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TAPESTRY OF OUR HISTORY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ORIGIN OF THE ASSOCIATION’S CREST

NATIONAL ANNUAL MEETINGS

BACKGROUND OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS’ COURSE

QUALIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (QAA) PROGRAM

OUR REBRAND STORY

ORGANIZATION CHART

STRUCTURE LONG TERM MEMBERS

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Tapestry of our History

Origin of Association’s Crest

Some of our members have inquired regarding the origin of our

crest and its significance.

The book and quill design was the achievement of a Toronto commercial artist whom we asked to

design a letterhead and crest for us back in the early days of organization, explaining to him that we

wanted something which would typify the secretary or scribe.

When the design was submitted to the committee in charge of selecting appropriate letterhead and

crest, it was immediately agreed that the book and quill could not be bettered. Not only did it depict

the working tools of the scribe but it also included the letter “A” which, as you well know, is

prominent in the name of the Association!

We are grateful to the artist for his skill in design and to Mr. W.G. Frisby (whose leadership inspired

formation of the Association) for knowing the artist personally.

(National Notes Vol. 1, No. 1, July 1957)

The Association’s crest, our distinctive emblem, has acquired an official identity. It has been certified

as our exclusive trade mark by the Registrar of Trade Marks for Canada under date of November 3,

1961, bearing the number 124,213.

Another forward step has been taken in strengthening the positive image being developed by the

Association. No more appropriate design could portray our “corporate image” than the open book

and quill; the book, the mark of the student, the seeker of improvement; the quill, the mark of the

scribe, he who executes and puts to use the knowledge acquired. The meaning is quite clear.

We intend our image to have particular significance in the minds of management. As we accept

membership in the Association, we accept personally a full share of responsibility for

communicating this meaning with integrity and with forcefulness. Constant and combined effort is

needed to mold and shape the true picture of the aims and achievements of the Association, and to

make it last. A good image is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential for success.

The official language of the certification states that registration was granted on the basis of the use

in Canada by the Association of the crest symbol for the following services:

1. The dissemination of association literature;

2. Providing its members with facilities for advanced education and a common meeting ground for

the exchange of ideas;

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3. Circulation of a bulleting “National Notes” to the membership; and

4. Making available to its members and to the public an educational course by correspondence

conducted for it through an accredited Canadian University.

“Training for the advanced secretarial worker has rarely been framed with due sense of the

magnitude of the requirements”

National Annual Meetings

The following is an excerpt from a letter written on February 21, 1983 by Margaret Stuart, Toronto

Branch, to Hardy Bunn:

“Here is a list of NATIONAL Annual Meetings since 1961. Prior to 1961, we were not a NATIONAL

GROUP, ALTHOUGH Annual Meetings were held each year.

From 1951 to 1957, the Association was comprised of three branches: Toronto (1951), Hamilton

(1955) and Ottawa (1956). The Toronto group, as the founding group, conducted all the business of

the Association and the head of the Toronto group was known as PRESIDENT.

The first Constitution of the Association of Administrative Assistants called for the formation of a

National Council when there were ten branches, but, as expansion continued, there was too much

work for one executive (Toronto) to handle and in 1957 it was decided to form an INTERIM

NATIONAL Council. At that time, the title “President” was given to the head of the Interim National

Council and the title “Chairman” was reserved for the head of each branch. Today, of course, all

heads are known as Presidents.

The early Annual Meeting were held in the Toronto area. In the early days, we didn’t have a precise

place for meetings – most of our meetings, through the help of Walter Frisby, were held in University

buildings.”

Dates of Annual General Meetings

Date Location Facility Hosting Branch

11th May 27, 1961 Toronto King Edward Hotel

May 26, 1962 Toronto King Edward Hotel

May 25, 1963 Sarnia Drawbridge Inn

May 30, 1964 Ottawa Bruce MacDonald

15th May 29, 1965 Toronto Royal York Hotel

May 21, 1966 Winnipeg Fort Garry Hotel

May 27, 2967 Montreal Aeroport Hilton

May 25, 2968 Hamilton Holiday Inn

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May 17, 1969 Vancouver Georgia Hotel

20th May 16, 1970 Sarnia Drawbridge Inn

May 22, 1971 Calgary Palliser Hotel

May 20, 1972 Ottawa Skyline Hotel

May 19, 1973 Edmonton Chateau Lacombe

May 18, 1974 London University of Western Ontario

25th May 17, 1975 Toronto University of Toronto

May 22, 1976 Winnipeg Viscount Gort


May 27, 1978 Ottawa Skyline Hotel

May 26, 1979 Sarnia Holiday Inn

30th May 31, 1980 Calgary University of Calgary

May 23, 1981 Toronto Holiday Inn

May 22, 1982 Vancouver Hyatt Regency


May 26, 1984 Winnipeg Westin Hotel

35th May 25, 1985 Ottawa Roxborough Hotel

May 31, 1986 Calgary Westin Hotel

May 30, 1987 Toronto Brownstone Hotel


June 4, 1989 Calgary Westin Hotel

40th May 26, 1990 Toronto Valhalla Inn


May 30, 1992 London Ramada Inn

June 13, 1993 Hamilton Holiday Inn

May 29, 1994 Hamilton Visitors Inn

45th May 28, 1995 Edmonton Inn on Seventh

May 26, 1996 Toronto Colonel Hotel Toronto

June 1, 1997 Calgary Ramada Inn Calgary

May 31, 1998 Hamilton Sheraton Hamilton Hamilton

May 16, 1999 Vancouver Holiday Inn National Board (MALs)

May 7, 2000 Toronto Roehampton Hotel Toronto

May 27, 2001 Edmonton Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton

50th May 25, 2002 Montreal Holiday Inn National Board (MALs)

May 24, 2003 Calgary Holiday Inn Calgary

May 29, 2004 Toronto Comfort Suites Inn Toronto

May 28, 2005 Victoria Harbour Towers Hotel Edmonton

May 27, 2006 Ottawa Novotel Ottawa National Board (MALs)

55 th May 26, 2007 Banff Inns of Banff Calgary May 24, 2008 Hamilton Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton May 30, 2009 Richmond Best Western Richmond Inn National Board (MALs) June 5, 2010 Collingwood Blue Mountain Resort Barrie/Simcoe County May 28, 2011 Edmonton River Cree Conference Centre Edmonton

60th May 26, 2012 Toronto Hotel Novotel Toronto Centre Toronto Charter

June 1, 2013 Ottawa Courtyard by Marriott National Board (MALs)

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May 31, 2014 Calgary International Hotel Calgary Branch

May 23, 2015 Hamilton Sheraton Hotel Hamilton, ON

June 4, 2016 Vancouver Metropolitan Hotel National Board

65th June 3, 2017 Moncton Crowne Plaza National Board

June 2, 2018 Kelowna Prestige Beach House Calgary

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National Annual Meetings

The following is an excerpt from a letter written on February 21, 1983 by Margaret Stuart, Toronto

Branch, to Hardy Bunn:

“Here is a list of NATIONAL Annual Meetings since 1961. Prior to 1961, we were not a NATIONAL

GROUP, ALTHOUGH Annual Meetings were held each year.

