FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Loran Award

The Canadian Merit
Scholarship Foundation
460 Richmond St. W., Suite 502
Toronto, ON M5V 1Y1
toll-free: 1.866.544.2673
www.loranaward.ca
Honourary Council
R. Alan Broadbent, C.M.
Robert Cluett
David Crombie, P.C., O.C.
Kim Echlin
David Friesen
J. Douglas Grant
James K. Gray, O.C.
Lucy Hanes Chatham
Rod MacLennan, C.M.
Grant Reuber, O.C.
W. Galen Weston, O.C.
Karen E. Wilson
Board and Officers
James Appleyard, Chair
Gurpreet Brar (Weston Loran scholar ‘00)
Wendy Cecil
Purdy Crawford, C.C.
Ruth daCosta
Jack Darville
Brian Desbiens
Franca Gucciardi, Executive Director & CEO
(Loran scholar ‘90)
Rosemarie McClean
Bill Morneau
Kim Parlee
Gilles Patry
John Phillips, Past Chair
Craig Pho
Richard Powers
Wendy Rebanks
Susan Scace
Fred Wright
Vali Bennett, Secretary
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Dear friends,
In February, our interviewers convened to select the
20th class of Loran scholars. In doing so in the midst
of a challenging recession, we were reminded of the
importance of investing in young Canadians who
show potential as leaders of integrity, who are willing
to stand up to peer pressure, and who are committed
to serving their communities.
David Crombie, chair of national selections from
1990-2000, is a fine example of such a leader. During
his keynote address at dinner, David drew on his
experiences in public life and reflected on the importance
of leadership. An outstanding interviewer,
he is featured in the video we produced to mark our
20th anniversary and presented at the national selections
dinner. The 12-minute video is available at
www.loranaward.ca/video.
The prospectus you would have received a few weeks
ago describes the broad outlines of our disciplined
growth over the past 20 years. The reach of the program
is wider, the universities available to scholars
are greater in number, the summer and mentoring
programs are more fully developed, the Loran Awards
community is larger and increasingly connected, and
the number of past scholars has increased to 249, up
70% from just five years ago.
Beyond our aggregate numbers, we are encouraged
that the early classes of Loran scholars are setting an
excellent example for the classes that have followed
them. They continue to take on significant leadership
responsibilities both at work and in service to the
community, they are engaged in the ongoing work
of the foundation and they are becoming financial
supporters themselves.
We have carefully controlled costs as we have grown
the program. We have been able to do so, in part, because
of long-standing and new partners that provide
in-kind support. First and foremost, our partner uni-
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Graduating BMO Loran scholars Josh Vanwyck & Graham Smith with BMO Capital Markets Loran
scholar Kaitlyn O’Shaughnessy at the Institute for Learning.
F R O M T H E E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
versities grant tuition waivers to match the stipends
scholars receive and provide institutional representatives
on campus. A few notable examples of in-kind
support: Friesens prints and mails the application
form nationwide; BMO Financial Group hosts national
selections at the IFL; WestJet and several individuals
donate flights for finalists and scholars; EDGE
Imaging and Mischa Bartkow (Weston Loran scholar
’99) provide photography; and Torys LLP provides
pro bono legal work and hosts our annual winetasting.
This in-kind support has helped us to leverage
the donations we receive from individuals, companies
and foundations.
Since the Loran Awards program relies on annual
donations, the upcoming year will be a challenging
one. Fortunately, our volunteers and supporters continue
to be willing to give their own money and to ask
others to do the same. In the past year, we have welcomed
several new directors: Mary Ann Finn, partner
at Deloitte; Rosemarie McClean, SVP at the Ontario
Teachers Pension Plan; Bill Morneau, Chairman &
CEO, Morneau Sobeco; and Susan Scace, President
of the Henry White Kinnear Foundation. With the renewed
support of our donors, and the support of new
ones, we expect to maintain the essential aspects of
our current program.
As one of the members of the first class of Loran
scholars, I have had the privilege of getting to know
the nearly 400 scholars supported over the years, the
volunteers and supporters who built the organization
and those who sustain and enable its future growth.
It is an amazing network of people committed to
the shared goal of making our communities and our
country better through investing in young Canadians
who show potential for leadership. During good
times and bad, ours remains a noble and important
purpose. Thank you for your continued support.

THE 2009 CLASS OF LORAN SCHOLARS
On 13 & 14 February, six committees of volunteers and our three national co-chairs selected 30 Loran scholars from a group of 71 finalists. Once again,
BMO Financial Group graciously hosted the interviews at its Institute for Learning. The class of 2009 is listed below.
