2015-04 - Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association

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2015-04 - Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association
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Official Newsletter of the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association
Toronto Argonauts
Alumni Association
Executive Committee
President: Stace Coray
Vice President: Dan Ferrone
Secretary/Treasurer: Bob Bronk
Past President: Peter Martin
Board of Directors
Steve Ackroyd
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hope everyone had a terrific
summer and are getting in
some fall golf now.
Going into week 12, the CFL
play-off picture is starting to
take shape. The Argos are
sitting in second place in the
East and facing some adversity. But with a lot of football
left, we will see how things
all play out over the next several weeks.
Bob Bronk
Stace Coray
Fred Dunbar
Dan Ferrone
Mike Jovanovich
Alan McLean
Rob Malich
John Malinosky
Peter Martin
Gerry Sternberg
Bill Symons
Robert Thompson
Toronto Argonauts Alumni
Association
Edition 15 - 4
Congratulations to Bill Symons and Zeke O’Connor!
For those of you that may not
know, Bill Symons and Zeke
O’Connor are heading into
the Ontario Sports Hall of
Fame: Sy, as one of the
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees, and Zeke, a recipient of
the Sandy Hawley Community Service Award. They
(and the other inductees and
recipients) will be inducted at
the Ontario Sports Hall of
Fame 20th Annual Induction
Ceremonies and Awards
Gala September 24, 2015 in
Toronto, Ontario.
www.ontariosportlegendshof.
com
Late-spring, we launched
the Toronto Argonauts
Alumni Association Support
Fund (TAAA) to help alumni
that may not be able to help
themselves by offering short
-term financial assistance.
Former players (have been
on a regular League game
roster and retired for at least
5 years), coaches, head
trainers and equipment
managers with the Toronto
Argonauts Football Club are
eligible. If you know anyone
who may require a helping
hand, please let us know.
In 2015 we have taken
steps to build better communication and opportunities to
get together with former
teammates, coaches, trainers and managers. By doing so, we hope to provide
an opportunity to better
keep us connected with you.
Feedback is not just welcomed but encouraged, so
that we can work towards
strengthening that connection.
Thanks to everyone, the get
-together in the Baseball
Media Centre for the September 11 game against the
Ti-Cats is sold-out..
Also thanks to those that
have paid their dues already.
If you have not paid your
dues yet, would you please
take a few minutes and send
in your dues. Further membership information is noted
inside the newsletter.
Once again, if you are interested in getting involved in
some way, please send me
an email at
[email protected]
and one of us will be glad to
talk more over a coffee or
lunch.
Look forward to seeing you at
a game this fall as we watch
and cheer on the Double
Blue.
Thanks very much for your
continued support!
Cheers,
Stace Coray
Argos Alumni get together
54 Legault Crescent
Cambridge, ON N3C 3T4
E: [email protected]
www.argoalumni.com
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L o s i n g t h e
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TORONTO - The Argonauts headed to Hamilton on Monday, facing
off against the rival Tiger-Cats in the 45th Labour Day Classic at Tim
Hortons Field. The temperature on the field soared to over 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon sun, reflective of the heat and animosity between the two arch-rivals. Unfortunately for the Double Blue, it
was the Ticats who took this one and the Ballard Trophy in the process, as the Argonauts fell by a score of 42-12.
The Argonauts received the ball to start, and despite a stalled drive
after one first down, K/P Swayze Waters booted a monster punt 82
yards through the end zone to give Toronto the rouge and an early
lead.
The Tiger-Cats came out with guns blazing on their first drive, as QB
Zach Collaros completed consecutive passes to WRs Terrell Sinkfield and Luke Tasker to bring Hamilton into the red zone. A couple
of Argos penalties shortened the field even further, and Collaros
found WR Terence Toliver for a 12-yard score, giving Hamilton a 7-1
lead.
Another short drive for the Argos ended in a punt, and the Ticats
took over once again. After being backed up in the shadow of their
goalposts, Collaros found former Argo Terrell Sinkfield streaking
down the right side of the field for a 48-yard completion on second
down. The Argos defence stiffened with Collaros and the ‘Cats
knocking at the door, forcing Hamilton to settle for a 16-yard field
goal. The first quarter ended with the Tiger-Cats on top 10-1.
