Nominate an employee or co-worker today for a Reward of Recognition and Rejuvenation

The Bow Valley College Alumni Association, in partnership with the RBC Foundation, is planning to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week 2010 by recognizing the good work that BVC Alumni in helping professions are doing in the community.


If you work with or supervise an outstanding BVC graduate who is a: Health Care Aide, LPN, Education Assistant, Early Learning Child Care worker or Personal Care Attendant, please consider nominating them for one of these special rewards.

The 2010 Rewards of Recognition and Rejuvenation will be presented in the workplace between February 16-19. This year ten nominees will be presented with a certificate of recognition from BVC and RBC, a rejuvenation gift package and a copy of the nomination letter that was submitted on their behalf.

Nomination criteria is as follows:

Nominators must be ...

• a supervisor, co-worker or client of the nominee


• available to co-present the reward between February 16-19, 2010


• aware that their letter of nomination will be passed on to the nominee on their behalf as part of the reward package

Nominees must ...

• have had a positive impact on the lives of co-workers, clients, visitors or the community


• have committed a selfless act which has built the morale of others


• be a graduate of Bow Valley College or AVC (Calgary)

Nomination letters summarizing the nominee's eligibility must be sent to the Bow Valley College Alumni Association (BVCAA) by Friday, January 29 at 4:00 p.m. to be considered by the selection committee. Nominators will be notified by Friday, February 5, 2010 of the top ten nominees.

*Please note that every nominee will receive a copy of their letter of nomination and a certificate of recognition, however only the top ten nominees will have a workplace presentation by the BVCAA. It is encouraged that the nominator be available to present the certificate of recognition to nominees who do not fall within the top 10.

Nominations can be sent via mail, email or fax to:

Bow Valley College Alumni Association
c/o Amanda Fusaro-Smith

6th flr, 332 - 6 Avenue SE

Calgary, AB T2G 4S6

Fax: 403-297-4871 (Attn: Amanda Fusaro-Smith)

E-mail: afusaro@bowvalleycollege.ca

Lisa Ling (former co-host from The View) to speak at Tony Robbins event on March 9!

On March 9, 2010 the Power Within is presenting Tony Robbins and guests at the Telus Convention Centre for a day of inspiring presentations and valuable information-sharing. It has just been announced that former co-host of Barbara Walter's hit daytime show The View, Lisa Ling has been added to the docket to speak on World Affairs:The Significance of Global Events on our Future.

The BVCAA has partnered up with the Power Within to offer reduced rates to this amazing speaker event.

Tickets for BVC Alumni and friends are $189 (a savings of $140!)

Call Peter at the Power Within today to book your seat toll free at 1-866-883-5198. To receive alumni discount tickets must be purchased over the phone.

For more details on speakers and the BVCAA discount please click here.

Volunteer Opportunity for Random Acts of Kindness Week

Random Acts of Kindness week is February 15-21, 2010 and the BVCAA is putting together a group of 10-20 alumni volunteers who would like to give back by volunteering at the Calgary Food Bank.

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Time: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Place: Calgary Food Bank, 5000 - 11 Street SE (East of Blackfoot Trail)

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity please contact Amanda Fusaro-Smith at 403-355-4666 or alumni@bowvalleycollege.ca

Some fast facts about the Calgary Food Bank:

• Last year the Food Bank served 124,713 (40% increase over the year before)


• 41% of Food Bank clients are children


• 15,607 clients were referred by partner agencies


• 9825 family and individual referrals were made by the Food Bank to other community agencies

Help us help our fellow Calgarians by volunteering!

Congratulations Class of 2010!

The BVCAA would like to congratulate the more than 400 students who will graduate at Bow Valley College's Winter Graduation today. Welcome to the Alumni community!


The following is a short profile about Nova Lee DoBush, the valedictorian for Business and Industry; originally posted as a Media Advisory by the BVC Marketing and Communications department:


Nova Lee DoBush, like so many other Canadians, lost her job in 2009 due to the recession. Mother of two, she turned to Bow Valley College (BVC) in order to upgrade her existing skills and embark on a new career path to support her family.


On Monday, January 11, DoBush and more than 400 other students from Bow Valley College will take part in graduation ceremonies at Jack Singer Concert Hall. They'll receive their diplomas and certificates knowing that they're well equipped with job-ready skills and training.


DoBush begins a practicum in February as a Hospital Unit Clerk, joining a sector that has seen strong job growth. In its December 2009 labour force statistics, the Government of Alberta reported that the health care area has experienced some of the highest employment gains in the province.


"Bow Valley College has a Hospital Unit Clerk program that worked for me", DoBush says. "It gave me the opportunity to upgrade my skills quickly and join the workforce right away." Six months after enrolling in her program, she will represent her classmates as valedictorian for the Business and Industry department.


Students from programs in Academic Upgrading (Valedictorian: Kathleen Israel) and Health and Community Care (Valedictorian: Emily Hart) will also graduate on January 11.