From 1951 to 1957, the Association was comprised of three branches: Toronto (1951), Hamilton

(1955) and Ottawa (1956). The Toronto group, as the founding group, conducted all the business of

the Association and the head of the Toronto group was known as PRESIDENT.

The first Constitution of the Association of Administrative Assistants called for the formation of a

National Council when there were ten branches, but, as expansion continued, there was too much

work for one executive (Toronto) to handle and in 1957 it was decided to form an INTERIM

NATIONAL Council. At that time, the title “President” was given to the head of the Interim National

Council and the title “Chairman” was reserved for the head of each branch. Today, of course, all

heads are known as Presidents.

The early Annual Meeting were held in the Toronto area. In the early days, we didn’t have a precise

place for meetings – most of our meetings, through the help of Walter Frisby, were held in University

buildings.”

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Background of The Administrative Correspondence Course

conducted by the University of Toronto

School of Continuing Studies

for the

Association of Administrative Assistants

1. Since one of the Purposes of the Association was to provide educational facilities for its

members, and since membership would, in due course, be continent-wide, it was decided by the

founding members that a specially designed correspondence course would be the most

effective means of accomplishing this purpose. Because of our close affiliation with the

University of Toronto, it was decided to approach them for assistance in setting up the type of

correspondence course desired. The first approach was made in 1953, and many discussions

followed.

2. The University’s initial reaction to our request for a correspondence course was to offer an

evening tutorial course for secretaries (considerably expanded from the secretarial tutorial

course which had been presented for some years past), to be sponsored by the Association. We

accepted the challenge, and the evening course was launched in the autumn of 1955. The

response was so great that the Department of Extension agreed to approach the University

Senate Committee with the recommendation that our correspondence course be undertaken.

3. With consent from the Senate Committee, the first two subjects of the course were written –

English Composition and Psychology – and the course was presented to the public in October

1957. By the Fall of 1959, the complete course was ready – eight subjects, six to be written in

order to achieve a certificate. In May 1960, the first graduates emerged! These graduates were

honored at a Graduates’ Dinner in September 1960 – the first of the Tri-Branch Dinners held

yearly in Toronto for the graduates, their friends, and regular members.

(Written in 1976)

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Qualified Administrative Assistant (QAA) Program

October 1957 Inauguration of Correspondence Course (conducted for the Association by the

Extension Division (now School of Continuing Studies), University of Toronto

May 1960 First graduates of the three-year correspondence course

September 1960 First annual Tri-Branch Graduates' Dinner held in Toronto

May 1964 Letters of Accreditation, Qualified Administrative Assistant (QAA) approved at National

Annual Meeting - to be eligible for QAA accreditation, the individual must be a member of the

Association in good standing and a graduate of the Correspondence Course

August 1967 Registration of the QAA symbol with the Trade Marks Office, Ottawa (#1252679)

In 1982 lecture courses were offered at several universities: McMaster University, University of

Western Ontario, York University and University of Toronto to supplement the correspondence

course offered through the School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto. Today, the Qualified

Administrative Assistant Program is also offered at Athabasca University (Distance Learning),

Carleton University, Douglas College, Georgian College, McGill University, Mount Royal College,

Mount St. Vincent University, Open Learning Agency, Simon Fraser University, Thompson Rivers

University, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Guelph, University of Regina and

University of Victoria.

Since 1951, the following National Registrars (and their committees) have worked with diligence and

dedication on behalf of the QAA Program. They are:

Winnifred Shooter 1951 - 1960

Margaret Martin, QAA 1960 - 1972

Mary Fiedler, QAA 1972 - 1977

Wiebke Smythe, QAA 1977 - 1980

Evelyn Hawryluk, B.A., QAA 1980 - 1983

Anna McCallum, QAA 1983 - 1985

Shirley Rooke, QAA 1985 - 1987

Margaret Bell, QAA 1987 - 1989

Lorraine McDonald, QAA 1989 - 1990 I

Ida Gibson, QAA 1990 - 1992

Shawn Stecura, QAA 1992 - 1993

Eileen Hunt, QAA 1993 - 1997

Doris Kurtz, QAA 1997 - 2000

Vidya Espinet, QAA 2000 - 2001

Judy Pineau, QAA 2001 - 2004

Rita Rickus, QAA 2004 - 2007

Wendy Neelin, QAA 2007 - 2009

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Arlene Stone, QAA 2009 - 2012

Mandy Foster, QAA 2012 - 2013

Gale Belcourt, QAA 2013 – 2017

Bridget Cochrane, QAA 2017 -

QAA Graduates

Bristol Sylvia Vancouver BC 1960

Caldwell Eleanor Vancouver BC 1960

Demeule Marguerite Quebec City PQ 1960

Dennett Marjorie Vancouver BC 1960

Edwards Mary Toronto ON 1960

Fortin T.S. Winnipeg MB 1960

Gemmell Janet Longlac ON 1960

Gray Delcie Edmonton AB 1960

Hill Marion Cornwall ON 1960

Hogan Helen Ottawa ON 1960

Hunt Marjorie Calgary AB 1960

Leddy Cora Toronto ON 1960

Lemay Kathleen Edmonton AB 1960

Martin Margaret Toronto ON 1960

McCool Margaret North Bay ON 1960

McKean Lowe Margaret Winnipeg MB 1960

Middleton Anne Ottawa ON 1960

Miller Doreen Ottawa ON 1960

Morritt Winifred Montreal PQ 1960

Osborne Dorothy Winnipeg MB 1960

Parkes Dorothy Montreal PQ 1960

Plas Janel Toronto ON 1960

Redden Henrietta Toronto ON 1960

Sears Nadine Ottawa ON 1960

Seidel June Edmonton AB 1960

Sisson Madeleine Oshawa ON 1960

Skip Audrey Montreal PQ 1960

Stuart Margaret Toronto ON 1960

Taynor Lydia Hamilton ON 1960

Thomas Aileen Toronto ON 1960

Toll Ellen Ottawa ON 1960

Watt Joan Montreal PQ 1960

Wedekind Muriel North Surrey BC 1960

Wilson Glenna Sault Ste Marie ON 1960

Adams Thelma Ottawa ON 1961

Austen Alice Deep River ON 1961

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Bagnell Marjorie Florida USA 1961

