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Lead The WayReport to the Community 2010

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VisionTo be the definitive provider of leadership development in our community – educating, inspiring and sustaining people on their leadership journey.

MissionWe 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.

ValuesWe value the diversities inherent in our community.

We believe that a strong community requires strong leadership.

We value that collaboration builds capacity.

We commit to continuously developing our programs to meet the ever changing needs and expectations of our community.

We value the community that supports us.

Table of ContentsMessage from Board Co-Chairs 2

Leadership Waterloo Region journey 3

Class of 2010 4

Core program 5

Leadership days 7

2010 community leadership projects 11

Celebrating 10 years of 13 leadership development

Youth on Board program 16

Financial strength 17

Employee sponsors 18

Donors, members and sponsors 19

Volunteers and supporters 21

Applying to our core program 22

Founding Partners

Charitable registration number: 88782 2617 RR0001

Applying to our core program

Is our program right for you?Consider applying if you:

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.

Program benefits

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Employer:

quality of life issues and to position its decision makers as committed community leaders

applied at place of employment

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Message from Board Co-Chairs

We 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.

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!

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 six-month 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.

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.

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.

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.

Board of Directors 2009-2010Debbie Adare Co-ChairPerimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Mark EamerCo-ChairHemmerich, Flannagan Kratz & Eamer LLP

Bob Denton Treasurer TD Business Banking

Joanne McQuiggan Past-ChairThrive!

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

Mark Miyasaki COM DEV

Anne PatersonEmpowered Wealth Canada

Jacinda Reitsma PricewaterhouseCoopers

Renata RusiniakResearch In Motion

Shevaun Voisin Motivated(on leave of absence)

Ken Seiling Honourary Chair Ex-OfficioRegion of Waterloo

Brenda Halloran Honourary Director Ex-OfficioCity of Waterloo

Mark EamerClass of 2004

Debbie AdareClass of 2006

Visit www.leadershipwaterlooregion/members to get to know our alumni | 2

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 signifi cant 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 identifi ed 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 defi cit. 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 fi rst 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.

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 fi rst discussed, and lasted for several years as he shared the Chair’s role with David Graham, following which he stayed 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

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.

Chuck Greb1929 - 2009

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Leadership Waterloo Region’s journey

In MemoriumA

Class of 2010


Tom BileskiRockway Mennonite

Collegiate

Norm BonnellWaterloo Region Record

Lisa BrackenridgeResearch In Motion

Lisa BuitenhuisRegion of Waterloo

Leta BulginCity of Waterloo

Lynn CameronLibro Financial Group

Linda FeganCity of Cambridge

Laura HutchingsGuelph General Hospital

Art JanzenMenno S. Martin

Contractor Limited

Eric KarnElectri-Tech Services Inc

Jasminka KlacarMosaic Counselling &

Family Services

Colleen LucasHospice of Waterloo

Region

Kerry MahoneyUniversity of Waterloo

Jasmine MangalaserilManulife Financial

Bridget McMahonWilfrid Laurier University

CatherineMombourquette

University of Waterloo

Kate PhillipsPricewaterhouseCoopers

Adolfo PlazaRBJ Schlegel Holdings Inc.

Naveen RakkarCOM DEV

Anne RamsayProject READ Literacy

Network Waterloo-Wellington

Jennifer RoggemannJennifer Roggemann

Law Office

Rebecca RoyLutherwood

Christie SchellenbergerWilfrid Laurier University

Lisa ShortExtend-A-FamilyWaterloo Region

Luke SkaarupUnion Gas Ltd.

Judy StaatsDoyle Investments Corp.

Rose TanyiThe Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Eric ViethChristie Digital Systems

Michelle VossMelloul Blamey

Construction Inc.

Krista WalkeyCity of Waterloo

Julie WheelerAlzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo

Susan WhiteRegion of Waterloo

Steve WittalThe DATA Group of

Companies

Russell WongThe Walter Fedy

Partnership

Debbie Adare – 2006

Perimeter Institute

for Theoretical Physics

Ian Adare – 2009

MedicalisIman Al-Moussawi – 2007 Labstat International Inc.

Beverley Allan – 2004Waterloo Regional

Police Service

Glenn Allison – 2001Retired Richard Arsic – 2009Sevran Automation Group Inc

Shawn Artt – 2009 Union Gas Ltd.

Mary Anne Banks – 2003Research In Motion

Marlene Baulk – 2005


NurturesOur 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.

EducatesNo 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.

Core programeadership 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.

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Youth on Board programThe 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 profi t agencies. Read

more about our Youth on Board program on page 17.

InspiresWhen 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.

ConnectsGraduates 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 specifi cally sought out by local employers.

Ann Bilodeau – 2005, K-W

Habilitation Services

Christine Bird – 2008

Alliance for Children &

Youth of Waterloo Region

Linda Bird – 2008

Region of WaterlooNancy Bird – 2009

United Way of K-W & AreaBianca Bitsakakis – 2007Pace Homecare Services

Diana Boal – 2008Domestic Violence Coordinating Com. of Brant Country

Jan Bockmaster – 2005 Conestoga College Wilda Bostwick – 2006

ConsultantDana Bourgeois-Balch – 2006

Conestoga College

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 withinthe social profi t 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 specifi c 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 identifi ed fi ve 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.

