Welcome to the 2006 edition of the GCVI Gazette. At the 2005 Commencement Ceremonies the Alumni Association presented the school with a totally restored Heintzman Concert Grand piano that looks and sounds fantastic! At the 2006 Commencement we will be presenting the “Penfold Prize” for the 100th consecutive year. Unfortunately, the “prize” is only $100 and for one of the most prestigious awards at the school this amount does not match the importance of the aware. It would be a big help if you could contribute to this award through the Upper Grand Learning Foundation. Please continue to send me your comments, questions an suggestion to the addresses listed in this newsletter. We would also like to hear from you if you are interested in joining our alumni executive team.
2nd Annual GCVI Athletic Department Alumni Golf Tournament…….…..……2
Gaels Alumni Sponsorship Program…2
Upper Grand Learning Foundation….3
GCVI Alumni New Member Response
Form ………………………………………3
Contribution Form………………………4
GCVI Alumni Membership Form…….4
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P. G. Reid Resource Centre Art Exhibition
On Tuesday, May 2 The Guelph CVI Library Archives will present a historical painting and photography unveiling. The paintings are by six noted artists, Gordon Couling, Evan Macdonald, Roy Greenaway, Helen Carscadden, H. H. (Harold) Muller and F. W. (Fred) Dixon. Ten oil landscapes and 16 team photos will be on display. This display will form a permanent gallery exhibit in the P. G. Reid Resource Centre. Our gratitude is extended to Mary Mulholland, Librarian and John Mahnic GCVI teacher and local artist who worked on the plans to restore and exhibit these fine GCVI treasures.
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Bob Hohenadel, Sunday Brunch 2004 Reunion
GCVI Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony And Dinner
On May 6th, 2006 at 6:00 pm. GCVI will be hosting its inaugural Sports Hall of Fame Dinner. Held at Harpo’s Restaurant Banquet Hall in Guelph, the evening promises to be a fun-filled affair, and a chance to recognize some of our school’s great athletes from the past. This years inductees include:
Jen Oosterhuis
Carolyn Church
Angela Litchy
Carol Ann Wood
Seymour Hadwen
The 1980 Junior Boys Rugby Team
The 1969 Senior Boys Volleyball Team
For further information regarding tickets or sponsorship, please contact Rich Remain in the Phys. Ed Office at 1-519-824-9800 x 321.
Wall of Fame Recipient, 2005
Clarabeth (Mahaffey) McIntosh, “54 is our 2005 Wall of Fame recipient. You can view all Wall of Fame recipients and their accomplishments on our web site. Nomination forms for the Wall of Fame are available from the school or the Alumni web site at www.gcvialumni.homestead.com
150th Reunion Project Funds
The 2004 Reunion was an overwhelming success thanks to all GCVI Alumni. On your behalf we have been able to support the following projects for GCVI with monies available from the 150th Reunion funds:
Acta Nostra
Principal Portraits
Athletic Banners
Fitness Centre
Restoration of the Grand Piano
Display Case
Coat of Arms
Scholarship Fund
o The George Penfold Memorial Prize
o The Durrant Cane
Gaels Alumni Sponsorship Program
Any person wishing to make a tax-deductible donation to The Guelph CVI Alumni Fund will become a member of the Gaels Alumni Sponsorship Program. The following sponsors have helped to support a variety of legacy projects at GCVI.
Title Sponsorship Opportunities
Green Gael – $4001 +
Platinum $1,600 - $4,000
T.G. Colley & Sons Ltd., City of Guelph, Bell Canada, Sleeman Brewing & Malting
Gold $501 - $1500
Peter Cardillo, William Robinson Sr., John Wood
Silver $301 - $500
Robert Hohenadel, T.K. Jewell, Helen Round
Bronze $101 - $300
Lois Calvert, Patricia Cannon, Raymond Chan, Robert A. Hammond, Homewood Corp., Hugh & Ruth McFarlane, Cal Simpson
2nd Annual GCVI Athletic Department Alumni Golf Tournament
After a very successful inaugural event, the athletic department in cooperation with the grade 12 Sport Business class are proud to bring you the 2nd annual GCVI alumni Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be held on Saturday June 10th starting at 1:00 pm at the Ariss Valley Golf course. The cost if $100 and includes 18 holes of golf, a power card and a Mixed Grill BBQ and buffet. We also offer a great prize table and fabulous giveaways. Anyone interested in playing or supporting the event, please contact GCVI at 519-824-9800 x 321 or email 1997maxima@gmail.com. Proceeds from the event will help support student athletic programs at GCVI.
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Upper Grand Learning Foundation
The Upper Grand Learning Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization. It is an independent entity managed by a Board of Directors consisting of representatives from the Community, the Public and Separate School Boards. As a registered Charity, the foundation is able to issue official tax receipts for the donations it receives. The Upper Grand Learning Foundation can issue tax receipts but the GCVI Alumni Association cannot. The Guelph CVI Alumni Association has become a member of the Upper Grand Learning Foundation and contributions to the Alumni Association will be credit to the GCVI Alumni Fund and a tax receipt will be issued
1. Reconstruction of the old school bell.
This bell needs to be incorporated into the existing GCVI auditorium to be functional for very special occasions i.e. commencement, reunion, etc. The bell is the last remaining symbol of the 1879 school building.
2. Preservation and upkeep of the GCVI school archives.
The GCVI school archives have been established at the school They are currently in the P.G. Reid Resource Centre, our library. We are in need of assistance for the cataloguing and maintenance of the growing collection.
3 Scholarships
The Alumni would like to provide scholarships for GCVI that would be presented at the annual Commencement ceremonies.
4. Coat of Arms
Currently the Alumni is in the planning stages to develop a Coat of Arms for the school. This project has received approval from the Chief Herald of Canada. We are in the design stages for the grant of arms.
If you are interested in making a donation for the above projects, please fill out the contribution form and mail it to the address noted on the form.
Forms can be downloaded form the Alumni Web Site.
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GCVI Alumni New Member Response Form
If you can think of any other alumni, student/staff who would like to be on the mailing list, send us their name and address
Name:
Address:
Phone Number
email:
Year left GCVI
Please return this form to: GCVI Alumni Association c/o 8 Megan Place, Guelph ON N1L 1H1
Contribution Form
Please accept my gift of: $50 $100 $250 $500 Other amount $___________
Please send information on giving through a bequest or will
This contribution to be credited to the GCVI Alumni Fund
Tax Receipts will be issued for contribution of $10.0 or more. Please make cheques payable to Upper Grand Learning Foundation, 500 Victoria Rd. N, Guelph, ON N1E 6K2
I would like to join or renew my membership for another year for the Alumni Association and support its activities (newsletter, mailing list, Wall of Fame, Etc.) Please enclose a cheque for your $10.00 or $50.00 membership fee payable to: GCVI Alumni Association
Name:
Year left GCVI
email:
Phone Number
Address:
Enclosed:
$10.00 for a 1 year membership _________
$50.00 for a 7 year membership _________
Please return this form to: GCVI Alumni Association c/o 8 Megan Place, Guelph ON N1L 1H1
