Lead The Way - Leadership Waterloo Region

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Is our program right for you?
To be the definitive provider of leadership
development in our community – educating, inspiring
and sustaining people on their leadership journey.
Consider applying if you:
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challenge people to view their community through a
different lens, and foster connections with active and
emerging leaders creating positive change.
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Table of Contents
Program benefits
Message from Board Co-Chairs
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Individual:
Employer:
Leadership Waterloo Region journey
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We value that collaboration builds capacity.
Class of 2010
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We commit to continuously developing our
programs to meet the ever changing needs
and expectations of our community.
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Celebrating 10 years of
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Employee sponsors
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Donors, members and sponsors
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We believe that a strong community requires
strong leadership.
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Founding Partners
Leaderhip Waterloo Region
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are connected to the community
Applications are accepted throughout the year, but to be considered for the next
program year which begins in September, your application must be submitted by
May 1st. Visit our website for details at www.leadershipwaterlooregion.org.
Board of Directors
2009-2010
Message from Board Co-Chairs
e are excited to celebrate Leadership Waterloo Region’s
10th anniversary. In the decade since the creation of the
organization’s core program 250 community leaders from all
walks of life have enjoyed a 10-month leadership journey with us.
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Debbie Adare
Class of 2006
Leaders come to us from all sectors - business, social profit, and
public - and with varying degrees of leadership experience and
community awareness. Despite their diverse backgrounds and
experiences, they share a passion to serve the community, and
seek to hone their leadership skills and to develop their networks.
They are committed to making a difference in our community.
Core program graduates demonstrate this through their
engagement with almost 500 boards, committees, and special
events in our community, contributing their talents and energy to
ensure a healthy and vibrant Waterloo Region. A list of the many
organizations our alumni are active with flow through the pages
of this report. The list is impressive, indeed!
Mark Eamer
Class of 2004
Our Youth on Board program continues to receive accolades
from social profit organizations across the region. We continue
to recruit mentors to work with the 20 or more student leaders who participate in the
program each year, providing them with the opportunity to sit on local boards for a sixmonth period. We thank Libro Financial Group as it is their support that has made this
program possible.
An opportunity to work with the K-W Multicultural Centre came this year in the form of
their Healthy Lifestyle Ambassadors program, for which we delivered leadership training
to a group of eight amazing multilingual newcomer youth aged 14 to 19.
Our thanks go to our small, but dedicated staff whose passion and commitment are
obvious in everything it does. Special thanks to Anne Lavender, whose leadership over
the past decade has helped to grow the organization from an idea put forth by the
J. W. McConnell Family Foundation, to the vibrant organization it is today.
Debbie Adare
Co-Chair
Perimeter Institute
for Theoretical Physics
Mark Eamer
Co-Chair
Hemmerich, Flannagan
Kratz & Eamer LLP
Bob Denton
Treasurer
TD Business Banking
Joanne McQuiggan
Past-Chair
Thrive!
Paul Rabb
Secretary
Region of Waterloo
Jan Bockmaster
Conestoga College
Jennifer Burnham
Union Gas Ltd.
Paula Costa
City of Kitchener
(on leave of absence)
Murray Costello
Union Gas Ltd.
Paul Davock
Retired
Mark Kreller
Eyelight Creative
Marketing Services
In addition, we take this opportunity to recognize and thank the 200 plus volunteers
who generously share their time and professional expertise to design and deliver our
curriculum and who complete our eight working committees. Thanks to our board,
committees and community members for their ongoing involvement and support.
Each year brings new challenges, and each year we meet these and enjoy the journey.
Mark Miyasaki
COM DEV
Several of our current volunteers have been with Leadership Waterloo Region since its
inception. Diana Drackley, Terry Wichman and David Graham have given thousands of
hours, first helping to develop the organization and the core program curriculum, and
then staying on to assist in program delivery and candidate selection every year since.
Our good friend, Chuck Greb, Founding Co-Chair of our organization, passed away in
2009, and you will find our tribute to him in this report.
Jacinda Reitsma
PricewaterhouseCoopers
In this our 10th year, we celebrate the successes of the past year and the past decade.
We have ended the year in a solid financial position as a result of hard work and
dedicated support from the corporate community.
We invite you to join us in the leadership journey as Leadership Waterloo Region moves
into its second decade.
Anne Paterson
Empowered Wealth
Canada
Renata Rusiniak
Research In Motion
Shevaun Voisin
Motivated
(on leave of absence)
Ken Seiling
Honourary Chair
Ex-Officio
Region of Waterloo
Brenda Halloran
Honourary Director
Ex-Officio
City of Waterloo
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Leadership Waterloo Region’s journey
Waterloo Region is a strong, dynamic
community due in no small part to the
wealth of exemplary leaders who came
before us. Their vision, commitment
and determination to effect change are
evident in what we are today.
However, in today’s competitive, fast
changing environment the emergence
of our future community leaders
cannot be left to happenstance.
Our aging baby boomer leaders are
retiring at an alarming rate. The fast
paced life of younger generations
often allows little time to develop the
skills required of successful community
leaders who can make a difference
and who can lead our community in
successful future directions.
This issue is not peculiar to
communities. Successful employers
in all sectors contribute significant
resources to developing their future
leaders. Even municipal governments
are addressing this issue internally. The
issue also is not peculiar to our region.
Francoise Morissette and Amal Henein
of Queen’s University through extensive
research identified this as a serious
national problem several years ago,
but the problem will continue for many
more years as baby boomers continue
to retire. Morissette and Henein
concluded that we can no longer rely
on the lone hero who appears on a
timely basis to provide leadership
where and when needed, and that
Canada must develop a critical mass
of leaders and stress the values of
leadership development and excellence.
Dr. David Walker, Dean, Faculty of
Health Sciences, Queen’s University,
stated that “we can’t expect leaders
to ‘pop up’; they have to be nurtured
through a culture that values leadership,
promotes good leaders and gives them
opportunities to burnish their skills.”
In response to the broader national
need, leadership development
programs have emerged across the
country to address the looming deficit.
Leadership Waterloo Region is one of
21 such programs across Canada.
In 1999, the J.W. McConnell Family
Foundation approached members of
our community with a vision to help to
develop a unique educational leadership
program for a rising generation
of decision-makers from different
sectors: volunteer, private and public.
That’s when our region’s Community
Foundations, Chambers of Commerce,
and Volunteer Centres founded
Leadership Waterloo Region.
Leadership Waterloo Region launched
its first program in January 2001,
making this year our 10th anniversary.
This report is a celebration of the past
10 years: our programs, our 250 alumni
and our wonderful supporters.
In Memorium
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s Founding Co-Chair of Leadership
Waterloo Region, Charles
(Chuck) Greb was instrumental
in the forming of our community
leadership development program.
His formal involvement began when
the program was first discussed,
and lasted for several years as he
shared the Chair’s role with David
Chuck Greb
Graham, following which he stayed
1929 - 2009
with the organization as Past-Chair.
He generously shared his time and expertise with both the
board and the staff, and was appreciated for the ways in which
he encouraged and empowered those around him.
Charles E. Greb was born in Kitchener and started his
business career with Greb Shoes Limited, a family company
that grew into Canada’s largest shoe manufacturing company
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by the time it was sold in 1976. Chuck later became CEO
of Musitron Communications which under his presidency
became part of Grebco Holdings Ltd. He was also director
and chairman of Skyjack Inc. of Guelph; director and
chairman of Virtek Vision International Inc. of Waterloo; and
managing partner of Woodside Fund, a California Venture
Capital Partnership.
As a dedicated community volunteer who shared his time and
expertise with numerous organizations, Chuck received many
well-deserved awards including Kitchener Citizen of the Year;
Province of Ontario Bicentennial Medal; Ontario Volunteer
Service gold award; Canada 125th Anniversary medal for
contributions to Canada; Companion of the Fellowship of
Honour YMCA Canada; Lou Buckley Award - K-W YMCA; and
Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International for work with youth.
We counted him as our friend and supporter, and we miss
him greatly.
Class of 2010
Tom Bileski
Rockway Mennonite
Collegiate
Norm Bonnell
Waterloo Region Record
Lisa Brackenridge
Research In Motion
Lisa Buitenhuis
Region of Waterloo
Leta Bulgin
City of Waterloo
Lynn Cameron
Libro Financial Group
Linda Fegan
City of Cambridge
Laura Hutchings
Guelph General Hospital
Art Janzen
Menno S. Martin
Contractor Limited
Eric Karn
Electri-Tech Services Inc
Jasminka Klacar
Mosaic Counselling &
Family Services
Colleen Lucas
Hospice of Waterloo
Region
Kerry Mahoney
University of Waterloo
Jasmine Mangalaseril
Manulife Financial
Bridget McMahon
Wilfrid Laurier University
Catherine
Mombourquette
University of Waterloo
Kate Phillips
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Adolfo Plaza
RBJ Schlegel Holdings Inc.
