Governance
The Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association Executive and Board of Directors use various policy and procedure manuals, as well as a strategic plan process, to conduct meetings and actions. The Alumni Association's By-laws are updated on a regular basis.
There are 24 Director positions and one past-president position on the Board each year (5 as executive directors).
The Board of Directors is well represented by all faculties and a cross-section of graduates from various decades.
WLUAA welcomes input from all alumni, and encourages attendance at the annual general meeting at Homecoming, which is open to all alumni. WLUAA's volunteer Board of Directors also meet regularly throughout the year. These meetings are by invitation only due to time and space limitations. Agendas are posted in advance, and minutes are available sometime after each meeting. We encourage you to provide feedback at any time to alumni@wlu.ca
Your Alumni Association Executive Team
Tom Berczi '88 BBA, '93 MBA
President
Dr. Max Blouw
Honorary President
Steve Wilkie '82 BBA, '89 MBA
Past President
Megan Harris '00 BA
Vice President
David Oates '70 BA
Vice President
Susan Haller '00 MSW
Secretary
Chris Pehlke '00 BBA
Treasurer
Your 2009-2010 Board of Directors
Bruce Armstrong '72 BBA
Scott Bebenek '85 BBA
Siobhan Bhagwat '06 BA
Arsenio Bonifacio '02 MBA
Thomas Cadman '87 BA
Paul Dickson '03 BA
Patricia Diver '90 BA
Diana Dumlavwalla '04 BMUS
Marc Henein '04 BA
Caitlin Howlett '05 BA
Melissa Kiddie '01 BSC
Susan Lockett '99 BA
Sue McGrath '05 BBA
Louise Marlihan '01
Kiran Nagra '02 BA
Julius Olajos '07 MBA
Priya Persaud '98 BBA
Marc Richardson '94 BA
Chris Rushforth '80 BBA
Tayna Stephens '02 BA
John Trus '90 BA
Krister Ulmanis '91 Seminary
Steve Wilson '87 BA
Rosemary Quinlan '10 BA
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Alumni Board of Governors Representatives
Frank Erschen '81 BBA
Lawrence Scott '78 BBA
Tim Martin '92 MBA
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Alumni Senate Representatives
Eric Davis '01 BA
David Oates '70 BA
John Trus '90 BA
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WLUAA Meeting Dates
September 11-12 WLUAA Board Retreat Weekend
Dinner – Friday Night at Lucinda House
Retreat – Saturday all day at Alumni Hall
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October 3 Annual General Meeting & Homecoming
WLU Alumni Hall –
10:00 am – meeting
October 28 Board of Directors Meeting
WLU Alumni Hall
6:30 pm – dinner; 7:00 pm – meeting
December 2 Board of Directors Meeting
IDI Independent Distributors Inc.
12-6581 Kitimat Rd
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3T4
6:30 pm – dinner; 7:00 pm – meeting
December 16 WLUAA Seasonal Dinner
Board & Senate Chambers
6:30 pm – cocktails; 7:00 pm – dinner
Executive & Committee Chair Meeting
5:00 pm Alumni Hall
January 13 Board of Directors Meeting
WLU Alumni Hall
6:30 pm – dinner; 7:00 pm – meeting
February 24 Board of Directors Meeting
WLU Alumni Hall
6:30 pm – dinner; 7:00 pm – meeting
April 7 Board of Directors Meeting
IDI Independent Distributors Inc.
12-6581 Kitimat Rd
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3T4
6:30 pm – dinner; 7:00 pm – meeting
May 4 Awards of Excellence Dinner
Cocktails –
May 26 Board of Directors Meeting
WLU Alumni Hall –
6:30 pm – dinner; 7:00 pm – meeting
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WLUAA Committees
Committees Chair Members
Gradvantages Scott Bebenek Bruce Armstrong, Chris Rushforth, Tom Cadman
Chapters Deanne Larsen Sue McGrath
Communications Louise Merlihan Kiran Nagra, Caitlin Howlett, Julius Olajos
Homecoming Teresa Smiley
Online and Research David Oates and Archie Melissa Kiddie, Steve Wilson
Bonifacio
Awards and Rewards Marc Henein Priya Persuad, Diana Dumlavwalla, Paul Dickson
University Relations Marc Richardson Susan Lockett, Siobhan Bhagwat, Patricia Diver
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