2013-2014Annual Report

Report from the Board of Directors

For the past few years, Leadership Saskatoon has beenexperiencing enlightened growth and positive changes.2013/2014 continued to follow this pattern.

In June, Leadership Saskatoon bid farewell to ourrespected Program Director, Shannon Floer andconfidently welcomed Tracy Stephensen in theposition. Magel Sutherland joined our team asAdministrative Services Coordinator, and has been atremendous and necessary addition to LeadershipSaskatoon. In 2014, Doug Finnie, our Director ofCommunity Relations was promoted into the positionof Executive Director. Each of these individuals brings agreat deal of skill and experience to their positions andthe Board of Directors of Leadership Saskatoon isconfident that the organization will be well supportedinto the future.

Leadership Saskatoon has been built on the strong and durable belief that inspired leaders helpbuild healthy and inclusive communities. Throughout the last twelve years, over three hundredprogram participants have stretched their minds and expanded the way they think aboutleadership. Dozens of dedicated volunteers have assisted in the actualization of our belief thatstrong leaders build strong communities. The generous support of our sponsors and thecommitment of our stakeholder partners have further solidified the pursuit of our goals.

Our growth has invited us to consider how critical it is to adapt to the new challenges of today –and tomorrow. The Board of Directors and Staff of Leadership Saskatoon remain steadfast in theircommitment to remain current, relevant and to provide the highest quality community basedleadership program well into the future. On behalf on the Board of Directors of LeadershipSaskatoon, it is my pleasure to present our 2013/2014 Annual Report.

Amy McNeil, Chair of the Board

Shauna Anderson, Concentra Financial

Nicole Braun, Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Michelle Buglas, Saskatoon Health Region

Michelle Busa, YWCA

AJ Chevli, Saskatoon Police Service

Barbara Colvin,University of Saskatchewan, Office of Research Ethics

Sharlene Duquette, Cosmopolitan Industries

Morgan Hackl, Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services

Brian Hoessler, Strong Roots Consulting

Kelly Hood, Affinity Credit Union

Christena Konrad, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation

Kimball Lischynski,Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada Ltd

Laurie McAulay, Saskatoon Health Region, Dube Centre for Mental Health

Kimberley McMillan, SaskTel

Deyna Abramyk, Federated Co operatives Ltd

Marina Melchiorre, City of Saskatoon

Leanne Michener,MDAmbulance Care Ltd

Jan Olson, Country Inn & Suites, Airline Hotels

Carol Ann Patterson, The Pathfinders Research & Management

Roxanne Peters, SARC/SARCAN Recycling

Jean Poole, Community Living Association of Saskatoon Inc

Sunbul Rai, Autism Services of Saskatoon

Bryn Richards, Federated Co operatives Ltd

Darla Scott, Concentra Financial/L&L Gravel & Ranching

Lisa Shingoose, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

Leah Shipley, Saskatchewan Blue Cross

Leanne Sillers, Family Services Saskatoon

Karen Valentine, Saskatoon Health Region

Chris Welcher, SaskTel

Marcelline Zimmer, Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan

Program Report Shannon Floer

Leadership Saskatoon went through a period of transition in 2013 14.After five successful years as Program Director, Shannon Floer decidedto spend more time with her growing family and will not be continuingwith us this coming year. In her place, we have engaged TracyStephensen as Program Director for the 2014 15 program year. We alsowelcomed Magel Sutherland to the role of Administrative ServicesCoordinator. Magel joined us in March and has made a great start inthis role. In addition, after completion of five years as Director ofCommunity Relations I am pleased to take on the role of part timeExecutive Director. This change is intended to allow the Board moreopportunity to focus on the strategic direction of Leadership Saskatoon.

We continue to be successful in securing a full slate of diverse candidates for the program. At the Junegraduation, we had a record 30 participants complete the 2013 2014 program. We anticipate a full programfor 2014 2015 with a short waitlist for the following year! Our sponsorship/partnership programreceives excellent support. More than twenty generous community minded organizations will again besupporting Leadership Saskatoon in 2014 2015. Please visit our website at www.leadershipsaskatoon.comto view our current sponsors and partners.