Naveen Rakkar
COM DEV
Anne Ramsay
Project READ Literacy
Network Waterloo-Wellington
Jennifer Roggemann
Jennifer Roggemann
Law Office
Rebecca Roy
Lutherwood
Christie Schellenberger
Wilfrid Laurier University
Lisa Short
Extend-A-Family
Waterloo Region
Luke Skaarup
Union Gas Ltd.
Judy Staats
Doyle Investments Corp.
Rose Tanyi
The Food Bank of
Waterloo Region
Eric Vieth
Christie Digital Systems
Michelle Voss
Melloul Blamey
Construction Inc.
Krista Walkey
City of Waterloo
Julie Wheeler
Alzheimer Society of
Kitchener-Waterloo
Susan White
Region of Waterloo
Steve Wittal
The DATA Group of
Companies
Russell Wong
The Walter Fedy
Partnership
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Core program
L
eadership Waterloo Region offers an exciting community leadership development program for emerging leaders.
Our award-winning, 10-month Core program is the only one of its kind in the region. It nurtures participants’
leadership skills, educates them on the challenges and opportunities in our community inspires them to use their
leadership skills to take action, and connects them with both established and other like-minded emerging leaders in
our leadership network and the broader community.
Nurtures
Inspires
Our program provides leadership skills, exercises,
encourages participants to step outside of their
comfort zone and provides a safe environment in
which to challenge their own assumptions and hone
their skills. Participants gain a better understanding
of themselves and how they can effect change.
The many “ah ha” moments experienced during
the program start to shape participants’ thinking,
and is during this time that they begin to view the
community through a different lens.
When participants take our program
most have volunteered their time in the
community in one capacity or another,
but they are now looking for something
more, different or unique. They want to
understand the community better and put
their leadership skills to work on special
community projects, boards of directors
and committees. These emerging leaders
want to make a difference.
Educates
Connects
No other leadership program in Waterloo Region
provides the level of education about the issues or
opportunities facing our region. The information in our
program is current and relevant. Our expert facilitators,
who donate their expertise to develop and deliver
the curriculum, are highly regarded. Participants
learn about an issue or opportunity each month that
helps connect them to the broader community. Each
Leadership Day includes expert speakers, open
dialogues and key learnings that can be applied in both
business and community situations.
Graduates become part of a vital social
network of leaders within our community.
These critical links help sustain individuals
in their leadership journey. More than 250
graduates are now connected through
Leadership Waterloo Region’s electronic
and social networks, which provide an
opportunity to promote activities, build
committees, recruit board members and
seek assistance for special projects. Our
alumni are also specifically sought out by
local employers.
Youth on Board program
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he Youth on Board program was launched in 2008 with funds provided by Libro Financial Group, as a way to bridge
the gap between young leaders, ages 18-23, and established community leaders and social profit agencies. Read
more about our Youth on Board program on page 17.
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Debbie Adare
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Perimeter Ins
l Physics
for Theoretica
Ian Adare – 2009
Medicalis
Iman Al-Moussawi – 2007
Labstat International Inc.
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Beverley Allan – 2004
Waterloo Regional
Police Service
Glenn Allison – 200
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Retired
Richard Arsic – 200
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Sevran Automation
Group Inc
Shawn Artt – 2009
Union Gas Ltd.
Mary Anne Banks – 2003
Research In Motion
Marlene Baulk –
2005
– 2006
Andy Bauman ca Inc
Ameri
RH2O North
arten – 2007
Michele Baumg
ial
Sun Life Financ
Helene Beaulieu – 2005
ATUA
Stephen Beckett – 2002
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Paul Belfry – 2007
C.R Wall & Co.
Kerri Bennett –
2002
Grand RIver
Timothy Bergelt – 200
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MadNetter
Greg Beselaere – 2005
Maxwell Management Group
Rick Bigelow – 2005
Union Gas
Alumni in Action
Guiding principles for curriculum development
and delivery of our core program
To inform participants about community issues,
concerns or agendas within the context of community
development and community capacity building
To understand the challenges of leadership within
the social profit sector, participants challenge
community concerns
To engage in relevant dialogue with community leaders
to understand diverse perspectives as well as the
operational culture of the organization, issue or concern
To experience some of the real-life sensitivities of the
challenges, concerns or sectors through site visits or
hands-on interaction
To challenge and encourage participants to identify
within themselves an interest or passion for a specific
community challenge, concern or program and to be
motivated to seek an opportunity to contribute their
time and talents in a community leadership roles
To develop skills for community leadership
Leadership Waterloo Region uses the concepts in
The Leadership Challenge (Kouzes and Posner, 2007)
Kouzes and Posner have identified five fundamental
practices of exemplary leadership – where behaviours
can serve as the basis for excellence in leadership.
Embedded in these principles are ten commitments
for leadership.
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Ann Bilodeau
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Habilitation Se
– 2008
Christine Bird
ldren &
Alliance for Chi
Region
loo
Youth of Water
Linda Bird – 2008
Region of Waterloo
Nancy Bird – 2009
United Way of K-W & Area
The Leadership Challenge:
Five practices and ten commitments
of exemplary leadership
Model the Way
1. Find your voice by clarifying your personal values
2. Set the example by aligning actions with
shared values
Inspire a Shared Vision
3. Envision the future by imagining exciting and
ennobling activities
4. Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to
shared aspirations
Challenge the Process
5. Search for opportunities by seeking innovative
ways to change, grow and improve
6. Experiment and take risks by constantly generating
small wins and learning from mistakes
Enable Others to Act
7. Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative
goals and building trust
8. Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion
Encourage the Heart
9. Recognize contributions by showing appreciation
for individual excellence
10. Celebrate the values and victories by creating
a spirit of community
Bianca Bitsakakis – 2007
Pace Homecare Services
Diana Boal –
Domestic Violen 2008
ce Coordinating
Com. of Brant
Country
Jan Bockmaster – 200
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Conestoga College
Wilda Bostwick – 2006
Consultant
32nd Kitchener Scouts
543 Wingham Air Cadets
78th Fraser Highlanders - Fort
Conestoga Garrison
Alliance for Children & Youth
Almanar Youth Association
Alzheimer Society of
Kitchener-Waterloo
Argus Residence for
Young People
Arts & Culture Enabling
Organization
Baden School Council
Barnraisers Council
Benton St. Baptist Church
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
KW and Area
Business & Education
Partnership of Waterloo Region
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Foundation
Cambridge Self Help Food Bank
Cambridge YMCA
Cambridge Youth Basketball
Cambridge Youth Soccer
Canada’s Technology Triangle
Canada’s Technology Triangle
Chapter of PMI
Canadian Association of
Exposition Management
Canadian Association of Gift
Planners
Canadian Breast Cancer Cancer
Foundation
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
Canadian Mental Health
Association, Grand River
Branch
Canadian Police Sector Council
Canadian Professional Sales
Association
Canadian Women’s Health
Network
Celebrate Me Home’ A Hero’s
Welcome Gala
Central Baptist Church
Centre for Community Based
Research
Centre for Family Business
Centre in the Square
Chamber of Commerce
Chandler Mowat Islamic
Association
Cherry Park Neighbourhood
Association
Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort
Children & Youth’s Safety
Village
Children & Youth’s Wish
Foundation
Chinese Canadian Women
Federation
Dana Bourgeois-Balch – 2006
Conestoga College
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Leadership days:
Learning, sharing, reflecting
and connecting through a shared leadership journey
L
eadership Waterloo Region’s core program is designed to fit the busy schedules of rising decision-makers. It prepares
them for the challenges of their own life-long leadership journeys while increasing their awareness of the rich
opportunities for leadership in our region.
Leadership skills are developed through specific training modules and participatory learning experiences, and using the
community as a classroom, the issues that impact all our lives are observed. Each of the eight Leadership Days explores
a selection of community challenges while enhancing a particular leadership skill set.
Pathway to excellence in programming
Building on the wealth of expertise in our community, we recognize the following faculty and advisors
for their contributions to our program.
