2000
Spring Get-Together
The Tulip Tour
May 12th, 2000
Fall Get-Together
The Perth Heritage Tea and Tour
October 27th, 2000
2001
Spring Get-Together
Horticulture - Tour of Grounds, Demonstration and Tea
May 11th, 2001
Fall Get-Together
Police and Public Safety Institute and Residence - Tour, Demonstrations and Tea
October 26th, 2001
2002
Spring Get-Together
School of Hospitality and Tourism - Tour, Workshop and Tea
May 17, 2002
Fall Get-Together
Advanced Technology Centre and Fitness Zone - Tour and Tea
October 25th, 2002
2003
Spring Get-Together
Horticulture Building - Tour of Grounds, Demonstration and Tea
Friday, May 23rd, 2003
See below for more details regarding this event.
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at (613) 727-4723 ext. 7113 or by e-mail at palmerc@algonquincollege.com
2003 event details: Retirees' Chapter Spring Social 2003
by Jean Painter
A bright blue sky, the scent of a spring garden, strawberry shortcake, a great group of friends and two sharing horticulture professors all added up to a very pleasant and fun spring gathering on May 23 for the Algonquin Retirees' Chapter of the Alumni. Over 70 people came to Woodroffe for a tour of the Horticulture facility and grounds with Brian Henderson and a session with Phil Tuba on designing gardens for small spaces. The two shared their extensive knowledge and willingly answered a myriad of questions.
Dawn Dube, Director of Public Relations, was MC for the afternoon and gave very warm greetings to the Retirees. She thanked the group for their generous contributions to Centre 454, a day drop in centre for homeless, street and needy people. Rebecca Volk, Professor in the Police Foundations Program has been active for many years at the Centre and we were pleased to support her efforts. The hat was also passed for the Plant Some Roots entry-level scholarships and bursaries. It is the intention of the Retirees' Chapter to support a charitable cause at each of their gatherings. The Executive would be more than pleased to hear if any retirees are involved with groups or causes that we could support in the future.
Greetings to the group were brought by President Bob Gillett on behalf of the College and from Sherry Thurig, President of the Alumni Association. Sherry presented Gladys McRae with the Alumni Volunteer of the Year award for her leadership and continued support in the development of the Retirees' Chapter. Congratulations Gladys!
A handout was made available from Connie Powers in Human Resources of some current useful information.
The Executive would like suggestions for future activities and also want your e-mail address and telephone number. If you do not have an e-mail address the Alumni Office will gladly send you hard copies. Contact the Alumni Office at (613) 727-4723 ext. 7113.
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