Bell Lillian Ottawa ON 1961

Brew Alexandria Toronto ON 1961

Buckley Grace Toronto ON 1961

Buckley Vera Toronto ON 1961

Burns Dorothy Washego ON 1961

Cooper Florence Ottawa ON 1961

Downing Earla Toronto ON 1961

Entwistle Helen Toronto ON 1961

Franceschini Lina F ort Frances ON 1961

Fraser Grace Preston ON 1961

Geary Mabel Toronto ON 1961

Halliday Aileen Victoria BC 1961

Hill Constance Fredericton NB 1961

Lanoue Florence Ottawa ON 1961

Leistner Lily Sault Ste Marie ON 1961

Lennan Elva Sarnia ON 1961

Peck N.L. Ottawa ON 1961

Player Mary North Bay ON 1961

Price Marion Toronto ON 1961

Raguckas Mary Toronto ON 1961

Roy Viviane North Bay ON 1961

Sprague Eladee Newcastle NB 1961

Thompson W.G.B. Toronto ON 1961

Weston Hilda Vancouver BC 1961

Zachary Constance Ottawa ON 1961

Alberty Mary Ottawa ON 1962

Beker (Cooke) Mary West Germany 1962

Belanger Gloria Montreal PQ 1962

Easton Jamesina Sudbury ON 1962

Ewach Viola Winnipeg MB 1962

Fiedler Mary Toronto ON 1962

Franey Mary Ottawa ON 1962

Griffiths Minnie Toronto ON 1962

Jordan Beverley London ON 1962

Kastner Mildred Calgary AB 1962

Leader Ina Kitchener ON 1962

Muchersie M. Montreal PQ 1962

Ovenden Hedley North Bay ON 1962

Trenwith Joy Toronto ON 1962

Armstrong D.R.E. Riverside ON 1963

Bethlenfalvy E. St. Lambert PQ 1963

Burrage Vera Toronto ON 1963

Bushel Jeanette Toronto ON 1963

Clement Elizabeth Winnipeg MB 1963

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Clement Lorraine Winnipeg MB 1963

Cunningham Mary Toronto ON 1963

Dassanayake N. MAL Ceylon 1963

Felteau Alice Quebec City PQ 1963

Halford Nancy Winnipeg MB 1963

Hesse Gerda Toronto ON 1963

Kirkwood Mary Montreal PQ 1963

Macredie Alice Moose Jaw SK 1963

McDonald Estelle Ottawa ON 1963

Patterson Lawrence Calgary AB 1963

Pilling Phyllis Winnipeg MB 1963

Rodwell Norine Newmarket ON 1963

Shannon Joy Westmount PQ 1963

St. Pierre Marguerite Chicoutimi PQ 1963

Taylor Audrey Montreal PQ 1963

Taylor B.E. Ottawa ON 1963

Taylor Georgene Amherst NS 1963

Thomson S.J. Moose Jaw SK 1963

Wardlaw Elizabeth Toronto ON 1963

Davidson Audrey Toronto ON 1964

Hankinson Barbara Toronto ON 1964

Heeley Dolores London ON 1964

Kerr Kathleen Hamilton ON 1964

Marshall Dorothy Toronto ON 1964

Perry Norma Toronto ON 1964

Pitblado Beryl Liverpool NS 1964

Scott Laura Toronto ON 1964

Sheldrick Muriel Toronto ON 1964

Shewfelt Cathleen Toronto ON 1964

Stidworthy Ptyllis LaSalle ON 1964

Swanbergson Einar Atikokan ON 1964

Thomas Eluned Toronto ON 1964

Ayles Cynthia Calgary AB 1965

Belovanoff Olga Saskatoon SK 1965

Chick Helen Winnipeg MB 1965

Devern C.G.M. Napanee ON 1965

Gale Roy Toronto ON 1965

Keall Rena June Ottawa ON 1965

Klemmer Florence Toronto ON 1965

Kuzmicki T.H. St. Lambert PQ 1965

Maxwell Agnes Vancouver BC 1965

McLaren Marjory Winnipeg MB 1965

Petersen Anita Saskatoon SK 1965

Pope Kathryn Montreal PQ 1965

Skelton P.O. Ottawa ON 1965

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Staples Dorothy Toronto ON 1965

Treutier Helen Toronto ON 1965

Bailey Eileen Kitchener ON 1966

Bergen George Flin Flon MB 1966

Dowswell Mabel Toronto ON 1966

Finch Elaine Toronto ON 1966

Fitzgibbons Major J.J. Ottawa ON 1966

Foy Jean Vancouver BC 1966

Haynes Sherry Toronto ON 1966

King Carmel Sceptre SK 1966

MacKinnon Nell Victoria BC 1966

Mortimer Ronald Sarnia ON 1966

Rivet Terry MAL Bahamas 1966

Robertson Ina Montreal PQ 1966

Smith Lois Lindsay ON 1966

Wilson Helen Fort Garry MB 1966

Bates Mona Toronto ON 1967

Climie Margaret Edmonton AB 1967

Day K.B. Baie d’Urfe PQ 1967

Foster Patricia Edmonton AB 1967

Gregory Annie Ottawa ON 1967

Griffen Marjorie Toronto ON 1967

Haffey Helen Toronto ON 1967

Herman J.L. (Captain) Anderson Park ON 1967

Huether Irene Stratford ON 1967

Kop Corry Newmarket ON 1967

Matthews June New Jersey USA 1967

McAfee Flora Toronto ON 1967

McAlpine E.J. Lethbridge AB 1967

McCommas Marvin Calgary AB 1967

McDowell Mary Winnipeg MB 1967

Pringle Marion Toronto ON 1967

St. Hugh Sister M. Hamilton ON 1967

Suppes Dorothy Toronto ON 1967

Vajda Elizabeth Toronto ON 1967

Vickery Wayne Oakville ON 1967

Arisman Joseph Edmonton AB 1968

Campbell Doris Bolton ON 1968

Carter Marjorie Oshawa ON 1968

Conacher Katherine Winnipeg MB 1968

Cunningham Edith Edmonton AB 1968

Gilraine Jean Winnipeg MB 1968

Gregoire Mariette Kapuskasing ON 1968

Greiner Maurice Idaho USA 1968

Grix Linda Toronto ON 1968

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Harrison Lorraine Toronto ON 1968

