or accreditation at Fanshawe. Above are five current loans to pay back. “I like the work programs: apprentices, with journeyperson, environment too and it’s a great bunch • Project Management Institute Dave DeGroot. From left to right are: of guys here. We get to see projects • Canadian Securities Institute Ryan Coward, Chris McLinchey, Joe through from design, fabrication, • Purchasing Management Association Heynesbergen, Jason MacKenzie, Dave testing and shipping, plus solve all the of Canada and Greg Kustermans. problems along the way.” • Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping • Canadian Payroll Association • Human Resource Professionals Association of Ontario Applications welcomed for these • Association of Municipal Clerks and Fanshawe College Treasurers of Ontario • Certified General Accountants Awards: Association of Ontario do you qualify? • Canadian Institute of Marketing • Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario Alumni Association Continuing Education Award • Canadian Association for Production and Alumni who have returned to Fanshawe to earn an additional diploma Inventory Control or certificate through Continuing Education are eligible to apply for the • Canadian Institute of Traffic and Fanshawe College Continuing Education Award. Selection of a recipient is Transportation based on the obstacles or hardships the alumni member has overcome to attain this additional diploma or certificate and the benefit resulting from For more information and to this achievement. Graduates of a Continuing Education diploma or certificate register, please call 519-452-4451 program within the previous calendar year are eligible to apply. www.fanshawec.ca/CE The Newbery Community Enrichment Award This award is presented to a Fanshawe College graduate of a diploma or certificate program of study from the James N. Allan Campus in Simcoe, Ontario. The award is given in recognition of the graduate’s contribution to their community. The Newbery Community Enrichment Award is presented at the James N. Allan Campus graduation ceremony each November. The Jean Fraser Campbell Nursing Award Two awards are made each year and are presented to two Fanshawe College Nursing program graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence in the Nursing program and who, in the award year, are continuing forward with further full-time post-secondary study to acquire a Bachelor of Science degree. The value of each award ($2,500) will be applied directly to the recipient’s Bachelor of Nursing tuition fees.

All applications for the above awards must be received by the Awards and Scholarships Office, Room 3011, Fanshawe College, P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario N5Y 5R6 by June 30 of each year. For further information on these awards, please contact Awards and Scholarships at 519.452.4466.

22 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 23 Awards & Achievements Fa s h i o n M e rc h a n d i s i n g p ro g ra m h o n o u rs g ra d u a t e s T h e Fa s h i o n M e rc h a n d i s i n g p ro g ra m h e l d i t s e n d o f P u b l i c Re l a t i o n s a n d t h e ye a r p o r t fo l i o a n d t ra d e s h ow n i g h t i n A p r i l w i t h Ad ve r t i s i n g w i t h Le s t u d e n t s, p a re n t s, fa c u l t y a n d p o t e n t i a l e m p l oye rs o n C h a t e a u . C a ra l i ve s i n h a n d fo r t h e c e l e b ra t i o n . M e l i s s a C h a m b e rs ( Fa s h i o n M o n t re a l b u t e n j oys M e rc h a n d i s i n g 0 5 ), o f Wa t e r fo rd , O n ta r i o , wa s o n e o f v i s i t i n g Fa n s h awe a t h e s t u d e n t s h o n o u re d fo r a c h i eve m e n t w i t h i n h e r fi n a l f ew t i m e s a ye a r w h e n ye a r. S h e re c e i ve d t h e D i s t i n g u i s h e d S t u d e n t Awa rd f ro m s h e c a n . W h i l e i n Le C h a t e a u fo r exc e l l e n c e i n a l l s u b j e c t s. T h i s awa rd Lo n d o n i n A p r i l , s h e a l s o i n c l u d e d $ 2 5 0 c a s h a n d $ 2 5 0 i n Le C h a t e a u g i f t a d d re s s e d t h e 2 0 0 5 c e r t i fi c a t e s. M e l i s s a h a s re ta i l wo r k ex p e r i e n c e a l re a d y, fa s h i o n m e rc h a n d i s i n g a n d l i ke m a ny o f h e r f e l l ow g ra d u a t e s, s h e i s c u r re n t l y s t u d e n t s, s h a r i n g h e r c a re e r ex p e r i e n c e i n t e r v i ew i n g fo r f u l l - t i m e wo r k i n t h e fi e l d . i n t h e fa s h i o n i n d u s t r y. C a ra c o m m e n t e d t h a t t h e q u a l i t y T h e b e a u t i f u l c u s to m - m a d e awa rd wa s p re s e n t e d by o f t h e p o r t fo l i o d i s p l ays wa s h i g h a n d s h e e n j oye d t h e C a ra Vo g l ( Fa s h i o n M e rc h a n d i s i n g 9 2 ) w h o i s D i re c to r o f c h a n c e to m e e t t h e s t u d e n t s a t t h e eve n i n g eve n t .