The Leadership Challenge: Five practices and ten commitments of exemplary leadership

Model the Way1. Find your voice by clarifying your personal values2. Set the example by aligning actions with

shared values

Inspire a Shared Vision3. Envision the future by imagining exciting and

ennobling activities4. Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to

shared aspirations

Challenge the Process5. Search for opportunities by seeking innovative

ways to change, grow and improve6. Experiment and take risks by constantly generating

small wins and learning from mistakes

Enable Others to Act7. Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative

goals and building trust8. Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion

Encourage the Heart9. Recognize contributions by showing appreciation

for individual excellence10. Celebrate the values and victories by creating

a spirit of community

Guiding principles for curriculum development and delivery of our core program


Andy Bauman – 2006

RH2O North America Inc

Michele Baumgarten – 2007

Sun Life Financial

Helene Beaulieu – 2005ATUA

Stephen Beckett – 2002Waterloo Regional Police Service

Paul Belfry – 2007C.R Wall & Co.

Kerri Bennett – 2002Grand RIver Timothy Bergelt – 2002

MadNetterGreg Beselaere – 2005

Maxwell Management GroupRick Bigelow – 2005

Union Gas

Alumni in Action 32nd Kitchener Scouts543 Wingham Air Cadets78th Fraser Highlanders - Fort Conestoga GarrisonAlliance for Children & YouthAlmanar Youth AssociationAlzheimer Society of Kitchener-WaterlooArgus Residence forYoung PeopleArts & Culture Enabling OrganizationBaden School CouncilBarnraisers CouncilBenton St. Baptist ChurchBig Brothers Big Sisters of KW and AreaBusiness & Education Partnership of Waterloo RegionCambridge Memorial Hospital FoundationCambridge Self Help Food BankCambridge YMCACambridge Youth BasketballCambridge Youth Soccer Canada’s Technology Triangle Canada’s Technology Triangle Chapter of PMI Canadian Association of Exposition Management Canadian Association of Gift PlannersCanadian Breast Cancer Cancer Foundation Canadian Cancer Society Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery Canadian Mental Health Association, Grand River BranchCanadian Police Sector CouncilCanadian 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 AssociationChicopee Ski & Summer ResortChildren & Youth’s Safety Village Children & Youth’s Wish FoundationChinese Canadian Women Federation

Leadership Waterloo Region’s core program is designed to fi t 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 specifi c 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.

Leadership days: Learning, sharing, refl ectingand connecting through a shared leadership journey

Pathway to excellence in programmingBuilding on the wealth of expertise in our community, we recognize the following faculty and advisors for their contributions to our program.


Parnaa Bradley – 2005

Manulife Financial

Christine Brown – 2007

Waterloo Public LibraryMatthew Brubacher – 2008 York Community Services

Tricia Burbidge – 2005 Lutherwood Jennifer Burnham – 2003 Union Gas Ltd. David Calder – 2003

City of WaterlooLynne Calnek – 2004 Ryan Chen Wing – 2007

Waterloo Region RecordSunshine Chen – 2001

Storybuilders

Dr. Chris AlksnisAssociate ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University, Brantford

Christine Bird The Alliance for Children and Youth of Waterloo Region

Bianca BitsakakisPace HomeCare Services

Erica Brandl ConsultantLearning Evolves

Jennifer BurnhamUnion Gas Ltd.

John CammarataRetired

David CarterProfessorUniversity of Waterloo

Judy CavillConsultantAt The Turning Point

Sunshine ChenStorybuilders Creative Communications

Paul DavockRetired, Wilfrid Laurier University

Dr. Lamine DialloAssociate ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University, Brantford

John DoanConsultantOn the Threshold

Diana DrackleySocial Profi t Consultant

Christine DwyerJunior Achievement of the Waterloo Region

Ruth Friendship-KellerThe Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Sandra LachanceRetired

Dr. Ginette LafrenièreAssociate ProfessorWilfrid Laurier University

Dr. Rosemary McGowan Associate Professor Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford

Kathie MustMosaic Counselling & Family Services

Dr. Maureen NummelinProfessor, Management StudiesConestoga College

Rosemary Pell ConsultantPell & Pell Systems Inc.

Rob StrabyConsultantLifeWorks by Design


Chordspinners Christ The King Elementary SchoolChristian Fellowship Church CHUO 89.1 FM City of CambridgeCity of Kitchener City of Waterloo Civic Centre Neighbourhood Association CKWR CNIBCommunitech Communities in Bloom OntarioCommunity Advisory Group, CCAC Waterloo Region Community Legal Services Community Living Owen Sound & District Community Renewable Energy WaterlooCommunity Safety and Crime Prevention Council Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Conestoga PAC Committee Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies Corporate Service ClubsCouchsurfi ng.org Destiny Boxing Academy Doon Pioneer Park Community Association Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance Eastern Association Women’s MinistriesECACO- Safety Sub Committee ECAO WSIB Committee Elora Mohawks Lacrosse Erb St. Mennonite ChurchEWGA Waterloo RegionExecutive 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 MunicipalitiesFocus for Ethnic WomenForest Hill United ChurchFoster Parent Association of NiagaraGalt Minor Hockey Girl GuidesGrand Philharmonic Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee Grand River CarShare Grand River Environmental Network

Debbie Clue – 2005

Scotiabank

Rennie Cockram – 2008

Damselfl y Solutions Inc.

Paula Costa – 2005

City of KitchenerSue Costigan – 2001

WIREdTanya Dale – 2005

Kitchener Collegiate InstituteJeffrey Darroch – 2009Grand River Media Neil Davidson – 2008

City of Waterloo - Protective Services

Laurel Davies-Snyder – 2006Township of Woolwich

Joanne Davis – 2005 Project READ

Karin Davis – 2009Nancy Davy – 2002

Grand River Conservation AuthorityCarrie Debrone – 2002

Kitchener CitizenConnie Deckert – 2004

Fore U EnterprisesDeborah DeJong – 2005 K-W Counselling Services Tony Denison – 2001Denison Print Robert Denton – 2006

TD Commercial BankingMary Dever – 2005Shad International

Donna Diebel – 2004Kuntz Electroplating Inc.