We are grateful to all of our supporters and volunteers for their commitment to Leadership Saskatoon. It isgratifying to see that our organization is recognized as making an important contribution to ongoing socialdevelopment in Saskatoon.

The class of 2014 was our largest class to date at 30 people. We again had a good balance ofparticipants representing all three sectors of our community.

Our curriculum has remained stable over the last several years. This year we replaced thesystems thinking day with a creative leadership day, however based on feedback from alumniwe will be bringing back systems thinking for the class of 2015. The creativity theme wastaught throughout the year via 15 minute creative cafes hosted by Bill Brooks. Two minoradditions were made this year, the first was adding a self care component to our MarchChallenge Day which focuses on discovering ones purpose and passion in leadership and thesecond was adding a peer coaching component to the April Challenge Day as part of the topicof facilitative leadership.

12 facilitators and 5 coaches volunteered their time and expertise with the class this year, many of whomare alumni of our program. We also had several vibrant panels of alumni and community leadersthroughout the year which contributed to our class discussions and understanding of the program and ofcommunity leadership.

I started volunteering with Leadership Saskatoon in the fall of 2008 as a learning team coach, and was hiredas a staff member in 2009. I have enjoyed being part of the process of designing and shaping the curriculumfor the program and facilitating an important learning journey for leaders in our community. I wish theorganization continued success and growth in the years to come. It has been a pleasure to work with such atalented group of staff and volunteers!

“Many people aregood at talking

about what they aredoing, but in fact

do little. Others doa lot but don’t talk

about it; they arethe ones who makea community live.”

– Jean Vanier,Community

& Growth

“As we lookahead into the next

century, leaderswill be those whoempower others.”

– Bill Gates

I joined Leadership Saskatoon in March, and although I wasn't present to spend the fullyear with the Class of 2014, I was inspired by their growth during the last few months ofthe program. A testament to the success of Leadership Saskatoon, we enter 2014 15 with31 participants and we continue to receive a high volume of inquiries about the programon a daily basis. This is due in no small part to the dedicated Facilitators & Coaches, Board& Committee Members, and Sponsors & Volunteers that support our program.

Leadership Saskatoon moved to a new office arrangement in early 2014, leaving our former office space at Affinity Credit Union andseeing the staff move to home based offices. We are tremendously grateful for the support of Affinity Credit Union over the pastseveral years for our office space and for providing space for our challenge days. We also benefit from the generosity of several othersponsors and friends whom provide space and funding for our program activities this type of support is fundamental to the success ofour organization.

My sincere thanks goes to Shannon Floer and Doug Finnie for their guidance and support as in my new role as Administrative ServicesCoordinator. I wish Shannon and her family all the best in their new adventures! I'd also like to extend a warm welcome to TracyStephensen, our incoming Program Director.

It has been a great pleasure to meet the participants, sponsors and volunteers who give so much to this organization, and I lookforward to working with all of you over the coming year.

As an alumna and former volunteer, I am pleased to join Leadership Saskatoon as theProgram Director for 2014 2015. I graduated from the Leadership Saskatoon program inJune 2006. I cannot recall how I came across Leadership Saskatoon, but I remember beingvery excited to find out I was accepted into the program. This was the first time I had everbeen a participant in a leadership program. After experiencing the program first hand, Ihave been pleased to volunteer my time as a both a Facilitator and Board Member forLeadership Saskatoon.

Since completing the Leadership Saskatoon program, I have continued to stay connected to leadership development both personallyand professionally. Since 2008, I have worked with Business & Leadership Programs, University of Saskatchewan as a ProgramCoordinator in leadership development. This summer, the Edwards School of Business expanded the Executive Education unit bywelcoming staff and programs from Business & Leadership Programs. I look forward to continuing to work as a Program Coordinatorfor the Edwards School of Business and I believe my position at University of Saskatchewan will complement the programming work Iwill be doing for Leadership Saskatoon.

I am excited to work with the Board of Directors, my colleagues, Doug and Magel, all the volunteers who support LeadershipSaskatoon, and, of course, I look forward to supporting the Class of 2015 participants as they embark on their leadership journey.Finally, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and a heartfelt thank you to Shannon Floer for her support as I transition into myrole as Program Director for Leadership Saskatoon. I am looking forward to a fantastic year!