Innovation in Awareness Award goes to YOU In 2004, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) in D eve l o p - London, Ontario developed a new marketing initiative m e n t called the YOU Made It Sales Campaign. YOU is a non- M a n a g e r profit, charitable agency focused on helping youth and w i t h supporting them in achieving success in their employment YO U a n d goals. s h e wa s The sales campaign involved selling customized gift i n vo l ve d baskets created by YOU clients for corporations to buy w i t h t h e and give out as holiday presents to staff or business c a m p a i g n f ro m t h e b e g i n n i n g . I n A p r i l 2 0 0 5 , s h e wa s associates. Baskets were also sold at a kiosk in the Covent t h r i l l e d to a c c e p t t h e I n n ova t i o n i n Awa re n e s s Awa rd f ro m Garden Market. In just three months, YOU recorded P i l l a r fo r t h e c a m p a i g n , o n b e h a l f o f t h e t e a m a t YO U w h o sales of more than $8,500 making it a highly successful h e l p e d m a ke i t s u c h a s u c c e s s. campaign in raising both money and awareness about I n t h e p h o to a b ove a t c e n t re, S u e M c K i t t r i c k o f YO U YOU. So much so that the campaign was nominated a c c e p t s h o n o u rs f ro m W i l l y Va n K l o o s t e r, C h a i r o f t h e for the 2005 London Community Innovation Awards B o a rd o f D i re c to rs fo r P i l l a r ( l e f t ) a n d B e t h D e Lo n g , presented by Pillar - Voluntary Sector Network. E xe c u t i ve D i re c to r o f P i l l a r ( r i g h t ) . P h o to c o u r t e s y o f T h e Sue McKittrick (Broadcast Journalism 89) is Partnership Lo n d o n e r. P h o to g ra p h e r S e a n M eye r.

OCAAHall of Fame Inductees

Fo r m e r Fa n s h awe Fa l c o n s Te re s a C a r r i e re ( P hys i c a l F i t n e s s I n s t r u c to r 8 6 ) a n d E m i l i o Ro c c a ( B u s i n e s s - M a r ke t i n g 8 6 ) we re a m o n g 2 0 a t h l e t e s i n d u c t e d i n to t h e O CA A H a l l o f Fa m e i n M ay 2 0 0 5 . B o t h Te re s a a n d E m i l i o a re a c c o m p l i s h e d b a s ke t b a l l p l aye rs w h o s e ta l e n t s e a r n e d t h e m n u m e ro u s h o n o u rs d u r i n g t h e i r c o l l e g e c a re e rs.

