Front (left
to right): Valerie; Verona; Ellen;
Marilyn; Anne; Eva
Back (left
to right): Emma; Yvonne; Chuck; Rita;
Dana
The CCRA is a volunteer organization of retired faculty, administrative and support staff.
It was set up in 2002 by Linda Choptiany. The Centennial College Retirees was and continues to be supported by the Centennial College President's Office and the Board of Governors.
Over the first few years, the directors drew up the Mission Statement and By Laws.
The Board organizes for its members, two luncheons and an Annual General Meeting each year. At these events, there are interesting speakers and a wonderful meal and give the retirees an opportunity to socialize with former colleagues.
The Board maintains a relationship with Centennial College through its website and use of the Horizons restaurant. Over the past few years, it has given scholarships to students who are returning to school. The Board also supports Centennial College's Fundraising Golf Day.
The current membership is about 150. There is a Board with 13 members and 2 resource people from the College, who assist us.
Mission Statement
History
Communication
Social Events
Support of the College and Students
Board Members
Meet the Board Members (their bios)
CCRA Board Members From the Present to the Past
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MISSION STATEMENT
Extract from the Constitution approved at the General Membership Meeting on October 18th, 2004. Click here to see the full Mission Statement.
Back to the topHISTORY
The association was set up in 2002 by Linda Choptiany and there were twelve people present at the first meeting. Within a few months 75 members had joined.
Over the first few years, the Board of Directors developed the organization by drawing up the Mission Statement, Constitution and By Laws.
Back to the topCOMMUNICATION
This website features news and links to pertinent information. Both the Newsletter and various announcements can be found here.
Back to the topSOCIAL EVENTS
On behalf of the members, the Board organizes social activities. The most popular are three luncheons each year, including one held after our Annual General Meeting. At these events there are interesting speakers and a wonderful meal to give us an opportunity to socialize with former colleagues.
Back to the topSUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE AND STUDENTS
The Board maintains a relationship with Centennial College through its website and use of the Horizons restaurant. Two College employees have been assigned who assist us in numerous ways.
Over the past few years, we have given scholarships directly to students who are returning to school. Our support of Centennial College's Fundraising Golf Day also provides additional scholarship money.
BOARD MEMBERS
Below is a list of the current officers and directors. Meet the board members with their bios by clicking on the name of the director or going to the Bios list and browsing.
Board members informational blog site (by invitation only)
Board members informational blog site (by invitation only)
Meet the Board Members (their bios)
President Ellen Bull
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I am a graduate of Centennial College’s Diploma Nursing program and started my nursing career working as staff nurse and manager in Coronary and Emergency Care at Scarborough General Hospital. I started teaching Nursing and Paramedics at Centennial College in 1988. During my time at Centennial I worked in program quality in the Center for Instructional Development (CID) for four years and participated in numerous GTA, provincial, national academic and inter-professional committees. I transferred to the Chair position for different departments including CE, Allied Health and Nursing in 2005. I retired in 2014 to enjoy travelling, professional activities and time with my family and friends.
Vice President Marilyn Scott
I joined Centennial College in 2005 in the position of Chief of Staff in the President’s Office after a successful career in municipal government with the City of Toronto and the City of Markham. As a member of the President’s Executive Team I was provided with the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of projects and initiatives affecting many areas of the College. I am particularly proud of the work I did as Chair of President Buller’s “Strong Girls Strong Women” initiative and for the creation of the President’s Student Art Program. My ten years at the College were the highlight of my working life. I am however, enjoying retirement and particularly the gift of time which has allowed me quality time with family and friends and the joy of new adventures.
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I joined Centennial College in 2005 in the position of Chief of Staff in the President’s Office after a successful career in municipal government with the City of Toronto and the City of Markham. As a member of the President’s Executive Team I was provided with the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of projects and initiatives affecting many areas of the College. I am particularly proud of the work I did as Chair of President Buller’s “Strong Girls Strong Women” initiative and for the creation of the President’s Student Art Program. My ten years at the College were the highlight of my working life. I am however, enjoying retirement and particularly the gift of time which has allowed me quality time with family and friends and the joy of new adventures.