Board of DirectorsBill Brooks eclecthinkLinda Clouthier Concentra FinancialRobert Daniels Saskatchewan Indian Institute of TechnologiesBev Dubois Canadian Digital Network LtdTrevor Forrest Saskatoon Community FoundationGreg Hanson Saskatchewan Blue CrossGiselle Howard SaskTelBob Korol TCU PlaceAmy McNeil SARC/SARCAN RecyclingKaren Hayward University of SaskatchewanKent Smith Windsor Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce

Facilitators & CoachesNowshad (Shad) Ali On Purpose Leadership IncDale Botting Botting Leadership IncBill Brooks eclecthinkElizabeth (Liz) Duret Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & TechnologyShannon Floer Leadership SaskatoonMarielle Gauthier Redworks CommunicationsKelly Goyer On Purpose Leadership IncShelley Keyes S.K. Transitions IncRuth Kinzel Kinzel Cadrin & Associates Consulting IncTerry Lowe Catholic Family ServicesLinda McCann McCann ConsultingRobin Mueller University of SaskatchewanBettyMutwiri Saskatoon Health RegionLorelei Nickel Federated Co operatives LtdDon Ramage FocalPoint CoachingRandy Robinson Saskatoon Health Region/Robinson ConsultingSharon Siuksteris Saskatoon Health RegionTracy Stephensen University of Saskatchewan

Program Speakers and PanelistsSylvia Cholodnuik HumanitarianErnie Louttit Saskatoon Police Service/Canadian Armed Forces RetiredJames Grant Service & Hospitality Safety AssociationGreg Hanson Saskatchewan Blue CrossZach Jeffries Spadina Strategies/City of SaskatoonAlison Robertson Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Sandbox Lunch & Learn CommitteeErin Bentley Autism Services of SaskatoonChristine Epp McDougall Gauley LLPDinny Holroyd Retired

Administrative VolunteersRenee Greene Brochure DesignMaureen Smith Windsor Bookkeeping

Board of Directors

FacilitatorsBill Brooks eclecthinkDonna Bruce Leadership Saskatoon

Shannon Floer Leadership Saskatoon

Coaches

Don Ramage FocalPoint Coaching

Julian Demkiw University of Saskatchewan

Other Volunteers

Sponsor/Partner SpeakersSusan Bazylewski Saskatchewan Cancer AgencyMary Beckett Concentra FinancialBarb Daigle University of SaskatchewanRobert Daniels Saskatchewan Indian Institute of TechnologiesDave Dutchak MD Ambulance Care LtdTrevor Forrest Saskatoon Community FoundationJonathan Huntington CamecoCara Petrovicz Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada LtdBetty Anne Latrace Henderson Airline HotelsIrene Gannitsos Affinity Credit UnionMichael Delainey RBC Royal BankKent Smith Windsor Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce

MentorsBruce Acton St. Paul’s Hospital FoundationZeba Ahmad Ernst & Young LLPMary Beckett Concentra FinancialJim Bence Service and Hospitality Safety AssociationDiane Boyko Greater Saskatoon Catholic School BoardKurt Breker Greater Saskatoon Catholic SchoolsBill Brooks eclecthinkCarol Cisecki RetiredDiane Côté Greater Saskatoon Catholic School DivisionBev Coxford SaskTelJulian Demkiw University of SaskatchewanDonnalu Garvie MD Ambulance Care LtdDevin Heidt Heidt Enterprises Ltd/FDG Inc/Bigfish Enterprises LtdScott Hodson Superior CabinetsDorothy Hyde Radius Community Centre for Education & Employment TrainingCurtis Kimpton Investors Group/Kimpton Financial IncTanya Knight MNP LLPNoella Leydon Saskatoon Health RegionTerry Lowe Catholic Family ServicesMavis McPhee ConsultantSusan Milburn Raymond James LtdKeith Moen North Saskatoon Business AssociationLes Morrison Delta Point WirelessBetty Mutwiri Saskatoon Health RegionRandy Pangborn RetiredLeah Perrault Roman Catholic Diocese of SaskatoonSteve Shannon Saskatoon City Hospital FoundationCharlie Smith Combine WorldTim Squire RBCWealth ManagementHugh Vassos Vassos Marketing Group