Leadership Day 1Venue: Cambridge Centre for the ArtsSkill: Project ManagementCommunity Focus: Poverty

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, effi cient, and practical.”

Eric ViethChristie Digital

Leadership Day 2Venue: Rockway Golf Course Skill: Media Relations & Media Risk ManagementCommunity Focus: Understanding Social Profi t Governance

Goal: To identify common social profi t board governance models. Explore the three Cs of Governance: Confl ict of interest, Confi dentiality, and Communications. To understand the importance and value of media risk management.

“ This day exposed us to the challenges of social profi t 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 signifi cance with which one should treat their decision to join a board.”

Bridget McMahonWilfrid Laurier University

Leadership Day 3Venue: RIM Park – Forbes HallSkill: Understanding and Leading ChangeCommunity Focus: Asset Mapping and Appreciative Inquiry

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.

“ By 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 Understanding and Leading Change was relevant and timely as 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 Capacity Building Leadership approach to our change management program.”

Steve WittalThe Data Group

Alumni in Action

Leadership Day 4Venue: Hacienda SarriaSkill: Leadership and InnovationCommunity Focus: Arts and Culture Sector

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.

“ This Leadership day provided a palette of essential colours to further defi ne the broad spectrum of leadership and innovation. In-depth conversation with classmates and members of the community lead to interesting and fun fi lled 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.”

Catherine MombourquetteSocial Innovation Generation

Leadership Day 5Venue: Trinity Village Care CentreSkill: Engaging DiversityCommunity Focus: Cross Cultural Understanding Within our Community

Goal: To learn about historical and current immigration trends in Waterloo Region and to understand the impact of mental models and stereotypes.

“ 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 benefi ted 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.”

Naveen Rakkar,COM DEV Ltd.

Leadership Day 6Venue: Cambridge City Hall Skill: Systems ThinkingCommunity Focus: Systems in our Community

Goal: To gain an understanding of systems theory and its application in business and community decision-making. 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.

“ 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 WongThe Walter Fedy Partnership

Leadership days continued


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Carol Dixon – 2001

Providence Health Care

Simon Dowrick – 2008

Waterloo Region RecordMichelle Dunk – 2003

Simple FinancialChristine Dwyer – 2005

Junior Achievement of the Waterloo Region

Mark Eamer – 2004 Hemmerich, Flanagan, Kratz & Eamer LLP

Tena Eccles – 2009Manulife Financial

Nevine El Gendy – 2006Muslim Social Services of K-W

Corina Emde – 2008Union Gas Ltd.

Cheryl Ewing – 2005

Cheryl A. Ewing Consulting

“ 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.

Leadership Day 7Venue: Albert McCormick Arena Skill: Emotional IntelligenceCommunity Focus: Peer Coaching/Mentoring

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.

“ 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. “

Judy StaatsDoyle Investments Corp

Leadership Day 8Venue: Regional HeadquartersSkill: Public Speaking Community Focus: Managing Community Growth

Goal: To create awareness of the key principles involved in public speaking and gain insight into the ability to infl uence 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.

“ 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 KlacarMosaic Counselling and Family Services


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 RegionHeartwood PlaceHighland Public School Hillside Music Festival HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre House of Friendship Housing & Homelessness Umbrella Group HRPWT IBEW/ECAO JATC Ice Dogs Festival Uptown WaterlooICON Sales & MarketingImpact Entrepreneurship Group Infertility Awareness Association of Canada KW Chapter Institute of Public Administration of Canada - Hamilton/Waterloo/Niagara Regional GroupInternational Ergonomics Association International Women’s Forum ISC Fastball Tournament J.F. Carmichael School JM Drama Junior Achievement of Waterloo RegionKCI School CouncilKidney 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 AssociationKitchener 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

Guy Exley – 2007

Impact Events Planning Group

Steven Fairweather – 2004

City of Cambridge

Jason Farrugia – 2005

TD Canada TrustSuzanne Fletcher – 2008 Anne Forler – 2009

LutherwoodAndrew Friedel – 2001Delta Elevator Co. Ltd.

Ruth Friendship-Keller – 2008The Food Bank ofWaterloo Region

Sharon Froehlich – 2009Waterloo Regional Homes

for Mental Health

Joseph Fung – 2006Centre for International

Gov. Innovation

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Catharine Gerhard – 2008

Canada’s Techonology

Triangle Inc.

Sharon Giles – 2004

Clearly Connects

Dan Glenn-Graham – 2004

Workplace Safety & Insurance

Board

Daryl Goetz – 2008Waterloo Regional Police Service

Susan Gow – 2001University of Waterloo

Brenda Graham – 2006TD Canada Trust Felix Grande-Garcia – 2006 Waterloo Taxi

Brenda Halloran – 2004City of Waterloo

Colleen Haney – 2005Research In Motion

“ 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

Alumni in Action


Craig Haney – 2005

Versault Group Inc

Jeff Harris – 2005

Assante Wealth ManagementMichael Harris – 2005

HoneywellLorna Hart – 2005

The Centre for Skills Development & Training

Bruce Hawkins – 2007 City of Toronto Olaf Heinzel – 2006Waterloo Regional Police ServiceTara Henderson – 2001

Family and Children’s Servicesof Waterloo Region

Tracey Henderson – 2001 Pat Henderson & Associates Inc.