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 I grew up in Ottawa and started my professional career teaching elementary school on remote Native Reserves in North-Western Ontario. While there I became interested in the science and art of nursing and decided to go back to school. After receiving an undergraduate degree in nursing from Dalhousie University in Halifax I worked there in a variety of general and specialized clinical settings. Years later, in 1986, my partner and I moved to Toronto where I started teaching full-time in the school of nursing at Centennial College. This was a melding of nursing and teaching which felt like a perfect fit for me. For a period of time during my teaching I also worked part-time at what was then called the Scarborough Grace Hospital.
After retiring in 2012 I’ve been able to spend more time painting (watercolours and acrylics). Others interests include hiking, canoeing, swimming, playing piano, and cooking.
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Communications Verona Barclay
After years in the hotel industry (where there was no such thing as a weekend or summer vacation), I started teaching at Centennial in the School of Hospitality. I then moved into a Coordinator position overseeing the field placement for students in their final semester. In my last three years I was Chair of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture.Back to List
I started at the Bibliocentre in 1974 as a Support Staff member working in various areas (acquisitions, receiving) until I settled into the computer side of things as the Help Desk/Technical Support for the library automated system for the Ontario College libraries. With the closing of the Bibliocentre doors in 2010, I decided to retire. In retirement I am enjoying my love of travel.
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Director Valerie Smith
I was one of the faculty from Toronto East General Hospital School of Nursing who moved to Centennial College in 1973 when Nursing was absorbed into the college system.
Initially I worked in the Counselling Dept under H. Wyn Williams. A few years later I was transferred back into the Nursing faculty.
I taught in a variety of areas , including serving as a coordinator,until my retirement in 1999. Professionally, I maintained an active role in the professional nursing organization, The Registered Nursing Association, serving on many committees and as President for a term.
I still maintain contact with my professional organization. I am enjoying my leisure, my garden, catching up on my reading and taking occasional trips.
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Director Eva Zehethofer
I started at Centennial in 1980, teaching ESL for the Government Sponsored Programs in the old building at East York Campus. We got moved around several times over the years to five different Satellite locations ending up as LINC at the Midland Campus, where the department is still housed today. I was also active in the Faculty Union and worked on UnFettered until my retirement in 2004.
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Director Rita McGillivray
Like many community college students, I
enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising program at Centennial College after three frustrating years at
University and so began my lifelong relationship with the college. Upon graduation
from the program in 1981 I was hired by Holt Renfrew to work in their buying
office. I learned many things from this employment experience including that I
did not want this as a career! A couple of years later when I was on maternity
leave I got a call from the Coordinator of the Fashion Merchandising program
asking me if I would be interested in teaching part time. After five years of
teaching courses in three different programs I was hired full time.
During
the recession of the early 90's enrollment in consumer-related programs an experienced serious decline resulting in a decision to downsize. At the same
time, enrollment in community services programs was steadily increasing which
allowed displaced faculty to be absorbed into these programs. I joined the
faculty team in the Social Service Work program and enrolled in the BSW program
at York. After six years of part time courses I finally graduated with honours.
But it had been almost 10 years and I was looking to try something new which
was a secondment to the Centre for Instructional Development (CID) as a
curriculum advisor. Within a year the opportunity to work in a new role
as Department Coordinator in Community Services came along and for the next
four years I worked in this position.
I enrolled in the Masters of Arts in Education
program offered by Central Michigan University because I felt that it was time
to pursue my own higher learning in higher learning. This cohort based program
suited my learning needs well and I graduated with honours in 2008.
From
2008 until my retirement I had several roles including Chair of the Community
Services department and faculty seconded to Centre for Learning and Teaching. As approached retirement I decided I wanted leave the college in the
role that had always given me the greatest satisfaction, as faculty. I retired from Centennial College in 2015
after a fulfilling and rewarding career and am finding retirement to be every bit as fulfilling and rewarding!