Jacobs Ethel Toronto ON 1968

Kasperowski J.J. Winnipeg MB 1968

Kilgour Dana Toronto ON 1968

Marchmont Dale Toronto ON 1968

Milne Alice Toronto ON 1968

Thurston Mary Toronto ON 1968

Ward Anna Calgary AB 1968

Young Marguerite Toronto ON 1968

Gallant M. Ottawa ON 1969

Junila Salme Toronto ON 1969

Knapp Barbara Victoria BC 1969

Larocque B. Ottawa ON 1969

McEwan Anne Toronto ON 1969

McNab M.E. Harriston ON 1969

Ostrom Mary Toronto ON 1969

Siegel Violet Edmonton AB 1969

Simpson John Richmond Hill ON 1969

Snelling Cay Toronto ON 1969

Stone Sylvia Toronto ON 1969

Wallace P.J. Ottawa ON 1969

Watkins M.A. Drummondville PQ 1969

Ashton Rita Sarnia ON 1970

Baker Marion Trenton ON 1970

Burns Shirley Toronto ON 1970

Cuthbertson Jean Toronto ON 1970

Dubas Leone Edmonton AB 1970

Ellis Helen Grande Prairie AB 1970

Galbraith Evelyn Clinton ON 1970

Gosling D.A. (Captain) Brantford ON 1970

Griffen (Harris) Amelia Edmonton AB 1969

Jackman Nors Toronto ON 1970

Mowry Anne Toronto ON 1970

Prudham Dorothy Toronto ON 1970

Romaniuk Mary Winnipeg MB 1970

Simpson Evelyn Edmonton AB 1970

St. Hilaire Monique Bedford PQ 1970

Whitelaw Helen Toronto ON 1970

Coulson Susan Brantford ON 1971

Dimma Bernice Guelph ON 1971

Drake John Toronto ON 1971

Fell Queenie Toronto ON 1971

Fiedler Doris Toronto ON 1971

Groombridge Jane Dollard Des Ormeaux PQ 1971

Hesley Barbara Toronto ON 1971

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Kent Margaret Toronto ON 1971

Kolodziejzyk Rudi Calgary AB 1971

Madge Betty Toronto ON 1971

Manz Velma Edmonton AB 1971

McEwen Anne Marie Winnipeg MB 1971

Prior Evelyn Niagara Falls ON 1971

Ray Byers Beaconsfield PQ 1971

Shore Joan Edmonton AB 1971

Tegler Carol Ann Kitchener ON 1971

Varty Hugh Maple Creek ON 1971

Woolley Evelyn Beaconsfield PQ 1971

Young I.M. Winnipeg MB 1971

Aspen Lenora Saskatoon SK 1972

Chapman Jane Kitchener ON 1972

Darche Jessie Montreal PQ 1972

Fergus Evelyn Montreal PQ 1972

Karels Joan Illinois USA 1972

Kasi Wilma Kirkland Lake ON 1972

Lomas Patricia Toronto ON 1972

Matheson Kathleen Lloydminster AB 1972

McArthur Elaine Edmonton AB 1972

O’Bright M.C. Kitchener ON 1972

Prevost Nora Timmins ON 1972

Rumney Patricia Barrie ON 1972

Seidemann Karin Dollard Des Ormeaux PQ 1972

Smythe Wiebke Toronto ON 1972

Talbot Gaye Edmonton AB 1972

Tanne Marjorie Wetaskiwan AB 1972

Williams Jill Michigan USA 1972

Berkenhoff Ursula West Germany 1973

Bryson Joan Ashburn ON 1973

Davilla Christine Toronto ON 1973

Inkinen (Harjula) Elise Toronto ON 1973

Laviolette Rose Mary Otterburn Heights PQ 1973

Manila Frances Toronto ON 1973

Marshall Anne Marie Oakville ON 1973

McKay Linda St. Vital MB 1973

Nicholls Joan Edmonton AB 1973

Russell Mary Hannon ON 1973

Swift Mabel Hamilton ON 1973

Arditti Marilyn Ottawa ON 1974

Bradley Dorothy Toronto ON 1974

Charal Eileen Toronto ON 1974

Fujita Linda Toronto ON 1974

Lamontagne Madeleine Iberville PQ 1974

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Mason Louise Red Deer AB 1974

Maxwell Robina Toronto ON 1974

Rooke Shirley Calgary AB 1974

Shawyer Margaret Toronto ON 1974

Sieder Brenda Hudson Heights PQ 1974

Allen Inez Toronto ON 1975

Csatary Joan Whitby ON 1975

Cunningham Catherine Toronto ON 1975

Gordon Helen Val Therese ON 1975

Milen Mary Edmonton AB 1975

Mullins Janice Ottawa ON 1975

Proulx Audrey Ottawa ON 1975

Smoothy Anita West Germany 1975

Stickland Rita Guelph ON 1975

Strack Joan Ottawa ON 1975

Stroh Peggy Stratford ON 1975

Wiegand Larry Kitchener ON 1975

Barron Doris Toronto ON 1976

Bunel Lucille Edmonton AB 1976

Chisholm Marjorie Toronto ON 1976

Hanna Aura Hamilton ON 1976

Heston Joan Niagara Falls ON 1976

Legault Lise Ottawa ON 1976

Reinties Bonnie London ON 1976

Shilabeer Barbara Toronto ON 1976

Wilfred Jean Toronto ON 1976

Deady Sandra Joann Burlington ON 1977

Hamilton Ann Toronto ON 1977

Lombard Barbara Toronto ON 1977

Nelson Grace Toronto ON 1977

Nutter Wendy Ottawa ON 1977

Olsen Catherine Toronto ON 1977

Thomasos Patricia Don Mills ON 1977

Truan Barbara Corunna ON 1977

Varsek Maya Vancouver BC 1977

Wilson Lynda Hamilton ON 1977

Dinelle Cheryl Ann Ottawa ON 1978

Fournier Ruth Windsor ON 1978

Miller Corrinne Cardinal ON 1978

Berry Collette Toronto ON 1979

Cherry Lynn London ON 1979

Chong Lucy Toronto ON 1979

Hainswort Andrena Toronto ON 1979

Hobbelink Dorothy Calgary AB 1979

Hollicky Agnes Calgary AB 1979

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Hunt Laking Phyllis Massachusetts USA 1979

