Opening doors by sharing your talents
The Better the Question the Better the Story: Exploring How the Wider World Works
Junior Leadership
May 9 and 12th
Business, Community and Environmental
Engagement
Sarah Colwill is one of the most
postive people you will meet. Not that
her life has been without challenges. Her sense of humour, artistic
flair, attention to detail and communication skills have seen her
thrive wherever she has travelled throughout the world. She is
currently part of the ownership group of the Fernwood Inn , partner in
photography business ( Two red balloons ) as well as on the Board
of the Royal Road University Foundation. < read what
students said>
Themes:
Bad news/ Good news
The power of art
Overcoming challenges
Passion for environmental change
Closing doors and opening doors.
Irene Schell credits a great deal of her personal and professional success to the experience she has gained as a volunteer. Her involvement has ranged from working on a committee, to facilitating workshops, to chairing the Board. Irene is currently the Chair of ProMOTION Plus, the provincial organization for girls and women in sport and physical activity. Over the last 19 years, Irene has worked and/or volunteered at over 30 multi-sport Games including Northern BC Winter Games, BC Games, Western Canada Summer Games, Canada Games and Olympic Games. Irene has recently been named the Chef de Mission for the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games which will be held in Kamloops. Irene is one of two Sport BC Investigative Officer responsible for investigating complaints of harassment in the BC sport system and is in her ninth year as an In-school Mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. < Read what students said>
Themes:
Learning as you go
Volunteering to learn skills
Diversity
Women in leadership.
Being open to what's available
Engineering Student:
Seeing a Future of Caring
Jason Heinrich, a fourth year engineering student has won many
academic awards such as the Top Academic/Governor General's Award, UVic
Excellence Scholarship and APEG Engineering Award.
His athletic and leadership has been recognized by the Coach's Choice
award for high school Soccer, and MVP for the basketball team. His work
with community volunteerism and leadership stands as highlights in his
life. This fall he's chosen to volunteer with a project in Uganda. His
personal challenges have included helping close relatives deal with
substance issues and handicaps. Learn how he copes with demands at
school and work. Find out what motivates him away from the ordinary in
almost every part of his life. < Read
what students said>
Themes
Peak Performance
Family challenges
Spiritual development
Finding your voice
Developing wider horizons