Jeff Henry – 2007


2010 community leadership projects:Learning, collaborating and delivering

During the Leadership Waterloo Region core program, participants work in teams to complete a project for a social

profi t 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

profi t 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 benefi t the broader community. Since 2001, 44 projects have been completed in Waterloo Region, including

these fi ve projects in 2009-2010. Here’s what the organizations are saying about the Leadership Waterloo Region project

teams and their work.

KW Habilitation Services Project objective: To capture the current profi le 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.

“ The benefi t 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 profi le and ultimately improve the quality of life for the people we support.”

Ann BilodeauExecutive Director

KW Habilitation Services

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 offi ce 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 offi ce 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 diffi cult service to market to potential donors. The team rose to the challenge! Their fi nal report identifi ed 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 CasselmanCommunity Relations Coordinator

Sexual Assault Support Centreof Waterloo Region

Sunnyside Wellness Centre Project objective: To developa marketing strategy and promotional plan.

“ 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 benefi t of seniors in our area. Thanks Leadership Waterloo Region.”

Mike SchmidtManager, Community Programs

Senior’s Services, Region of Waterloo


Eric Karn – 2010

Electri-Tech Services Inc

Janine Keller-Ng – 2007

Blue Skies Yoga & Eco store

Jim Kilgour – 2004

Advanced Benefi ts ConsultingJaye Kuntz – 2008

City of WaterlooSandra Lachance – 2004

Retired Moni Lagonia – 2001 RBC Royal Bank Bryan Larkin – 2004Waterloo Regional Police ServiceRosalyn Larochelle – 2004 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph

Public Health

Tony Lea – 2004 St. John Ambulance

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 profi t 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.”

Sarah Daly Facilitator, Community and

Voluntary Sector InvestmentVolunteer Cambridge

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 ClarkeExecutive Director

YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo

Thuy Hilderley – 2009

Manulife Financial

Linda Horn – 2005

Stillwater Awakenings

Carol Anne Hornett – 2002

Grand River HospitalGuy Howell – 2006

Union Gas LtdJo-Ann Hutchison – 2002

Ministry of CultureSherrie Hyde – 2006

Lutherwood Imran Ismail – 2009 The Working Centre

Sean Jasmins – 2008Waterloo Region Museum

Gerald Kara – 2008Kara’s Smart Foods

Alumni in Action

“The key to successful leadership today is infl uence, not authority.” – Ken Blanchard

Alumni in ActionAlumni in ActionKitchener 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 AwardsKW Cancer Society KW Community Spirit Lions Club KW Counselling K-W Humane Society KW Little TheatreKW Minor Lacrosse K-W Multicultural Centre KW Musical Productions K-W Racquet Club K-W YBA Lackner Woods Public SchoolLake Scugog Camp Laurel Creek Track and Field ClubLaurelwood Public School Laurier Centre for Community Service Learning and Action Leadership OttawaLeadership Waterloo Region LGBT Youth Line Libro Community Builder Grant Program CommitteeLions Foundation of Canada Los Amigos ToastmasterLost and Found Theatre Lutheran Homes KW Lutherwood Child andFamily FoundationMagazine Vision Latina Manulife United Way Committee Manumax Toastmasters Matt Osborne Musicians Trust Fund Mayor Student Advisory Council Mill Race Folk FestivalMohawk College Alumni AssociationMoppet PreschoolMorningstar Family MinistriesMosaic Counselling andFamily ServicesMS Society MT Space Mt. Hope/Breithaupt Neighbourhood Mobilization Alliance

“I loved discovering different facets of our community and learning new things from my fellow leaders. Participating in the Leadership Waterloo Region program helped add colour and nuance to my view of Waterloo Region. Our community is already great but still has so much potential; this program is helping us reach further.”

Ryan Chen-Wing LWR ’07

Celebrating 10 years of comm u

“I have used a number of leadership skills I learned from Leadership Waterloo Region in my current role as a board volunteer. These include creating a strong and compelling vision, building organizational capacity, leveraging existing connections and strengthening relationships. All of these leadership lessons I learned either through participation in the program, by the example set by other participants, and the alumni who act as role models for how to be great leaders.”

Erin R. Spink LWR ‘04

“Leadership Waterloo Region is a wonderful organization that introduced me to other dynamic leaders in our community who shared their vision for community building. Through a diverse, interactive curriculum, we inspired each other to become better leaders.

Moni Lagonia LWR ’01


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“One concept which stands out again and again in my experience in personal, professional, social and individual context, after attending the Leadership Waterloo Region program, is the concept of belief. This concept helped me significantly in asserting my leadership role in my personal, professional and community life. Therefore I strongly convinced that - Leaders are believers.”

Imran Ismail LWR ‘09

“The program truly opened my eyes to the broad needs of the community and people’s keen desire to help. The program truly harnesses the energy of the participants for the betterment of all who live in our community.”

Steve Voll LWR ‘08

“If the purpose of education is to prepare students for the future, then Leadership Waterloo certainly accomplishes that through the “Engaging Diversity” day. Through awareness, challenge and open dialogue, members of the class are prepared not only for the realities of today, but also to be leaders in the community of tomorrow as it evolves and changes.”

Naveen Rakkar LWR ’10



Dorothy McCabe – 2003

City of Kitchener

Chris McIntyre – 2003

Agfa HealthCarePatti McKague – 2007

Research In MotionJoanne McQuiggan – 2003

Thrive! Heather Melrose – 2004KPMG Steve Millard – 2007CIBC Financial Planning

Colette Murphy – 2001Tenneco Automotive

Renee Murray – 2003New Orleans Pizza

Kathie Must – 2008

Mosaic Counselling

& Family Services

Katarina Loncar – 2009

Wilfrid Laurier University

Richard Maass – 2003

Peerless TurfcareWendy MacIntosh – 2001

City of WaterlooDawn MacKinnon – 2009

Trans-Logic Executive Search Group Limited

Tina Malone-Wright – 2008City of Kitchener Laura Manning – 2006 University of WaterlooSchool of Pharmacy

Quinn Martin – 2007 Septimatech Group Inc.