Krasniuk Irene Thunder Bay ON 1979

Melnick Evelyn Toronto ON 1979

Partingon Roseanne Scarborough ON 1979

Stapleford Ruth Kitchener ON 1979

Bernister Charlotte Hudson Hope BC 1980

Cottrell Thelma Scarborough ON 1980

Irvine Margaret Montreal PQ 1980

Jones Margaret Winnipeg MB 1980

Landry Lucienne Sudbury ON 1980

LeSouder Norinne Stratford ON 1980

Lewis Margaret Edmonton AB 1980

Melhuish Edith Willowdale ON 1980

Shaw Eleanor Don Mills ON 1980

Whiteside Carole Islington ON 1980

McCallum Anna Toronto ON 1981

Morgan Greta Mary Toronto ON 1981

Morgan Mary Edmonton AB 1981

Neill Marie Marjorie Toronto ON 1981

Refe Felicitas Toronto ON 1981

Robertson Mavis Toronto ON 1981

Roy Diane Kapuskasing ON 1981

Standish Rosemary Thorold ON 1981

Bethune Linda Anne Cornwall ON 1982

Brown Evelyn Hamilton ON 1982

DesRoche Edith Tignish PEI 1982

Macintyre Janel Toronto ON 1982

Menzies Nicole Ottawa ON 1982

Toomey Ruth Toronto ON 1982

Tutton Glendene Toronto ON 1982

Baribeau Judith West Hill ON 1983

Clement Shirley Orona ON 1983

Cogswell Linda Toronto ON 1983

Job Cora Toronto ON 1983

Jones Kathy Ottawa ON 1983

Larney Lynda Toronto ON 1983

Lesvesque Mary Lou Ottawa ON 1983

McCarthy Jacqueline Hamilton ON 1983

Stanger Laura Beachburg ON 1983

Sykes Marilyn London ON 1983

Wowezuk Shirley Winnipeg MB 1983

Brown Eileen London ON 1984

Cholette Michelle Hamilton ON 1984

Farrand Cheryl Windsor ON 1984

Gorrie Linda Port Hope ON 1984

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Madge Betty Toronto ON 1984

Todd Susan Hamilton ON 1984

Tonin Margaret Scarborough ON 1984

Whittall Claudette Montreal PQ 1984

Barkhouse Joyce Toronto ON 1985

Bentley Catherine Bentley ON 1985

Coleman Eleanor Hamilton ON 1985

Dexter Janet Rexdale ON 1985

Dowling Kimberly Scarborough ON 1985

Gasparotto Eddy Toronto ON 1985

Gibson Marcia London ON 1985

Hawryluk Frances Winnipeg MB 1985

James Adele Hamilton ON 1985

Koster Ria Gloucester ON 1985

Martel Darlene Winnipeg MB 1985

Martin Kathleen West Hill ON 1985

Morgan Agnes Woodstock ON 1985

Nolan Frances Oakville ON 1985

Remain Salem Scarborough ON 1985

Risser Winfred Riverport NS 1985

Samuels Alice Agincourt ON 1985

Wellwood Mary Ann West Hill ON 1985

Arnoni Ruth Toronto ON 1986

Bell Margaret Calgary AB 1986

Crete Joyce Weston ON 1986

DeSouza Rosalinda Willowdale ON 1986

Ditzend Heather Toronto ON 1986

Dubois Johanne Montreal PQ 1986

Espie Jean Calgary AB 1986

Koshilka Maureen Downsview ON 1986

Kostiw Christine Hamilton ON 1986

Ldaryes Yemokal Toronto ON 1986

Person Elizabeth Toronto ON 1986

Rochefort Barbara Regina SK 1986

Santha Marguerite Richmond Hill ON 1986

Sargent Sandra Markham ON 1986

Soganic Ann-Marie Calgary AB 1986

Tsang Dorothy Toronto ON 1986

Van der Helden Rita Toronto ON 1986

Warren Roger Toronto ON 1986

Abbott Maryke Burlington ON 1987

Chaters Heather Calgary AB 1987

Ching Lily Richmond Hill ON 1987

Davies Linda Stoney Creek ON 1987

Etsell Sharon Winnipeg MB 1987

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Hales Linda Pefferlaw ON 1987

Hamnet Janet Calgary AB 1987

Hanke Jessie London ON 1987

Horodyski Ann Sarnia ON 1987

Millington Sandra Willowdale ON 1987

Morassutti Judy Toronto ON 1987

Vincent Sandra Winnipeg MB 1987

Watson Marilyn Woodstock ON 1987

Zerr Gloria Calgary AB 1987

Bellefleur Bettina Toronto ON 1988

Croissant Sharon Lethbridge AB 1988

Hunt Eileen Calgary AB 1988

McDonald Loraine Calgary AB 1988

Moses Mary Oshawa ON 1988

Murray Helen Toronto ON 1988

Pang Teresa Calgary AB 1988

Reeves Maria Toronto ON 1988

Spinosa Antoinette Hamilton ON 1988

Topping Gail Lethbridge AB 1988

Billings Debbie Hamilton ON 1989

Dalip Merle Calgary AB 1989

DiBattista Susan Hamilton ON 1989

Field Elizabeth St Thomas ON 1989

Fleming Catherine Toronto ON 1988

Gibson Ida Flesherton ON 1989

Hannafin Meta Toronto ON 1989

Heinrichs Jill Moose Jaw SK 1989

Hogg Diana Hamilton ON 1989

Martin Glenda Toronto ON 1989

Murray Diane Hamilton ON 1989

Patten Helena Hamilton ON 1989

Torra Barbara Calgary AB 1989

Cheverie Theresa Hamilton ON 1990

Cole Sandra Hamilton ON 1990

Dogan Pamela Hamilton ON 1990

Ellis Ellen Toronto ON 1990

Foy Lynn Hamilton ON 1990

Glover Brenda Toronto ON 1990

Glover Lorna Hamilton ON 1990

Hoffman Helen Toronto ON 1990

Jas Valerie Hamilton ON 1990

Lee Susan Toronto ON 1990

Mercer Shari Hamilton ON 1990

Miles Beverley Calgary AB 1990

Musitano Mimma Hamilton ON 1990

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Ruckpaul Linda Hamilton ON 1990

Stecura Shawn Hamilton ON 1990

Angus Karen Calgary AB 1991

Bergh Lorraine Calgary AB 1991

Campbell Betty Hamilton ON 1991

Chan Jenny Brossard PQ 1991

Denholm Susan Hamilton ON 1991

Felker Laura Hamilton ON 1991

Goral Deanna Hamilton ON 1991

Heydorn Lorna Hamilton ON 1991

Klaffke Elizabeth Calgary AB 1991

Neubauer Sandra London ON 1991

Ormerod Shirley Hamilton ON 1991

Patten Cathy Toronto ON 1991

Porter Rose London ON 1991

Ruffo Judith Hamilton ON 1991

Tessier Gail Hamilton ON 1991

Tomlinson Dale Hamilton ON 1991

Vsrrasso Debbie Hamilton ON 1991

Willett Irene Hamilton ON 1991

Wood Marie Hamilton ON 1991

Allen Ran Dundas ON 1992

Anbinder Jeanette Markham ON 1992

Chan Anna Toronto ON 1992

Chin Jackie Edmonton AB 1992

Crone Beverley Toronto ON 1992

Ecker Lee Hamilton ON 1992

Fletcher Kathleen Ancaster ON 1992

Gilroy Elfie Calgary AB 1992

Gravel Kathie Guelph ON 1992

Johnston Trish Chatham ON 1992

Lam Sally Weston ON 1992

Livings Lori Toronto ON 1992

McDonnell Michele Toronto ON 1992

Oliver Lori Toronto ON 1992

Paulson Jillian Calgary AB 1992

Smuck Fran London ON 1992

Weber Delphine Milgrove ON 1992

Wong Gemma Toronto ON 1992

Zorbas Catherine Hamilton ON 1992

Crisson Gwendolyn Hamilton Bermuda 1993

deVoer Carman Vancouver BC 1993

Dube Myrna Calgary AB 1993

Duke Brenda Hamilton ON 1993

Gallucci Kathleen Calgary AB 1993

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Hanssen Kiersten Calgary AB 1993

