2014 ISSUE GEORGIANVIEW FOR ALUMNI, DONORS AND FRIENDS OF GEORGIAN COLLEGE

Alumnus Don Komarechka’s snowflake-a-day photo collection went viral

INSIDE EXTRAORDINARY PERSPECTIVES, EXTRAORDINARY GOALS MEET 10 ALUMNI WHO ARE HAVING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES IN THEIR CAREERS Spin the wheel of connections to stay in touch with Georgian Food entrepreneurship heats up at South Georgian Bay Campus Our GRADitude to donors for supporting students through the Power of Education campaign VIEW FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO ALUMNI PERKS EXPANDING DEGREE CAPACITY SAVINGS • DEALS • DISCOUNTS Advantage InTravel IN OUR REGION Georgian graduates receive lifelong benefits, services and special pricing on attractions, insurance, accommodation and more through the Alumni Association. Many partners extend As we are well into another exciting of Ontario. Together, we have developed a their offers to Georgian students, employees, retirees, donors and members of the Board of academic year at Georgian, there is much realistic, achievable plan to build on existing Governors. Some also give a portion of their proceeds from alumni sales back to Georgian to to be proud of — a proven track record; infrastructure and combine the very best of CAA Central successful alumni making their mark as college with university. benefit current and future students. Perk up and take advantage of our partner savings today. Ontario Campus innovators and compassionate citizens; rich Under our plan, by 2030 more than Discount Visit GeorgianCollege.ca/alumni and click partnerships with community and industry; 50 degree programs will be delivered to on the alumni perks tab to learn more. Georgian College Convocation and more than 125 career-focused programs as many as 6,000 students through the Canada’s Athletic Centre: Flowers.ca giving our students and graduates the Georgian University Partnership Centre. Wonderland Barrie and Orillia MARYLYNN WEST-MOYNES critical skills they need to create, think, lead Many offerings will be integrated diploma- campuses Georgian Dining Centre for President and CEO and do. degrees, allowing students to graduate in Co-operative Room Choice We know that’s what employers are four years and enter the workforce sooner, Education, Internship Hotels and Career Georgian Canada looking for and we want to offer our students better prepared and equipped to accelerate GP Masonry and Services Library Georgian Landscaping Georgian an education that adapts to the needs of our their chosen careers. College Supplies Conference and local economy today, anticipates the needs Our plan is transformative. Our plan is Holiday Inn Optical High Tech Barrie —­ Hotel & Event Services Tint Plus Industrial of tomorrow, and is ready for the future. bold. And our plan challenges the way we Conference Centre Park Collision Georgian Building on our commitment to all think about postsecondary education. Johnson Inc. Stores Manulife the design and delivery of world-class I encourage you to stay in touch and be Financial Great Wolf certificates, diplomas and degrees, I am sure to visit GeorgianCollege.ca from time Lodge Hardwood Ski proud to share that Georgian has partnered to time to see what’s happening at your Scandinave Spa and Bike Kempenfelt with Lakehead University and responded college. National Conference to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Warm regards to you and your family. Ontario Science Centre Car Rental Centre Medoc Travel Universities’ call for proposals to expand Read more about our expansion plan on page 4. Reliance Yanch Insurance degree capacity in underserviced regions Heating & Air SkyLife Conditioning Rewards VIP by Santa’s Village Skyline Hotels Royal Ontario & Resorts Museum

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COMBINING THE Rest BEST OF COLLEGE assured. AND UNIVERSITY

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4 GEORGIANVIEW 2014 VIEW FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAIR WHAT’S IN STORE THIS ISSUE

It is my honour to be the new Chair of the Alumni Association Executive Council and to work toward inspiring lifelong connections among Georgian’s 62,000 graduates. Through my career I reconnected with Georgian a few years ago and I began to learn about all the ways I could get involved. I started volunteering for the Alumni Association, joined the Business Advisory Committee and sat on a few guest panels in marketing classes to answer questions from students about their future careers. What I look forward to most is delivering the alumni speech at convocations that welcomes new grads to the Alumni Association. The students are excited, the faculty and parents are proud, the president is passionate and you can feel the energy in the room. These are the ways I stay connected. Many of you connect in other ways. This past year, Georgian received 1,350 survey responses from alumni about EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS EXTRAORDINARY ALUMNI EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT the college’s brand position and visual identity. Your feedback offered valuable 08 Georgian has extraordinary events 09 These Georgian grads are seizing 34 Georgian’s donors are helping to insight that helped Georgian refine its brand position. Thank you to all who year-round including guest lecturers. opportunities from amazing races Transform the Student Experience participated. Plan to attend one in 2015. to royal encounters. in the new phase of the Power of The new logo is just one of the exciting changes in store for Georgian that Education fundraising campaign. will position the college as a postsecondary institution for the 21st century, as CONNECT STORIES explained in the message from the president on pages 3 and 4. I invite you to 03 Georgian’s plan to combine the best of college and university: reconnect to be part of the college’s evolution. Discover the many ways on page WITH GEORGIAN From the President and CEO 24 — we’re waiting to hear from you. Do you have questions, comments or story Meet the new Chair of the Alumni Association Executive Council ideas for this magazine? Write to 06 STEPHEN ROTH [email protected] or call 08 Attend a Georgian event in 2015 Electronic Technician, 1978 705.728.1968, ext. 1128. Chair of the Alumni Association Executive Council 09 Extraordinary experiences distinguish 10 Georgian graduates Contact us by email or phone if you would like to discontinue your free subscription to this 23 Student carves extraordinary art annual magazine. 24 Choose from many ways to stay connected to your college 26 What you need to know about corporate training 28 Georgian alumni help grow Barrie tech startup 29 Applied research solves challenges for small businesses 30 Food entrepreneurship heats up at South Georgian Bay Campus 32 Past President Tamblyn awarded for lifetime achievement OUR NEW LOOK: THE ACCELERATOR SYMBOL 34 GRADitude — thank you donors for supporting THE PROMISE: At its heart, Accelerator — is an apt metaphor IMPACT: The energy and forward Georgian students real education is a process of for the enriching possibilities that momentum of the symbol conveys 44 Grad Grapevine — alumni reunite transformation. The best centres of we help ignite. It captures the how Georgian’s impact on learning, ON THE COVER SKY CRYSTAL In the crowd — the Automotive Business School of Canada class learning do far more than transmit unique Georgian experience and our career and life extends far beyond 46 Photo by Don Komarechka of ’89 reunion knowledge — they are catalysts of commitments for the future: the classroom. Advertising, class of 2009 change. Georgian’s commitment LEGACY: The leaf form reflects STEWARDSHIP: As a green to being an active agent of growth Georgian’s progressive nature; it’s employer, we care deeply about our extends not only to our students and always evolving but always true to environment. Our green and blue alumni but also to our employers, its core values of student growth colours evoke that commitment as diverse partners and the communities and success. well as reflect the natural beauty of PRIVACY POLICY we serve. COMMUNITY: The tight alignment our seven Central Ontario locations. Georgian College respects your privacy. To our alumni: on graduation, Georgian will continue to hold your contact and certain other information so that we can contact you In science and entrepreneurship, of chevrons symbolizes our close from time to time to facilitate alumni participation in Georgian College alumni activities and offers. To our donors: your personal information, collected by Georgian College under the legal authority of the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 and in accordance with Sections 38(2) and 41(1) of the Freedom of Information an “accelerator” dramatically collaboration with our partners and and Protection of Privacy Act, will not be used for any purposes other than activities and opportunities in relation to Georgian College. To both alumni and donors: Georgian enhances growth and development. the communities we serve. College discloses your contact information to outside organizations or agencies, such as mailing houses, to enable them to contact you on behalf of Georgian College and its affinity partners but ensures it has entered into confidentiality agreements with those outside organizations so that alumni and donor personal information is kept confidential. Our new symbol — the Georgian Georgian College does not rent, trade or sell its mailing lists.