22 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 23 iNSiDEclass iNFORMATiON notes• CLASS NEWS UPDATES • MARRIAGES • NEW JOBS • CHILDREN • MOVES •

Dave Gibson (Radio Dianna (Leudke) still to Dwaine; one market! Please see You may have Broadcasting 89) has Kiss (Radiography son, Dylan, who’s www.stagedtomove.ca gone to points moved from Spirit 83) writes, “Hi all. now 10. Kinda ironic for more information. north, south, 91.7/GIANT-FM to I’m married with two actually, as I came to east and west Standard Radio Inc. children, Courtney, London and moved to Bill Melymuka (Music but we and your in the role of Account 16 and Jordan, 14. Northridge when I was Industry Arts 89) classmates still Executive selling Both are enjoying 10 and my son now has been married to want to hear advertising for CHTZ- high school. I am attends Northridge and Jennifer since 1995. from you! FM and NEWSTALK still working with the will attend Lucas S.S. They have recently 610 CKTB in St. Quinte Healthcare just as I did. Wonder built a home in St. Send a message Catharines, Ontario. Corporation, currently if he’ll be a Fanshawe Catharines where they to someone or Dave, his wife, at the Picton site alumnus himself live with two beautiful send us info on Michelle, and son, performing both x- someday.” daughters, Natasha yourself. All Connor, live in ray and ultrasound (4) and Rebecca (19 news qualifies– Welland. Former examinations. I’m Jennifer (Fugard) months). marriages, classmates are invited looking for Gail Reid (Fashion Design moves, new jobs, to get in touch with Hunninck. We trained 00) married Michael Keith Harasyn career changes, Dave by emailing him together at St. Joseph’s Reid, on May 25th, (Assurance Certificate pictures, kids at [email protected]. in Chatham. I haven’t 2002, a Western Program 03) and wife - anything you seen or heard from university graduate Jennifer are celebrating think will be Glen Wilcox her since I got married in Actuarial Science. their 10th anniversary interesting. (Broadcasting almost 20 years ago Jennifer has been this year. Their three You can use – Television 84) writes, and I would like working in the fashion/ boys occupy much phone, fax, or “As much as I enjoyed to drop her a line. apparel industry of their time: Jacob email–whatever my time at Fanshawe Last I heard she was since graduation and (6), Thomas (4) and suits your fancy. and gained some somewhere in Ottawa. has recently moved Benjamin (2). Just get us the valuable insights into Gail, if you’re out to Toronto, starting scoop quick. who I am, I gravitated there or if anyone her own business in Michael Stoparczyk back to the aviation knows where she is, fashion design. (Broadcasting – Radio See our contact industry shortly after please drop me a line: 96) returned home to info on page 14. graduating. I am [email protected]” Catherine (Fellner) London after eight married with two boys, Brown (Resources years at CJCS-AM residing just north of Kimberley (Barker) Management 03) / CHGK-FM in London, and currently Cooke (Mental opened her own Stratford, right back Interested in working as a Captain Retardation Counselor company, “Staged to to where his radio reaching someone with Air Canada JAZZ. 83) writes, “… Move” on May 1, 2005 career began. Michael in Class Notes? It has been amazing still working for – assisting home sellers is now employed by Please send your to watch all of the the Thames Valley to prepare a home for Fanshawe College as a letter or email expansion going on District School Board sale so that it appeals to Programming Assistant care of the Alumni at Fanshawe. All the as support staff at more potential buyers, / Technician in the Office and we best in the future, Glen Cairn P.S. and sells faster and for Broadcasting Program. will forward it Fanshawe.” loving it. Married more money in any As well, he and his for you. 24 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 25 girlfriend (Fanshawe August 6th to my lovely (reunion) ceremonies photography graduate fiancée, Sarah De at Fanshawe but hope Early in January this year, the ECE Jeanette Dowler) Graff. to connect with a few students surprised Katie Stortz have opened their own more graduates. Kate (ECE 2003) and Abe Geisbrecht (ECE 2003) with a business called Studio (Struthers) Simpson, presentation of a 19: Photography and Jan Ropp and I try to very large collection Digital Imaging. keep in touch every of toys, books, and year. Sounds like you John Sullivan (Urban teaching supplies as are doing very well Affairs and Real Estate well as a monetary Richard! I have a son 87) recently entered donation. The class in his third year at the teaching profession held numerous Guelph University and is teaching Grade fundraising and a daughter hoping 7 for the Northeastern activities last fall to get into Sheridan Catholic District to support Abe Timothy Anderson College in the fall. School Board in and Katie’s efforts in (MIA 96) is releasing Roger and I are still Timmins. Along with helping the Neohumanist Primary his first children’s married and would love teaching and spending school in Ejura, Ghana. In 2004, book and music CD, to hear from you again time with his family, the couple completed a six-week Funtimes the Snail at [email protected] John is coaching assignment at the school where they Climbs Large, Large or fax 519-881-2412.” made a significant, positive impact on basketball and cross- Mountain, a spirited the school environment. country running, and uphill adventure about The family of Patti loving every minute a snail and his many Rundle share the sad of it. friends. Songs and news her passing in Cheryl Plumb music by Timothy February 2005. Patti (Recreation Leadership Anderson and Rob (P.J.), a graduate of the 94) recently moved Anderson, illustrations Secretarial Arts, class to Belle River and by Debby Gonzalez. of 78, was attending became a partner in Check out the story and Fanshawe at the James a new firm, Pinnacle music at N. Allan Campus, Wealth Management. www.funtimesthesnail.com Simcoe, Ontario. Patti Former classmates was enthusiastic about may get in touch Colleen (Ellis) Fell life and a great animal Susan Wodlinger (Marketing 82) with Cheryl at ncplu (Mental Retardation lover. She was also a is proud to share news of her first [email protected]. Counseller 79) is great event organizer. grandchild, born six weeks early but currently with the Many family birthdays Dan Olderidge in fighting spirit on June 11, 2004. Bluewater District and Christmas (Electronics Henry Nicholas Kemeny Wodlinger School Board. Colleen celebrations were made Engineering Technician started life as a 4 lb “preemie” in the says, “It was so great all the more special by 75) joined the London NICU of Women’s College Hospital, to hear from Richard her creative touch. Patti Fire Services in March and several weeks later finally arrived Poore in Alumni News will be deeply missed 2004 as Deputy Fire home to the great joy of new parents (fall 2004). I did not by her family and her Chief after 16 years of Jason Wodlinger and Gabrielle make it to the 25th many friends. fire service experience Kemeny in Toronto. In honour of his safe arrival, Susan contacted all with the Cambridge major Canadian newspapers in every Fire Department. province and persuaded them to Dan holds a Master’s donate their June 11 horoscope for degree in Business that day. Susan writes to say that she Administration from created a special Horoscope Booklet Queen’s University. clipped from newspapers across the Randy Phelps (Motive country. In January 2005, Henry Power Technology celebrated being a very special, 15 01) writes to say, “I lb. seven-month-old bundle of joy to am getting married on all his family, bringing excitement to everyone in his world.

