Alumni 2005 - 2006

Alumni 2004 - 2005

Alumni 2003 - 2004

Alumni 2002 - 2003

Current Alumni Committee Members

Passion, Energy, Enthusiasm, Commitment

These words describe all and each one of the participants in our first Leadership Regina class. Yet, they each brought specific strength to the group.

They thought it very important and wanted us to mention that not a single one of them had the "right answer" to issues, but as a team they were able to build upon each other's strengths and come up with "better answers". it is their individual strengths we want to tell you about....

David Cowan
David admits that up to when he was 20 (and that is not too long ago!) he didn't even know what community meant, nor did he care to find out.

He now devotes all his creativity and passion to building community, as he firmly believes every bit of effort counts toward making Regina a better place to live and in which to achieve one's potential.

With his fresh enthusiasm and his willingness to walk down unexplored paths, David encouraged his teammates to move on and walk their talk

Sherri Evans
Sherri came to us from Ontario, bringing with her a convertible, a guitar, and the warmest and friendliest of smiles.

Sherri is always eager to look at the world from somebody else's shoes and to discover common ground among disparate perspectives. these were the strengths she brought to the group.

She encouraged her teammates to reach that place where their different perspectives joined and to walk forward towards a common goal once they had reached that point.

Cathie Kryzanowski
Cathie came with a vision borne out of a rich experience in community development and volunteer work.

With her disciplined enthusiasm, Cathie encouraged her teammates to embark into new initiatives only after defining clear and realistic goals, and to exercise their leadership skills with a healthy dose of prudence and patience.

Cathie believes opportunities will knock at your door when you look for them, and devotes her energies and passion to encourage others to actively look out for a better tomorrow.

Rhonda Parker
Rhonda is passionate about her commitments. she goes full steam forward, without ever looking back in doubt, keeping her eyes always on the ultimate goal. her passion comes from an unshakeable belief in people... and unshakable belief in the potential in each one of us to overcome barriers, learn, grow, and reach out for the stars.

She brought this belief to the group, encouraging her teammates to look behind what is for that which can be. she supported the them while searching for a vision, and once she knew they had reached that "ah-ha", she encouraged them to go on and grab it.

Giovanna Pirro
With her original English expressions and unexpected remarks, Giovanna always reminded the group about the whole other world that lies out there just waiting to be discovered.

Giovanna brought with her an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a true interest in people in and for themselves. she also brought her sheer joy for life and for the adventures it presents us with at the turn of every corner. with her ability to laugh at her own follies and mistakes, she encouraged her teammates to remain truthful to themselves and to follow their paths without fearing failure or social ridicule.

Rod Schmidt
Rod brought with him an ability to set a steady course and to remain focused while on voyage. Rod reminded the group that there is strength in perseverance and that with success should also come humility.

A successful voyage is very seldom the result of one man's efforts. Rod was a coach to his teammates. a coach that encouraged them to remember that at the end of the day family and friends are our most valuable assets, and that with true success comes the unmistakable sense of having been part of something worth a collective effort.

Susan Sebo
For Susan, volunteer involvement in community building is not an afterthought, but a lived reality. she has been and continues to be out there, devoting her energies and passion to community initiatives and projects in her "hood". with her involvement at the grass-roots level, Susan brought with her a deep sense of the day-to-day realities of those living under strained economic circumstances and a grounded approach to issues and solutions. Susan often guided her teammates and encouraged them to find solutions relevant to those affected by the given issue.

Susan also reminded them that learning is truly a lifelong initiative as they watched her steadily advance toward completion of a community development certificate program through the extension university.

Carmen Seely
Carmen brought with her strength borne out of resilience. with her strength came an uncompromising commitment to devote her energies and talents to the causes she believes in: opportunities for youth, multiculturalism, justice and community development.

Carmen stands behind her beliefs while remaining open to alternatives. in challenging her teammates to expand on their positions, Carmen helped them to think beyond their comfort zones and to find the courage to stand behind their beliefs and commitments.

Debbie Silvius
Debbie brought with her a strong ability to assess situations, quickly outlining options, identifying solutions, and prioritizing actions. above all, she brought with her a belief in the value of self-reflection. by example, Debbie encouraged her teammates to take time to think about what they have done and said in the day.

Debbie reminded them that in setting the compass they commit to a path and that, while most of the time they may find themselves walking alone, it is often in the sharing of the journey that one finds the riches that replenish the spirit and gives one the energy to keep going forward.

Wendy Sinclair-Sparvier
Wendy believes personal success comes with knowing you have helped others reach their goals. Wendy does not waste time with words. it is with her actions that wendy communicates her profound passion for life. it is through her actions that she shows a fierce spirit, not easily discouraged when it comes to enriching the soil for others to grow in.

She brought to the group that kind of calm confidence that comes only from experience. she encouraged her teammates to find peace within themselves before reaching out to others, as only a spirit in peace can seize opportunities for others.

Candace Yates
Candace brought with her the ability to articulate ideas into narratives that listeners could easily understand and relate to. she also brought with her the ability to see inter-connections.

For Candace, both family and nations can provide supportive and enriched environments for individuals. Moreover, for Candace, the public and the private interests can often complement each other.

And with her ability to point out the complementary properties of opposites, Candace helped her teammates find true value in diversity.

Their sense of humour and their willingness to go where no one has gone before, were critical to creating a learning environment for all their teammates.

Unfortunately, Glen and Basil withdrew from the program due to personal circumstances.