6 GEORGIANVIEW 2014 GEORGIANVIEW 2014 7 EVENTS MIKE MAURICE WAS WILLING TO GO TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT FOR HIS DREAM JOB. LITERALLY. FOR HUMANITY SAYS COL. CHRIS HADFIELD

The impossible is possible thanks to human ingenuity, creativity and imagination — that’s the powerful message Col. Chris Hadfield delivered to packed audiences during two presentations at Georgian College in May. “Education, enabling technology, how we organize ourselves on an individual level — these help us get the impossible done,” he said. The Canadian astronaut and past commander of the International Space Station visited the Barrie Campus as part of the President’s Lecture Series. In one presentation, he shared his experiences with Georgian students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and college supporters while the second one was attended by sixth graders from the Simcoe County District School Board. The presentation, sponsored by The Chilton Team Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., was also broadcast to Georgian’s six other campuses using videoconferencing, reaching approximately 10,000 people in total. Dozens of invited alumni attended a special breakfast before the presentation. Since blasting off from Kazakhstan in 2012, Col. Hadfield has become a worldwide sensation, harnessing the power of social media to make outer space accessible to millions. He shared his story of how he turned his dreams as a young boy into an out-of-this-world reality. He also shared important lessons on preparedness, noting that “how we visualize failure is just as important as how we visualize our success.”

Make sure you have signed up to receive The Loop, our WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SPEAKER alumni e-newsletter where we will announce who will IN THE PRESIDENT’S THOUGHT visit Georgian next and how you can win or purchase tickets to the presentation. Update your alumni contact LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES? information at GeorgianCollege.ca/alumni.

UPCOMING EVENTS FALL OPEN HOUSE GEORGIAN’S GOT TALENT (OR GEORGIAN COLLEGE AUTO SHOW ALUMNI HAVING Nov. 8, 2014 NOT) BENEFIT CONCERT June 5-7, 2015 All seven campuses March 19 and 20, 2015 Barrie Campus GeorgianCollege.ca/open-house Barrie Campus GeorgianCollege.ca/autoshow EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES TRANSFER AND DEGREE FAIR GeorgianCollege.ca/variety-show CAMPUS GALLERY EXHIBITS At Georgian, we want our graduates to have extraordinary experiences throughout their careers, from their first Jan. 27, 2015 SPRING OPEN HOUSE Year-round day of class until they reach retirement. Meet 10 of them who are living their dreams, reaching their goals, leading Barrie Campus March 28, 2015 Barrie Campus their industries, driving innovation … and having fun. The group includes Georgian’s six Premier’s Award nominees for GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/ All seven campuses GeorgianCollege.ca/design-and- 2014. The Premier’s Awards celebrate Ontario’s outstanding college graduates in the following categories: business, credit-transfer GeorgianCollege.ca/open-house visual-arts/campus-gallery community services, creative arts and design, health sciences, recent graduate and technology. To suggest a Georgian 10TH ANNUAL POWWOW 28TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC grad for nomination, write to [email protected]. March 14, 2015 May 26, 2015 For more events, visit Barrie Campus The Club at Bond Head GeorgianCollege.ca/news-events. GeorgianCollege.ca/aboriginal Georgiangolfclassic.com

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EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: The audience kept growing and I just kept WINNING OLYMPIC GOLD feeding the fire and leveraged that. AND HOSTING THE AMAZING Don Komarechka on his use of social media RACE CANADA

JON MONTGOMERY Business Administration — Automotive Marketing, 2000

The image of Jon Montgomery Canada, one of the country’s most- hefting a pitcher of beer to his mouth watched television shows, and has during a victory walk through the thrown his support behind several Olympic Village in celebration of sport-related charitable organizations. his gold medal has become iconic, Not one to shy away from the spotlight, capturing a spirit which helped Jon has used his podium to boost launch his high-profile media the country he so loves, supporting career. initiatives to make sports available to The moment of a lifetime had all children as well as speaking out on just occurred that February day conservation issues. in 2010 at the Whistler Sliding The roots of Jon’s success hearken Centre where Jon captured the back to his days at Georgian where he 2014 gold on his last run in the skeleton graduated with an ability and hunger to PREMIER’S AWARD NOMINEE event, displaying his unbridled seize opportunities when presented to The pages of Don Komarechka’s book, Sky Crystals, in print. exuberance. The maple leaf, along him. with the word Canada he had tattooed “My years spent at Georgian College on his chest many years earlier, clearly were incredible,” he says. “There are a EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: reflected the self-described “prideful lot of pathways that ultimately led me HIS SNOWFLAKE-A-DAY PHOTOS WENT VIRAL Canadian” which, unlike the tattoo, to today.” was so apparent in appearances which Passion for cars is what led him DON KOMARECHKA followed. to Georgian and it’s that passion that Advertising, 2009 From there, he launched his own continues to drive him and draw his As Don Komarechka focused his bring it into the public eye.” to support it. It didn’t take long for him motivational speaking business, audiences at events and on television. macro lens on frozen crystals falling His passion for exploring aspects to get the $25,000 he needed to get became host of The Amazing Race from the sky, he also turned his of nature which escape the human the book into print. attention to social and traditional eye soon gave way to his 304- Don makes the most of every Photo courtesy of CTV media to establish himself and share page hardcover book Sky Crystals: opportunity. An article about him in his stunning images. Unraveling the Mystery of Snowflakes. the Barrie Advance was picked up Through Google+ he developed Don wore every hat in his self-publishing by the Toronto Star, which led to an There are a lot of pathways that an interactive following. There is an endeavour to illustrate the science appearance on Global’s The Morning appetite for his snowflake-a-day for of this remarkable phenomenon and Show, leading to a TEDx talk and an ultimately led me to today. 100 days photo collection each winter. explain the techniques he used to appearance in November on CBC’s Jon Montgomery on his success “The audience kept growing and I capture the snowflakes. He was giving The Nature of Things with David Suzuki. 2014 PREMIER’S AWARD as an Olympian and media personality just kept feeding the fire and leveraged a photography workshop in California College, he said, taught him to NOMINEE that,” Don says. That audience grew to when, on a whim, he hopped into his speak with conviction and find his 1.3 million, which he helps nurture with car to catch a recording at one of his voice, allowing him to be comfortable regular appearances on podcasts and favourite internet television networks, presenting to an audience. being visible, if only virtually, as much This Week in Tech. He landed an So far more than 1,000 copies of as possible. “It’s really important to interview on the network, mentioned Sky Crystals have been sold. Learn have conversations with people and his book and his crowdfunding project more at www.donkom.ca.