Erica Baker Loran scholar
Denis Morris Catholic High School, Thorold, ON
Erica created a Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee to empower young
people and organize activities for them. She is president of the student
council and the Young Green Party of Niagara. Last year, Erica travelled to
Guatemala with Wells of Hope to build a house for a local family.
Talitha Calder Loran scholar
W C Miller Collegiate, Altona, MB
As leader of the student council, Talitha helped to beautify her school by
spearheading a landscaping project. She plays trombone for the school
band and is member of several school choirs. Her other commitments
include leading the school’s Amnesty International chapter and Youth in
Philanthropy group and being a youth representative on the town council.
Joanne Cave Weston Loran scholar
Salisbury Composite High School, Sherwood Park, AB
Joanne founded her own nonprofit organization, Ophelia’s Voice, in
2004. She facilitates workshops throughout Alberta to promote healthy
body image and self-esteem for young adolescent girls. To date she has
facilitated over 100 workshop hours for 400 young women. She heads the
community youth council and is the Edmonton chair for the UNESCO youth
advisory group.
Sophie Côté Loran scholar
Collège François-Xavier-Garneau, Quebec, QC
Sophie serves as vice-president of her CEGEP’s co-op and head of the
school’s UNICEF committee. In 2007, she helped to create a month-long
exhibition about child soldiers. She served as captain of the Quebec under-
19 women’s rugby team and also plays for her CEGEP. Sophie visited Peru
for a humanitarian project.
Max Deschner Weston Loran scholar
Kelowna Senior Secondary School, Kelowna, BC
Max has volunteered for the Salvation Army as a Christmas Kettle
supervisor and also helped out in a soup kitchen. He plays lacrosse and
has helped to coach younger kids for the past few years. He is currently
undertaking a Rotary exchange to France.
Lindsey Doehle Weston Loran scholar
Lester B Pearson United World College Of The Pacific, Fort Good Hope, NWT
Lindsey took a gap year to run a youth recreation program for the Frontiers
Foundation in Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories. Lindsey has served as
a Big Sister and fundraised for an owl rehabilitation centre. She plays the
violin, kayaks and is learning three languages.
Juliette Dupré Loran scholar
Lester B Pearson United World College Of The Pacific, St Lawrence, NL
As gunnery divisional petty officer of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets,
Juliette trains and looks after 25 cadets. She also serves on the
Newfoundland Labrador Youth Council. At school, she runs cross-country
and is a leader in the Model U.N. and debating club.
Danya Dziedzic Weston Loran scholar
Inwood School, Inwood, MB
Danya is editor of her school paper and serves as president of her local
4-H club. She also founded and runs an organization that engages youth
as volunteers in the community. She also volunteers with the local seniors’
lodge.
Peter Guo Weston Loran scholar
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic High School, Guelph, ON
Peter is a leader of his school’s robotics team, which competed at the 2008
Robotics World Championships in Atlanta. He runs triathlons, is captain
of the cross-country team and is on the track and field and badminton
teams. Peter is a social justice league member and spearheaded a
Thanksgiving food drive in his community.
Tyler Heal Weston Loran scholar
Sir John Franklin High School, Yellowknife, NWT
Tyler volunteers with the Northwest Territories Mining Heritage Society and
the Historica Foundation. He has put his knowledge to work by researching
and writing a book about Yellowknife’s street names. His graphic designs
won him silver and bronze medals in a national Skills Canada competition.
Tyler also plays tenor saxophone in several bands.
James Hoffman Weston Loran scholar
Ross Sheppard High School, Edmonton, AB
With the Edmonton Centennial Interact junior rotary club, James coordinated
an education project in Belize. At his school, he has held several
positions in the student union. James founded a robotics team that has
competed internationally. He also volunteers as a university physics lab
assistant and plays tenor sax for the school jazz band.
Hannah Holden Weston Loran scholar
Nakusp Secondary School, Nakusp, BC
Hannah has supported and mentored her peers by promoting community
involvement as co-president of the Rotary Interact Club and teaching at a
music school. Her civic contributions include serving on the Arrow Lakes
Art Council and volunteering for the local hospital and church. She is a
member of three school sports teams and plays the piano and violin.
Constance Holman Weston Loran scholar
Colonel Gray Senior High School, Charlottetown, PE
Constance competed in the Canada Winter Games as a speed skater
and also plays rugby. She started a peer education music program at
her school, through which the students play jazz for seniors. She has also
served as an ESL tutor for newcomers to PEI. Constance is currently on a
Rotary exchange to Thailand.
Ellie Jin BMO Capital Markets Loran scholar
St Elzabeth Catholic High School, North York, ON
Ellie provides positive support for at-risk youth as a mentor with the
Youth Assisting Youth program and by volunteering at the Eva’s Phoenix
shelter. She is an organizer for the Delisle Youth Gallery art exhibition and
is curator of the school arts council.