Dr. Chris Alksnis
Associate Professor
Wilfrid Laurier University,
Brantford
Christine Bird
The Alliance for Children and
Youth of Waterloo Region
Bianca Bitsakakis
Pace HomeCare Services
Erica Brandl
Consultant
Learning Evolves
Jennifer Burnham
Union Gas Ltd.
John Cammarata
Retired
David Carter
Professor
University of Waterloo
Judy Cavill
Consultant
At The Turning Point
y – 2005
Parnaa Bradle cial
Manulife Finan
2007
Christine Brown –
ary
Waterloo Public Libr
Matthew Brubacher – 2008
York Community Services
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Tricia Burbidge – 2005
Lutherwood
Sunshine Chen
Storybuilders Creative
Communications
Paul Davock
Retired,
Wilfrid Laurier University
Dr. Lamine Diallo
Associate Professor
Wilfrid Laurier University,
Brantford
John Doan
Consultant
On the Threshold
Sandra Lachance
Retired
Dr. Ginette Lafrenière
Associate Professor
Wilfrid Laurier University
Dr. Rosemary McGowan
Associate Professor
Wilfrid Laurier University,
Brantford
Kathie Must
Mosaic Counselling &
Family Services
Diana Drackley
Social Profit Consultant
Dr. Maureen Nummelin
Professor, Management Studies
Conestoga College
Christine Dwyer
Junior Achievement of
the Waterloo Region
Rosemary Pell
Consultant
Pell & Pell Systems Inc.
Ruth Friendship-Keller
The Food Bank of
Waterloo Region
Rob Straby
Consultant
LifeWorks by Design
Jennifer Burnha
m – 2003
Union Gas Ltd.
David Calder – 200
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City of Waterloo
Lynne Calnek – 2004
Ryan Chen Wing – 2007
Waterloo Region Record
2001
Sunshine Chen –
Storybuilders
05
– 20
Debbie Clue
Scotiabank
m – 2008
Rennie Cockra
ns Inc.
Damselfly Solutio
Paula Costa – 2005
City of Kitchener
Sue Costigan – 2001
WIREd
Tanya Dale – 2005
Kitchener Collegiate Institute
Jeffrey Darroc
h – 2009
Grand River Me
dia
Neil Davidson – 2008
City of Waterloo Protective Services
Laurel Davies-Snyder – 2006
Township of Woolwich
Joanne Davis – 2005
Project READ
Alumni in Action
Leadership Day 1
Leadership Day 2
Leadership Day 3
Venue: Cambridge Centre
for the Arts
Skill: Project Management
Community Focus: Poverty
Venue: Rockway Golf Course
Skill: Media Relations & Media
Risk Management
Community Focus: Understanding
Social Profit Governance
Venue: RIM Park – Forbes Hall
Skill: Understanding and
Leading Change
Community Focus: Asset
Mapping and Appreciative Inquiry
Goal: To identify common
social profit board governance
models. Explore the three Cs
of Governance: Conflict of
interest, Confidentiality, and
Communications. To understand
the importance and value of media
risk management.
Goal: To introduce asset mapping
as a leadership tool in effective
change management. To provide
an introduction to the Appreciative
Inquiry model for identifying
strengths and assets in building
collaborative relationships.
Goal: To gain an appreciation for
project management as a skill
and to understand the realities
of poverty in Waterloo Region.
This day included a workshop
on project management, group
visits with local organizations, and
an opportunity to hear from and
dialogue with community members
who have lived in poverty.
“This day was very moving. During
site visits to the shelter, residence
for youth and the food bank, we
met dedicated individuals in the
community who invest every day
of their lives to help people on the
front lines. It was highly inspiring
to see that the services offered
to the community are extensive,
efficient, and practical.”
Eric Vieth
Christie Digital
“This day exposed us to the
challenges of social profit
governance through real-life
examples. We explored the
differences between staff and
board roles, and discussed the
importance of the relationship
between the two. It reinforced for
me the leadership role of a board,
members’ responsibilities, and
the significance with which one
should treat their decision to join
a board.”
Bridget McMahon
Wilfrid Laurier University
“B
y now we all accept that change
is the new constant and today’s
leaders are being called upon
more than ever to manage
and lead change. Our day on
nderstanding and Leading
U
hange was relevant and timely as
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we gained insights into the Asset
Approach and models to help us
focus on the positive and build
the most compelling vision for our
constituents and stakeholders.
I truly enjoyed the day and have
already had success in my own
organization applying the aCpacity
uilding Leadership approach to
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our change management program.”
Steve Wittal
The Data Group
Karin Davis
– 2009
2002
Nancy Davy –
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nservation Aut
Grand River Co
Carrie Debrone – 2002
Kitchener Citizen
Connie Deckert – 2004
Fore U Enterprises
Deborah DeJong – 2005
K-W Counselling Services
Tony Denison
– 2001
Denison Print
Robert Denton – 200
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TD Commercial Bank
ing
Chordspinners
Christ The King Elementary
School
Christian Fellowship Church
CHUO 89.1 FM
City of Cambridge
City of Kitchener
City of Waterloo
Civic Centre Neighbourhood
Association
CKWR
CNIB
Communitech
Communities in Bloom Ontario
Community Advisory Group,
CCAC Waterloo Region
Community Legal Services
Community Living Owen
Sound & District
Community Renewable Energy
Waterloo
Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Council
Community Volunteer Income
Tax Program
Conestoga PAC Committee
Consortium of Humanitarian
Agencies
Corporate Service Clubs
Couchsurfing.org
Destiny Boxing Academy
Doon Pioneer Park Community
Association
Downtown Neighbourhood
Alliance
Eastern Association Women’s
Ministries
ECACO- Safety Sub Committee
ECAO WSIB Committee
Elora Mohawks Lacrosse
Erb St. Mennonite Church
EWGA Waterloo Region
Executive Women’s Golf
Association-Waterloo Chapter
Extend-A-Family
EyeGo to the Arts
Family & Children & Youth’s
Services Niagara
Family and Children & Youth’s
Services of Waterloo Region
Federation of Canadian
Municipalities
Focus for Ethnic Women
Forest Hill United Church
Foster Parent Association
of Niagara
Galt Minor Hockey
Girl Guides
Grand Philharmonic
Grand River Accessibility
Advisory Committee
Grand River CarShare
Grand River Environmental
Network
Mary Dever – 2005
Shad International
Donna Diebel – 2004
Kuntz Electroplating Inc.
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Leadership Day 4
Leadership Day 5
Leadership Day 6
Venue: Hacienda Sarria
Skill: Leadership and Innovation
Community Focus: Arts and
Culture Sector
Venue: Trinity Village Care Centre
Skill: Engaging Diversity
Community Focus: Cross Cultural
Understanding Within our Community
Venue: Cambridge City Hall
Skill: Systems Thinking
Community Focus: Systems in our
Community
Goal: To provide an opportunity to
explore the importance of creativity
and innovation to the health of our
community, and to encourage an
increased understanding of the
conditions necessary for a vibrant
arts and culture sector.
Goal: To learn about historical
and current immigration trends in
Waterloo Region and to understand
the impact of mental models and
stereotypes.
Goal: To gain an understanding of
systems theory and its application
in business and community decisionmaking. To consider some of the
challenges of leadership within
the larger community systems. To
understand the relevance of systems
theory to the development of a
healthy community.
“This Leadership day provided a
palette of essential colours to
further define the broad spectrum of
leadership and innovation. In-depth
conversation with classmates and
members of the community lead to
interesting and fun filled activities
that painted a bolder picture of
where leadership and innovation is
happening in Waterloo Region. The
day provided a better understanding
of the important qualities individuals
require to lead from within AND, more
importantly, together as a team.”
“On this day, I appreciated the
differing points of view and exposure
to community leaders as well as the
opportunity to get to know class
members in a new way as many
shared their stories. As a member
of the planning team for this day,
I enjoyed the dynamic interaction
of my group and greatly benefited
from the opportunity to facilitate a
portion of the day’s program. It’s
so important to be able to develop
hands-on skills as well as to expand
one’s mind.”
“Day 6 highlighted something that we
all know, but often forget to apply:
perspective is everything! When we
open our eyes to other viewpoints,
we gain a better understanding of
other people’s opinions and, more
importantly, of the world we all
share.”
Russell Wong
The Walter Fedy Partnership
Naveen Rakkar,
COM DEV Ltd.
Catherine Mombourquette
Social Innovation Generation
“The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same.
Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.”
– Don Williams Jr.