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I can say I have followed my career dream and found it in the Arctic. Mike Maurice on working as an Arctic Research Technologist It was a gateway to realizing there was so much more potential in me. EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: Nicole Saulnier on her experience at Georgian BEING STATIONED AT THE END OF THE EARTH Photo courtesy of Keith Saulnier MIKE MAURICE Environmental Technology, 2013 EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: 2014 Mike Maurice was willing to go to about atmospheric composition and other Environment Canada employees, PREMIER’S AWARD SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS IN NOMINEE the ends of the earth for his dream job. climate is work that is vital to policy he maintains consistent operations Literally. makers and the future health of the of the network of the three CANDAC NORTHERN ONTARIO TOURISM He is stationed at the Environment planet. atmospheric observatories. While life NICOLE SAULNIER (NÉE KULMATYCKY) Canada Weather Station in Eureka, Mike was a mature student at at the station is low-key, there are some Advertising, 1995 Nunavut in his role as an Arctic Research Georgian, having graduated from workplace hazards. Technologist for Dalhousie University, university with a degree in geography “I’m six feet five which might have Nicole Saulnier worked her way Parry Sound’s tourism profile with operators together. Our first summer deployed under the Canadian Network and environmental studies. He said helped me the day I had a standoff with through the ranks at an ad firm after sightseeing tours of the 30,000 islands. went well and we have lots of new ideas.” for the Detection of Atmospheric he knew it was time for him to have a 300-pound muskox — it’s fairly barren graduation but quickly developed a “Our passion is to enhance where The Saulniers have also built SOS Change (CANDAC). It is the third- laser focus on achieving his goals and land and there are few people, but there penchant for flying. She soon found we live,” says Nicole, who serves as a Media Consulting to offer e-business, northernmost permanent research an advanced diploma gave him the is definitely wildlife. Luckily for me, he herself flying commercially, becoming director for Explorers’ Edge, a provincial coaching and mentorship to others. community globally with the lowest practical, hands-on skills he desired. walked away,” he said. the first female bush pilot to fly out of regional tourism organization. This The mother of three credits Georgian annual average temperature of any “I treated college like it was my job “It’s an exceptional lifestyle that few Vancouver Harbour. role led her to see the necessity to with providing her with a solid weather station in Canada. and my faculty were my professional would choose but I feel quite at home, Her career has since soared. With further market her town as a tourist advertising skill set and developing an Mike says the cold is a small price mentors. I took advantage of every and I can say I have followed my career her husband Keith, she launched her destination and inspired her, Keith and unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. to pay to be able to work in a field he opportunity to network,” he said. dream and found it in the Arctic.” own seaplane charter and training another business partner to start Parry “It changed my outlook on life. It is passionate about. Providing data to Spending eight weeks at a time living company, Georgian Bay Airways. Sound Tourism. was a gateway to realizing there was government and educational institutions at the weather station with only eight Operating 5,000 flights a year “We wanted to make some noise so much more potential in me,” she with 20 employees, she’s boosting for the area and bring all the business says.

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EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: MAKING THE WORLD MORE ACCESSIBLE ONE GOOGLE MAP AT A TIME MIKE PEGG Developmental Services Worker, 1997 2014 Throughout his career, Mike PREMIER’S AWARD Pegg has successfully bridged NOMINEE his appreciation for computers with his desire to help those with developmental needs. He started by helping an early I’d never been part of something that internet provider navigate through global. I know it’s just golf, but knowing the kinks in its system before catching Google’s attention. Now, as Group the impact it had was my favourite part. Product Marketing Manager at the Tom Schellenberg on being part of a PGA tournament tech giant, he spends his time making the world accessible through Google Maps and having many of Canada’s remote corners represented on Photo courtesy of of Kyle Roberts Google Street View. He also led the company’s industry- EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: leading, three-day technology BEHIND-THE-SCENES ROLE conference, Google I/O this year. It is an annual developer conference which AT THE PGA TOUR PRESIDENT’S CUP also showcases non-profits that use TOM SCHELLENBERG Google products to improve access Bachelor of Business — Golf Management, 2013 for people living with disabilities. “The question was how could I marry all this (desire to help those Each day as he walked up the customer service to the players, their the tournament ended, walking down with disabilities and a connection driveway before the break of dawn trainers and families. In charge of the the driveway in that same stillness to computers) together,” he said. to the sound of flags flapping in the locker room, fitness centre and front that awaited him each morning, he “Everything kind of came together wind and the sight of massive grand gate security, he worked with the wondered what’s next? at Georgian.” He credits the small stands and the golf range illuminated Secret Service to determine access With a personal goal to become community environment of the Orillia by floodlights, Tom Schellenberg was points for dignitaries, including former the GM of a course before turning 25, Campus for allowing him to participate unbelievably happy to be part of the U.S. President George W. Bush, whom in April Tom became Club Manager at in student and technology committees PGA TOUR President’s Cup. he met. Deer Ridge Golf Club, a championship where he found his ideas welcomed As Assistant to the General “I’d never been part of something course in the Grand River Valley. while working in a collaborative setting. Manager at Jack Nicklaus’ Muirfield that global,” says Tom of the Tom says when he first arrived One of Mike’s recent collaborations Village Golf Club in Ohio, Tom, then tournament that is broadcast to at Georgian, he thought maybe he was with the Rick Hansen Foundation Everything kind of came 23, was in golf nirvana when the more than 800 million homes around could be a GM at a mid-level club to develop an access rating tool for together at Georgian. club hosted the prestigious biennial the world. “I know it’s just golf, but someday but credits his teachers Brad restaurants and tourist attractions tournament in October 2013, where a knowing the impact it had was my Doey, Tim Zado and John Daggett linked to Google Maps. Mike Pegg on his desire to help people team of U.S. players compete against favourite part.” for helping him realize he could go “I think Google is uniquely with a focus on technology an international team. Tom also loved the chance to build anywhere. “They were always pushing positioned to help people” he says. Tom’s role was to co-ordinate relationships with the golfers and their me to the next level and helped me scheduling and provide the best teams. As he was leaving the club after realize my potential.”

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(Left) Kyle Barrett and Emily Wojna with the custom jewellery they created for Princess Anne. (Right) The Princess Royal wears the brooch created by Kyle during a reception in Barrie in 2013.

to create this piece he ranks number EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: one in terms of significance among all MAKING JEWELLERY FOR ROYALTY the pieces he’s made. “The nice thing was we learned EMILY WOJNA KYLE BARRETT all the basic techniques from the get Jewellery and Metals, 2011 Mechanical Technician — Tool and Die, 2011 go so there weren’t any surprises to Goldsmithing/Silversmithing, 2013 Jewellery and Metals, 2012, Goldsmithing/Silversmithing, 2013 execute it.” When Princess Anne visited Barrie County Foresters — a regiment up because I couldn’t believe it was Kyle said he was proud to meet in fall 2013, she was presented with ceremonially led by Princess Anne, actually happening,” said Emily. Princess Anne and know that she Great Savings not one, but two unique pieces of who is their Colonel-in-Chief. At the same time, Kyle Barrett appreciated where the jewellery jewellery created by crafted a brooch came from, the stones used and the Extra Benefits Georgian alumni. commissioned by the symbolism behind it. Emily Wojna won It is one of those rare opportunities Foresters using Ontario Based in Kingston now, Emily does Dependable Service a City of Barrie design that only happen a few times in a gold, silver, diamonds, custom jewellery commissions mostly contest to create a sodalite and amethyst. for engagement and wedding rings, piece fit for royalty. Her career if you’re lucky. The brooch was designed and works for the galleries Metalworks 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed winning bracelet, made by Georgian faculty in Kingston and Craft Ontario in Kyle Barrett on creating jewellery for a member of the Royal Family entirely of Canadian member Greg Merrall, Toronto. You can see her work at materials, was based who re-imagined the www.emilywojna.com. ...so what are waiting for? on an equestrian theme and featured Meeting the Princess Royal at the regiment’s badge. Kyle is setting up a home studio in you blue sodalite, diamonds and 14-karat civic reception is a moment Emily will “I was so honoured that Greg Barrie and taking commissions. “Not a Become A Member Today! yellow gold. never forget. trusted my skill as a goldsmith enough lot of people realize you can take your Shop Costco.ca for Present this coupon & get a $10 cash card when The bracelet’s intricate centre “She came to my table and I was to offer me this work. It is one of those heirloom to a local jeweller to refashion you join. medallion resembled a horse’s bit and able to tell her about my design. I rare opportunities that only happen a it and hold on to the sentimental even more savings! featured the motto “Tenacious and didn’t expect I’d be able to explain it few times in a career if you’re lucky.” value,” he says. Join his Kyle Barrett Awareness Code 62000 Versatile,” from the Grey and Simcoe to her in person. I think I started to tear Kyle says his studies prepared him Jewellery group on Facebook.