A blocked punt on the ensuing Argonauts drive gave the Tiger-Cats
prime field position, and Collaros was sure to capitalize. A few plays
later, he found WR Tiquan Underwood for the touchdown, extending
Hamilton’s lead to 17-1.
The next drive didn’t see the Argos offence fare much better, as a
pass attempt on first down tipped of the hands of WR Vidal Hazelton
and into the waiting arms of Ticats DB Courtney Stephen. Toronto’s
defence conceded yards but buckled down in the red zone, holding
Hamilton to a field goal.
The first-half woes continued for Toronto on the next Tiger-Cats
drive, as Collaros continued his hot play. The former Argos QB completed four straight passes before finding a wide-open Sinkfield for
his second touchdown of the game. The score put the Argos in a
deep hole, trailing 27-1 at halftime.
Toronto’s defence forced a two-and-out to begin the second half, and
a pair of Tiger-Cats penalties on the punt return gave the Argos
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possession near midfield. But the Argos offence again struggled to
find a rhythm, forced to punt it away for the sixth time.
Collaros eclipsed 300-yards passing on the ensuing Ticats drive, as
Medlock kicked home a 48-yard field goal to extend Hamilton’s lead.
Toronto’s offence showed signs of life after the following kickoff,
marching down the field on a series of short completions from Harris.
After the drive stalled in the red zone, Waters missed a chip shot and
Hamilton return man Brandon Banks brought the ball out of the end
zone to prevent the single.
The ugliness began following the punt return, with the Tiger-Cats taking three unnecessary roughness penalties, pushing them back to
their own three-yard line. After a first down pass, Argos DL Cleyon
Laing stripped Collaros of the ball and Hamilton native Daryl Waud fell
on the ball for his first career fumble recovery.
Following the recovery, Toronto’s offence was in three-down mode,
not willing to settle for three. After taking a sack, Harris completed
passes to RB Brandon Whitaker and Vidal Hazelton on third down
before finding Kevin Elliott in the end zone for Toronto’s first major of
the game. Collaros then hit SB Anthony Coombs on a bit of misdirection on the two-point conversion, cutting into Hamilton’s lead.
The third quarter ended with the Tiger-Cats still holding on to a threetouchdown advantage, 30-9.
After another stop from Toronto’s second-half defence, Harris took
over once again and immediately found WR Tori Gurley streaking
down the field for a 39-yard completion. After a couple of nice catchand-runs from Coombs, the Argos were forced to kick a field goal, and
Swayze Waters nailed the 43-yarder to bring the score to 30-12.
Late in the fourth quarter with the game out of hand, Collaros and the
Tiger-Cats salted the wound, as Sinkfield scored his second touchdown of the game on a short out route, and QB Jeff Mathews found
paydirt on a one-yard plunge a drive later.
In the end, a poor first half doomed to the Argonauts and despite outscoring Hamilton in the final two quarters, it was too little too late. The
Argonauts conceded the Labour Day Classic and the Ballard Trophy
42-12, moving to 6-4 on the season.
LB Greg Jones once again led the Argonauts defence with seven defensive tackles, while Tristan Okpalaugo tallied his team-leading sixth
sack of 2015. Harris finished the night 24 of 34 passing, with one
touchdown and one interception.
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International CFL
Broadcast Schedule
This is the final issue of BOATMAN for 2015; however, the CFL has not finished
posting the remainder of the international schedule.
Please keep the below link handy for future games.
http://cfl.ca/page/us-broadcast-schedule-20150213084657
To increase the size to view, enlarge the percentage.
More Broadcast Info continued on next page....
FIRST GREY CUP - 1909
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I n t e r n a t i o n a l C F L B r o a d c a s t
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TRIVIA QUESTIONS
1. What is the Annis Stukus Trophy and who was the first
recipient?
2. What is the John Candy Memorial Award and who has
won it the most times?
3. Why did the Argonauts not play any games in 1879?
4. What Argos Alumni QB loved baseball more than football and was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1971 as a
short stop?
*** Answers can be found on page 9 ***
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TELL US WHERE YOUR
PARTY IS!
Before we know it, CFL die hard fans from all over will be freezing their tails off at the
103rd Grey Cup game in Winnipeg (where cars need to be plugged in to ensure they
start), while the rest of us will watch the game from the comforts of our own couches or
local pubs.