– 2001
Carol Dixon
alth Care
Providence He
2008
Simon Dowrick –
Record
Waterloo Region
Michelle Dunk – 2003
Simple Financial
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Christine Dwyer – 2005
Junior Achievement of the
Waterloo Region
Mark Eamer – 200
4
Hemmerich, Flan
agan,
Kratz & Eamer
LLP
Tena Eccles – 200
9
Manulife Financia
l
Nevine El Gendy – 2006
Muslim Social Services of K-W
Corina Emde – 2008
Union Gas Ltd.
5
Cheryl Ewing – 200
Consulting
Cheryl A. Ewing
2007
Guy Exley –
up
ts Planning Gro
Impact Even
ather – 2004
Steven Fairwe
ge
City of Cambrid
Jason Farrugia – 2005
TD Canada Trust
Suzanne Fletcher – 2008
Anne Forler – 2009
Lutherwood
Andrew Friedel
– 2001
Delta Elevator
Co. Ltd.
Ruth Friendship-Keller
– 2008
The Food Bank of
Waterloo Region
Sharon Froehlich – 2009
Waterloo Regional Homes
for Mental Health
Joseph Fung – 2006
Centre for International
Gov. Innovation
Alumni in Action
Leadership Day 7
Leadership Day 8
Venue: Albert McCormick Arena
Skill: Emotional Intelligence
Community Focus: Peer Coaching/Mentoring
Venue: Regional Headquarters
Skill: Public Speaking
Community Focus: Managing Community Growth
Goal: To understand the differences between
coaching and mentoring; recognize the positive
impact on both parties, and explore emotional
intelligence and the impact it has on our abilities
as leaders.
Goal: To create awareness of the key principles
involved in public speaking and gain insight into the
ability to influence others through communication.
To learn how the choices we make as individuals
– where and how we choose to live and work
might shape our region, city, community and
neighbourhoods.
“The Peer Coaching and Mentoring Leadership Day
gave me a deeper understanding of the difference
between a coach and a mentor – it highlighted the
importance of managing Emotional Intelligence
and the impact it has on our ability to be an
effective leader. The guest speakers accompanied
their conveyance of knowledge with actionable
recommendations. As a result of this day, I have
been able to approach issues with a stronger
insight. My overall experience with Leadership
Waterloo Region has allowed me to grow both
personally and professionally. This environment
gave me a greater sense of self-awareness,
encouraging me to seek opportunities to continually
differentiate myself. “
Grand River Hospital
Grand River Karate
Grand Valley Trails
Granite Club
Granny Brigade
Greater KW Chamber of
Commerce
Greek Dionysia Festival
GVCA Safety
Habitat for Humanity Waterloo
Region
Heartwood Place
Highland Public School
Hillside Music Festival
HopeSpring Cancer Support
Centre
House of Friendship
Housing & Homelessness
Umbrella Group
HRPWT
IBEW/ECAO JATC
Ice Dogs Festival Uptown
Waterloo
ICON Sales & Marketing
Impact Entrepreneurship Group
Infertility Awareness
Association of Canada KW
Chapter
Institute of Public
Administration of Canada Hamilton/Waterloo/Niagara
Regional Group
International Ergonomics
Association
International Women’s Forum
ISC Fastball Tournament
J.F. Carmichael School
JM Drama
Junior Achievement of
Waterloo Region
KCI School Council
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Kirkendall Neighbourhood
Association
Kitchener and Waterloo
Community Foundation
Kitchener Blues Festival
Kitchener Centre Federal
Liberal Association
Kitchener Centre Provincial
Liberal Association
Kitchener Conestoga Federal
Liberal Association
Kitchener Grand River
Rotary Club
Kitchener Housing Inc.
Kitchener Lawn Bowling Club
Kitchener Minor Hockey
League
Kitchener Public Library
Kitchener Soccer Club
Kitchener Sports Association
Kitchener Volleyball League
Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery
“It was so much more than I even imagined
possible, a day of action-packed information
and learning, but also an enjoyable day of fun
and creativity. It helped me internalize many
skills which are critical for excellence. What I
experienced and learned that day reinforce the
importance of clarifying my words, crystallizing
my thinking, and painting better pictures. I will
be a more dynamic and effective speaker for
my organization and communicate important
messages in my leadership position that will be
persuasive as well as remembered.”
Jasminka Klacar
Mosaic Counselling and Family Services
Judy Staats
Doyle Investments Corp
“In every community there is work to be done. In every nation,
there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do it.”
– Marianne Williamson
g
rhard – 2008
Catharine Ge
honology
Canada’s Tec
Triangle Inc.
2004
Sharon Giles –
Clearly Connects
Dan Glenn-Graham – 2004
ance
Workplace Safety & Insur
Board
Daryl Goetz – 2008
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Susan Gow – 2001
University of Waterloo
Brenda Graham
– 2006
TD Canada Tru
st
Felix Grande-Garcia –
2006
Waterloo Taxi
Brenda Halloran – 2004
City of Waterloo
Colleen Haney – 2005
Research In Motion
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2010 community leadership projects:
Learning, collaborating and delivering
D
uring the Leadership Waterloo Region core program, participants work in teams to complete a project for a social
profit organization. Collaborating as a team gives participants an eye-opening view of team dynamics, how to handle
diversity and adversity, and a sense of accomplishment. The goal of the teams working on these projects is to build
awareness about the steps required to solve civic problems, and to better understand the challenges faced by local social
profit organizations. This process exposes the participants to issues of consensus building, public/private partnerships,
diversity, board development, fundraising, and volunteerism, all of which are integral to excellence in leadership. Community
projects aim to benefit the broader community. Since 2001, 44 projects have been completed in Waterloo Region, including
these five projects in 2009-2010. Here’s what the organizations are saying about the Leadership Waterloo Region project
teams and their work.
KW Habilitation Services
Sunnyside Wellness Centre
Project objective: To capture
the current profile of the KW
Habilitation Services (KWHS) in the
community; gain understanding
of what the community would like
to see from KWHS; identify best
channels to communicate with all
stakeholders.
Project objective: To develop
a marketing strategy and
promotional plan.
“The benefit of the LWR project
to KWHS far exceeded our
expectations. The valuable
research and evaluation of several
hundred responses including focus
groups and personal interviews
allows us to move forward on a
strategic plan. Developing a plan
for marketing and communicating
effectively to all of our
stakeholders, and the community
at large will improve our profile
and ultimately improve the quality
of life for the people we support.”
Ann Bilodeau
Executive Director
KW Habilitation Services
“We were very excited to have our
project selected by Leadership
Waterloo Region. The skill level
and expertise brought forward by
the team was exactly what were
we looking for as we began our
marketing effort for the newly built
Sunnyside Wellness Centre. The
team did a great SWOT analysis
and then surveyed the community
providers to bring into the Marketing
Plan an up to date snapshot of
the offerings available for Seniors
Wellness in the Region of Waterloo.
Their efforts set the foundation for
our ongoing efforts to promote the
Centre for the benefit of seniors
in our area. Thanks Leadership
Waterloo Region.”
Mike Schmidt
Manager, Community Programs
Senior’s Services, Region of Waterloo
The Sexual Assault Support
Centre of Waterloo Region
Project objective: To assist in the
development of a capital fundraising
campaign, supporting the agency’s need
for a new, larger office space.
“Our Centre was truly honoured to
be chosen by a project team from
Leadership Waterloo Region. Each year,
the demand for our services continues
to grow; as such, we require a larger
office space to meet the needs of those
who have experienced sexual violence
in our community. The project team was
professional, dedicated and thoughtful in
their approach. Sexual violence is often
shrouded in secrecy and shame; as such,
it can be a difficult service to market to
potential donors. The team rose to the
challenge! Their final report identified
concrete, step-by-step ways to move the
development of this campaign forward.
Their work has opened doors of possibility
for our Centre, and in turn, all those who
will reach out to us for support in the
years to come.”
Sara Casselman
Community Relations Coordinator
Sexual Assault Support Centre
of Waterloo Region
– 2005
Craig Haney
up Inc
Versault Gro
5
Jeff Harris – 200
agement
Assante Wealth Man
Michael Harris – 2005
Honeywell
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Lorna Hart – 2005
The Centre for Skills
Development & Training
Bruce Hawkins
– 2007
City of Toronto
Olaf Heinzel – 200
6
Waterloo Regiona
l Police Service
Tara Henderson – 2001
Family and Children’s Services
of Waterloo Region
Tracey Henderson – 2001
Pat Henderson & Associates Inc.