24 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 25 class notes Global Volunteers at work in Equador Earlier this year, Debbie Lindsay (Law and Security Administration 85) spent two weeks in Quito, Ecuador, volunteering her time to help the poorest, most vulnerable residents of that city - children with mental and physical disabilities, some of whom had been orphaned. Debbie, a police officer with Oxford Community Police in Ontario, was part of a Global Volunteers team that traveled to Quito to work with child-care, medical and construction projects at Fundacion Campamento Cristiano Esperanza (Camp Hope), a facility for children with disabilities. By immersing herself in the local culture, Lindsay gained unique insights into Ecuador and its people. She specifically helped with construction projects and lawn care, taught English and music class to the children as well as crafts for a kindergarten class and woodworking for the disabled. Debbie was asked to do a public safety lecture for the children, which was made possible with the help of a Spanish translator. Global Volunteers is a private, non-profit, nonsectarian development organization, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, that coordinates teams of volunteers working on short-term (one to three-week) service projects around the world. For more information, contact Global Volunteers at 1-800-487-1074 or at www.globalvolunteers.org; [email protected]. in memoriam Protecting your privacy Patti (Rundle) Amirault The protection of the privacy of our partnerships help to subsidize services (Secretarial Arts 78) on alumni is important to the Fanshawe and programs for alumni. The Alumni February 12, 2005. College Alumni Association and the Association does not provide your Alumni Office. As such, we strictly confidential information directly to Don Anderson (professor (retired) adhere to the guidelines for protection these companies. Contact with alumni Radiography Technology) on and use of personal information, as set is made by third-party companies on December 29, 2004. out in the Freedom of Information and behalf of the Alumni Association and Protection of Privacy Act of Ontario. its affinity partners. Companies which Richard R. Brown (Recreation Information in our files includes, but provide mailing and telemarketing Leadership 75) on August 19, 2004. is not limited to, name, address, gender, services as agents of the association age, marital status, education and sign a confidentiality agreement and Tom Denomme (faculty, Graphic employment. It is the responsibility of may only use the information they design) on April 20, 2005. the Alumni Office to ensure that your receive from the association for the information is accurate and up-to-date. purposes outlined in the agreement. Leslie Dobos (faculty, General Sometimes we contact alumni by mail The Alumni Association does not sell its Studies) on March 5, 2005. and by phone to update their personal mailing lists. information or to let them know about If you would prefer not to be Stephanie Ann Gale (Pre-Health events, services and opportunities contacted, you may opt out of affinity Science 03) in November 2004. of interest and benefit to alumni. programs or general communication AlumniNews is mailed twice a year and from the Alumni Association at any invitations to reunions, homecoming Vicky Thornley (Fitness and time by calling 1.800.661.ALUM or and special events are sent throughout 519.452.4285, faxing 519.659.9393 or e- Health Promotion 99) on the year. mailing [email protected] January 3, 2005. Occasionally, the Alumni Association participates with its affinity partners For more information, or to make changes to offer services for alumni such as to your record, please contact the Alumni insurance and credit cards. These Office.