Fauzia Mazhar – 2005Kitchener Downtown Com.

Health Centre

Dave Mazurek – 2002

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ACCKWA (AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo & Area) (2 projects)Argus Residence for Young People (2 projects)Big Brothers of K-WBlock Parents Business ProgramCambridge Home Support (2 projects)Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank (2 projects)Canadian Blood Services (2 projects)Canadian Clay & Glass GalleryCanadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo RegionCommunity Justice InitiativesFamily & Children’s Services of the Waterloo RegionFocus for Ethnic Women (2 projects)Homer Watson House and GalleryHouse of Friendship (2 projects)Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region (2 projects)K-W Habilitation ServicesKidsLINKKitchener-Waterloo Multicultural CentreMeals on Wheels of Kitchener-WaterlooNutrition for Learning (2 projects)Promote The VoteRAISE Home Support Servicesrare Charitable Research ReserveRay of Hope - Morning Glory CaféSexual Assault Support CentreSocial Planning Council of Cambridge & North DumfriesSunnyside Home Seniors ResidenceVolunteer CambridgeWomen’s Crisis Services of Waterloo RegionThe Working CentreUnited Way of Cambridge & North DumfriesYMCA of Cambridge-Kitchener-Waterloo (2 projects)YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo (2 projects)

Descriptions of all the above projects are available on our website.

Leadership Waterloo Region seeks partnerships with other local organizations to build volunteer leadership capacity.

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 fi rst 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 ethno-cultural youth that included leadership development. Leadership Waterloo Region consulted with us and then designed a series of workshops that perfectly fi t our needs. It has been a pleasure working with them.”

Lucia HarrisonExecutive Director

Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre

We continue to look for opportunities to work with others to strengthen our community. If your business or social profi t organization has a new program or idea and you think we could help, please contact us to discuss.

44 projects completed for 33 social profi t organizations

The road to collaboration leads to strong partnerships


Carolyn Parks – 2002

Outstanding Women

Speakers Inc.

Anne Paterson – 2002

Empowered Wealth Canada &

Desjardins Financial Securities Inc.

Lori Payne – 2005Sun Life Financial

Andrew Pearen – 2008Manulife Financial

Don Pendlebury – 2007Pine River Cheese Co-Operative

Sue Peterson – 2001PK Associates Sherryl Petricevic – 2004Ontario Business

Education Partnership

Laura Podhorny – 2009Christie Digital Systems

Kristen Porritt – 2002Wilfrid Laurier University

Muthukumar Natesan – 2007

Cognizant Technology

Solution

Audra Noble – 2002

Bam Creative Services

Mike Noonan – 2009

Waterloo Fire RescueRose Noonan – 2003

Brigadoon Public SchoolTeresa Norris-Lue – 2003 Cowan Insurance Group

Jennifer O’Connor – 2004Brava! Special Events & Arts Management

Terry O’Keefe – 2004Sun Life Financial

Jeff Oberholtzer – 2007 IBI Group

Sandra Osmond – 2001 Grand River Hospital

Young 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 on Board program

YOUTH MENTORS BOARDSVicky Au Jan Bockmaster YWCA of Kitchener-WaterlooPaul Borcsok Debbie Adare Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-WaterlooBrittany Boilard Chris Sievert Aids Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener,

Waterloo & Area (ACCKWA)Mei Chen Jeff Henry Canadian Mental Health Association – Grand River BranchJacqueline Dobson Deaun Moulton YWCA of Kitchener-WaterlooSarah Johnston Kathie Must Participation House Waterloo-WelllingtonEric Kam David Graham KidsAbility FoundationKathiga Karthikaikumar Ken Cressman Grand River Hospital Volunteer AssociationJeff Kitchen Dana Bourgeois-Balch Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo & AreaAdrianne Li Ann Miller Cambridge Self-Help Food BankMatt Lowe Peter Meier Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural CentreAndrew Noble Joanne McQuiggan Alliance for Children & Youth of Waterloo RegionMichael Petrus Guy Exley Chicopee Ski ClubJanine Stamper Debbie Adare Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo

Municipal Education Research Foundation Music and Movies in the Park National Unifi cation Advisory Council New Canadian Program Job Search/Interview Notre Dame Catholic School Nutrition for Learning Olympic Torch Relay Community Task Force Ontario Association of FoodbanksOntario Building Offi cials 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 AssociationOntario Regional Common Ground AllianceOntario Skills Passport Web Development Advisory Committee Ontario Strongman AssociationOptimist Club of St JacobsOSYC - Owen Sound Youth Council Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre Out of the Cold (Committee Member)Outstanding Women of LaurierPakistan Canada Association Parents for Community Living Paris Agricultural Society Parkminster United ChurchParticipation House - Waterloo Wellington Planned Lifetime NetworksPlattsville & District Minor Hockey AssociationPlattsville 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 KidsAbilityRegistry Theatre

“ As a Youth on Board participant at ACCKWA, I experienced fi rst-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

Alumni in Action

Program sponsor


Debby Riepert – 2007

Lutheran Homes

Carmen Robert – 2002

Leadership Waterloo RegionBrooke Robinson – 2004

Unit Precast (Breslau) LimitedSharen Robinson – 2007

Region of Waterloo John Rocchetta – 2003The Beat Goes On Jennifer Ross – 2009Sandvine