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Dana Gour (College Resource)
 As a 26 year employee of Centennial College currently in the position of Manager of Alumni Engagement, I enjoy an integral role in the provision of services which supports linkages between the students and the CCSAI, the alumni and the Alumni Board of Directors, the retirees and the Retirees Board of Directors and with the College (including all Schools and departments), in support of the strategic mission and vision of the College and the Alumni Association. I am responsible for the successful planning and execution of alumni outreach programs and events that enhance alumni engagement and support resource development. I develop, organize, maintain and promote support for Centennial College through initiatives that enhance relationships with the college. |
CCRA BOARD MEMBERS FROM THE PRESENT TO THE PAST
CCRA Board 2019
President: Ellen Bull
Vice-President: Marilyn Scott
Treasurer:
Membership Coordinator
Membership Assistant Eva Zehethofer
Social Coordinator Vacant
Communication Coordinator
Webmaster:
Secretary: Vacant
College Resources: Dana Gour
Directors:
Valerie Smith
Anne Longman
Rita McGillivray
Pepi Lucas
Pat Brown
Vacant
Pepi Lucas
Pat Brown
Vacant
CCRA Board 2018
President: Ellen Bull
Vice-President: Marilyn Scott
Treasurer:
Membership Coordinator
Membership Assistant Eva Zehethofer
Social Coordinator Vacant
Communication Coordinator
Webmaster:
Secretary: Vacant
College Resources: Dana Gour
Directors:
Valerie Smith
Anne Longman
Rita McGillivray
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
CCRA Board 2017
President: Ellen Bull
Vice-President: Marilyn Scott
Treasurer:
Membership Coordinator
Membership Assistant Eva Zehethofer
Social Coordinator Vacant
Communication Coordinator
CCRA Board 2016
President: Les Miscampbell
Vice-President: Vacant
Treasurer: Ellen Bull
Membership Coordinator
Membership Assistant Eva Zehethofer
Social Coordinator Marlene Leitch
Social Assistant Dirkje Trivett
Communication Coordinator Marie Adams
Communication Assistant Valerie Smith
Webmaster:
Secretary: Emma Dunk
College Resources: Stephanie Carrillo
College Resources: Dana Gour
Directors:
Robyn Knapp
Verona Barclay
Marilyn Scott
CCRA Board 2015
President: Les Miscampbell
Vice-President: Marie Adams
Treasurer: Dennis Wilson
Membership Coordinator:
Membership Assistant: Eva Zehethofer
Social Coordinator: Marlene Leitch
Communication: Valerie Smith
Webmaster:
Secretary: Emma Dunk
College Resources: Dana Gour
Directors:
Robyn Knapp
Barry Sanderson
Dirkje Trivett
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
CCRA Board 2014
President: Robyn Knapp
Vice-President: Les Miscampbell
Treasurer: Dennis Wilson
Membership
Coordinator: Barrie Morgan
Membership Assistant: Eva Zehethofer
Secretary: Emma Dunk
Communication: Valerie Smith
Webmaster: Marie Adams
College Resources: Dana Gour
Directors:
Chuck Baker
Arthur Donin
Yvonne Glenville
Marlene Leitch
John Rintoul
Barry Sanderson
CCRA Board 2013
President: Robyn Knapp
Vice-President: Wendy Hunter
Treasurer: Dennis Wilson
Membership
Coordinator: Barrie Morgan
Membership Assistant: Eva Zehethofer
Secretary: Emma Dunk
Communication: Valerie Smith
Webmaster: Marie Adams
College Resources: Dana Gour
Directors:
Arthur Donin
John Rintoul
Fred Roy
Yvonne Glenville
Barry Sanderson
Les Miscampbell
CCRA Board 2012
President: Robyn Knapp
