 Chambly County High School & Chambly Academy Alumni Association Association des anciens étudiants de l'école secondaire Chambly County et Chambly Academy Edition #73 August 2011
REUNIONS EVERY DAY
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Angus Cross Editor. |
Editorial by Angus Cross
It has long been my goal to be able to communicate monthly with 2,200 alumni via the newsletter. That number would translate into about 50% being members of the association. this number would be adequate to financially support the web site and newsletter. There are many enhancements I would like to add but cannot due to budgetary restraints. At present we reach approximately 1,300 alumni with just over 500 association members.
In my opinion, the same numbers (2,200 ) also equal the number of invitations that must be sent and received in order to have another successful reunion. Posters displayed around St. Lambert, or local media blurbs are insufficient because 60% of alumni don't reside in La Belle Province.
I have received several emails from non-members of the association suggesting that membership should be free. Being a part of the Chambly alumni community is free but association membership must have a modest annual membership fee. There is no way to avoid this because there are expenses that must be covered.
I also have had people tell us that they use FaceBook to keep in touch with their classmates and that www.chamblycounty.com serves no useful purpose. Social networks like FaceBook are useful and we will be making more use of some of it's programs in future. I am concerned however about an individual's security on FaceBook. There are also many other things about the FaceBook network that do not appeal to me (photo quality, asking people you don't know to be your FaceBook Friend, etc.)
I would like to know how many of our members are on FaceBook and ask that you
Take our FaceBook Poll
Finally, I do need your help in finding missing alumni and ask that you provide details such as name/city/province. and email address of your spouse, sibling, children, parent(s), grandparent(s) who went to St. Lambert High, CCHS, or Chambly Academy.
You may either email me or ask your relations to go to www.chamblycounty.com and "click" on the blue box that states "Join our Mailing List - Join Now"
Angus
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Alumni emails & notes to the Editor |
Thanks for the July Alumni Newsletter. I actually could bring it up & read it!! I'm sooo new at this "computer" business & am delighted when I learn something new & actually "download" it.(Is that the correct terminology?)
It was very interesting to read the survey results. I'd like to add:Thank you so much for all your hard work;I appreciate what you are doing on behalf of all of us.
Inge.Vibe (Rasmussen) C'53
As always, my warmest greetings to you and all the others involved in our Alumini Association. You all do such a wonderful job keeping us informed about the School and keeping people in touch with each other. It probably never gets said enough by all of us, but you and the others have our sincere thanks and congratulations for a job well done. It goes without saying that all this takes a tremendous amount of time and effort from you and so many others - it is much appreciated by all of us. I have updated my Profile on the Web site, and hope that it's a valuable tool for those who may wish to contact me. As I mentioned there, I believe in the power of networking with others and helping other people as much as I can. Or to put this another way, it's the "Pay it Forward" concept.
Hope you and everyone else reading this has a wonderful summer. So long from Hamilton.
- Greg Brown C'74
The newsletter wass excellent as always! Bravo. I really liked your Editorial last month. It's 'On-the-mark'.
With 6 more 'callimg days' left to go until I've completed the list, I feel that those who have ignored your emails and a call, should be removed from your 'active' list and archived instead. What do you think about that suggestion? - Peter Payan C'59
Editor's Note: Peter has done an outstanding job in calling approximately 1,000 alumni since April. His task was to reestablish contact with alumni and ask them to get more involved. It is my beleif that no one should be removed from any listing. Everyone has the option to remove themselves by "clicking" unsubscribe which appears in every single email we have ever sent.
Don Nyveen's (C'57) wife Marion has written saying "Don hasn't been able to  respond to your e-mails as he has had a stroke and has been ill since a year ago June."
I am sure Don would enjoy receiving 'hello's' and other salutations from all his former friends and Classmates, so if you would like to write Don but do not have his email address, here it is: Don Nyveen E-mail don@coralwave.com
Thanks Angus for all your efforts. If not for yourself and a few other dedicated alum there would be no Assoc. I had a split high school time between Sir Winston Churchill High School in Vancouver B.C. and CCHS, and I must tell you there is no alum assoc from the prior school. And yet most of our fondest memories and friendships are born from the time spent in school. It tends to leave one both happy and sad. Happy to have had those relationships and sad that people brush those memories off like loose lint on your jacket. I for one have thoroughly enjoyed my association with the alum. Unfortunately the economy has not allowed me to maintain my membership currently. A situation I hope to remedy in the immediate future. This note is just to let you and the rest of the alum. assoc. know that you are appreciated............Thanks! - Peter Stewart class of '71
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Keeping the Connection
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Warren Mackenzie
Photo Editor. |
Send us a pic and tell us where you are now and what you have been doing since you left CCHS.
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
Keeping the Connection
More about above photo
CCHS gathering Quality Inn (off the QEW) in Oakville, ON - Aug 27th.
For further details please contact Reta Currie | |
Alumni Photo of the Month
"Click" here to view full size photo with names
Missing Veronica Lekim C'80
We suspect this woman to be hiding out in Brossard, QC under the name Veronique Lekim, anyone knowing her email address is asked to contact Angus so she can join her classmates on the 1980 Class page.
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Who's Who | |
Many alumni have gone on to lead prominent lives and contribute, in many ways, to Canadian and global society. The Alumni Association wishes to recognize these outstanding people and their achievements.
There's a bit of CCHS in almost every PC microprocessor. If you used an x86 PC between 1995 and 2010, it undoubtedly contained some of the inventions of these 2 uber-techie alumni.