Labour market partnership research project for Bow Valley College

As you know, Bow Valley College has embraced its mandate to be Calgary and its surrounding region’s comprehensive community college. We have made tremendous strides in enhancing access to adult learning opportunities and career development throughout the service region and beyond with our growing network of partners.

There’s more to be done, and we need your support.

In an effort to assess the labour market, adult education, and career services needs of communities situated around Calgary, Bow Valley College has launched a major survey and research initiative, supported by the Government of Alberta and our adult education, civic, and industry partners.

Two surveys—one directed at employers and the other, the public at large—have been created to measure and assess community and labour market needs relative to adult education and training, career development, and employment services.

Members of the project team will be visiting communities in the region to promote and administer the survey in the weeks to come, and the college will roll out a media campaign to reach as many employers and households as possible.

As alumni of Bow Valley College, we need your help with spreading the word about these surveys to garner as much participation in communities around Calgary as possible. This project will help us create an up-to-date picture of current challenges facing communities in our service region and inform new strategies to enhance access to adult learning and career development opportunities. These community surveys can be completed online at http://www.bvcsurvey.ca/. Print copies are also available.

Every voice matters. Eligible respondents are those who live or work in communities situated around Calgary. If this includes you, consider participating as well as:

• Encouraging prospective or active students to participate in the survey
• Encouraging your peers to participate in the survey
• Inviting employers in your community to participate in the survey
• Promoting the survey website – http://www.bvcsurvey.ca/

The findings from the survey will be published in a report in May 2010. This report will be made public and will be used to guide decision-making of adult education providers and the Government of Alberta.

If you have questions about the project or need more information, please contact
Rachel Doe (403) 476-2205 rdoe@bowvalleycollege.ca or
Larissa Sommerfeld (403) 476-2204 lsommerfeld@bowvalleycollege.ca
Survey link: http://www.bvcsurvey.ca/

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Anna Kae Todd, Vice President, Learning

Bow Valley College

Tony Robbins is coming to Calgary ... special rates available for BVC Alumni

The Bow Valley College Alumni Association is pleased to announce that we have partnered up once again with The Power Within to offer BVC Alumni and friends special reduced rates on tickets to see Tony Robbins author of Awaken the Giant Within & Unlimited Power at the Telus Convention Centre on March 9, 2010.

Offer details:

Development & Learning Opportunity for Bow Valley College Alumni & Friends!

First 25 to Register will Receive a Free VIP Ticket Upgrade

Anthony Robbins
(Best Selling Author Awaken the Giant Within & Unlimited Power)
Live in Calgary, AB, March 9th • 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre

The Power Within Inc. has arranged an “Early Bird’ corporate rate discount for members and guests of Bow Valley College Alumni Association to attend the Power Within event on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Tickets are available to Alumni and personal guests of Bow Valley College Alumni Association members. You are welcome to forward this invitation to your colleagues so that you can share the opportunity of seeing these dynamic speakers in person!

Speakers:
• Keynote - Anthony Robbins, World Authority on Leadership Psychology and Leading Your Organization in Times of Change (All New Material)
• Teresa Tapp, Creator of T-Tapp Workout and Author of Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes

• Mike Lipkin, President of Environics and Author of The Power to Persuade on Effective Communication & Peak Performance
• Phil Town, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Rule # 1 on Investment Strategies: Securing Your Financial Future
• Mitch Joel, E-Marketing and Personal Branding expert
• Lisa Daily, Best-Selling Author of Fifteen Minutes of Shame on Relationships: How to connect with others and create winning relationships at work

Bow Valley College Alumni registration discount:

For a limited time, members and guests of the Bow Valley College Alumni Association can register for this exciting Power Within session at a member rate of $189 plus GST (a $140 savings) or VIP seating for a member rate of $269 (a $126 savings)!

Added “Early Bird” Bonus: The first 25 registrants will receive a free VIP ticket upgrade!

Special Group Rate: Purchase 5 tickets and receive a complimentary 6th ticket. (Very Limited Time Offer)

To register call Peter toll free at: 1-866-883-5198

(Be sure to let Peter know that you are calling for the Bow Valley College Alumni registration rate)

Visa, MC or AMEX are acceptable forms of payment.

In order to receive your Bow Valley College Alumni Association registration discount, registrations must be done by telephone at 1-866-883-5198.

New benefit for Bow Valley Corridor alumni!

We are pleased to announce that The Mountain Pod in Canmore has partnered with the Bow Valley College Alumni Association to offer 15% off all 90 minute massage bookings and/or 4 free yoga classes with registration in an 8 week program. Drop in at: 105, 999 Bow Valley Trail in Canmore and use your Alumni benefit card to save!

If you do not have an alumni benefit card please contact the BVCAA office at alumni@bowvalleycollege.ca to request yours today!

Visit www.bowvalleycollege.ca/alumni for a complete list of BVC Alumni benefits.