Send us your party details by the end of day Monday, November 9th and we will send
out where the parties are around North America so y’all can get together and trash talk,
remember the good ol days and call plays like a coach from your laz-y-boy.
LOCAL ALUMNI WANTED TO SPEAK
HIGH RISK YOUTH
TO
Do you have a story you want to share about an addiction, being in
a gang, growing up in a tough neighbourhood or you yourself have
had run-ins with the law? If you can donate 2-3 hours of your time
to speak to high risk youth on how to focus and coping strategies.
Please contact Crista to let her know your availability. The location
will be on the Danforth.
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REMINDER NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT!
The Toronto Argonauts have been kind enough to extend a significant benefit to all paid members of the
Argos Alumni. All paid members with proof of membership and photo ID become automatic members to the
Reciprocal Program allowing you to enjoy many discounts for the next year in the GTA. Discounts are to
many attractions in Toronto, sporting events and social venues.
#DOUBLEBLUEFOREVER
As the strongest Alumni Association in the CFL, your membership helps keep the Association alive, as well as adding
funds to the Argos Support Fund to help some of our own Alumni that require assistance. The Association also assists other organizations such as the CFLAA and various charity organizations. As Alumni, we want to stay connected with all past players and assist when and where we can. The Association is a non-profit organization and it
wants to grow its community involvement with your help.
The Association fees have not been raised in years. We recognize many of you live too far to enjoy some of the local
benefits of membership so we offer two types of membership fees. If you live outside of Ontario, the membership fee
is $20CDN and the fee for those living in Ontario remains at $35CDN.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Access to 2 free tickets per regular season home Argos game and 50% off of any others (not including Playoffs). The
Association has a 50 ticket allotment per game.
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50% off season tickets
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Invitations to all Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association socials
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15% Discount on Argo merchandise at the Blue Jays Store by gate 3 at the Rogers Centre (with presentation of
membership card) http://www.rogerscentre.com/inaround/jays_shop.jsp
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Invitation to the Annual Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Reunion–Occurred Wed April 15th, 2015
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Invitation to purchase tickets to the Annual Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Golf Tournament - Occurred
Mon June 1st, 2015
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1YR MEMBERSHIP TO RECIPROCAL PROGRAM—valid until May 31, 2016
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BOATMAN, Official Newsletter of the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Alumni
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Discounts and offers (clothing, car detailing, cosmetic discount, preferred car pricing and more)
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Opportunity to offer products or services in the newsletter
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Alumni rings available for purchase
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Automatic membership to the Canadian Football League Alumni Association and all associated benefits therein
i.e. Nissan Canada Vehicle Purchase program http://www.cflaa.ca/general-benefits-2/
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We are happy to offer you convenient payment options:
PayPal: http://www.argonauts.ca/page/alumni-membership
Email (For Canadian bank transfers ONLY): Electronic banking payment transfers of $35CDN or $20CDN can be
emailed to [email protected]
Mail cheque for $35CDN or $20CDN payable to the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association to:
Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association
@TOArgosAlumni
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TRIVIA ANSWERS
1. The Annis Stukus Torphy has recognized excellence in coaching since 1961 when Hamilton’s Jim
Trimble First won the award. The Edmonton Eskimos Alumni Association presented a trophy in honour of
the Eskimos first coach, the legendary Annis Stukus. Winners are selected by Members of the Football
Reporters of Canada.
Stukus played with the Argos from 1935 – 41, along with his brothers Bill and Frank, helping the Boatmen
to Grey Cup victories in 1937 & 1938 and played 12 years in the CFL excelling at 6 different positions. In
1949 Stukus transitioned to coaching becoming the Eskimos first Head Coach and General Manager in
1949.
2. The John Candy Memorial Award is given out every year to the Toronto Argonauts
player of the year as voted on by the Football Reporters of Canada. Formerly known
as the Toronto Argonauts Player of the Year Award, this honour was renamed in the
memory of former club owner John Candy following his passing in 1994.
Darrell “Mookie” Mitchell won this award three times in 1998, 2000 & 2002. For a
complete list of all recipients: http://argonauts.ca/page/john-candy-memorial-awardwinners
3. There were too many injuries to the members during the competitive rowing season i 1879 forcing the
Argonaut Football Club to cease operation for the year.