7
Jeff Henry – 200
erloo
University of Wat
y – 2009
Thuy Hilderle cial
Manulife Finan
5
Linda Horn – 200
nings
Stillwater Awake
Carol Anne Hornett – 2002
Grand River Hospital
Guy Howell – 2006
Union Gas Ltd
Jo-Ann Hutchison – 2002
Ministry of Culture
Sherrie Hyde –
2006
Lutherwood
Imran Ismail – 2009
The Working Centre
Sean Jasmins – 2008
Waterloo Region Museum
Gerald Kara – 2008
Kara’s Smart Foods
Alumni in Action
United Way of Cambridge & North
Dumfries – Volunteer Cambridge
Project objective: To research best practices and
successful models of corporate volunteerism and
develop a pilot program.
“Volunteer Cambridge continually receives requests
from corporations who are interested in having their
employees volunteer in the community. We also
hear from local agencies who would like to have
corporate volunteers participate in their initiatives
and projects. Due to our small size, bridging
this gap and developing a new program is a big
undertaking. We asked the Leadership Waterloo
Region project team to research and develop a
model of corporate volunteerism that Volunteer
Cambridge could easily facilitate with limited
resources. The unique combination of participants
in the team was a perfect match for this project,
as they provided perspectives from the business,
public and social profit sector. They conducted
community research, investigated new software
and brainstormed new marketing and networking
tactics. They made recommendations connected
not only to the core idea of corporate volunteering,
but the Volunteer Cambridge service in general,
and this holistic approach was appreciated and very
appropriate. It is wonderful to have this resource in
our community.”
YWCA of Kitchener Waterloo
Project objective: To prepare an overview of social
media options and develop recommendations,
including guidelines for creating a social media
strategy and policy.
“The YWCA wanted to extend our reach to new
audiences, and we knew that a social media
presence would be one way for us to do that, but
we didn’t know where to start. Without a lot of
knowledge, time and resources to dedicate to this
project, we were appreciative for the team from
Leadership Waterloo Region who would be working
on this. They researched our organization and our
communication needs, made recommendations
on the tools that would work best for us, and gave
us step by step instructions on implementing their
recommendations. They even gave our Board
training on social media. We look forward to turning
the strategy into reality and we are grateful that
some members of the team have offered to give us
some support as we work through that process.”
Elizabeth Clarke
Executive Director
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
Sarah Daly
Facilitator, Community and
Voluntary Sector Investment
Volunteer Cambridge
“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.”
– Ken Blanchard
10
Eric Karn – 20 Inc
Services
Electri-Tech
– 2007
Janine Keller-Ng
a & Eco store
Blue Skies Yog
Jim Kilgour – 2004
ulting
Advanced Benefits Cons
Jaye Kuntz – 2008
City of Waterloo
Sandra Lachance – 2004
Retired
Moni Lagonia
– 2001
RBC Royal Ban
k
Bryan Larkin – 2004
Waterloo Regional Polic
e Service
Kitchener Waterloo Executive
Network
Kitchener-Waterloo Federal
Liberal Association
Kitchener-Waterloo
Oktoberfest
Kitchener-Waterloo Provincial
Liberal Association
Kitchener-Westmount Rotary
Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro
Kiwanis Club of K W
Koinonia Christian Fellowship
Kuntz Employee Recreation
Association
KW Arts Awards
KW Cancer Society
KW Community Spirit
Lions Club
KW Counselling
K-W Humane Society
KW Little Theatre
KW Minor Lacrosse
K-W Multicultural Centre
KW Musical Productions
K-W Racquet Club
K-W YBA
Lackner Woods Public School
Lake Scugog Camp
Laurel Creek Track and
Field Club
Laurelwood Public School
Laurier Centre for Community
Service Learning and Action
Leadership Ottawa
Leadership Waterloo Region
LGBT Youth Line
Libro Community Builder Grant
Program Committee
Lions Foundation of Canada
Los Amigos Toastmaster
Lost and Found Theatre
Lutheran Homes KW
Lutherwood Child and
Family Foundation
Magazine Vision Latina
Manulife United Way
Committee
Manumax Toastmasters
Matt Osborne Musicians
Trust Fund
Mayor Student Advisory
Council
Mill Race Folk Festival
Mohawk College Alumni
Association
Moppet Preschool
Morningstar Family Ministries
Mosaic Counselling and
Family Services
MS Society
MT Space
Mt. Hope/Breithaupt
Neighbourhood
Mobilization Alliance
Rosalyn Larochelle – 2004
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
Public Health
Tony Lea – 2004
St. John Ambulance
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Celebrating 10 years of comm u
“I have used a number of leadership skills I
“I loved discovering different
“Leadership Waterloo Region
learned from Leadership Waterloo Region in
facets of our community and
is a wonderful organization
my current role as a board volunteer. These
learning new things from my
that introduced me to other
include creating a strong and compelling vision,
fellow leaders. Participating in
dynamic leaders in our
building organizational capacity, leveraging
the Leadership Waterloo Region
community who shared
existing connections and strengthening
program helped add colour and
their vision for community
relationships. All of these leadership lessons
nuance to my view of Waterloo
building. Through a diverse,
I learned either through participation in
Region. Our community is already
interactive curriculum,
the program, by the example set by other
great but still has so much
we inspired each other to
participants, and the alumni who act as role
potential; this program is helping
become better leaders.
models for how to be great leaders.”
us reach further.”
Erin R. Spink LWR ‘04
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Ryan Chen-Wing LWR ’07
Moni Lagonia LWR ’01
m unity leadership development
“One concept which stands out
“The program truly opened
“If the purpose of education is to prepare
again and again in my experience in
my eyes to the broad
students for the future, then Leadership
personal, professional, social and
needs of the community
Waterloo certainly accomplishes that
individual context, after attending the
and people’s keen desire
through the “Engaging Diversity” day.
Leadership Waterloo Region program,
to help. The program truly
Through awareness, challenge and
is the concept of belief. This concept
harnesses the energy of
open dialogue, members of the class
helped me significantly in asserting
the participants for the
are prepared not only for the realities
my leadership role in my personal,
betterment of all who live
of today, but also to be leaders in the
professional and community life.
in our community.”
community of tomorrow as it evolves
Therefore I strongly convinced that Leaders are believers.”
Steve Voll LWR ‘08
and changes.”
Naveen Rakkar LWR ’10
Imran Ismail LWR ‘09
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ar – 2009
Katarina Lonc iversity
Un
Wilfrid Laurier
2003
Richard Maass –
Peerless Turfcare
Wendy MacIntosh – 2001
City of Waterloo
Dawn MacKinnon – 2009
Trans-Logic Executive Searc
h
Group Limited
Laura Manning –
2006
University of Waterlo
o
School of Pharma
cy
Quinn Martin – 2007
Septimatech Group Inc.
Fauzia Mazhar – 2005
Kitchener Downtown Com.
Health Centre
44 projects completed
for 33 social profit
organizations
The road to
collaboration leads to
strong partnerships
ACCKWA (AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener,
Waterloo & Area) (2 projects)
Argus Residence for Young People (2 projects)
Big Brothers of K-W
Block Parents Business Program
Cambridge Home Support (2 projects)
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank (2 projects)
Canadian Blood Services (2 projects)
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Region
Community Justice Initiatives
Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region
Focus for Ethnic Women (2 projects)
Homer Watson House and Gallery
House of Friendship (2 projects)
Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region (2 projects)
K-W Habilitation Services
KidsLINK
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
Meals on Wheels of Kitchener-Waterloo
Nutrition for Learning (2 projects)
Promote The Vote
RAISE Home Support Services
rare Charitable Research Reserve
Ray of Hope - Morning Glory Café
Sexual Assault Support Centre
Social Planning Council of Cambridge & North Dumfries
Sunnyside Home Seniors Residence
Volunteer Cambridge
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
The Working Centre
United Way of Cambridge & North Dumfries
YMCA of Cambridge-Kitchener-Waterloo (2 projects)
YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo (2 projects)
Leadership Waterloo Region seeks partnerships with other
local organizations to build volunteer leadership capacity.
Descriptions of all the above projects are
available on our website.
be – 2003
Dorothy McCa
ener
City of Kitch
Tina Malone-Wright
– 2008
City of Kitchener
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Chris McIntyre – 200
Agfa HealthCare
Patti McKague – 2007
Research In Motion
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Joanne McQuiggan – 2003
Thrive!
