-Villeneuve Gravel Extraction Committee 1953 - 2002 How to Apply Dale MacMillan Please forward your submission or direct any inquiries to: Memorial Scholarship for About Dale MacMillan Trenna Benesocky Dale MacMillan was born and raised in and Community Leadership Corporate Executive Assistant pursued a career in accounting. In 1974 he and Gale (GiGi) Sturgeon County Quintal were married. They briefly lived in St. Albert, then 9613-100 Street moved to Calahoo. The father of two children, Reagan and Damian, Dale very quickly became active in all aspects of , AB T8R 1L9 his community. Spending time with family and friends, coaching, fund raising and organizing events, and Email: [email protected] becoming President of the West Sturgeon Ag Society, were Dale’s passions. He also enjoyed playing hockey and Submission deadline: May 29, 2020 loved the outdoors. Dale was known for his quick wit and sense of humour —he always loved a good laugh. Dale was an instrumental member of the Calahoo- Villeneuve Gravel Extraction Committee, and had a gift for bringing people together no matter how far apart they To Contact Sturgeon County: were on the issues. Phone: 780-939-4321 Two of Dale’s favourite sayings were, “if you want Toll Free: 1-866-939-9303 something done or to see something changed, step up to Fax: 780-939-2076 the plate” and “people have a responsibility to leave this Email: [email protected] Website: www.sturgeoncounty.ca world a better place” —Dale lived up to both. 2020 Call for Applications Dale has left many legacies —his commitment to Sturgeon County Centre community involvement and education, his caring and 9613 - 100 Street compassionate nature, this memorial scholarship, but Morinville, AB T8R 1L9 his greatest and most important legacy is his two children. Dale MacMillan Scholarship For Community Leadership

The Committee The Scholarship Criteria for Selection

The Calahoo Villeneuve Sand & Gravel Advisory The Dale MacMillan Memorial Scholarship for The review panel will evaluate submissions, Committee was formed in 2001 concurrent with Community Leadership publicly recognizes and based on the following criteria: the development of the Area Structure Plan commemorates the contributions and dedication » Must be a resident of Sturgeon County. Bylaw to address matters related to sand and of Dale MacMillan, who was instrumental in Students residing temporarily outside gravel extraction and processing in the Calahoo- helping achieve a balance between residents and of Sturgeon County for schooling are Villeneuve area and its impact on the community. gravel extraction operations in the Calahoo and eligible to apply. The Committee makes recommendations to Villeneuve area. Council on matters pertaining to sand and gravel » Evidence of enrollment in a recognized » The scholarship shall be presented to a post secondary educational institution. extraction and processing within the Calahoo- Sturgeon County resident who is enrolled in Villeneuve area. The goal of the committee is to a recognized post secondary educational » Supporting materials of applicant’s use the expertise of the public and industry to institution (no age limitations are in effect). leadership and involvement toward develop a valuable resource efficiently and in benefiting their community within » There shall be no more than two an environmentally responsible manner while Sturgeon County. scholarships per year. If in the opinion of the minimizing the impact to community. panel, no submission is suitable, the » Provide a type written submission One of the duties of the Committee is to ensure scholarship (s) will not be presented. (maximum 300 words) identifying: the sustainability of the Scholarship fund and » Recipient must attend a presentation • Why you should be awarded this review applications and recommend the award of ceremony on August 25, 2020. Dale MacMillan Scholarship. scholarship. » Scholarship recipients may not re-submit in • Achievements and contributions to a subsequent year. the community. • Educational training being pursued.

The 2020 Dale MacMillan Memorial Scholarship for Community Leadership Documentation to be included when will be presented at the applying: August 25, 2020 Sturgeon County Council meeting. » Maximum of two (2) letters of Recipient will receive a $2000 scholarship. endorsement/recommendation. » Any other supporting documentation.