In 1971, Condredge Holloway was drafted in the first round 4th pick by the Expos as shortstop. Holloway’s mother insisted Holloway attend College and refused to allow her son to sign the baseball contract.
Condredge became the first African-American to start at the QB position at Tennessee and in a Southeastern Conference school. Condredge was also the first black baseball player in UT history.
4.
After leading the Volunteers to three bowl game appearances from 1972-74, Holloway was drafted by the
NFL in 1975 as a DB by the Patriots. Instead Holloway came to the CFL, playing for the Ottawa Rough
Riders starting in 1975. Later, he moved to the Toronto Argonauts, capturing the FL’s Most Outstanding
Player award in 1982 and guided the Argos to a Grey Cup Championship in 1983, Toronto’s first title in 31
years.
Condredge is in his 17th year
as
Assistant Athletic Director at
UT.
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A L I T T L E H U M O U R F R O M F A N S A R O U N D T H E
L E A G U E O V E R T H E Y E A R S . N O N E O F W H I C H
T H E A R G O S A L U M N I E N D O R S E !
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A BIG THANK YOU TO THE FRIENDS OF THE ARGONAUTS FOR ALWAYS BEING
LOYAL TO THE MEN OF DOUBLE BLUE AND THROWING A GREAT PARTY!
There really is corn at the corn roast
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Some of the 2015 Argos Players and President of the Fan Club & key organizer of the Corn Roast—Lori Bursey
Take one guess what these Argos fans are chanting…..
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Alumni Peter Gabriel talks football with Argos Players
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Can you believe these young ladies are
Pinballs daughters? Weren’t they just
in diapers?
A big thank you as well to radio host, sports
writer and announcer—Don Landry!
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A R G O S
A L U M N I
AT
A R G O S
Sept 2015
G AM E –
S E P T
11 T H
Player Intros
Ryan Hansen has gone MIA
and has been replaced by
former Argos Executive
Robert Thompson for photo
bombing.
UUUUMMMM… who let these
folks in?
@TOArgosAlumni
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A R G O S
A L U M N I
AT
A R G O S
G AM E –
Sept 2015
S E P T
11 T H
2nd Photo Bomb & many more that
didn’t make the newsletter because
we just didn’t have enough room.
Junior swears he is a lover
not a fighter!
PHOTOS FROM ALL ARGONAUTS ALUMNI EVENTS CAN BE VIEWED AT :
http://argonauts.ca/photo_gallery/index/page/1/cat/189
@TOArgosAlumni
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A R G O S
A L U M N I
AT
@TOArgosAlumni
A R G O S
G AM E –
Sept 2015
S E P T
11 T H
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A R G O S
A L U M N I
AT
A R G O S
Sept 2015
G AM E –
S E P T
11 T H
“I think the cheerleaders
are out of sync”
Camera found ya Eugene!
Last Photo Bomb!
Y’all had to sneak away from
Robert to take this photo
@TOArgosAlumni
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The Association is continuing its partnership with Turning Point Youth Services, a Torontobased, ac-credited children's mental health centre that provides a wide range of programs and
services to youth aged 12 - 24 and their families.
For decades, the Toronto Argonauts Football Club and its players have impacted the community through the club's long-standing programs to promote youth wellness. As former players
who have transitioned into retirement from the game, we are continuing our commitment to the
local Toronto community through a partnership between the
Association and Turning Point Youth.
Turning Point will be hosting Youth Engagement an event for the youth in the program. at
Turning Point head office at 95 Wellesley St East September 15, 2015 from 4:30p – 6:30p.
We are looking for alumni that are interested in attending the event to share stories with the
youth, have some fun and help-out a bit. If you are interested and want to know more now,
please contact Crista email: [email protected]
WHERE’D THEY GO?!
W h e r e i s …
B r i a n A s h t o n ?
1 9 5 9 - 1 9 6 2
Help the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association
solve the ongoing mystery of missing players
we have not been able to locate.
In each newsletter we will feature approximately
10 to 15 names of guys we have no contact information for. We are looking to you to help us
solve the mysteries.