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Alison Lee Redknee Loran scholar
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, North York, ON
During Earth Week, Alison ran a multi-school clean up of several local
parks. She is also president of her school’s environmental club and was
a gold medalist at the 2007 Canada-Wide Science Fair. She is captain of
her soccer and hockey teams, swims and plays the flute.
Marin MacLeod Young Fund Loran scholar
Northumberland Regional High School, Pictou County, NS
Marin is co-captain of her school and provincial rugby teams; she also
plays soccer. She heads her school’s local Interact club and volunteers
at her local soup kitchen and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She also
plays piano and received a Gold Duke of Edinburgh award.
Katie Mattina Weston Loran scholar
McKinnon Park Secondary School, Caledonia, ON
As a peer leader with the Fresh Heir group, Katie has helped to educate
younger students about the health risks of smoking. She promotes a safe
school environment as president of a local Crimestoppers. Katie plays for
three school teams and plays flute in the band.
Jessica McCuaig Loran scholar
Peterborough Collegiate & Vocational School, Peterborough, ON
Jessica coordinated a day of action at her school about poverty in Ontario,
which involved organizing a rally, fast, and food drive. She was editor of
the school yearbook, chair of the student arts council, and a founder of a
United Way Youth Advisory Council.
Meagan McLavish Loran scholar
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, Red Deer, AB
At school, Meagan is student council president and a “Link Crew” leader,
helping to ease Grade 9 students’ transition to high school. She has
volunteered for a therapeutic riding program for special needs children
and organized a city-wide barbecue for the homeless. She plays piano
and is fully bilingual.
Peter O’Rielly Weston Loran scholar
St. Gabriel’s All Grade, St. Brendan’s, NL
Frustrated by the lack of sports facilities in his small community, Peter
built a tennis court, which he has maintained for five years. He runs a
recycling program at school and serves as a math and physics tutor. Peter
also painted a two-metre mural as a memorial to a former teacher.
Divya Pahwa Loran scholar
Walter Murray Collegiate Institute, Saskatoon, SK
Divya is is the head of the environmental club and captained a team
in a school science competition. She volunteers with individuals with
disabilities and is co-editor of the school paper. She also raises money
for Kids Help Phone.
Lindsey Richardson Loran scholar
Summerland Secondary School, Summerland, BC
In Grade 10, Lindsey founded a program that provides backpacks and
supplies to students in need. She ran a talent show that generated
$20,000 for relief in China, and took part in a 60-kilometre walk for a
Weekend to End Breast Cancer. She is on the volleyball team and plays
the piano.
Michael Rolfe Weston Loran scholar
Indian River High School, Springdale, NL
Michael is captain of four school sports team. He also plays and coaches
both hockey and soccer, helping to develop the skills of youth of various
ages. Michael’s other interests include playing tuba for the school band
and student politics. He has taken part in the Shad Valley program.
Alexandra Schwabe Loran scholar
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, Sudbury, ON
Alexandra serves as both a student trustee on the school board and chair
of the student senate. With the latter, she helped organize a conference
intended for at-risk students. She plays basketball, rows for the school
team, runs the environmental club and teaches Sunday School.
Marc-André Simard Weston Loran scholar
École Secondaire MacDonald-Cartier, Chelmsford, ON
Marc-André promotes francophone culture among his peers as vicepresident
of the Federation of Franco-Ontarian Youth. He also acts and
writes with a local drama troupe. He is vice-president of his school’s
athletic association.
Feodor Snagovsky KPMG Loran scholar
William Lyon Mackenize King Collegiate, North York, ON
Feodor is the executive director of a solar and wind energy initiative that
promotes sustainable energy in Toronto-area schools. Feodor is also keen
on acting and public speaking and has served as a co-captain and coach
of wrestling teams at his school.
Tanya Taggart-Hodge Weston Loran scholar
L’École Victor Brodeur, Victoria, BC
Tanya has captained and coached a number of teams at school, including
soccer, basketball, and volleyball. She was a jury member at the Rimouski
International Youth Film Festival and produced a short film about her
school. Tanya has raised funds to cover her costs for a scientific voyage
to Antarctica.
Wesley Taylor Weston Loran scholar
Lord Dorchester Secondary School, Dorchester, ON
Last summer, Wesley embarked on a self-funded volunteer trip to Ecuador,
where he helped build a school for Grade 3 and 4 students. He heads the
school’s global issues club, teaches swimming and volunteers with the
local Boys and Girls Club. He plays volleyball and is a downhill bike racer
and long-distance canoe-tripper.