Andrea Ruttan – 2005Sun Life Financial

Larry Ryan – 2002Region of Waterloo

Tim Schaner – 2009

The Walter Fedy Partnership

Kathy Prpic – 2009


Wayde Putnam – 2006

OLG - Finance and AdministrationVictoria Raab – 2006

St. Mary’s General HospitalJackie Ralph – 2002

Canadian Mental Health Association

Priya Ramesh-Mehta – 2009University of Waterloo,Faculty of Mathematics

Sarah Reid – 2006 J. Michell Reive – 2002 Fortunato Restagno – 2004The Personal Coach

Lindsay Restagno – 2003

St. Paul’s College

Financial strength

Tuition44%

Memberships& Donations

13%

Tuition Awards2%

Sponsorship9%

Government Grants 15%

Fee for Service Workshops

2%

Special Events15% “ Moral excellence comes

about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts.” – Aristotle

In 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.


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Michael Snyders – 2004

Future Focus Inc.

Stephen Southern – 2002

S.H. Southern & AssociatesHeather Spanjers – 2003

St. Monica HouseErin Spink – 2004

Canadian Cancer Society-Ontario Division

Susan St. John – 2002MS Society - Waterloo Chapter

Naomi Stansfi eld – 2002 Gordon Stewart – 2004Transportation InfrastructureLisa Strayer – 2003

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.Tracy Suerich – 2009

City of Waterloo

Anne Schlorff – 2008

Region of Waterloo

Public Health Dept

Mike Seiling – 2005

City of Kitchener

Peter Simmons – 2003

Nuclear Waste Management

Organization

Elizabeth Singal – 2006HSBC Bank Canada

Pat Singleton – 2007Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank

Ken Sleeper – 2004Union Gas Katherine Smart – 2007 Morningstar Family Ministries

of Canada Inc

Steve Smart – 2003CIBC

Cathy Snyder – 2003United Way of K-W & Area

Renison-University of Waterloo BSW ProgramRobin in the Hood Medieval FestivalRockway Mennonite Collegiate Rotary ClubShad InternationalSigma Chi - Waterloo Skills OntarioSoroptimists InternationalSpectra Energy Helping HandsSt. Francis Church St. James-Rosemount United Church St. Jerome’s Centre for the ArtsSt. Jerome’s High School Memorial Trust FundSt. John’s Soup Kitchen St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Hospital St. Matthews Lutheran ChurchSun Life United Way Workplace Campaign CommitteeSunnyside Home Foundation Sweet Adelines, Grand Harmony ChapterTapestry Foundation Taste Local! Taste Fresh!The Arthritis Society The Community Coalitionon Refugee andImmigrant ConcernsThe Community PlayersThe Food Bank of Waterloo RegionThe Order of St.Lazarus - Western CommanderyThe Organization forQuality 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 DumfriesUnited Way, Child and Youth Priority and Families Impact TeamUniversity Downs Neighbourhood Association University of WaterlooUptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival Vancouver 2010 Olympics Vancouver 2010 Torch Run - Celebration City Task Force Various City Advisory Committees

Advanced Benefi ts ConsultingAlzheimer Society of Kitchener-WaterlooAssante Financial Management Ltd. BarrdayBig Brothers Big Sisters of KW & AreaBottomline Resource Group Brava! Special Events and Arts ManagementCambridge Self-Help Food BankCanada Revenue AgencyCanada’s Technology TriangleCatholic Family Counselling CentreCCAC of Wellington-DufferinCentre in the SquareChristie Digital SystemsCity of CambridgeCity of KitchenerCity of WaterlooClaricaClarity ConnectsCOM DEVCommunity Justice InitiativesCowan Insurance GroupDamselfl y SolutionsDeloitteDenison PrintDoyle Investments CorpEconomical Insurance Group Electri-Tech Services Inc.Extend-A-Family Waterloo RegionFaith Life Financial Family Counselling Centre of Cambridge & North DumfriesFergus Scottish FestivalFuture-FocusGrand River Conservation AuthorityGrand River HospitalGreenway-Chaplin Community Centre

Guelph General HospitalHabitat for Humanity CanadaHospice of Waterloo RegionHSBC Bank CanadaIndependent Living CentreImpact Events GroupsJennifer Roggemann Law Offi ceKara’s Smart FoodsKidsAbility FoundationKidsLINKKIN Canada Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Kuntz Electroplating Inc.KW Counselling Services Inc.Libro Financial GroupKW Habilitation Services Madnetter ComputingManulife Financial MedicalisMelloul Blamey Construction IncMenno S. Martin Contractor Ltd.Mosaic Counselling and Family ServicesMotivair Canada Ltd.OTIP/RAEOPeerless Turfcare Inc.Performa Financial & The Perpetual Success ProgramPine River Cheese Co-operativePlanning and Engineering Initiatives LimitedPricewaterhouseCoopersProject READ Literacy Network Waterloo-Wellington RAISE Home Support ServicesRaytheon Canada Ltd.RBJ Schlegel Holdings Inc.Research In Motion Region of WaterlooRBC Royal Bank

Rockway Mennonite CollegiateSandvineSeptimatech Group Inc.Sevran Automation Group Inc. Shad InternationalSocial Innovation Generation (SiG)Social Planning Council of K-WSt. John AmbulanceSt. Mary’s General Hospital Straight Street Event ServicesStantecSteckle Heritage FarmTalcorTD WaterhouseThe Beat Goes OnThe DATA Group of CompaniesThe Food Bank of Waterloo RegionTHE KID ZONEThe Waterloo Region RecordThe Walter Fedy Partnership Thrive!Township of WoolwichTrans Logic Executive Search Group LimitedTrinity Village Care CentreUnion Gas Ltd.United Way of Cambridge & North DumfriesUnited Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and AreaUniversity of Waterloo University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy Waterloo Regional District School BoardWaterloo Regional Labour CouncilWaterloo Regional Police ServiceWilfrid Laurier University

Employee sponsors We recognize these organizations for their support of employee participation through program fee support.