Hill Cheryl Hamilton ON 1993

Hrynyk Arhlene Vegreville AB 1993

Hunter Jo Anne Mississauga ON 1993

Kelly Loreen Guelph ON 1993

Kempthorne Dorothy Calgary AB 1993

Knight Linda Guelph ON 1993

MacDonald Paul Winnipeg MB 1993

Mak Julie Willowdale ON 1993

Oleniuk Kathryn Calgary AB 1993

Poon Josephine Hamilton ON 1993

Racine-Pynn Anna Dowsview ON 1993

Sutherland Judith Pembroke ON 1993

Swientach Debbie Calgary AB 1993

Wilson Patricia Hamilton ON 1993

Anderson Tric Calgary AB 1994

Bittorf Gail Calgary AB 1994

Drury Susan Calgary AB 1994

Espinet Vidya Toronto ON 1994

Granberg Carla Vancouver BC 1994

Hayes Kerry Hamilton ON 1994

Howes Susan Calgary AB 1994

Hunt Glenda London ON 1994

Jagger Anne Marie Hamilton ON 1994

McMillan Dorothy Calgary AB 1994

Nixon Margaret Hamilton ON 1994

Perera Tina Toronto ON 1994

Popp Jacklynn Calgary AB 1994

Regier Irene Chilliwack BC 1994

Rondeau Val Bonnyville AB 1994

Saunders Colleen Hamilton ON 1994

Scott Marilyn Hamilton ON 1994

Stacey Sheryl Hamilton ON 1994

Yunker Shirley Edmonton AB 1994

Bachman Ursula Edmonton AB 1995

Baisley Faye Newcastle ON 1995

Birkett Joan Calgary AB 1995

Breaker Darcy Calgary AB 1995

Brown Ann Toronto ON 1995

Burt Andrea MAL ON 1995

Chan Vivian MAL ON 1995

Chau Harriet Toronto ON 1995

Cheng Alice Hamilton ON 1995

Chreptak Anne Toronto ON 1995

Connor Sally Toronto ON 1995

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Crilly Zoria Edmonton AB 1995

Dyck Helga Winnipeg MB 1995

Fell Eva Calgary AB 1995

Kay Anne London ON 1995

Lal Yuk-Shu Kelly Toronto ON 1995

Lee Wendy Toronto ON 1995

Mahadeo Susan Toronto ON 1995

McKinnon Sharon Fredericton NB 1995

Moase Gale Guelph ON 1995

North Jo-Anne Toronto ON 1995

Penner Pam Vancouver BC 1995

Rasmussen Cindy Calgary AB 1995

Semczyszyn Linda Kapuskasing ON 1995

Stirling Susan Edmonton AB 1995

Thomson Renny MAL ON 1995

Unaphum Bandy Vancouver BC 1995

Vine Kin Hamilton ON 1995

Wallace Marilyn Calgary AB 1995

Wilkins Donna Calgary AB 1995

Yanciw Donna Calgary AB 1995

Aberhardt Andrea Hamilton ON 1996

Becker Sherron Edmonton AB 1996

Blake Catherine Hamilton ON 1996

Blinzer June Edmonton AB 1996

Brown Sandra Toronto ON 1996

Burns Nancy Hamilton ON 1996

Chau Maria MAL-Markham ON 1996

Durham Linda MSL-St. Thomas ON 1996

Duska Veronica Calgary AB 1996

Edgerton Scotty Calgary AB 1996

Fazzari Kathleen Hamilton ON 1996

Ferguson Diane Edmonton AB 1996

Fletcher Cathy Hamilton ON 1996

Geen Nancy MAL-Whitby ON 1996

Geffs Christine Hamilton ON 1996

Golding Joan Toronto ON 1996

Greubel Beverley Hamilton ON 1996

Grundy Natalie Hamilton ON 1996

Hotson Mary Calgary AB 1996

Kolisnyk Laurie Toronto ON 1996

Kurtz Doris Edmonton AB 1996

Lessard Susan Hamilton ON 1996

MacDonald Jean MAL-Campbell River BC 1996

Maguire Marie Toronto ON 1996

Maharaj Shamena Toronto ON 1996

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Millette-Corbet Rachel MAL-St. Laurent PQ 1996

Parsons Carol Edmonton AB 1996

Payumo Maria Toronto ON 1996

Pineau Judy Hamilton ON 1996

Rivet Della Calgary AB 1996

Seeraj Valerie Toronto ON 1996

Taylor Lorna Hamilton ON 1996

Bluteau Barbara MAL-Verdun PQ 1997

Canonaco Angela Edmonton AB 1997

Hamernyk Mary Ann Edmonton AB 1997

Hetet Debbie MAL-Vancouver BC 1997

Litwinchuk Brenda MAL-London ON 1997

Petrie Carol Hamilton ON 1997

Petrie Veronica Calgary AB 1997

Romanovitch Douglas Calgary AB 1997

Whittle Corine Toronto ON 1997

Baker Debbie Edmonton AB 1998

Bellefontaine Agnes Edmonton AB 1998

Bishop Lynn Hamilton ON 1998

Bryant Colleen Edmonton AB 1998

Collard-Mills Brenda MAL-Wasaga Beach ON 1998

Gillian Carolyn Calgary AB 1998

Killen Rena Hamilton ON 1998

Lawton-Barry Ann Hamilton ON 1998

Lee Teresa Toronto ON 1998

Murray Sheryl Edmonton AB 1998

Purdell- Lewis Judith Hamilton ON 1998

Ainsworth Linda Sherwood Park AB 1999

Cheung Catherine Toronto ON 1999

Chung (Papadatos) Florence Toronto ON 1999

Fernando Marie Toronto ON 1999

Fleshman Tanya MAL-Calgary AB 1999

Giesl Erika Toronto ON 1999

Kirzy Wendy MAL – Calgary AB 1999

Lee Florence Toronto ON 1999

Leginus Joanne MAL – Maple Ridge BC 1999

Man Josephine MAL – Scarborough ON 1999

Mann Kendra MAL – Waterloo ON 1999

Maskell Tracey MAL – Calgary AB 1999

Pitstra Harry MAL – Calgary AB 1999

Scott Patricia Hamilton ON 1999

Thompson Monica MAL – Vancouver BC 1999

Thong Tran Toronto ON 1999

Torres Aldena Toronto ON 1999

Charchuk Evelyn MAL – Calgary AB 2000

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Goertzen Joddi MAL – Fort St. John BC 2000