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We try to keep them connected to the rest of society. Marla Kurtz on her innovative approach to supporting the elderly

2014 PREMIER’S AWARD NOMINEE EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: BEING AN INNOVATOR IN GERIATRIC SERVICES

MARLA KURTZ Therapeutic Recreation, 2001

Marla Kurtz found a gap in how society addressed the to using the rest of their time fruitfully. non-physical needs of the elderly and set out to fill it by Combining functional fitness with cognitive mental offering holistic, goal-oriented care. stimulation, she develops programs to keep the elderly Using creative approaches she provides custom active. She often bridges their past interests and therapeutic recreational programming for the elderly professions to current activities such as music therapy, through the business she founded, Ray of Sunshine. She puzzles and jewellery making. With several of her clients also helps to support families to bring happiness to their traveling south in the winter months, Marla is setting an aging loved ones who have opted to remain in their own industry trend by utilizing networking technologies such home. as Skype to stay connected with them. “Georgian College enabled me to have a viable and Marla built her company in a non-medical, non-clinical vibrant career that I never thought would be possible,” way and has expanded its scope by providing caregiver she says. and family education sessions to help families keep their While often those who have opted to age at home aging loved ones active. receive some support and medical services to help them “We try to keep them connected to the rest of society,” physically, Marla found many were at a loss when it came she says.

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EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: BEING CAPTAIN OF THE LARGEST SHIP ON THE GREAT LAKES

CAPT. SEANN O’DONOUGHUE Marine Technology — Navigation, 1997 As a child growing up in the 1970s, I thought the M.V. Algoisle was so Capt. Seann O’Donoughue travels two-and-a-half times interesting… I never dreamed I’d the distance around the earth each year. He does it carrying 1.5 million tons of cargo on the largest ship on the Great get to be her captain some Lakes. That’s a typical nine-month season for the captain of 20-odd years later. the 740-foot Algoma Equinox. The route includes loading Prairie wheat in Thunder Bay Seann O’Donoughue on commanding to bring to Quebec City; then picking up Labrador iron ore the largest diesel ship on the Great Lakes in Sept-Îles to deliver to the steel mills in Hamilton; then a 12-hour journey through the Welland Canal and back to Lakes, carrying the most cargo, having the largest propeller Thunder Bay. and rudder, as well as being super fuel efficient. He is part Growing up on the St. Lawrence River near Montreal of the team that trains Canadian crews to navigate them. inspired Seann’s career choice. Training and recruitment are other roles that have helped “As a child growing up in the 1970s, I thought the M.V. shape Seann’s career, both as a part-time instructor in Algoisle, which was the first and largest diesel ship on the Georgian’s marine program in Owen Sound and on-board Great Lakes, was so interesting in its innovative design, that ships with his crews. it was one of my favourites. I never dreamed I’d get to be “It’s a transition from academia to the practical. It is her captain some 20-odd years later,” he says. challenging and rewarding to see how Georgian cadets His latest assignment has him going to China this fall to grow into the ship,” he says. “There’s a high demand for collect Algoma’s newest ship, the CWB Marquis. A fellow people in the Canadian marine industry, and a large number Georgian grad and a Georgian cadet will be part of his of our Algoma captains and engineers have gained their 18-person crew on the 27,000 km, 60-day journey. training skills through Georgian. We will be training a lot “This will be the peak of my career,” says Seann of being of new people in the next decade as our mature workforce chosen by his company to bring the ship home. retires, and we are working to introduce this innovative The Marquis and the Equinox are the same class of vessel. career choice to both high school graduates and those He describes them as the largest ships built on the Great retraining for a second career.”

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EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: 2014 PREMIER’S AWARD USING HIS CAREER TO GIVE BACK NOMINEE TO A CHARITY THAT HELPED HIM KEVIN J. COLLINS Hotel and Resort Administration, 1984 If I can give one child with disabilities the opportunities I’ve been given, then it’s been a good day. Kevin J. Collins on his work to help send kids with disabilities to Easter Seals camp

Having benefited from the Easter Seals summer camp as a lad with cerebral palsy, Kevin J. Collins knew he would always somehow be involved in helping other kids have similar positive experiences. Combining his passion for helping others with his hospitality career, he EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: became Executive Director of the CARVING A GRAND PRIZE WINNER Friends of We Care Foundation, AYLAN COUCHIE which raises money from the hotel Fine Arts Advanced, class of 2015 and restaurant industry to send kids with disabilities to camp. During his 15 years with the foundation, Kevin Standing in a cooler for 12 hours bunny sculptures, but also helped him among the downtown galleries. We has increased donations five-fold, with 25 kilograms of chilled butter, to construct a butter-based model of combined resources to get people raising in excess of $1 million every Fine Arts student Aylan Couchie the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. downtown for one night of art,” said year from within his own industry. As a created a prize-winning sculpture that “It was unnerving,” said Aylan Aylan of the free self-guided tour result, the foundation is able to send was broadcast around the country. of filming in front of such a large of various galleries, studios and 500 children to the very same camp A participant in restaurants. every summer that Kevin attended the popular butter Hundreds of as a child. His goal is to increase the sculpting competition When my work gets to a stage when it’s people visited 10 amount raised to $2 million annually at the 2013 Royal all coming together, I get excited and venues. The Front WE MAKE EDUCATION WORK! over the next five years. Agricultural Winter Room Gallery, Art In Hire a Georgian co-op or internship student “I had the pleasure of attending Fair, Aylan’s life-size don’t stop. House, Artist Studios GeorgianCollege.ca/careers the summer camps for eight summers, Belgian hare was a of Aylan Couchie and Aylan Couchie on creating a prize-winning butter sculpture that’s a huge part of who I am,” he real crowd pleaser. Lisa Brunetta and says. “I think I’ve come full circle, from As grand champion, D.I.Y. Arts Collective being a professional in the hospitality the Ojibwe artist was invited to return audience. “But when my work gets to were all created by Georgian Fine Arts 2014 co-op student of the year Jason Davenport, Marine world to being a professional in the to create a second sculpture. This time a stage when it’s all coming together, I students. Technology — Navigation program, non-profit. the process was livened up by the get excited and don’t stop.” With the inaugural event’s aboard the Hanse Explorer. “If I can give one child with appearance of comedian Rick Mercer Art is her passion and this year she success, she hosted a second art disabilities the opportunities I’ve been who was filming a segment for his also launched WHO NEW?! Barrie’s crawl in September. Learn more at given, then it’s been a good day.” television show The Rick Mercer Report. Premiere Community Art Crawl. www.barrieartcrawl.com or www.aylan.ca.