26 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 27 Reunion Central It’s time to dust off the memories... If you’d like more information about the class reunions listed below or would like to plan a reunion, please contact the person listed or the Alumni Office: 519.452-4285 or 800.661.ALUM or email [email protected]

Calling the Class of 1980: Your 25th Anniversary Reunion wants you! Where were you in 1980? Recognize anyone in these snapshots from the Fanshawe archives? If you were here in 1980, it’s your turn to come back home. Better yet, call a few classmates and come back home together! Graduates of all programs from 1980 are invited to a 25th Anniversary Reunion, hosted by the Alumni Association on Saturday, October 22. Please check the Alumni Web site or call the Alumni Office for more details.

Architectural Technology, Class of 1980 Plan to connect with your old friends and find out about the careers and families that have been built over the years. Contact the Alumni Office – 519.452-4285. Fashion Merchandising and Design, Class of 1989 Getting together with old friends is never out of style. It’s time to call those old friends and plan a day to reminisce. Contact the Alumni Office - 519.452-4285. Dental Hygiene. Class of 1980 Smile! A 25th Dental Hygiene Reunion for the Class of 1980 is on the schedule for 2005. Please contact Tammy Gouweloos at [email protected] Nursing, Class of 1980 We’ve lost touch with some friends but it’s time to all get back together again. Contact Ruby Hartsell at 519-532-8908 (voicemail ext 4215). Radio Broadcasting, Class of 1985 Wendy (Antonczyk) Spence is planning a 20th reunion for Saturday, July 16, 2005 in London, Ontario. Contact Wendy at [email protected] Falcons National Title Team 25th Anniversary Reunion A reunion for the Men’s Basketball Canadian champions of 1980 is in the works. Please contact Al Ratcliffe at 671-0320 or the Alumni Office for details.