Sundal Mathew MAL – Calgary AB 2000

Unjvarosy Judity Edmonton AB 2000

Veloso Doris Toronto ON 2000

Vermeersch Liliane Toronto ON 2000

Chan Pui Yee MAL – Burnaby BC 2001

Erickson Cheryl Edmonton AB 2001

Gorsline Kelly Edmonton AB 2001

Hirani Tazim Toronto ON 2001

Holt Jan Edmonton AB 2001

Lamb Joanna Edmonton AB 2001

Martinek Eva Edmonton AB 2001

Monteiro Dianne MAL – Cambridge ON 2001

Plewes Judith Collingwood ON 2001

Segsworth Tara Burlington ON 2001

Simon Isabela Hamilton ON 2001

Willington Ronaye MAL – Calgary AB 2001

Bonfanti Ann MAL – New Maryland NB 2002

Erickson Cheryl Ardrossan AB 2002

Moran Carolin Brantford ON 2002

Rickus Rita Dundas ON 2002

Verity Alison Calgary AB 2002

Brooker Bryan Etobicoke ON 2003

Burton Chrisy Edmonton AB 2003

Da Costa Bianca Toronto ON 2003

Davies Arden Abbotsford BC 2003

Goulet Jocelyn Grimsby ON 2003

Kachmar Shawna Edmonton AB 2003

McKeeman Sylvia Spruce Grove AB 2003

Peterson Betty Calgary AB 2003

Raitch Lisa Stoney Creek ON 2003

Sharpe Karen Courtney BC 2003

Chan Pauline Toronto ON 2004

Dennis Ruth MAL – Alma ON 2004

Dimitriou Brigida Canfield ON 2004

Ferber Carol Hamilton ON 2004

Hebert Brenda Edmonton AB 2004

MacKenzie Carole MAL – Milton ON 2004

Osten Avithal MAL – Richmond BC 2004

Robertson Dana Calgary AB 2004

Rynierse Muriel Edmonton AB 2004

Serravalle Maria MAL – Verdun PQ 2004

Arenas Maria MAL – Surrey BC 2005

Barton Cathy St. Albert AB 2005

Chalifoux Lynn Toronto ON 2005

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McGuire Shelly Burnaby BC 2005

Stone Arlene Barrie ON 2005

Antaya Kathy Guelph ON 2006

Carson Helen Edmonton AB 2006

Gerdes Annette Edmonton AB 2006

Hamelris Doris Beaumont AB 2006

Nicholson Maureen Calgary AB 2006

Rachul Carol Edmonton AB 2006

Walsh Cathy Edmonton AB 2006

Campbell Gail Hamilton ON 2007

Chartier Donna St. Albert AB 2007

Neelin Wendy Edmonton AB 2007

Peters Valerie Calgary AB 2007

Seguin Kathy Edmonton AB 2007

ceton Lorena Edmonton AB 2008

Symmes Jodi MAL – N Vancouver BC 2008

VanEvery Arlene Hamilton ON 2008

Wiebe Robin MAL – Swan River MB 2008

Wilson Nancy MAL – Vernon BC 2008

Young Janet Hamilton ON 2008

Bykewich Suzanne Edmonton AB 2009

Chang Pauline Edmonton AB 2009

Eimers Mary-Anne Burnaby BC 2009

Lew Judy Coquitlam BC 2009

Modoran Daniela Vancouver BC 2009

Mui Helen Richmond BC 2009

Robinson Heather Waterloo ON 2009

Shim Jeannette Coquitlam BC 2009

Aparicio Gabriella Edmonton AB 2010

Carson Del Hamilton ON 2010

Kiers Grace Hamilton ON 2010

Ladha Shahnool Toronto ON 2010

Lance Brenda Toronto ON 2010

Niven-Smith Susan Toronto ON 2010

Schell Wendy Vancouver BC 2010

Scobey Loretta Edmonton AB 2010

Coleman Jane St. Catharines ON 2011

Foster Mandy Barrie ON 2011

Harbison Loretta Edmonton AB 2011

Lees Christina St-Basile-le-Grand PQ 2011

Small Margaret Victoria BC 2011

Belcourt Gail Newmarket ON 2012

Chen Anny Vancouver BC 2012

Deshaies Danielle Barrie ON 2012

Kovalenko Iryna Edmonton AB 2012

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Routhier Gabrielle Edmonton AB 2012

Al-Ashhab Hilda Vancouver BC 2013

Bell Eszter Hamilton ON 2013

Lozinski Melissa Peterborough ON 2013

Maynard Roxanne Ottawa ON 2013

Palanca Manuela Edmonton AB 2013

Pitkeathly Patti Hamilton ON 2013

Sloan Jane Calgary AB 2013

Steiner Stephanie Calgary AB 2013

Szakowski Michael Ottawa ON 2013

Williams Mercel Edmonton AB 2013

Yabushita Sumiko Ottawa ON 2013

Adam Veronique MAL 2014

D’Souza Cynthia Toronto ON 2014

Ells Katryna Fort McMurray AB 2014

Fernandes Goreti MAL QC 2014

Foss Caroline Barrie/Simcoe County ON 2014

Fraser Heather Hamilton ON 2014

Freeborough Chantalle Barrie/Simcoe County ON 2014

Hiles Christine Barrie/Simcoe County ON 2014

Manning Jane Barrie/Simcoe County ON 2014

Matthew Pamela MAL AB 2014

McAlpine Michelle Hamilton ON 2014

Mittelstadt Carrie Edmonton AB 2014

Tickly Celine MAL QC 2014

Vanexem Cindy Hamilton ON 2014

Zinsuwadia Harsha Barrie/Simcoe County ON 2014

Cabral Ana Toronto ON 2015

Caruso Lucy Hamilton ON 2015

Christie Carman Edmonton AB 2015

Clarke Marilyn Hamilton ON 2015

Colwell Suzanne Barrie/Simcoe County ON 2015

Currie-Pfeffer Mary Edmonton AB 2015

Dayka Dixie Calgary AB 2015

Gernat Kate Calgary AB 2015

Hands-Lourie Charlene Hamilton ON 2015

Howard Leslie Calgary AB 2015

Hussey Erica Edmonton AB 2015

Kirkness Roni Calgary AB 2015

Lameroux Patricia MAL ON 2015

Opoku Hilda Toronto ON 2015

Saived Imaad MAL ON 2015

Schattenkirk Teresa Calgary ON 2015

Sousa Gorrett Hamilton ON 2015

Tanis Geraldine Calgary AB 2015

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Tatler Linda Hamilton ON 2015