Georgian Co-op and Career Services Co-op and Career Georgian Aylan not only showed Rick her “I wanted to see more cohesion

22 GEORGIANVIEW 2014 GEORGIANVIEW 2014 23 The Golf Classic will be May 26, 2015 Georgiangolfclassic.com The next Dream Gala is in 2016 Georgiandreamgala.com WHEEL Of CONNECTIONS Be a guest at or sponsor There are many ways to stay connected to your college as an alumnus and/or donor. one of Georgian’s Choose one that’s right for you from the wheel of connections. Have an idea that you don’t see listed? Contact the Alumni O ce at 705.728.1968, ext. 1128 signature fundraisers Complete the online form with your current or [email protected]. Update mailing and email addresses to receive the latest Get the latest alumni and donor news by connecting with us on social media. your pro le news from Georgian GeorgianCollege.ca/alumni /GeorgianCollegeAlumni Nominate a former classmate for a Your alumni card allows you @GeorgianAlumni Distinguished Alumni continued borrowing privileges Geogian College Alumni Award Whether you want to make a Use the library career move, start your own business or explore a new Tour your interest, we have the Email [email protected] to tell us why Give back to old campus course for you your peer deserves to be recognized your school with Take a Continuing GeorgianCollege.ca/coned09 a donation Education course

GeorgianCollege.ca/giving Upgrade your Visit a The Georgian University diploma with a Georgian Health Plan or attend Partnership Centre can help Many services available in our teaching graduate certi cate and a class reunion you take the next step clinics: eye exams, teeth cleaning, massage or degree GeorgianCollege.ca/upc therapy, manicures, hearing tests and more Wellness clinic GeorgianCollege.ca/clinics Be part of Get a Take advantage Team Georgian tness membership of alumni perks in the annual Event takes place each May, Get t at a discounted price at the Rotary Club stay tuned for details Barrie or Orillia Athletic Centres of Barrie Fun Run Become a co-op Take advantage Come to our Let us help you with your recruiting needs or graduate of Co-op and GeorgianCollege.ca/careers biggest annual Alumni receive deals from employer Career Services events more than 30 partners GeorgianCollege.ca/alumni Volunteer for Powwow, Georgian’s Got Talent Alumni assistance with resumes, cover the Alumni (Or Not) Bene t Concert and the letters, mock interviews and more Association Embrace art Georgian College Auto Show GeorgianCollege.ca/careers and culture Book your wedding, at the Various exhibitions throughout the year Georgian Conference and Event Services holiday party, conference Campus Gallery meetatgeorgian.com and the Kempenfelt or special event Conference Centre kempenfelt.com at Georgian Start a scholarship can assist you with all your event needs to help students in need Email [email protected] to inquire about helping at various college and community events

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24 GEORGIANVIEW 2014 GEORGIANVIEW 2014 25 LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONNECTIONS

THE TRAINING FAIRY… AND OTHER COMMON GEORGIAN COLLEGE CORPORATE TRAINING MYTHS

Georgian’s new Executive Director of Corporate SUMMER CAMPS Training has designed and led hundreds of learning programs in her 25-year career in training and development. During that time, one of the most common challenges Shona Welsh has encountered is that many organizations view training as an expense SPA AND JULY-AUGUST rather than an investment. BEAUTY SCHOOL “There are many reasons for that perception,” says Ages 8 and up Shona, “including the fact that a lot of training does not support organizations in achieving business results.” Shona Welsh, Executive But training consultants and organizations bear equal Director of Corporate Training responsibility for that. “It’s definitely a two-way street. Trainers need clients to be clear about their intended outcomes. On the other hand, clients need trainers who are skilled in JULY-AUGUST root cause analysis,” she says. Now that she has joined Georgian, Shona is eager to share her ‘top ten myths’ of training with clients so they can make the best decisions about where to focus their valuable training dollars. Shona invites organizations considering investing in training to invite her to their next management meeting and learn more about each of SCIENCE CAMP these training myths, including how to address them. You can reach her at Ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 11 [email protected]. Summer day camps run SHIFT your career Monday to Friday into high gear TOP TEN TRAINING MYTHS For more information: Canada’s largest chain of transmission 705.728.1968, ext. 5810 MYTH #1: TEFLON TRAINING — Training doesn’t ‘stick,’ especially and technology experts [email protected] soft-skill training. Specialist – not generalist MYTH #2: FAD SURFING — The latest product is going to solve Growing automotive aftermarket all problems. Ongoing training and support MYTH #3: ONCE IS ENOUGH — We sent them to training and now Enjoy the freedom of business work hours New camp themes coming for 2015. Before and after care available. everyone knows what to do. 50-year success record Check our website in January 2015 for Ask about discounts for Georgian MYTH #4: IN THE KNOW — Now that employees have knowledge We’re Expanding, Become a Part of alumni, students and employees. they will perform. details. Registration opens March 2. Team Orange! Visit our website for details: MYTH #5: THE SHISH KEBAB PROBLEM — Training is the ‘solution.’ We’re hiring both full-time and part-time Early-bird pricing is in effect MYTH #6: THE TRAINING FAIRY — Quality training programs are easily positions. If you’re looking to apply for a job or georgiancollege.ca/coned09/ own a franchise, we want to hear from you! March 2 to May 31, 2015. and quickly put together. MYTH #7: IT’S NOT MY DEPARTMENT — Trainers will take care of all employee learning. Are you ready to shift? MYTH #8: TIME FLIES — We don’t have time to train. Employment inquires contact: MYTH #9: MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY — Training is a waste of time 1-800-373-8432 or [email protected] and money because employees leave. Franchise inquires contact Randall A. Moore: MYTH #10: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE — Improvements in engagement, [email protected] productivity, etc. are not a result of training. www.mistertransmission.com/franchise

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USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES

Student researcher Alexander Bond manufacturing, rapid prototyping, which can be a long, risky process. prepares a robotics and other business efficiencies. The college provided Randy with prototype using a “These businesses did not have student researchers and specialized 3D printer in the Innovation Lab. the resources to hire outside service equipment to test the product for providers, so Georgian stepped in strength, durability, resistance to wind When small and medium-sized with a mix of services and financial and snow and other critical elements. enterprises (SMEs) want to grow assistance to help them move forward,” “With Georgian’s assistance, their operations, Georgian’s Centre said Chris Berni, Manager of CARI. we’ve been able to change our for Applied Research and Innovation One client was RM Products. manufacturing processes, take the (CARI) has a team of co-op students, Owner Randy Chotowetz wanted to product to market more quickly and faculty and technicians to help them expand into the military market but expand our operation to become a with enterprise resource planning. realized he would need access to global player,” said Randy. CARI’s new Digital Technology specific technology to test his modular Is your company interested in applied Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP) has fibreglass structures so they could be research? If so, contact Chris Berni at piqued the interest of more than 30 certified. With only 20 employees, the [email protected] local businesses looking for assistance Orillia-based company did not have the or phone 705.728.1968, ext. 1345. with computer-aided design and resources to conduct the testing itself,

The majority of staff at Turning Technologies Canada has Georgian connections. Pictured from left to right, first row: John Andreadis, President Paul Franchetto, Peter Ferreira. Middle row: Jamie Clarke, Lori Fera, Jacqueline Ornhjelm, Andrew Aloussis, Kimberly Rowntree. Back row: Jeff Monger, Jerry Charbonneau, Derrick Abram, Adam O’Regan and Matthew Saunderson. HOW CAN I TAKE MY CAREER BARRIE TECH COMPANY TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