Alumni in Action

Corporate and individual contributionsDonorsIan & Debbie AdareMary AndersonBob AstleyJan BockmasterWilda BostwickJennifer BurnhamRyan Chen-WingSue CostiganPaul DavockConnie Deckert

Deborah DeJongMary DeverSimon DowrickRon DoyleMark EamerNevine El GendyCorina EmdeJason FarrugiaRuth Friendship-KellerJoseph FungBrenda HalloranColleen Haney


Sherri Sutherland – 2003

Groves Memorial

Hospital Foundation

Brian Swainson – 2005,

Waterloo Wellington LHINLisa Talbot – 2007

KidsAbility FoundationCarol Taylor – 2001

The Alzheimer Societyof Cambridge

Bob Theisz – 2005Region of Waterloo Gilberte Thibeault – 2003 Brent Thomlison – 2004Waterloo Regional Police Service

Rachel Thompson – 2003Hillside Festival

Sue Trayes – 2002

City of Cambridge

Tara HendersonJeff HenryLinda HornJim KilgourMoni LagoniaKatarina LoncarWendy MacIntoshRosemary McGowanJoanne McQuigganEve MenichKathy MostardiAudra Noble

Rose NoonanTeresa Norris-LueSue PetersonJacinda ReitsmaCarmen RobertRenata RusiniakKen SeilingPat SingletonCathy SnyderErin SpinkLisa TalbotRachel Thompson

John TurveyShahin ViraniShevaun VoisinRandy WarrenTracey WeilerDiane WilesGlen WoolnerLinda Zensner

Donors, members and sponsorsThe path to sustainabilityWe continue to actively develop our network of sponsors and supporters. Individuals and businesses who want to become involved with Leadership Waterloo Region can do the following:

to apply to our program. Talk about Leadership Waterloo Region at work and in the community.

Our fees are a fraction of the cost of other leadership programs, and include accommodation and meals as well as opening and closing workshops and eight leadership days from September through to June.

workplace or email to emerging leaders you know.If you have 10 or more people interested in the program, we would be pleased to hold an information session at your place of work, at a time convenient to your organization.

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

sector employees, outstanding university and college graduates and student leaders in their last year of school.

Leadership Breakfast and Fire & Ice Gala each attract approximately 400 people.

the membership level you select, you could be entitled to tickets to our events.

John Turvey – 2001

Bottomline Resource Group

Joanne Van Deursen – 2009

Waterloo Regional Police ServiceSydney Vanderpool – 2003

Vanderpool AthleticTraining Systems

Angela Vieth – 2003City of Waterloo

Shahin Virani – 2003Region of Waterloo

Robert Voisin – 2009Habitat for Humanity CanadaShevaun Voisin – 2002Declan McAndrew Publishing Ltd

Steve Voll – 2008Stantec Consulting

Berry Vrbanovic – 2001City of Kitchener

MembersVisionary ($5000+)Research In MotionUnion Gas Ltd.Wilfrid Laurier University

Innovator ($2,500+)The Economical Insurance Group

Partner ($1,000+)David Graham -CAStantec Consulting Ltdjpb photographyThe Walter Fedy Partnership

Builder ($500+)Paul Rabb

Ambassador ($250+)Robert DentonBrenda HalloranBarbara HillMike MurrayAnne PatersonBob Theisz

Friend ($100+)Beverly AllanTrudy BeaulneLynne CalnekSunshine ChenRennie CockramPaula CostaMurray CostelloDan Glenn-GrahamSean JasminsDawn McKinnonMark MiyasakiKathie MustTerry O’KeefeCarolyn ParksLori PayneAndrew PearenDon PendleburyKatherine SmartCarol TaylorKarin Voisin


Randy Warren – 2003

Sun Life Financial

Bill Waters – 2006

Key Culture Interactive

Jacqueline Watty – 2005

University of GuelphRoy W. Weber – 2003

Community Charity ServicesTracey Weiler – 2009Research In Motion Sara Wilbur – 2007Grand River Conservation Authority

Diane Wiles – 2002University of Waterloo

Glen Woolner – 2004GlenMar Initiatives Inc.

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Victim Services of Waterloo Region Volunteer Action Centre Volunteer Vancouver Waterloo Banking Project Waterloo Business Index ProjectWaterloo Busker CarnivalWaterloo Cycling Club Waterloo Dance Project Waterloo District Catholic School BoardWaterloo Fire - CharitiesWaterloo Law AssociationWaterloo Mayor’s Gala -Spotlight on the Arts Waterloo Minor Baseball Association Waterloo Minor Girls Hockey AssociationWaterloo Minor Girls Softball Association Waterloo Minor HockeyWaterloo Region Crime Prevention Council Waterloo Region District School BoardWaterloo Region Harm Reduction Network Waterloo Region Housing Coalition Waterloo Region Lawncare AssociationWaterloo Region Shares Waterloo Region Small Business Centre Waterloo Region Substance Abuse CommitteeWaterloo 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 GroupWaterloo Mennonite Brethren ChurchWomen’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region Woolwich Minor Hockey Woolwich Wellesley Community Health Centre World Partnership Walk World Women’s Hockey ChampionshipWREAYMCAYW City Kids Daycare YWCA of K-W Zonta Club of KW Zonta International