REWARD
No sponsor has been found to fulfill this category
Contact: [email protected] with any information
Dwayne Morgan
Dave Still
Randy Abroise
Bill Norton
1998—2002
1965—1966
1987-1988
1978—1980 & 1983
Don Caraway
John Farmer
Don Brewer
Andrew Steward
1958—1961
1948-1949 & 1951
1968-60 & 1963-65
1996—1997
Friend Crista to connect you with our private Alumni fb page
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UPDATED INFO FROM CFLPRINT.CA
Friend Crista to connect you with our private Alumni fb page
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2 0 M I N U T E S T H AT
COULD
… . S AV E Y O U R L I F E !
Radio Host Mike Richards returns to work
and has a message to share with all of you!
Copy and paste the link below into your web
browser:
http://www.tsn.ca/video/mike-richards-returns
-with-a-special-announcement~698884
T O R O N T O
A R G O N A U T S A L U M N I
S U P P O R T F U N D
AS S O C I AT I O N
We are pleased to announce the introduction of the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Support Fund
PURPOSE OF THE SUPPORT FUND
The Support Fund is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Argonauts Alumni and their families by providing short term financial assistance to those who are experiencing difficulty meeting expenses resulting from a
medical hardship and/or the need for assisted living. Quality of life expenses may include: prescription drugs,
medical equipment and supplies, food, clothing and other comfort items. The fund is not intended to provide relief
from financial difficulties associated with rent and mortgage payments, business ventures and addictions.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The following are eligible to apply for assistance:
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Former players with the Toronto Argonauts Football Club who have been on a regular League game roster
and retired for at least 5 years
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Former coaches of the Toronto Argonauts Football Club
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Former head trainers and equipment mangers of the Toronto Argonauts Football Club
ADMINISTRATION
The Support Fund will be administered by a 5 member sub-committee of the Argonauts Alumni Association, appointed by the Argonauts Alumni Board of Directors .
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
For more information and to obtain a confidential application form, contact: Pete Martin:
[email protected] or 289-837-4892
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Sept 2015
TORONTO ARGONAUTS AN
ANNOUNCE
NOUNCE OCTOBER 6TH GAME TO
BE PLAYED AT TD PLACE STADIUM IN OTTAWA
The Toronto Argonauts Football Club announced
today that their home game, originally scheduled
to be played at Rogers Centre on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET against the Ottawa REDBLACKS, will be moved to TD Place Stadium in
Ottawa, ON.
“We have been aware for some time that Rogers
Centre might not be available to our team during
the month of October should the Toronto Blue Jays
make it into the MLB post-season,” said Toronto
Argonauts Executive Chairman & CEO, Chris
Rudge. “Due to the tremendous success the Blue
Jays have experienced this season, Rogers Centre
officials informed us in writing several weeks ago
to begin seeking out alternative locations for some
of our October home games. We targeted the October 6th game to start and it has been a priority for
us to communicate our plans early so that our fans
and stakeholders can prepare. As an organization,
our preference is not to have our team play back-to
-back games in Ottawa.
But this is an extraordinary circumstance and TD
Place Stadium is available, CFL-ready and broadcast-ready. The Ottawa RedBlacks organization
has been very accommodating and understanding
and we are thankful to them for making this a viable
option.”
Rudge continued, “While this scenario certainly offers some challenges to our team, I would like everyone to know that we are excited for the run the
Blue Jays have made to date and we wish them
best of luck down the stretch and, hopefully, into the
post-season.”
Fans who have purchased tickets to the October 6
game will be contacted by a Toronto Argonauts
ticket representative in the near future.
THE BROTHERHOOD REMAINING STRONG
There have been several tragedies in the football and sports communities over the years, from murder, suicide,
substance abuse and gambling to name a few. Most recently the TiCats announced former QB Cody Ledbetter
took his own life after suffering through many of his own legal and personal challenges.
We are asking for Alumni to get in touch with us that have battled / continue to battle with depression or another
mental illness, have been in prison, or had run-in with the law, battle or continue to battle with substance abuse,
gone through a divorce, faced bankruptcy or any other challenge and be willing to encourage a fellow Argonaut
brother through his tough time. You are all spread out all over North America but you share a bond. As an organization we hear of your struggles as well as your victories and we want to be able to connect you to the right
team member because you are not alone. We will not share your information with anyone and prior to connecting you with someone we will always ask you first if you are able to speak with another Alumni as it may not be
the right time for you. Please email Crista privately and let her know how you can help or be of help to another.
We thank you for your consideration on such a sensitive topic.
Friend Crista to connect you with our private Alumni fb page
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