FULL OF GEORGIAN CONNECTIONS Build on your Georgian diploma or degree with a graduate certificate. Interactive audience polling is one Headquartered in Barrie, the first group failed the “are you smarter Choose from a variety of exciting one-year programs starting in of Turning Technologies Canada’s company’s flagship product isthan a 6th grader” test by 14 per cent. January, May or September. specialties and a recent poll of its own TurningPoint. Using this leading-edge Growing trends for the company staff revealed that almost everyone on software, an audience can be easily include serving educational institutions, • Addictions: Treatment and Prevention • Interior Design Degree Bridge (co-op) the team has a Georgian background. polled using ResponseCard keypads or as well as political parties, boards and • Advanced Care Paramedic • International Business Management • Communicative Disorders Assistant • Kitchen and Bath Design Of the company’s 15 employees, mobile devices. That data is analyzed Fortune 500 companies whereby they • Entrepreneurship and Small Business • Medical Skin Care Therapies 87 per cent are Georgian alumni or for real-time results and stored for pass resolutions and bylaws tabulating Management • Mobile Application Development take Continuing Education courses at reporting. results in minutes for what previously • Event Management • Museum and Gallery Studies the college. Their education includes When Col. Chris Hadfieldtook hours or even days to calculate. • Food and Nutrition Management • Occupational Health and Safety a range from Business — Marketing presented at Georgian in May, Turning “We work to maintain our status as • Fundraising and Resource Development Management to Computer Systems Technician — Technologies was there to engage the global leader who is first to market • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing • Research Analyst Networking. the audiences with space trivia while with data collection technology,” • Human Resources Management • Therapeutic Recreation “We liked these candidates because they waited to hear from the retired said John Andreadis, Vice President, • Information Systems Security they had the passion to go to school, astronaut. The results from the Operations and Support, of the the ability to inspire and the desire to morning audience of mostly adults company that continues to expand and learn. All we needed to do was teach were compared to the responses of serve a national audience. them to leverage the success,” said the afternoon audience of Grade 6 President Paul Franchetto. students and it was revealed that the Learn more at GeorgianCollege.ca

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technology in the apple orchard SUMMER JOBS | www.yukontourjobs.com business. Robert Ketchin explained some Start your Yukon adventure with us. of the secrets behind the success of Together with competitive wages and great Georgian Hills Vineyards, a burgeoning cruise and land privileges, Princess Cruises new wine producer in the Blue and Holland America Line have more unique Mountains. Julie Carter described how job offerings in more diverse locations than she used her background in event any other tour company in the Yukon. If you have a passion for adventure and service management to carry her husband’s excellence, we would love to meet you. catering business, Men With Knives, to a new level of success that now includes more than 30 casual employees. YUKON S U M M ER J O B S The event was presented by Join our team this summer Enter the hospitality industry at the For a complete list of our seasonal postitions, visit: Georgian in partnership with Foodland greatest ground floor in the world — www.yukontourjobs.com Ontario, Clearview Township, the Town John Miller (right) of Miller’s Dairy in Creemore was a guest speaker at the community seminar for of Collingwood, the City of Owen food entrepreneurs. His wife Marie, left, is a Georgian alumna (Early Childhood Education, 2004). Sound, the Town of Wasaga Beach, What’s the recipe for a successful thriving retail store. Gerbe Botden of economic development partners in food business? That’s what 150 Global Fruit Orchards, which produces Grey County and the County of Simcoe, farmers, food artisans and business the popular new Red Prince apple, and the South Georgian Bay Small people gathered to discuss in February spoke about applying innovative Business Enterprise Centre. at a community seminar for food entrepreneurs. They discovered lessons learned from others, discussed important food trends and sampled tempting local Credit Transfer Centre food products during the event hosted at the John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus in Collingwood. “We believe that product Use your past development and business incubation to carry you across the counties of Grey, Simcoe The Chilton Team is proud to be an and Bruce is imperative for economic growth — for generating wealth, Affinity Partner with Georgian College forward employment and training opportunities, and attracting new businesses and residents,” said President and CEO LANCE CHILTON ANNE CHILTON MaryLynn West-Moynes. BROKER SALES REPRESENTATIVE Guest speakers included John 705.722.1511 Miller of Miller’s Dairy, a Creemore-area @CTCGeorgian dairy farm that processes and sells its GeorgianCollege.ca/ctc own Jersey milk, and Ingo Huesing of Contact us today to buy [email protected] Saugeen Country Dairy in Grey County, or sell your home a biodynamic dairy farm processing its We can help you with: own milk into yogurt and kefir. 705.739.0058 Steven Epstein explained how he [email protected] Transfer credits and course exemptions and his wife Kelly have nurtured their Using your life or work experience toward a Georgian program

RE/MAX Chay Realty Inc. Using your Georgian program to pursue a bachelor or master’s degree Dags and Willow Fine Cheese and Brokerage, Independently Owned & Operated Gourmet Shop in Collingwood into a

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BRIAN TAMBLYN HONOURED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Plan your Brian Tamblyn, President Emeritus Former Minister of Training, of Georgian, was honoured last fall Colleges and Universities Brad Duguid with the Ontario Minister of Training, praised Brian for his contributions not Colleges and Universities’ annual only to Georgian but to the whole Lifetime Achievement Award for province of Ontario. his outstanding contribution to the “Mr. Tamblyn’s commitment to our province’s college system. province’s postsecondary education next move Brian’s commitment to Georgian system has helped ensure Ontario spanned 30 years of service. He has the skilled workers it needs to oversaw exponential growth during his succeed in the 21st century economy. 13-year tenure as president in which I am honoured to present him with this enrolment grew by 73 per cent to award for his exceptional vision and reach nearly 11,000 full-time students, leadership,” said Duguid. and the number of academic programs BRIAN TAMBLYN also doubled. President Emeritus of Georgian College Visit ONTransfer.ca and learn how to transfer

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TRANSFORMING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE WITH HELP FROM DONORS

At Georgian, we’re preparing for The challenge is — and always learning through the strategic use of the second phase of our Power of has been — to prepare students to technology. And we’ll produce agile, Education fundraising campaign after succeed in a world that doesn’t yet adaptive grads with the hard and soft the tremendous success of the first exist … the one that they’ll create skills to succeed in a new economy. phase. Between 2006 and 2012, our with the skills and the training we It’s an investment in our students, generous donors and partners helped give them today. to be sure. But more than that, it’s raise more than $40 million to support By transforming key aspects of the an investment in our families, our our students with new, leading-edge student experience, we’ll empower communities, our local economies … facilities. Now, the time has come to students to learn anytime, anywhere. and the future that we’ll all create, transform the student experience. We’ll enable and expand access to together.

