Chair: Rick Graham
Meeting Called to Order.
O'Canada: Brian Smith
Grace: Randy Crozman
Guests:
Brian Crossman - Martha MacQuarrie
Jason Clark - Club
Anya Vavrikova - Club
Marie Ecobert - Club
Happy Dollars:
Doug Hill - For Leah and the wonderful presentation she did in Berwick
Pierre Hoebers - For Ian Campbell from NKEC for the Thank You Calendars
Craig MacMullen - Named Master of the local Masonic Lodge
Leah- For the help of the members of the Membership Committee
Illnesses: An update on Doug Morrison - Doug remains a patient of VRH. He is slowly recovering but has a long way to go. He will remain in the hospital for a while as is mobility is very limited. Following a release he will still require Rehab.
Guest Speaker:
Jason Clark, CPA, CA
Principal, Kingstec Campus
Principal, Kingstec Campus
Nova Scotia Community College
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Jason presented a great overview of the NSCC System and in particular Kings Tech. The campus is presently involved in a fundraising mode.
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Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation.
These facilities are established and operated as sources of Continuing Education and Applied Learning. With applied learning you develop processes and also participate in their implementation.
- 40% of the student population have some form of post secondary education
- 92% of the graduating students find employment in the field of choice
Kingstec Campus was updated 12 years ago and has multiple programs in four schools of education:
- School of Access
-School of Business
-School of Human Services
-School of Trades and Technology
-25 programs
-840 full time students and over 1000 total students
Continuing Education:
- Safety Training
-Computer skills
-Credit Courses
-General Interest Courses
Custom Learning:
-Industry Specific Training and Programs
-Upskilling of Employees
-New Hire Training for Industry
Make Way Campaign:
In October 2014 NSCC launched a fund raising project called Make Way Campaign. Thus far they have raised $ 25 M which exceeds the original goal of $ 10 M. They have received considerable funding from the following associations:
- Ron Joyce Foundation
- Sobeys Foundation
-Irving Foundation
Classification Talk:
Phil Warren presented us with a classification talk. Phil is originally from London Ontario and received his MSW in Hamilton Ont. Phil however married a young lady from Antigonish area and similar to other gentlemen who have lovely brides from Nova Scotia, when they let's move home, you move home! Phil worked for Social Services and over the years he enjoyed the many changes in policy that changes in government tend to bring. One of Phil's greatest successes was the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan which resulted in Management Structure and transition into the community.
Chase the Ace: I had the winning ticket and drew the 3 of clubs. Maybe next time.