Reunion 2006 Plans are underway for a reunion for Photography, Class of 1970 (36 years ago!) to be held in 2006. Denise Saylor ([email protected]) or John Lenk ([email protected]) would like to hear from fellow alumni. Mark your calendar! Homecoming: October 20-22, 2005

26 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 27 A l u m n i S u c c e s s Rolling to the top with Team Canada

Karen Blachford (Fitness and as possible during the fall and winter, excellent choice for her because Health Promotion 04) has always and training at the gym whenever ice she could complete the program is not available. through Directed Independent Study. loved sports and she was not “Curling is a great winter sport for By studying at her own pace, Karen about to have anything stand Canadians of any age and ability found the flexibility to continue in the way of enjoying physical to be involved in,” says Blachford. working part-time and training part- pursuits. That’s why, despite “It promotes team work, strategy, time. While in school and to this exercise and fun. I got involved at the day, she works part-time at The a neurological condition beginning of the summer in 2001, University of Western Ontario in the diagnosed in 1989 that has after I read that the Canadian Curling Student Development Centre assisting confined her to a wheelchair, Association was looking for athletes to students with disabilities. she has gone on to accomplish train and try out for the first Canadian Her ultimate career goal is to work National Wheelchair Curling Team. I in the field of sports marketing, more than most people do in a had enjoyed winter sports and cold particularly promoting the benefits lifetime. weather, and thought that it would be of sport to youth and to special a great sport for me to try.” populations. Her unique experience as Not only did she try it, she excelled a world-class athlete will also help her at it. And while curling is currently progress within this career field. her top priority, Karen has also been “Really, since the team has been very active in wheelchair track events working to qualify for the Paralympics and enjoyed a year of playing sledge in Italy in 2006, training has become hockey for the Huron Sledgehawks a full-time job,” explains Karen. in Hensall, Ontario and several years During the winter, she puts in an with the Peterborough Patriots. That average of about 12-15 hours on the sport is played with the athlete seated ice each week, training and playing on a sled and using two small wooden with both wheelchair athletes and hockey sticks with picks on them to able-bodied curlers. Other training help propel the player and control time is spent studying strategy, tactics movement on the sledge. Karen is and team dynamics. Her main rink is certified as a coach and trainer in the Ilderton Curling Club in Ilderton, sledge hockey and she also holds the Ontaro, where the people are very distinction of being the first paraplegic supportive. “Curling is a game that ice hockey official in North America both persons with disabilities and the and the first to referee an able-bodied able-bodied can play together,” says Today Karen is a professional hockey game. Blachford. “All it takes is cooperation wheelchair athlete on the Canadian Her enjoyment of sport and from curling clubs and the players and National Wheelchair Curling Team competition led her to enrol at virtually anyone, regardless of level of and a college graduate, and she Fanshawe as a mature student in ability, can take part.” makes the most of every day. She 1999 in the Fitness and Health Her professors and friends in trains year-round, on the ice as much Promotion program. It was an the Fitness and Health Promotion