A Student Service Centre A service hub will give students one-window access to Moving everything they need to succeed, online and on campus. 1 forward A new entrepreneurial edge Entrepreneurship will be a signature learning experience at

Georgian College. Our grads will excel at entrepreneurial Power of Education Campaign Chair Mike Stollery (left) and Honourary Chair Jamie Massie thinking, no matter what career path they choose. 2 TWO BARRIE BUSINESS LEADERS SET TO Georgian University Partnership Centre LEAD POWER OF EDUCATION CAMPAIGN Expanded degree offerings will give students access to a complete postsecondary experience and a range of Jamie Massie and Mike also served on the college’s both the automotive and business partners started as skills, experience and credentials, right here at home. 3 Stollery will lead Georgian’s Board of Governors, aviation sides.” a Georgian co-op student fundraising cabinet as received the Georgian Mike’s Georgian ties are for him. Honourary Chair and Chair, College Fellowship, and also related primarily to the Mike advocates for In this phase of the st respectively. Each has a long most recently combined his automotive school. He’s the the creative thinking and Power of Education Technology that delivers 21 -century ways to learn established partnership with passions for education, the founder of Mike Stollery entrepreneurial skills campaign, we’ll Newer, better technologies will give students more choice the college and is excited military and philanthropy Automotive Partnerships that will be part of the focus on five about what, when and how they learn, and give our grads 4 about the vision for the to establish the Operation — Barrie Chrysler, Barrie campaign’s transformation. the skills they need to compete globally. future. Hero Scholarship for Ford, Georgian BMW/Mini “With the improvements key areas of “We all have the ability, members of Canadian Georgian and has been we are going to make to the student large or small, to make a military families studying at involved with the Georgian the student experience, experience that Collaborative learning spaces difference,” says Jamie. Georgian. College Auto Show for student life will be a key will produce real Modern, collaborative learning spaces and advanced labs The President and CEO “I’ve always been involved more than a decade. differentiator for our college results for our will foster innovation on campus and prepare our grads of Georgian International, with the college and feel “Watching the student and the Georgian University 5 he was a driving force strongly that it has a huge leaders come up each year Partnership Centre.” graduates. to be leaders in key growth industries. behind the creation of influence in our community. impresses me so much. Jamie and Mike look the Automotive Business My business has grown in They’re graduating with forward to introducing the School of Canada almost part due to the talent pool incredible applied skills,” rest of their fundraising three decades ago. He of Georgian graduates on he says, noting one of his cabinet soon.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS WHO SUPPORT GEORGIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND THE POWER OF EDUCATION!

Georgian College gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, corporations and organizations for their contribution from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. Names marked with (A) are Georgian alumni.

Eva Boguski John D. Cunningham (A) David Forbes INDIVIDUALS Polly Ann Boldt Tine Curran Donia Forbes Molly Acton Marian Bolhaar (A) Mark Cutts Laura Foster (A) Michael Agema (A) Gwen Boniface Lynn Dare (A) Amanda Fournier (A) PARTNERS COMING ON BOARD TO Gay Ainsworth (A) Stephen Boyce Jennifer De Munnik (A) Joanne Foxton (A) Suzanne Alfano Halina and Gary Boydell Paula Deason Brian Freeman BUILD A NEW MARINE TRAINING FACILITY Erin Allen Simon Bradford Liliana DeGasperis Sandra French Wayne Anaka Patty Bradley (A) Sheila Delaney Reiner K. Frisch Madeline Anderson (A) As part of Georgian’s goal to deliver For the past two decades, the Great Lakes marine industry,” said Kim Brent Tami delCarmen Frederick Fullerton Sonya Anderson Steven Broadley Francine Delcourt Balbir Gambhir comprehensive marine training, the college partnered with Transport MaryLynn West-Moynes, President and Deborah Armstrong Eric and Kay-Anne Broger Kim Delisle (A) Chris and Debra Gariepy college will build a Marine Emergency Canada to deliver MED training at CEO. “The majority of mariners working Shirley Armstrong Dan Brooks Darren Desmarais Mark Garland Anita Arvast Duties Training and Research Centre at its facility in Port Colborne. However, on the Great Lakes live in Ontario and Jen Brooks Natasha Devins (A) Kim Garraway Bonnie Ashley Arch and Helen Brown The Dewar Family (A) Robert Gibson (A) its Owen Sound Campus. Transport Canada divested the site in we risk losing many of those, new to Collin Ashley Dave Brown Tim Dickins Paul Gillmore (A) Marine Emergency Duties (MED) 2013. Currently, the closest English- the industry, to saltwater fleets on the Mitchell Ashley John Brown Audrey Dickson Joyce and Stewart Goheen Scott Ashley training is mandatory basic safety and language institution that offers MED east and west coasts where they now Laura Brown Paul Dillingham (A) Aaron Gouin Tracy Ashley Jane Brown Jackson Barbara Dobreen Kath Gradwell survival training for anyone who works training is located in Prince Edward must travel for this mandatory training.” Peter Ashurst (A) Jim Bryson Jim Donald Mac Greaves on a ship. Courses include firefighting, Island. The cost to build the 6,500-square- Lisa Banks Maggie Buchanan Reta Donald Sheri Greenman survival craft, life raft and immersion Once built, the centre will offer foot centre is $7 million. Georgian is Joshua Barath Sara Budd Glen Donegan Todd Guglielmin Susan Barker suit training and first aid. Students from training to students as well as the also seeking provincial and federal Peter Buell Joanne and Brian Dormer Bonnie Gundert (A) Susan Barker-Middel (A) Sharon Burkhart Terri Doubrough Howard and Patti Gwin Georgian’s two marine diploma programs marine industry through corporate government funding support. The Jane Barnes Paul Burton Cathy Douglas Debbie Hales require this training, often within the first training. college plans to fundraise with private Harry Barons William Butler (A) Catherine Drea Paul Halloran William Barranger six months of their program so they can “There is an urgent need to establish and industry donors as well. Rob Butler Anna Duda Alex Hamill (A) Kimberley Basso Sara Byrnell (A) Kelly Duggan Jeff Harris begin their co-op placements. a training site in Ontario to serve the Sharon Bate Janet Calder John Duivenvoorden Marian Harris, in memory of Jeanne Christie Bath Emily Campbell (A) Robyn Duncan (A) Stanko Veronique Bax Cathy and Dean Campbell Gayda Duncan Gaby Hart Elizabeth Beamish Carol Cancilla William Duncan Maureen Hawn-Bristow GREY COUNTY INVESTS Michele Beaudoin Cathy Carnegie Jane Dunlop Liz Head Viki Beeney Barb Carriere Laura East (A) Chris Heels Danny Bell Lisa M. Cartaginese Sheena Eddington Terry Heittola (A) $2 MILLION IN MED CENTRE Jennifer Bell Barb Cesarin (A) John O. and Margaret Elliott Mark Henderson Lori Bell Mary Chalk Susan Emms (A) Laurie Henry As the first step in building the The MED Centre will complement Nadia Bell Thomas Chambers Cathy Empie Ursula Hewson MED Centre at Georgian, Grey County Georgian’s Great Lakes International Frank and Lori Berdan Vikram Singh Chandel (A) Elizabeth Erwin Holly Hie Cindy Bergey council agreed in August to invest $2 Marine Training and Research Centre Susan Chapman Dale Esopenko Lois Hodges Chris Berni Jean-Luc Charbonneau (A) Gloria Evans (A) Peter and Juanita Hodgson million in the project. It is the council’s and position the college and Grey Henry Bernick Terry Cheaney Kelley Evans Ron Hogarth largest commitment ever made toward County as Central Canada’s Marine Christina Berry (A) Joseph Cheung Lisa and Dave Eveleigh (A) Valerie Hoiland (A) Jim Bertram economic development. Centre of Excellence. Jeff Choma Maria Gabriela Alonso Facchini John Holland Viktors Berzins Laurene Christmann Farrell and Williams Families (A) Melissa Hooper “Funding for the Marine Emergency Councillor Arlene Wright agreed Anthony Bevan Brad Claringbold (A) Loretta Fearman Susan Hosein Duties Training and Research Centre the new centre will positively impact Alissa Bigelow Tanya Clark (A) Ashlee Armstrong Brenda Hotton should be seen as an investment the region. “The college is an Brandon Biggs Raymond Clark Jennifer Feggi Bruce Hovey Brenda Birrell in economic development for Grey important piece of our economic Bonnie Lee Clarke Stephen Fennell (A) Gail Hudson Nancy Ann Blain (A) Jeannine Clayton (A) Megan Fenton (A) Kathy Hunt Grey County Warden Brian Milne, right, tours County,” said Brian Milne, Grey health and people come from near Brigitte Blair Jeffrey Cole (A) Juliet Fernandes Jason Hunter the marine bridge simulator at the Owen Melissa Blair Lisa Comstive-Bell Maryann and Don Fifield Sarah Hunter Sound Campus with Professor Colin MacNeil County Warden. “The financial return and far to participate in the courses Howard Bloom Tina and Ian Hurst (A) upon announcing his council will invest to the community will be significant offered.” Erika Courvoisier Peggy Finch Debra Bobechko Peter and Sharon Craig Gwen Fines Gail Hussey (A) $2 million in the new Marine Emergency and widespread.” Gail Boeckner Duties Training and Research Centre. Barbara Crawford Tamara Fisher-Cullen Dalyce Hutchinson Annique Boelryk Jamie Crichton Mark Fletcher Lynn Hynd