Leadership Saskatoon StaffDoug Finnie Executive DirectorShannon Floer ProgramDirectorMagel Sutherland Administrative Services Coordinator

ProgramCommitteeBill Brooks eclecthinkRobert Daniels Saskatchewan Indian Institute of TechnologiesDoug Finnie Leadership SaskatoonShannon Floer Leadership SaskatoonDinny Holroyd RetiredMelanie Kenny Saskatchewan Union of NursesJane Kulbida Concentra FinancialMichelle LaGreca Michelle's HypnotherapyLinda McCann McCann ConsultingLisa Malowany SARC/SARCAN RecyclingRobin Mueller University of SaskatchewanDon Ramage Focal Point CoachingRick Rowley RetiredSharon Siuksteris Saskatoon Health RegionRay Unrau Saskatoon Fire & Protective ServicesBonnie Blakley 3s Health

Mentorship Sub CommitteeTim Archer Saskatoon Community ClinicErin Bentley Autism Services of SaskatoonDoug Finnie Leadership SaskatoonShannon Floer Leadership SaskatoonDinny Holroyd RetiredGiselle Howard SaskTelJane Kulbida Concentra FinancialRobin Mitchell Crocus Co opRick Rowley RetiredStacey Sauer Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP)Lauren Siermacheski Airline Hotels

Alumni CommitteeJim Bence Service and Hospitality Safety AssociationErin Bentley Autism Services of SaskatoonHeather Callander Concentra FinancialCarol Cisecki RetiredLinda Clouthier Concentra FinancialDoug Finnie Leadership SaskatoonShannon Floer Leadership SaskatoonDinny Holroyd RetiredGreg Hanson Saskatchewan Blue CrossZach Jeffries Spadina Strategies/City of SaskatoonNancy Johnson Canada Revenue AgencyMelanie Kenny Saskatchewan Union of NursesJanet Lafond Saskatchewan Indian Institute of TechnologiesLisa Malowany SARC/SARCAN RecyclingChristy Miller University of SaskatchewanLeeAnn Osler MS Ambulance Care LtdDiane Shendruk Saskatoon Health RegionLauren Siermacheski Airline HotelsSharon Siuksteris Saskatoon Health RegionBrenda Zalenchuk City of Saskatoon

Bill Brooks eclecthink

Donna Bruce Leadership SaskatoonDoug Finnie Leadership Saskatoon

Shannon Floer Leadership Saskatoon

Jane Kulbida Concentra Financial

Don Ramage FocalPoint Coaching

Doug Finnie Leadership SaskatoonShannon Floer Leadership Saskatoon

Jane Kulbida Concentra Financial

Donna Bruce Leadership Saskatoon

Linda Clouthier Concentra FinancialDoug Finnie Leadership SaskatoonShannon Floer Leadership Saskatoon

Sponsors, Partners

Platinum Sponsors & FundersAffinity Credit UnionSaskatchewan Cancer Agency

Gold Sponsors & FundersAirline HotelsConcentra FinancialGreater Saskatoon Chamber of CommerceThe Latrace FamilyM.D. Ambulance Care LtdPotashCorpRBC FoundationSaskatchewan Indian Institute of TechnologiesSaskatchewan Ministry of EconomySaskatoon Community FoundationUniversity of Saskatchewan

Silver Sponsors & FundersCameco (Caring Community Grant)Cherry InsuranceConcorde GroupMitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada LtdSaskatchewan Blue Cross

Bronze Sponsors & FundersSaskTelSheraton Cavalier SaskatoonWelldone Mechanical Services IncDr. Ivan Jen and Dr. Suzanne Yip

Founding PartnersGreater Saskatoon Chamber of CommerceSaskatoon Community FoundationUniversity of Saskatchewan

PlatinumMedia SponsorsSaskatoon Media Group

GoldMedia SponsorsGlobal Television Saskatoon

SilverMedia SponsorsThe StarPhoenix

BronzeMedia SponsorsCFCR Saskatoon Community Radio