Vice-President: Wendy Hunter
Treasurer: Dennis Wilson
Membership: Arthur Donin
Secretary: Emma Dunk
Communication: Marie Adams
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
College Resources: Dana Gour
Directors
Les Miscampbell
Karyn Moore
John Rintoul
Fred Roy
Barry Sanderson
Eva Zehethofer
CCRA Board 2011
President: Barrie Morgan
Vice-President: Robyn Knapp
Treasurer: Denise Wilson
Membership: Arthur Donin
Secretary: Emma Dunk
Communication: Marie Adams
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
College Resources: Dana Gour
Directors
Conrad D’Souza
Wendy Hunter
Doris LeFeuvre
Les Miscampbell
John Rintoul
Barry Sanderson
Eva Zehethofer
Fred Roy
CCRA Board 2010
President: Linda Choptiany
Vice-President: Robyn Knapp
Treasurer: Dennis Wilson
Membership: Arthur Donin
Secretary: Maureen
Bavington
Communications: Marie Adams
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
College Resource: Dana Gour
Directors:
Doris LeFeuvre
Roy Leslie
John Rintoul
Fred Roy
Barry Sanderson
Conrad D’Souza
Eva Zehethofer
CCRA Board 2009
President: Linda Choptiany
Vice-President: Robyn Knapp
Treasurer: Conrad D’Souza
Membership: Arthur Donin
Secretary: Maureen
Bavington
Communications: Marie Adams
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
College Resource: Dana Gour
Directors
Doris LeFeuvre
John Rintoul
Barry Sanderson
Dennis Wilson
Eva Zehethofer
Roy Leslie
Fred Roy
CCRA Board 2008
President: Linda Choptiany
Vice-President: Robyn Knapp
Treasurer: Conrad D’Souza
Membership: Arthur Donin
Secretary: Maureen
Bavington
Communications: Taz De Souza
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
College Resource: Dana Gour
Directors:
Marie Adams
Brent Davies
Roy Leslie
Fred Roy
Barry Sanderson
Dennis Wilson
Eva Zehethofer
CCRA Board 2007
President: Linda
Choptiany
Vice-President: Robyn Knapp
Secretary: Maureen
Bavington
Treasurer: Conrad D’Souza
Membership: Arthur Donin
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
Communications: Tazik De Souza
Communications
Assistant: Fred Roy
College liaison: Dana Gour
Directors:
Brent Davies
Roy Leslie
Barrie Sanderson
Dennis Wilson
Eva Zehethofer
Vacancy (1)
CCRA Board 2006
President: Linda
Choptiany
Vice-President: Robyn Knapp
Membership: Arthur Donin
Secretary: Maureen
Bavington
Treasurer: Conrad De Souza
Communications: Taz De Souza
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
College liaison: Dana Gour
Directors:
Barry Sanderson
C.J. Metcalfe
Fred Roy
Brent Davies
Joseph Mei
Regina King
CCRA Committee 2005
President: Linda
Choptiany
Vice-President: Robyn Knapp
Secretary: Maureen
Bavington
Treasurer: Conrad D’Souza
Membership: Regina King
Communication: C.J. Metcalfe
Social: Brian Leibel
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
College liaison: Dana Gour
Directors:
Barry Sanderson
Ruth Hopper
Brent Davies
Ruby Burbine
Joseph Mei
CCRA Committee 2003
President: Linda
Choptiany
Membership: Regina King
Treasurer: Vincent Bruch
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
Newsletter: C.J. Metcalfe
Secretary: Maureen
Bavington
College liaison: Dana Gour
College liaison: Jodie Lyford
Directors:
Dorothy Copeland
Noel D’Sylva
Helen Smith
Hubert Gottlob
Rudy Burbine
Barry Sanderson
Bruce Barker
CCRA Committee 2002
President: Linda
Choptiany
Vice-President: vacant
Membership: Regina King
Secretary: vacant
Newsletter: Reuben Lando
Newsletter: C.J. Metcalfe
Webmaster: Barrie Morgan