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Orillia Police Association Award Entrepreneurship Award Grant Thornton LLP Owen Sound Students’ Administrative The Georgian College Massage Therapy Advisory Greater Toronto Airports Authority Come Get Council Bursary Committee Award Gym-Con Ltd. And Your Peter John Donald Memorial Award The Huronia Harley Owners Group Hicks Morley Phyllis Hutchinson Estate Chapter Award Imagineers Creative Sign Solutions Try Day Independent Electric Supply Inc. PowerStream Co-op Award The President’s ‘Pay it Forward’ Endowment Fund Larry Law announces his $100,000 donation to Johnson Inc. Rameses Shrine Yacht Club Award The Steven Barendregt Community support students at the John Di Poce South Us Pass Kutting Edge Reisenecker Entrance Award Leadership Award Georgian Bay Campus. Left to right: Barbara Weider, La Fleche Roofing Limited Robert A. G. Wong Scholarship The Tom McCartney Memorial Award fundraising campaign chair; Maria Yau; Jim Bertram, Out Today! Robert Caster Award Thomas P. 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Residences since 1992, has always said Southport Centre Inc. School of Design & Visual Art Scholarship Wayne FJ Busch Endowment one of his favourite things about his in Honour of Conyers Barker Wider Horizons Award Topnotch Building Maintenance Ltd. Scotiabank Group Award William K. Caldwell Scholarship Town of Bracebridge adopted hometown of Collingwood Simcoe College Foundation Women Owners Network Award VMC Media Inc. is that it’s a caring community. He too Volkswagen Canada Simcoe Community Access Network (SCAN) Wysoglad Opportunities Award is showing he cares with a $100,000 Networking Scholarship donation to support students at the John Di Poce South Georgian Bay BUSINESSMAN PETER MOORE DONATES Campus of Georgian College. The donation will go toward the $250,000 TO FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS campus, which opened in fall 2011, and to awards and scholarships for Students who belong to Georgian supplier. That piqued Moore’s interest and students. A portion will come from an College’s Maker Club think of themselves he started developing a prototype during annual golf tournament Larry will host NETWORK SOCIALIZE as problem solvers. They like to identify his evenings at home. Three decades later, at his golf club. challenges and build solutions. Barrie he has built a packaging solutions firm with “Collingwood will forever be a LOOKING FOR MEETING SPACE? entrepreneur Peter Moore told the club more than 220 employees. place that brought my family together. Ask us about our alumni discount rate the same principles applied to him in his “Good jobs are hard to come by. If we I want all families in our region to be startup days as he announced his donation can come up with ideas and bring them to able to live happy and complete lives of $250,000 to a changemaker space at fruition, that’s the way to go,” said Moore. here too. Postsecondary education is CONNECT the college. The Peter B. Moore Changemaker a critical component of most lifestyles When Moore founded Moore Packaging Space at the Barrie Campus will be today, so it is important that we have a ON CAMPUS Computer Programmer student Luis Acevedo in 1979, he had been a corrugated student-driven. local campus,” said Law. (right) explains his prototype for a snow-melting Georgian Conference system for driveways to Peter Moore, founder packaging salesman. He had a client who “This innovative space will enable our and Event Services and CEO of Moore Packaging. Moore is manufactured seat belts and needed a students to not only adapt to change but meetatgeorgian.com donating $250,000 to create a changemaker specially designed tube to hold the belts to be the change ahead,” said Georgian space where students can research their ideas and bring them to fruition. in place during shipping but couldn’t find a President and CEO MaryLynn West-Moynes.

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FASHIONISTAS REUNITE The Fashion Promotion program class of 1977 reunited in July along with some of their former instructors. Event host Valerie Samson said to her former classmates, “It never From left to right, front row: Jacqui Amos, Barb occurred to me at graduation that I would be so curious to Carriere, Barb Van Moorsel and Lou Anne know about how each of you made out in the years to come. Thompson. Back row: Kathy Gaffney, Dave Being together again took less than five minutes and we Carriere and Jackie Haselhurst. were right back in 1977. The connections are just as vibrant as they were the day we left college.” 40-YEAR REUNION After 40 years a group of Business, Office Administration Sherry Jacklin (née Farrow), Donya Ernst (née Cherkas), Wendy Watts (née Reket), Kathy Gervais (née Esposti), Eva Jean MacDonald, Kathy Barkey, Anne Saso, Mary Ellen O’Reily (née Piper), Valerie Samson (née Dunn) and Ann Gilbart (née Wynne-Jones) and Developmental Service Worker graduates reunited. They began their Georgian journey together ALL IN THE FAMILY in 1974 at the Barrie Campus. The When sisters Lindsay, 21, and Brittany, 23, Peterson group committed to continuing an graduated at the same convocation ceremony in June, it was annual reunion. a family affair. Their mother and stepfather, also Georgian graduates, proudly cheered them on as they crossed the We have a home comfort product and service stage to get their diplomas. The sisters hadn’t planned on for every home and budget. graduating together. Brittany took some time after high school to settle on her current career path, resulting in what they agree is a happy coincidence. “We’re really close, because it’s just the two of us kids We provide sales, rentals in our family,” said Lindsay. “And we’re also really close and service for all your with our mom, who graduated from the Nursing program in heating, cooling and water heating needs 1987, so today is kind of like coming full circle.”

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25TH REUNION OF THE YOUR DONATION AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS MAKES A DIFFERENCE SCHOOL OF CANADA MEET OUR STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED CLASS OF ‘89 SCHOLARSHIPS LAST YEAR. HELP US HELP MORE. The class of ’89 met in May to reconnect with old friends, relive college memories and of course, visit the Georgian College Auto You can create your own scholarship and choose your deserving student recipient or you can contribute to one of our Show. Fifty-one former classmates (60 per cent of the original existing scholarships. Both ways change lives. class!) and their guests celebrated at a dinner in the Georgian Dining Room and raised more than $14,000 to establish an endowed scholarship to support future automotive students. Event organizer Jane McDade said the best part of the weekend was watching everyone reconnect. “We were a close knit group for the three years we went to school together and it was like 25 years evaporated and that there had been no distance in terms of time of space over the two days of festivities” said Jane. 1 2

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