Beaumont-Jones Karen (Kaz) Toronto ON 2016

Cochrane Bridget Fort McMurray AB 2016

DiCesare Charlene Hamilton ON 2016

Giardini Mara Hamilton ON 2016

Hart Marianne Edmonton AB 2016

Hrycauk Nassif Michelle Edmonton AB 2016

Krueger Joyce Edmonton AB 2016

Leong Annie Toronto ON 2016

Manning Laura Barrie/Simcoe County ON 2016

Markiewicz Krystal Calgary AB 2016

Martin Bonnie MAL NB 2016

Wachnuk Stephanie Edmonton AB 2016

White Lorraine Fort McMurray AB 2016

Wright Heather Calgary AB 2016

Barbieri Maria MAL ON 2017

Chan Gala MAL BC 2017

Franc Stacey MAL SK 2017

Frayne Sim Toronto ON 2017

Nidd Jessica Edmonton AB 2017

Norman Amy MAL ON 2017

Norrington Dawn Calgary AB 2017

Rabel Vanessa Calgary AB 2017

Reynolds Krista Barrie/Simcoe County ON 2016

Markiewicz Krystal Calgary AB 2017

Rodil Gemma Edmonton AB 2017

Wilson-Perry Laurel Edmonton AB 2017

Zachow Kim Edmonton AB 2017

Adams Mary Toronto ON 2018

Burse (Sharp) Whitney Hamilton ON 2018

Fox Victoria MAL ON 2018

Hotvedt Melissa MAL BC 2018

Lloyd Lori MAL ON 2018

MacDonald-Panizzon Marcede Edmonton AB 2018

Munroe Lori MAL MB 2018

Rooney Allison Calgary AB 2018

Sangret Caroline Calgary AB 2018

Smiley Sarah MAL (Vancouver) BC 2018

Thomas-Murphy Andrea Toronto ON 2018

Weaver Lise-Anne Hamilton ON 2018

Total Graduates 1961 to 2018: 795

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Our Rebrand Story

The story of our visual identity refresh started with the name change. Member demand and public

perception called for an update to the name with something less limiting than “administrative

assistants”. The Qualified Administrative Assistant certificate and designation needed a revitalized

name as well. It was hindering our ability to reach potential new enrollees, and the use of the word

“qualified” was fairly subjective. So, in 2016, the name of our organization was changed to the

Association of Administrative Professionals, and the designation evolved to become the Canadian

Certified Administrative Professional. These new names reflect our desire to welcome members

from all levels of the administration profession, from student up to skilled professional, and it

reflects our purpose to assist members in expanding their education by providing growth

opportunities.

With the guidance of Creative Solutions (Newmarket, Ontario firm who specializes in creative

business strategies and marketing solutions) and a marketing committee comprised of volunteers

from across our branches, we began the process of designing new brandmarks for the AAP and

CCAP and refreshing our visual identity.

It all began with a moodboard, a collection of logos that caught our eye, and a conversation about

what it was that we liked about the logos we each chose and what it was we wanted the AAP to

represent. Themes such as education, growth, support, knowledge sharing and collaboration arose.

A colour palette also began to emerge. Bright, fresh colours that conveyed vitality, freshness,

excitement and fun caught the eye of most committee members.

We also looked at our competitors. What was it about their brands that attracted us or what was it

that turned us off? Through that discussion, directions such as relevant, modern, bold and inclusive

emerged. We wanted something that would be recognizable and inviting to all.

That’s when the design brainstorming and refinement processes took over! Creative Solutions took

elements from the logos we preferred and applied our name and acronym to them. They presented

us with a large sampling of options to evaluate and discuss, which we narrowed down to a handful.

Then stage by stage over time… layout, icon, font, colour… we designed our new identity.

When we had the AAP design nearly set, Creative Solutions launched the CCAP brandmark design

process. They took elements of the AAP logo and from other ideas to provide us again with a menu

of options. Again, over time, we reduced and enhanced the options down until one stood out from

the crowd.

The new AAP and CCAP brandmarks are vibrant, modern and inclusive. Using colours such as soft

plum, soft blue, soft lime green and soft cherry, they attract attention and invite administrative

professionals of all ages and skill levels to check out the association and our certificate program.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Amended June 2018

DIRECTOR – PRESIDENT

Chairperson of the Board

General supervision of the Association in accordance with Policies

DIRECTOR – PAST PRESIDENT

Constitutional Chair and Chair of

the Nominations Committee

BARRIE/SIMCOE

BRANCH

PRESIDENT

DIRECTOR –

TREASURER

Maintains

financials of

the

Association

and

membership

database

DIRECTOR –

VICE

PRESIDENT

MAL Liaison

Liaison with

AGM hosting

branch

DIRECTOR –

SECRETARY

Maintains

minutes and

records of the

Association

DIRECTOR –

REGISTRAR

Liaison with

educational

institutions

and students

Maintains

records of the

CCAP program

DIRECTOR –

PUBLIC

RELATIONS

Chair of the

website

steering

committee

CALGARY

BRANCH

PRESIDENT

EDMONTON

BRANCH

PRESIDENT

MONCTON

BRANCH

PRESIDENT

HAMILTON

BRANCH

PRESIDENT

TORONTO CHARTER

BRANCH

PRESIDENT

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STRUCTURE

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

BRANCH BOARD MEMBERS

NATIONAL

BOARD

MEMBERS

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Long Term Members

Edmonton Branch Year

Mary Ann Hamernyk, CCAP 23 years 1995

Lorraine Leckelt 23 1995

Lori Sjolin 24 1994

Laura Tidwell 24 1994

Sue Lariviere 23 1995

Chrisy Burton 22 1996

Irene Short 21 1997

Marie Hall 22 1996

Hamilton Branch

Diana Reizgys 43 1975

Judy Pineau, CCAP 23 1995

Kim Raskob, CCAP 29 1989

Antionette Spinosa, CCAP 32 1986

Sheryl Stacey, CCAP 28 1990

Toronto Charter Branch

Vidya Espinet, CCAP 28 1990

Erika Giesl, CCAP 24 1994

Tazim Hirani, CCAP 23 1995

Maria Reeves, CCAP 30 1988

Aldena Torres, CCAP 23 1995

Valerie Ramwa, CCAP 22 1996

Louella Sturdy 64 1954

Members-at-Large

Gwendolyn Crisson, CCAP 28 1990

Linda Durham, CCAP 23 1995

Jill Heinrichs 33 1985

Documents

TAPESTRY OF OUR HISTORY - canadianadmin.ca · Tapestry of our History Origin of Association’s Crest Some of our members have inquired regarding the origin of our crest and its significance