Dave Mazurek –
Retired
2002
One such partnership was with the Kitchener-Waterloo
Multicultural Centre where, in 2009, we helped deliver a
series of workshops for multilingual newcomer youth ages
14 to 19. The Healthy Lifestyle Ambassador program is an
initiative that provides lifeguard, volunteer readiness and
leadership training to multilingual youth. Through a series
workshops delivered by the Volunteer Action Centre of
K-W & Area, the City of Kitchener Aquatics Department
and Leadership Waterloo Region, the participating youth
are better prepared to take leadership roles in their
schools, within their ethno-cultural communities and in the
wider community. This first year of the program, the youth
organized a highly successful fund raising and food raising
event which took place at the Multicultural Festival.
“Partnering with Leadership Waterloo
made so much sense. We were
developing a new program for ethnocultural youth that included leadership
development. Leadership Waterloo
Region consulted with us and then
designed a series of workshops that
perfectly fit our needs. It has been a
pleasure working with them.”
Lucia Harrison
Executive Director
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
We continue to look for opportunities to work with others to
strengthen our community. If your business or social profit
organization has a new program or idea and you think we
could help, please contact us to discuss.
Heather Melrose
– 2004
KPMG
Steve Millard – 200
7
CIBC Financial Plan
ning
Colette Murphy – 2001
Tenneco Automotive
Renee Murray – 2003
New Orleans Pizza
8
Kathie Must – 200
Mosaic Counselling
s
& Family Service
M
07
Natesan – 20
Muthukumar
hnology
Cognizant Tec
Solution
2002
Audra Noble –
Services
Bam Creative
Mike Noonan – 2009
Waterloo Fire Rescue
Rose Noonan – 2003
Brigadoon Public School
Teresa Norris-Lue – 2003
Cowan Insurance Group
Jennifer O’Conn
or – 2004
Brava! Special
Events &
Arts Managem
ent
Terry O’Keefe – 2004
Sun Life Financial
Jeff Oberholtzer – 2007
IBI Group
Sandra Osmond – 2001
Grand River Hospital
Alumni in Action
Youth on Board program
Y
oung people in our community are the leaders of tomorrow, and they need to be encouraged, mentored and
supported. Youth on Board connects young leaders aged 18 to 23 with established leaders in our community
who serve on boards of directors. The program provides youth with leadership opportunities and valuable
community networks while providing boards of directors with new, fresh perspectives and additional support, for
a minimum period of 6 months.
If you are a member of a board of directors and interested in mentoring
a young leader from the Leadership Waterloo Region Youth on Board
program, call us for more information or visit our website to complete an
online Youth on Board application.
YOUTH
Vicky Au
Paul Borcsok
Brittany Boilard
MENTORS
Jan Bockmaster
Debbie Adare
Chris Sievert
Mei Chen
Jacqueline Dobson
Sarah Johnston
Eric Kam
Kathiga Karthikaikumar
Jeff Kitchen
Adrianne Li
Matt Lowe
Andrew Noble
Michael Petrus
Janine Stamper
Jeff Henry
Deaun Moulton
Kathie Must
David Graham
Ken Cressman
Dana Bourgeois-Balch
Ann Miller
Peter Meier
Joanne McQuiggan
Guy Exley
Debbie Adare
Program sponsor
BOARDS
YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo
Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo
Aids Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener,
Waterloo & Area (ACCKWA)
Canadian Mental Health Association – Grand River Branch
YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo
Participation House Waterloo-Welllington
KidsAbility Foundation
Grand River Hospital Volunteer Association
Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
Alliance for Children & Youth of Waterloo Region
Chicopee Ski Club
Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo
“As a Youth on Board participant at ACCKWA, I experienced first-hand that bottom-up approaches develop sound
organizational principles - community building, meaningful and responsible choices, and empowerment, which
help guide the Board. Although I have completed the Program, I am continuing to volunteer with ACCKWA as a
permanent Board Member. The Youth on Board Program and the positive experiences with ACCKWA have moved
me to engage in other volunteer opportunities in Kitchener-Waterloo and have motivated me to work towards a
Bachelor of Social Work.”
Brittany Boilard
– 2002
Carolyn Parks men
Wo
Outstanding
Inc.
rs
ke
ea
Sp
– 2002
Anne Paterson
alth Canada &
Empowered We
urities Inc.
Sec
ial
anc
Desjardins Fin
Lori Payne – 2005
Sun Life Financial
Andrew Pearen – 2008
Manulife Financial
Don Pendlebury – 2007
Pine River Cheese Co-Operative
Sue Peterson
– 2001
PK Associates
Sherryl Petricevic – 200
4
Ontario Business
Education Partnership
Laura Podhorny – 2009
Christie Digital Systems
Municipal Education
Research Foundation
Music and Movies in the Park
National Unification
Advisory Council
New Canadian Program
Job Search/Interview
Notre Dame Catholic School
Nutrition for Learning
Olympic Torch Relay
Community Task Force
Ontario Association of
Foodbanks
Ontario Building Officials
Association
Ontario Cheese Society
Ontario Federation of
Independent Schools
Ontario Library Association
Ontario Literacy Coalition
Ontario Municipal
Administrator’s Association
Ontario Municipal Human
Resources Association
Ontario Municipal
Management Institute
Ontario Public Buyers
Association
Ontario Regional Common
Ground Alliance
Ontario Skills Passport Web
Development Advisory
Committee
Ontario Strongman Association
Optimist Club of St Jacobs
OSYC - Owen Sound Youth
Council
Our Place Family Resource and
Early Years Centre
Out of the Cold (Committee
Member)
Outstanding Women of Laurier
Pakistan Canada Association
Parents for Community Living
Paris Agricultural Society
Parkminster United Church
Participation House - Waterloo
Wellington
Planned Lifetime Networks
Plattsville & District Minor
Hockey Association
Plattsville Lions Club
PMI-CTT
Professional Administrators of
Volunteer Resources
Project Read
Prosperity Council Steering
Committee
Provincial Partnership Council
Task Force
Public Health Grey Bruce
Ray of Hope Inc
Real Men Can Cook for
KidsAbility
Registry Theatre
Kristen Porritt – 2002
Wilfrid Laurier University
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– 2009
Kathy Prpic
Waterloo
University of
2006
Wayde Putnam –
Administration
OLG - Finance and
Jackie Ralph – 2002
Canadian Mental Health
Association
Victoria Raab – 2006
St. Mary’s General Hospital
Priya Ramesh-Me
hta – 2009
University of Wat
erloo,
Faculty of Mathem
atics
Sarah Reid – 200
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J. Michell Reive – 2002
Fortunato Restagno – 2004
The Personal Coach
– 2003
Lindsay Restagno
St. Paul’s College
Financial strength
I
n 2009-2010, 44% of our revenues were generated from tuition fees compared to 38% in the previous year. The
remaining funds were raised through special events, donations, memberships, government grants and sponsorships.
Our program is highly regarded by business and community groups as the leadership development program of choice due
in large part to its curriculum model which combines leadership skills development with gaining a better understanding of
the challenges affecting our community. Our expert facilitators, presenters, diverse participants and competitive fees are
also attractive to emerging leaders and businesses alike. We continue to seek ways to become self-sustaining through the
development of a social enterprise business model, and through our collaboration with organizations who partner with us
to deliver community leadership workshops.
Special Events
“Moral excellence comes
15%
about as a result of habit.
We become just by doing
Tuition
44%
Government Grants
15%
just acts, temperate by
doing temperate acts,
brave by doing brave acts.”
Fee for Service
Workshops
– Aristotle
Sponsorship
9%
2%
Memberships
& Donations
13%
Tuition Awards
2%
rt – 2007
Debby Riepe
mes
Lutheran Ho
2002
Carmen Robert –
o Region
Leadership Waterlo
Brooke Robinson – 2004
Unit Precast (Breslau) Limited
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Sharen Robinson – 2007
Region of Waterloo
John Rocchetta
– 2003
The Beat Goes
On
Jennifer Ross – 200
9
Sandvine
Andrea Ruttan – 2005
Sun Life Financial
Larry Ryan – 2002
Region of Waterloo
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Tim Schaner – 200
Partnership
The Walter Fedy
– 2008
Anne Schlorff
terloo
Region of Wa pt
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Public
2005
Mike Seiling –
er
City of Kitchen
Peter Simmons – 2003
ent
Nuclear Waste Managem
Organization
Elizabeth Singal – 2006
HSBC Bank Canada
Pat Singleton – 2007
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank
Ken Sleeper –
2004
Union Gas
Katherine Smart – 200
7
Morningstar Family Minis
tries
of Canada Inc
Steve Smart – 2003
CIBC
Cathy Snyder – 2003
United Way of K-W & Area
Alumni in Action
Employee sponsors
We recognize these organizations for their support of employee participation through program fee support.