FundersCity of CambridgeCity of KitchenerCity of WaterlooRegion of Waterloo

Financial sponsorsColdwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty Inc. Crawford InsuranceDelta ElevatorErnst & YoungLibro Financial GroupMiller Thomson LLPPineLake CommunicationsPricewaterhouseCoopersStellar Canada

Media sponsors570 NewsCHYM FMKIX 106.7 FMRogers TVWaterloo Region Record

In-kind sponsorsAmplifi ed Midlife CrisisB-G Diamonds and GoldBam Creative ServicesBingemansBonzai Design GroupDenison printEdcom Multimedia Productsjpb PhotographyLutherwoodSherwood Systems Inc.Westmount Signs & Digital Imaging

Alumni in Action

“ It is the responsibility of leadership to provide opportunity, and the responsibility of individuals to contribute.” – William Pollard

Volunteers and supporters:They travel the distance to help us succeed

Debbie AdareIan AdareKeren AdderleyPeter ArmbrusterNevine El GendyNeil AitchisonChris AlksnisBrian AnnableRichard ArsicMaureen BaillieMichele BaumgartenRenee Bazile-JonesDian BellChristine BirdBiance BitsakakisJan BockmasterAlf BoguskyErica BrandlCathy BrothersAlison BurkettJennifer BurnhamDavid CalderLynn CameronJohn CammarataDavid CarterJudy CavillSunshine ChenRyan Chen-WingRennie CockramPaula CostaMurray CostelloDoug CraigMaureen CrawfordKen CressmanShanda Chronowich

Denise Davis-GainsPaul DavockCarrie DebroneDon DeMarcoTony DenisonRobert DentonMary DeverLamine DialloJohn DinnerJohn DoanRon DowhaniukSimon DowrickDiana DrackleyGreg DurocherChristine DwyerMark EamerJan EdissiNevine El GendyCorina EmdeCheryl EwingD’Arcy FarlowSteve FarlowJoan FiskAnne ForlerRuth Friendship-KellerSharon FroelichJaimee GadsdenDavid GrahamJamie GrantRick HaldenbySue HallmanBrenda HalloranJim HarperTed HastingsCheryl Hawley

Cecil HayesJane HennigJeff HenryThuy HilderleyBarbara HillLaurie HornellDale HowattAndrew HunterRay HurstImran IsmailTim JacksonLeeno KarumancheryBetty Ann KellerJanine Keller-NgJim KilgourIain KlugmanMark KrellerJ.Fred KuntzSandra LachanceBob LafranceGinette LafrenièreSteve LaRochelleRosalyn LaRochelleKate LavenderBrian LawPhil LeConteBenton LeongColleen LucasDawn MacKinnonCathy MacLellanRashmi ManwaniMarilyn MarklevitzFauzia MazharDan McCarthyRosemary McGowan

Richard McLeanJoanne McQuigganPriya MehtaMark MiyasakiTara MondouHulene MontgomeryNancy MovrinMike MurrayKathie MustJane NeathTeresa Norris-LueMaureen NummelinJill NyrenJane OrendAnne PatersonAndrew PearenRosemary PellKate PhillipsGary PooleyKathy PrpicSam PurdyPaul RabbJacinda ReitsmaGerry RemersMatt RiehlBernie RoehlJennifer RoggemannJon RohrJennifer RossRenata RusiniakEric SaundersonJill SchichterKen SeilingChris SellersPat Singleton

Rosemary SmithErin SpinkSusan St. JohnJeff StagerJudith Stephen-WellsRob StrabyLisa TalbotKaren Taylor-HarrisonBob TheiszJohn TibbitsAnne TinkerIngrid TownRic TraffordSusan TrayesCliff TrollopeKristin TrotterGenevieve TwomeyMartin Van NieropJan VarnerAngela ViethKarin VoisinShevaun VoisinJen VossBerry VrbanovicRandy WarrenTracey WeilerRoss WellsFrances WestleyTerry WichmanDiane WilesRussell WongArt WoodsDavid YachLinda Zensner


Mark Wotton – 2002

Family & Children’s ServicesTracy Wray – 2004Frito Lay Canada

Chris Wright – 2001WarrenShepell Cong-Rong Xie – 2005Economical Insurance Group Jeff Zavitz – 2002

Tavis-Roland Development Inc.Linda Zensner – 2004

The Kitchener & Waterloo Community Foundation

Rebeca Zettl – 2008Coldwell Banker

Peter Benninger Realty

“ Leadership is the challenge to be something more than average.” – Jim Rohn

Sean Worthington – 2003

Nature’s Best

Family Initiatives

Leaderhip Waterloo Region 519-742-7338 [email protected]


VisionTo be the definitive provider of leadership development in our community – educating, inspiring and sustaining people on their leadership journey.

MissionWe 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.

ValuesWe value the diversities inherent in our community.

We believe that a strong community requires strong leadership.

We value that collaboration builds capacity.

We commit to continuously developing our programs to meet the ever changing needs and expectations of our community.

We value the community that supports us.

Table of ContentsMessage from Board Co-Chairs 2

Leadership Waterloo Region journey 3

Class of 2010 4

Core program 5

Leadership days 7

2010 community leadership projects 11

Celebrating 10 years of 13 leadership development

Youth on Board program 16

Financial strength 17

Employee sponsors 18

Donors, members and sponsors 19

Volunteers and supporters 21

Applying to our core program 22

Founding Partners

Charitable registration number: 88782 2617 RR0001

Applying to our core program

Is our program right for you?Consider applying if you:

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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