Ryan Thom BMO Loran scholar
Sir Winston Churchill Secondray, Vancouver, BC
Ryan started a Gay-Straight Alliance at his school and later expanded it
into a city-wide network. He is also on the executive of his yearbook club
and helped to organize a conference aimed at educating youth about the
role of the municipal government. Ryan plays clarinet with the Vancouver
Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Justine Zwicker Dominion Loran scholar
Lockview High School, Fletchers Lake, NS
Justine started up a volunteer group at her school to make students more
active in the community, and she has served as charity representative on
the student council, initiating fundraisers for several causes. She is on
the Reach for the Top team and mentors a grade six girl.
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OUR SUPPORTERS & BENEFACTORS (as of 9 April 2009) a full listing of donors is on our web site
Principal Supporter ($1,000,000+) Primary supporter ($500,000+) Major Supporter ($150,000+)
Associate Supporters ($75,000+)
BMO Financial Group
CTVGlobemedia
The Dominion
HSBC Bank Canada
KPMG Foundation
The Michael Young Family Foundation
Redknee Inc.
Founders’ Circle ($25,000+)
James Appleyard & Tamara
Rebanks
Craig Casgrain
Cathy & John Phillips
Richard Rooney
Fay & Donald Simmonds
Louise & Robert Simmonds
* indicates past Loran scholar
Executive Director’s Circle
($1,000-2,499)
Gail Asper & Michael Paterson
Jeff Baryshnik*
Marjorie & Morley Blankstein
Brendan Caldwell
McGill reception
Sponsor of the Weston Loran Awards
and exclusive sponsor of the Garfield
Weston Awards.
Principal Benefactors ($50,000+)
Morrison Foundation
Torys LLP (pro bono legal services)
Primary Benefactors ($25,000+)
Avana Capital Corp.
Scotiabank
Founders’ Circle ($10K-24,999)
Anonymous
Robert Cluett
Don & Rosemarie McClean
Craig Pho & Mireille Moors
Wendy & Leslie Rebanks
Fred Wright
Purdy Crawford
Ruth daCosta
Patrick David* & Michael Smith
Elaine Davies
Alan T. Dickson
Michael Douglas*
More than two dozen scholars, past scholars, volunteers, mentors and
staff from McGill and the Loran Awards gathered on 13 January 2009
for a reception at McGill University. Pictured above is 2005 Dominion
Loran scholar Jesse Robson (second from left) and Weston Loran scholars
Kathryn Dingle (‘07), Elizabeth Miazga (‘08) and Beth Hong (‘06).
Receptions were also hosted this year by the presidents of Queen’s,
Mount Allison, Ottawa, Dalhousie and McMaster.
Major Benefactors ($10,000+)
Anonymous foundation
Burns Family Fund at
The Winnipeg Foundation
Burgundy Asset Management
Deloitte & Touche Foundation Canada
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
Friends of Canadian Education
Friesens Corporation
Future Leaders Fund
Chair’s Circle ($5K-9,999)
Wendy M. Cecil
Bryan P. Davies
Rod MacLennan
In Memory of John Lindsay Morehead
William Morneau
Rudy North
Heinz & Margaret Rieger
Lyle Schwartz*
Lucas Skoczkowski* & Erica Wong
Paul Fahey
Virginia Froman
Robert Korthals
Klara Michal*
Bill & Betty Morris
Richard Phillips
Great-West Life, London Life,
and Canada Life
The Henry White Kinnear
Foundation
JPMorgan Chase
Nexen
RBC Foundation
Suncor Energy Foundation
WestJet (10 in-kind flights)
Chair’s Circle ($2,500-4,999)
Jim & Marilyn Burt
Mary Ann Finn
Ruth & Douglas Grant
Franca Gucciardi* & Alex Usher
LO Pollard
Richard Powers
Shayan Rahnama*
Reza Satchu & Marion Annau
Tara & Rudy Sedlak*
Lionel Schipper
Jordan Velestuk*
Julia West & Richard Wernham
BMO Capital Markets recognized for nearly $1
million in cumulative giving
In the past four years, through the proceeds of its Equity
Through Education initiative, BMO Capital Markets has
funded 12 BMO Capital Markets Loran scholars.
Equity Through Education is a charitable initiative aimed at
creating a more diverse workplace by offering support to help
people realize their educational ambitions by giving them
opportunities they might not otherwise have.
Once each year, all North American institutional equity
trading commissions are donated to organizations dedicated
to the education of bright and deserving individuals. Over
the past four years, this intiative has generated more than
$950,000 in support of the Loran Awards.
At our annual winetasting, we thanked and recognized Mike
Miller, BMO Capital Markets Executive Managing Director,
Head of Equity Products, for this remarkable investment in
young Canadians who show potential for leadership. Bravo!
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