Advanced Benefits Consulting
Alzheimer Society of KitchenerWaterloo
Assante Financial Management Ltd.
Barrday
Big Brothers Big Sisters of KW & Area
Bottomline Resource Group
Brava! Special Events and Arts
Management
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank
Canada Revenue Agency
Canada’s Technology Triangle
Catholic Family Counselling Centre
CCAC of Wellington-Dufferin
Centre in the Square
Christie Digital Systems
City of Cambridge
City of Kitchener
City of Waterloo
Clarica
Clarity Connects
COM DEV
Community Justice Initiatives
Cowan Insurance Group
Damselfly Solutions
Deloitte
Denison Print
Doyle Investments Corp
Economical Insurance Group
Electri-Tech Services Inc.
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region
Faith Life Financial
Family Counselling Centre of
Cambridge & North Dumfries
Fergus Scottish Festival
Future-Focus
Grand River Conservation Authority
Grand River Hospital
Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre
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p
ers – 20
Michael Snyd
s Inc.
Future Focu
rn – 2002
Stephen Southe
& Associates
S.H. Southern
Heather Spanjers – 2003
St. Monica House
Guelph General Hospital
Habitat for Humanity Canada
Hospice of Waterloo Region
HSBC Bank Canada
Independent Living Centre
Impact Events Groups
Jennifer Roggemann Law Office
Kara’s Smart Foods
KidsAbility Foundation
KidsLINK
KIN Canada
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Kuntz Electroplating Inc.
KW Counselling Services Inc.
Libro Financial Group
KW Habilitation Services
Madnetter Computing
Manulife Financial
Medicalis
Melloul Blamey Construction Inc
Menno S. Martin Contractor Ltd.
Mosaic Counselling and Family Services
Motivair Canada Ltd.
OTIP/RAEO
Peerless Turfcare Inc.
Performa Financial & The Perpetual
Success Program
Pine River Cheese Co-operative
Planning and Engineering
Initiatives Limited
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Project READ Literacy Network
Waterloo-Wellington
RAISE Home Support Services
Raytheon Canada Ltd.
RBJ Schlegel Holdings Inc.
Research In Motion
Region of Waterloo
RBC Royal Bank
Erin Spink – 2004
Canadian Cancer SocietyOntario Division
Susan St. John – 2002
MS Society - Waterloo Chapter
Rockway Mennonite Collegiate
Sandvine
Septimatech Group Inc.
Sevran Automation Group Inc.
Shad International
Social Innovation Generation (SiG)
Social Planning Council of K-W
St. John Ambulance
St. Mary’s General Hospital
Straight Street Event Services
Stantec
Steckle Heritage Farm
Talcor
TD Waterhouse
The Beat Goes On
The DATA Group of Companies
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
THE KID ZONE
The Waterloo Region Record
The Walter Fedy Partnership
Thrive!
Township of Woolwich
Trans Logic Executive Search
Group Limited
Trinity Village Care Centre
Union Gas Ltd.
United Way of Cambridge &
North Dumfries
United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo
and Area
University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo School
of Pharmacy
Waterloo Regional District
School Board
Waterloo Regional Labour Council
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Wilfrid Laurier University
Naomi Stansfi
eld –
2002
Gordon Stewart – 200
4
Transportation Infrastruc
ture
Renison-University of
Waterloo BSW Program
Robin in the Hood
Medieval Festival
Rockway Mennonite Collegiate
Rotary Club
Shad International
Sigma Chi - Waterloo
Skills Ontario
Soroptimists International
Spectra Energy Helping Hands
St. Francis Church
St. James-Rosemount
United Church
St. Jerome’s Centre for the Arts
St. Jerome’s High School
Memorial Trust Fund
St. John’s Soup Kitchen
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
Sun Life United Way Workplace
Campaign Committee
Sunnyside Home Foundation
Sweet Adelines, Grand
Harmony Chapter
Tapestry Foundation
Taste Local! Taste Fresh!
The Arthritis Society
The Community Coalition
on Refugee and
Immigrant Concerns
The Community Players
The Food Bank of
Waterloo Region
The Order of St.Lazarus Western Commandery
The Organization for
Quality Education
The Tim Horton Children &
Youth Foundation
The UWStudent.org
Media Corporation
The Weekend to End
Breast Cancer
Tournament of Hope
Golf Classic
United Way of KW & Area
United Way of Bruce Grey
United Way of Cambridge and
North Dumfries
United Way, Child and
Youth Priority and Families
Impact Team
University Downs
Neighbourhood Association
University of Waterloo
Uptown Waterloo Business
Improvement Area
UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
Vancouver 2010 Olympics
Vancouver 2010 Torch Run Celebration City Task Force
Various City Advisory
Committees
Lisa Strayer – 2003
RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Tracy Suerich – 2009
City of Waterloo
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Donors, members and sponsors
The path to sustainability
We continue to actively develop our network of sponsors
and supporters. Individuals and businesses who want to
become involved with Leadership Waterloo Region can do
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days from September through to June.
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selected candidates who are unable to pay the full fee.
Funds are made available to maintain the diversity of our
program by making it possible for exceptional applicants
from all sectors of our community to participate, including
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approximately 400 people.
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the membership level you select, you could be entitled to
tickets to our events.
Corporate and individual contributions
Donors
Ian & Debbie Adare
Mary Anderson
Bob Astley
Jan Bockmaster
Wilda Bostwick
Jennifer Burnham
Ryan Chen-Wing
Sue Costigan
Paul Davock
Connie Deckert
rland – 2003
Sherri Suthe
rial
Groves Memo n
datio
Fo
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Hospita un
2005,
Brian Swainson –
LHIN
Waterloo Wellington
Deborah DeJong
Mary Dever
Simon Dowrick
Ron Doyle
Mark Eamer
Nevine El Gendy
Corina Emde
Jason Farrugia
Ruth Friendship-Keller
Joseph Fung
Brenda Halloran
Colleen Haney
Lisa Talbot – 2007
KidsAbility Foundation
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Carol Taylor – 2001
The Alzheimer Society
of Cambridge
Tara Henderson
Jeff Henry
Linda Horn
Jim Kilgour
Moni Lagonia
Katarina Loncar
Wendy MacIntosh
Rosemary McGowan
Joanne McQuiggan
Eve Menich
Kathy Mostardi
Audra Noble
Bob Theisz – 200
5
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o
Rose Noonan
Teresa Norris-Lue
Sue Peterson
Jacinda Reitsma
Carmen Robert
Renata Rusiniak
Ken Seiling
Pat Singleton
Cathy Snyder
Erin Spink
Lisa Talbot
Rachel Thompson
Gilberte Thibeault
– 2003
John Turvey
Shahin Virani
Shevaun Voisin
Randy Warren
Tracey Weiler
Diane Wiles
Glen Woolner
Linda Zensner
Brent Thomlison – 2004
Waterloo Regional Police Servic
e
Rachel Thompson – 2003
Hillside Festival
2
Sue Trayes – 200
City of Cambridge
– 2001
John Turvey
source Group
Bottomline Re
rsen – 2009
Joanne Van Deu ice Service
al Pol
Waterloo Region
Sydney Vanderpool – 2003
Vanderpool Athletic
Training Systems
Angela Vieth – 2003
City of Waterloo
Shahin Virani – 2003
Region of Waterloo
Robert Voisin
–
Habitat for Hum 2009
anity Canada
Shevaun Voisin – 200
2
Declan McAndrew Publ
ishing Ltd
Steve Voll – 2008
Stantec Consulting
Berry Vrbanovic – 2001
Cityy of Kitchener
Alumni in Action
Members
Visionary ($5000+)
Research In Motion
Union Gas Ltd.
Wilfrid Laurier University
Innovator ($2,500+)
The Economical
Insurance Group
Partner ($1,000+)
David Graham -CA
Stantec Consulting Ltd
jpb photography
The Walter Fedy
Partnership
Builder ($500+)
Paul Rabb
Ambassador ($250+)
Robert Denton
Brenda Halloran
Barbara Hill
Mike Murray
Anne Paterson
Bob Theisz
Friend ($100+)
Beverly Allan
Trudy Beaulne
Lynne Calnek
Sunshine Chen
Rennie Cockram
Paula Costa
Murray Costello
Dan Glenn-Graham
Sean Jasmins
Dawn McKinnon
Mark Miyasaki
Kathie Must
Terry O’Keefe
Carolyn Parks
Lori Payne
Andrew Pearen
Don Pendlebury
Katherine Smart
Carol Taylor
Karin Voisin
Funders
Media sponsors
City of Cambridge
City of Kitchener
City of Waterloo
Region of Waterloo
570 News
CHYM FM
KIX 106.7 FM
Rogers TV
Waterloo Region Record
Financial sponsors
Coldwell Banker Peter
Benninger Realty Inc.
