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| Editorial - Angus Cross | |
 Five years ago, just following Reunion 2005, the reunion committee decided to form an alumni association. The goal of the CCHS & CA Alumni Association was to foster long-term relationships with its alumni through its various programs and activities. Its mission is to enable alumni, students, staff, and friends of CCHS/CA to maintain their contact with the school and each other for their shared benefit and the vital support and development of the school.
The association has just finished hosting a very successful Reunion 2010 and now begins the difficult task of maintaining the interest and support of the alumni. Job #1 for our Newsletter and chamblycounty.com website is to find the missing, and those we have lost contact with, and encourage them to participate as members. Today the association is made up of around 600 former students and staff. If your membership has recently expired, or when it does come up for renewal, please continue to support the association
Please send your comments concerning any subject that's raised by this newsletter to Angus via email or post in the Alumni Forum.
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Our chamblycounty.com web site has been revamped to provide easier navigation through the multitude of pages that are offered for your viewing. Check it out. There are certain to be pages you missed on previous visits. |
Keeping the Connection |
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Please send any photos suitable for Keeping the Connection,  Alumni Photo of the Month, Where Are They Now, or St. Lambert Photo of the Month, together with a short caption, via email, or contact Warren for snail mail instructions
- Warren Mackenzie - Photo Editor
Don Morrison (C-'53) has for many years organized a golf trip for "a few friends". This photo is from his Seventeenth Annual "Once-in-a-Lifetime" golf trip, which consisted of 22 players for two weeks in Scotland, and another 26 for a further week in Ireland. Seen here with Don is fellow C.C.H.S. alumnus Don Alexander (C-'55) both having just played Scotland's world famous Home of Golf, St. Andrews Links.
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Here's a 'composite' of 6 "belles" from the Class of 1958 grads that attended Reunion 2010. They have been friends for over 50 years and continue to stay in touch with each other. |
Alumni who attended the recent Reunion have been 'uploading' their photographs to the Photo Gallery, which is accessible by : 'clicking' here
All alumni can view these photos, or add their own, or send them to Warren Mackenzie , to be added.
At the top of the 'Main' Gallery there are seven new 2010 'Individual' Galleries labelled "1A" to "1G". More will be added over the next several weeks.
'Click' on any one of these 'Individual' Galleries to 'Open' all the miniature photos posted therein.
'Click' on any one individual photo to view a larger version (about 1/2 full-size).
'Click' on the words "Start Slideshow" which appear above this photo and larger pictures will appear in a slideshow, covering the range of photos.
'Click' on the words "view full size" and a version of the photo will appear in the original size 'uploaded'
Beneath each photo there is a designated area which Opens by 'clicking' on "Be First to Post a Comment " and this is where any alum can offer comments on the event or photo displayed. |
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Reunion 2010 Recap |
Following the reunion a survey was sent out to all alumni. We had 415 alumni who responded. Of these 46.7% attended the reunion while the balance of 53.3% did not attend.
Where did the attendees come from?
Quebec 40%, Ontario 37%, USA 7%, British Columbia 5%, Alberta 5%, Nova Scotia 4%, other Canadian Provinces 1%, other countries 1%
What was the level of satisfaction for those that attended the reunion?
Very Satisfied 66%, Somewhat Satisfied 29%, Somewhat Dissatisfied 5%
On average those that attended, only the Friday evening Meet & Greet, were less satisfied than those that came for the Reunion Weekend.
What were the main reasons people did not attend Reunion 2010?
- Prior committments
- Heard their classmates would not be there
- Illness or medical condition
- Cost of travel and accomodation
The Alumni Association's Reunion Committee met on Tuesday, June 7th and spent over 2 hours on a total review of all the events. The survey results were carefully examined and will provide some guidance for any further reunions. |
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Reunion 2010 Photos now on sale | |
Class photos, event photos, and reunion DVD's are now available for ordering on-line. "Click here" for Reunion 2010 photo gallery, price list, order form, and payment options.
Note: Class photos include names.
Picture on right is the Class of 1958 
To obtain alumni identification list for each class picture please contact Angus who will email you the list.
The Commemorative DVD, featuring more than two hundred high quality images, is in post production and assembly and will ship around July 30th. Order Now! |
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Reunion 2010 Polo Shirts on sale | |
The Reunion Committee over-ordered the supply of polo shirts to sell at the reunion.