 
From the Class of 1973 From the Class of 1978
To nominate a candidate for the WHO'S WHO directory through the 'On-line' method, simply "click here". |
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Saint Lambert - News | |
Photo of the Month
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Saint Lambert Days | |
 After a one-year hiatus during the Victoria Avenue makeover, Saint-Lambert's must-attend event of the year is back, from August 18 to 21. In addition to the traditional sidewalk sale, it will feature a full slate of activities for the whole family, as well as entertainment and colourful shows, with the likes of Michel Pagliaro.
Wind up the summer with a big bang and have fun with family or friends. Fun, surprises, and new discoveries guaranteed!
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Welcome to the Alumni Association
NEW REGULAR MEMBERS:
Dave Milligan C'61, Judy Yaccato (Barber) C'61, Joyce Barraclough (Golbourn) C'63,
Frances Hampson (Roach) C'43, John Waymann C'74, Marilyn Billinton (Brough) C'56,
Anne Uprichard C'58, Hazel Milley C'70, Carol Wilson (Corner) C'50, Bill Docherty C'56,
Pat Docherty (Coughtrey) C'61, Ruth Jones (Evans) C'50, Brenda Symes (Slate) C'69
NEW LIFE MEMBERS:
Fergus M. Groundwater C'56, Geoff Phillips C'66, Gerald Kraak C'62,
Nancy Cooper (Bruce) C'81, Mitchell Holme C'73, Arthur Laduke C'80,
Beverley Jacoby (Harris) C'58
Note to New members of the association: Catch up on previous editions of Alumni Connection by following the Newsletter archive link. |
| Alumni Association Board of Directors update: | |
NEW BLOOD NEEDED ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The majority of members of the existing board have now served over 6 years in various capacities. It is time for some new faces, and new ideas to come to the fore and lead our association.
A representative from British Columbia is urgently required to the serve on the board as director-representative.
A second director-representative from Ontario is also required to serve the needs of alumni from that province.
There is also a director at large from Quebec required.
If interested or to request more information please contact
Harvey Carter , Secretary.
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| Association Updates | |
The Annual General Meeting will take place on September 13th. at Chambly Academy in St. Lambert. All members of the association are invited to attend.
The Financial Statements of the association for last fiscal year ending May 31, 2011 are now available for members to view. VIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENT |
| Travel | |
Home Exchanges
You may recall that last Fall there was some dialogue about home exchanges on our web site. Joanne and I are considering doing a 2 month exchange next August (2012) with a couple in Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia.
1st Home Exchange web site
Vacation Rental By Owners
VRBO is another site I recommend for those of you seeking an alternative vacation experience. Joanne and I have booked a villa in Portugal's Algarve region for March of 2012 that was very reasonable.
VRBO web site
What is SniqueAway?
SniqueAway is your accomplice for stunning escapes.
A new private sale travel experience, we offer our members top brands and A-List accommodations at surprisingly affordable prices on travel throughout the year. There is no cost to join SniqueAway, but an invitation is required. By limiting membership, we're able to bring you exclusive rates on the world's top hotels. Our limited-time-only sales showcase the sleek, chic, and always unique. Oh, and check out our pedigree: We're part of Smarter Travel Media-a TripAdvisor Media Group company. With the help of our friends at TripAdvisor, we bring you the completely unbiased hotel recommendations and reviews from millions of worldwide travelers. Sniqueaway web site |
| Obituaries | |
FERRIE - Winnifred Marie (nee Bridgeman)
September 1, 1913- June 14, 2011
Winnifred Ferrie of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the age of 97 years.Win was born in Montreal on September 1, 1913. She was married to Frederick Ernest Ferrie who passed away in January, 1981. Win spent twenty years at the St. Lambert Protestant School Board as Secretary-Treasurer and South Shore Regional School Board as Manager of Accounting. She moved from the St. Lambert, QC to Calgary in 1997. She became a member of the St. Peter's Anglican Church and the Calgary Newcomer's club where she enjoyed playing bridge at both organizations. Her last bridge game was in December, 2010.She is survived by three children, Barbara (John) Feick, Eric Ferrie and Lynn Buskard; grandsons Brian (Hejdi) Feick, David (Vivienne) Feick and Steven (Katie) Feick; granddaughters Lauren (Andrew) Carnell, Cristin Buskard and four great-grandchildren.She was predeceased by her brothers Allan (Connie) Bridgeman, Norman (Vera) Bridgeman, Eric Bridgeman and sister Marjorie Evans.
LAMARRE, Norman Richard - CCHS Class of 1963. Predeceased by parents Gaston and Georgie, our beloved Norm passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with COPD. Cherished spouse to Cheryl and big brother to Teri (David), loving father to Christian, Adam and Sarah. Norm will be missed and remembered with love by niece Christine and nephew Matthew, as well as Uncle John, cousins Lynda and Catherine of England, Loretta, George, Rick, Laurie, John and Richelle. Norm's zest for life, amazing mind, patience and wonderful sense of humour will remain examples for us all. Forever and always.
Published in the Toronto Star from July 24 to July 25, 2011
As a follow-up to Al Thompson's note in the June edition of Connections, I spoke with the daughter of Geza Maklary C'60, Jennifer, who informed me that Geza passed away May 13, 2011. - Winston Evans C'60
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| Survey Says! | |
In our July Survey of Alumni Email Habits we found that 31.2% of alumni DO NOT check their Junk Mail or Spam Folder to see if any messages were placed there incorrectly.
We suggest you check this at least weekly and DELETE unwanted messages.
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