The Vancouver College Alumni Association President Steve Eivemark sent me the following President's Message. This will be the last President's Message from Steve as he is getting ready to step down from his position.
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More info to come regarding the transition.
President's Message:
Merry Christmas, All! I hope the Season finds you well and in good spirits. It’s been a great year and I am very excited about the coming year. My wife and I are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our second child, due in late February. And my daughter is pretty excited to be a big sister, although she only really understands that the baby is coming after Santa.
And with that comes a turning of the page for the VCAA. On the arrival of baby number two, I will be stepping down from the President’s role in order to be able to focus on family matters. After 12 years, the last 4 as President, it’s time. I have always been proud of my association with Vancouver College and will be taking many cherished memories with me.
There are many people I would like to acknowledge, so please indulge me for a moment or two. First and foremost, of course, is my wife whose support and encouragement kept me going. Second, all of the alumni board members, both past and present, that I have had the pleasure to work with – an outstanding group of individuals who gave/give their time with the best of intentions for the benefit of the VC Community. John Nixon whose dedication and sacrifice kept this school going and then got to see the school’s renaissance. You left a brilliant legacy. Br. Anthony Murphy, a man of deep faith who also worked tirelessly for the betterment of the school. Dave Hardy, a keen administrator and a steady hand to guide the ship. And also helped to develop a new appreciation for Saskatchewan! Bruce Jagger who oversaw the creation of the Vancouver College Millennium Foundation and in its first years help raise over $8 million. Bruce was also one of the creators of the VC Alumni Sports Hall of Fame that evolved into the VC Hall of Honour. Kim Findlay who has done a fantastic job in expanding the scope of the Millennium Foundation. Kim was always available to discuss ideas and provide support. And the assistants, Charlotte Koehler, Kathy Plant (“Can I book a room for next Tuesday?”), and Margaret Voseen.