28 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 Fanshawe College Alumni News Spring 2005 29 program at Fanshawe are understandably very proud of Karen’s accomplishments. Students in the program last year chose to fundraise for her and the group contributed How wheelchair $500 towards the purchase of a new wheelchair for Karen curling works and to support Team Canada. “Representing Canada is an honour and a privilege that Barriers that once I hold with utmost respect and I keep this in mind each kept wheelchair and every day that I train, ” says Karen, who appreciates users off the the support and encouragement from so many people. “I curling rink have always carry the Fitness and Health Promotion program been disappearing and Fanshawe College close to my heart wherever I go.” in recent years. One major breakthrough was the invention A n o n - i c e s u c c e s s s t o r y of the Extender Team Canada - Wheelchair Curling Stick® by Rusty Drew. He initially This photo designed it to shows the help his wife members of continue to curl the national from a standing wheelchair position, when curling team her health seated in kept her from front (from kneeling down left to to throw the curling stones. It right): Skip has since turned into a successful commercial product, Chris Daw, popular with senior curlers and curlers with disabilities. Second It still takes skill because you have to release the rock Jim Primavera, Lead Karen using the correct turn, in order for it to hit the spot Blachford and Vice-Skip Bruce McAninch. Standing behind you want. Aiming and getting the right weight is a them from the left are Equipment Manager Trevor Kerr and challenge but like so many sports, practice improves Tracy Gedies who is Coordinator of the Fitness and Health performance. Promotion program, along with some of the Fanshawe Before throwing a stone, a curler in a wheelchair locks students who fundraised for the team. the brakes and leans over to position the rock. The As Team Canada, Karen and her teammates have been Extender Stick® slides over the handle of the rock and very successful. Their titles have included: Silver Medallist with one motion the rock can be pushed and turned at the World Championships in 2002; Gold Medallist at with the Extender Stick® just before release to give it the 2003 Can-Am Championship; Gold Medallists at the the correct turn. 2003 World Cup of Wheelchair Curling; and defending their Above Karen is demonstrating a throwing technique, title as Team Canada by winning the Canadian National whereby teammate Jim Primavera locks his wheelchair Wheelchair Curling Championship in both 2003 and 2004. behind Karen’s wheelchair to keep it from sliding While Team Canada did not medal this year in Scotland back when the rock is propelled forward. She uses at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in January, the Extender Stick® the same way as in the previous the experience was still important. Each competition earns example. the team certain point levels allowing Team Canada to Once the rock is thrown, the rules are pretty much qualify for the Paralympics in 2006 in Italy. the same as in able-bodied curling except there is “We are ranked fourth going into the Paralympics which no sweeping. Players in wheelchairs clean their tires will be held just after the able-bodied Olympics in Italy thoroughly before going on the ice the same way able- in February 2006,” says Karen. “It will be thrilling to bodied curlers change into special curling shoes so arrive there for our competition in March and see all the that the ice surface is kept completely free of foreign Paralympic facilities and be part of that level of excitement material. amongst fellow athletes from different countries.”

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We’ll do the rest. FANSHAWE COLLEGE Nominations extended until London, Canada June 15, 2005 for our annual The Distinguished Alumni Fanshawe College Awards honour Fanshawe Distinguished College graduates Alumni who have Awards distinguished themselves in their careers or who have made a significant contribution to their community or to society. Do you know SOMEONE... • passionate about their interests? • innovative in solving problems or meeting needs? • acknowledged by peers and the community for achievements and contributions? • entrepreneurial in spirit and an agent for change? • supportive of community and social issues to the benefit of others? If you know a Fanshawe College graduate who possesses some or all of the above qualities, please nominate him or her for a Distinguished Alumni Award. Recipients are honoured at an annual Homecoming awards ceremony. Deadline for nominations is June 15, 2005. To be considered, completed nomination forms must be accompanied by a detailed letter of support from an employer, community service organization or close associate, along with the nominee’s resume, CV or biography. Any nominations not selected in 2005 will be reconsidered in 2006.

To submit a nomination, send the completed form below along with supporting documentation to Fanshawe College Alumni Office, D-1043, 1460 Oxford St. E., P.O. Box 7005, London, ON N5Y 5R6. Or complete the full nomination form at www.fanshawec.ca/alumni. We will contact nominees for further details as needed.

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Calling for nominations for the 2005 Fanshawe College Distinguished Alumni Awards

We’re looking for career leaders – community leaders – alumni who use their skill and experience to make great things happen. If you know a Fanshawe College graduate who deserves to be honoured for their passion, innovation and integrity, we want to hear from you. Nominations open now. Please see page 30 for more details.

If undeliverable, please return to: Address correction requested Fanshawe College Alumni Office 1460 Oxford Street East, P.O. Box 7005 London, Ontario N5Y 5R6

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