These shirts which are available in both Men's and Women's sizes from small to extra large are now available for ordering on-line
Price including Shipping & Handling $20.00
  We We will contact you after payment received as to sizes required and shipping address. |
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Alumni Association Membership Drive
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 Membership Contest
To enter the contest contact
Angus Cross for a list of Lost Contacts or Missing from your class.
- Find 20 Lost Contacts or Missing alumni
- Submit their names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses to Angus Cross
The Reward is $100 CASH or Life Membership in the CCHS & CA Alumni Association
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Alumni Comments | |
I must have inadvertently deleted the email containing the new password to the CCHS site. With much humility I come crawling to the master, begging that he show me mercy and allow me access to the Holy Shrine of the Alumni of Chambly County High School.
The Reunion was fantastic. We were discussing the evolution from the first two reunions. Each event from 1995 to the present was fantastic in its own way. Each reunion was special for different reasons. A lot of us were at all three and all of us inevitably went to High School together. This one was the best yet.
I can not begin to imagine how much effort and time were spent on this. At each of the events we were effortlessly ushered into a time warp and a celebration of life. Not many High Schools can boast as many proud participants as we can. We still enjoy each other's company and relish the moments that we can share together. All of that joy and happiness that we take away with us is directly traceable to the incredible efforts of you and your co-organisers. it all looks so flawlessly easy when we show up and everything is done and waiting for us. No one bothers to consider how much sacrifice and toil went into making those three days happen.
if there is such a thing as Reunion Angels, Chambly County must have an entire Squad of them. Once again; Perfection was attained and we are all extremely grateful for having those years that we spent together in High School so immaculately preserved and celebrated once again. Congratulations to you all. So; When's the next one?
Stephen Campbell C'72
There are quite a few photos and comments about Reunion 2010 on Facebook  |
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Who's Who |
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Do you know of someone who should be included in our school's Who's Who?
Let us know and we will attempt to track them down.
To nominate a candidate for the WHO'S WHO directory through the 'On-line' method, simply
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Profiles Wanted - Add your photo and profile to your class list | |
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Saint Lambert - Photo of the Month | |
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| Alumni Association Membership : | |
Welcome to the Alumni Association
REGULAR MEMBERS:: Candy Seath C'72, Edith Asbil (Lohse) C'51,
Carol Suter (Bruce) C'75
Note to New members to the association: Catch up on previous editions of Alumni Connection by following the Newsletter archive link. |
| Alumni Association Board of Directors update: | |
Daniel Thompson C'79 resigned from the Board of Directors, of the alumni association, on June 6/10
I think you guys and girls have done a great job organizing and executing this reunion. Kudos to everyone involved. I apologize that I was not able to be more involved but my time is indeed severely constrained these days. I was happy to get some free time to attend a few of the reunion events and enjoyed myself greatly.
Best of luck in future endeavors.
Daniel Thompson
There are now 3 positions (2 Directors at large, and a Director to represent Ontario) vacant on the board. If you would like to be considered for nomination to the board please contact Harvey Carter , Secretary. |
| CCHS & CA Alumni Association - Notice of Annual General Meeting | | The Annual General Meeting will be held in Saint Lambert on September 14th. 2010 All members in good standing of the association are invited to attend. |
| CCHS & CA Alumni Association - 2010 Bursaries awarded | | The Annual Alumni Association Bursaries were awarded at the recent graduation ceremonies at Chambly Academy. The six recipients this year were: Nicole Bellm, Ryan Brownridge, Michelle Dolla, Jean Hamel, Tarek Hassan, Aurélie Hawes |
| New Project - Annual Variety Show | |
The Variety Show at Reunion 2010
 was a tremendous success and was enjoyed by all who attended. Alumni Association director, Bernie Praw, has proposed that this become an annual event to be held over the Christmas Season. The Board of Directors is studying the feasibility of hosting an annual show. |
| Alumni Memorial Garden | |
Alumni who attended Reunion 2010 were able to see the initial stage of the Alumni Memorial Garden. More shrubs, flowers, and park benchs, will follow. A commerative plaque has been ordered. Donations for this ongoing alumni association initiative are still being accepted. |
| Alum to alum - Business Classified |
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Alum to alumni directory
The chamblycounty.com website is now open for advertisers to offer varied goods and services on an alum to alumni basis. If interested please check the Alumni Forum for details or contact Angus Cross | |