Crawford Insurance
Delta Elevator
Ernst & Young
Libro Financial Group
Miller Thomson LLP
PineLake Communications
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Stellar Canada
In-kind sponsors
Amplified Midlife Crisis
B-G Diamonds and Gold
Bam Creative Services
Bingemans
Bonzai Design Group
Denison print
Edcom Multimedia Products
jpb Photography
Lutherwood
Sherwood Systems Inc.
Westmount Signs &
Digital Imaging
“It is the responsibility of leadership
to provide opportunity, and the
responsibility of individuals to contribute.”
– William Pollard
n – 2003
Randy Warre
cial
Sun Life Finan
6
Bill Waters – 200
ractive
Key Culture Inte
Jacqueline Watty – 2005
University of Guelph
Roy W. Weber – 2003
Community Charity Services
Tracey Weiler – 200
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Research In Motion
Sara Wilbur – 200
7
Grand River Con
servation Author
ity
Diane Wiles – 2002
University of Waterloo
Victim Services of
Waterloo Region
Volunteer Action Centre
Volunteer Vancouver
Waterloo Banking Project
Waterloo Business
Index Project
Waterloo Busker Carnival
Waterloo Cycling Club
Waterloo Dance Project
Waterloo District Catholic
School Board
Waterloo Fire - Charities
Waterloo Law Association
Waterloo Mayor’s Gala
-Spotlight on the Arts
Waterloo Minor
Baseball Association
Waterloo Minor Girls
Hockey Association
Waterloo Minor Girls
Softball Association
Waterloo Minor Hockey
Waterloo Region Crime
Prevention Council
Waterloo Region District
School Board
Waterloo Region Harm
Reduction Network
Waterloo Region
Housing Coalition
Waterloo Region
Lawncare Association
Waterloo Region Shares
Waterloo Region Small
Business Centre
Waterloo Region Substance
Abuse Committee
Waterloo Region Track 3
Ski School
Waterloo Region Violence
Prevention Plan
Waterloo Regional Police
Male Chorus
Waterloo Ringette Association
Waterlooians
WatWave
Wilfrid Laurier University
WinterLights Celebrations
WLU Managerial Group
Waterloo Mennonite Brethren
Church
Women’s Crisis Services of
Waterloo Region
Woolwich Minor Hockey
Woolwich Wellesley
Community Health Centre
World Partnership Walk
World Women’s Hockey
Championship
WREA
YMCA
YW City Kids Daycare
YWCA of K-W
Zonta Club of KW
Zonta International
Glen Woolner – 2004
GlenMar Initiatives Inc.
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Volunteers and supporters:
They travel the distance to help us succeed
Debbie Adare
Ian Adare
Keren Adderley
Peter Armbruster
Nevine El Gendy
Neil Aitchison
Chris Alksnis
Brian Annable
Richard Arsic
Maureen Baillie
Michele Baumgarten
Renee Bazile-Jones
Dian Bell
Christine Bird
Biance Bitsakakis
Jan Bockmaster
Alf Bogusky
Erica Brandl
Cathy Brothers
Alison Burkett
Jennifer Burnham
David Calder
Lynn Cameron
John Cammarata
David Carter
Judy Cavill
Sunshine Chen
Ryan Chen-Wing
Rennie Cockram
Paula Costa
Murray Costello
Doug Craig
Maureen Crawford
Ken Cressman
Shanda Chronowich
Denise Davis-Gains
Paul Davock
Carrie Debrone
Don DeMarco
Tony Denison
Robert Denton
Mary Dever
Lamine Diallo
John Dinner
John Doan
Ron Dowhaniuk
Simon Dowrick
Diana Drackley
Greg Durocher
Christine Dwyer
Mark Eamer
Jan Edissi
Nevine El Gendy
Corina Emde
Cheryl Ewing
D’Arcy Farlow
Steve Farlow
Joan Fisk
Anne Forler
Ruth Friendship-Keller
Sharon Froelich
Jaimee Gadsden
David Graham
Jamie Grant
Rick Haldenby
Sue Hallman
Brenda Halloran
Jim Harper
Ted Hastings
Cheryl Hawley
Cecil Hayes
Jane Hennig
Jeff Henry
Thuy Hilderley
Barbara Hill
Laurie Hornell
Dale Howatt
Andrew Hunter
Ray Hurst
Imran Ismail
Tim Jackson
Leeno Karumanchery
Betty Ann Keller
Janine Keller-Ng
Jim Kilgour
Iain Klugman
Mark Kreller
J.Fred Kuntz
Sandra Lachance
Bob Lafrance
Ginette Lafrenière
Steve LaRochelle
Rosalyn LaRochelle
Kate Lavender
Brian Law
Phil LeConte
Benton Leong
Colleen Lucas
Dawn MacKinnon
Cathy MacLellan
Rashmi Manwani
Marilyn Marklevitz
Fauzia Mazhar
Dan McCarthy
Rosemary McGowan
Richard McLean
Joanne McQuiggan
Priya Mehta
Mark Miyasaki
Tara Mondou
Hulene Montgomery
Nancy Movrin
Mike Murray
Kathie Must
Jane Neath
Teresa Norris-Lue
Maureen Nummelin
Jill Nyren
Jane Orend
Anne Paterson
Andrew Pearen
Rosemary Pell
Kate Phillips
Gary Pooley
Kathy Prpic
Sam Purdy
Paul Rabb
Jacinda Reitsma
Gerry Remers
Matt Riehl
Bernie Roehl
Jennifer Roggemann
Jon Rohr
Jennifer Ross
Renata Rusiniak
Eric Saunderson
Jill Schichter
Ken Seiling
Chris Sellers
Pat Singleton
Rosemary Smith
Erin Spink
Susan St. John
Jeff Stager
Judith Stephen-Wells
Rob Straby
Lisa Talbot
Karen Taylor-Harrison
Bob Theisz
John Tibbits
Anne Tinker
Ingrid Town
Ric Trafford
Susan Trayes
Cliff Trollope
Kristin Trotter
Genevieve Twomey
Martin Van Nierop
Jan Varner
Angela Vieth
Karin Voisin
Shevaun Voisin
Jen Voss
Berry Vrbanovic
Randy Warren
Tracey Weiler
Ross Wells
Frances Westley
Terry Wichman
Diane Wiles
Russell Wong
Art Woods
David Yach
Linda Zensner
“Leadership is the challenge to be
something more than average.”
– Jim Rohn
on – 2003
Sean Worthingt
Nature’s Best
Family Initiatives
Mark Wotton – 2002
ices
Family & Children’s Serv
Tracy Wray – 2004
Frito Lay Canada
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Chris Wright – 2001
WarrenShepell
Cong-Rong Xie
– 2005
Economical Ins
urance Group
Jeff Zavitz – 2002
Tavis-Roland Development
Inc.
Linda Zensner – 2004
The Kitchener & Waterloo
Community Foundation
Rebeca Zettl – 2008
Coldwell Banker
Peter Benninger Realty
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Vision
Is our program right for you?
To be the definitive provider of leadership
development in our community – educating, inspiring
and sustaining people on their leadership journey.
Consider applying if you:
Mission
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We provide experiential leadership development,
challenge people to view their community through a
different lens, and foster connections with active and
emerging leaders creating positive change.
Values
We value the diversities inherent in our community.
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Table of Contents
Program benefits
Message from Board Co-Chairs
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Individual:
Employer:
Leadership Waterloo Region journey
3
We value that collaboration builds capacity.
Class of 2010
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We commit to continuously developing our
programs to meet the ever changing needs
and expectations of our community.
Core program
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2010 community leadership projects
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and its leaders
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We value the community that supports us.
Celebrating 10 years of
leadership development
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Youth on Board program
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Financial strength
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Employee sponsors
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Donors, members and sponsors
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quality of life issues and to position its decision
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We believe that a strong community requires
strong leadership.
Leadership days
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Founding Partners
Leaderhip Waterloo Region
519-742-7338
[email protected]
www.leadershipwaterlooregion.org
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are connected to the community
Applications are accepted throughout the year, but to be considered for the next
program year which begins in September, your application must be submitted by
May 1st. Visit our website for details at www.leadershipwaterlooregion.org.
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