2004 Leaders of Tomorrow Award Recipients
Sean Annis
2004
5—11 Year Old Award Recipient
Lethbridge can rest assured that our future is in good hands with youth leaders such as our youngest award recipient, Sean Annis.
Sean has been volunteering approximately five shifts per week throughout the school year as a team leader/captain for the AMA School Safety patrol at L’Ecole Agnes Davidson School. Although a quiet young man, this 11 year old is no stranger to the public eye; with a photo spread and write up, the Lethbridge Herald recognized Sean for his contributions to this program in September of 2003. In addition, Sean has been recognized more than once as the “Patroller of the Month” by his peers.
Sean is also a member of the 14th Mckillop Cubs with Scouts Canada. He has been awarded “Cub of the Year” and “Six of the Year.” Sean shows leadership and dedication through example in School Safety patrol, Cubs and in everyday life. Although Sean never seeks out recognition, it can’t help but find him. He is an inspiration to others.
Sean is a true Leader of Tomorrow!
Mandie Blackman
2004
12—15 Year Old Award Recipient
Youth does not always equal inexperience—especially in Mandie’s case. She has already contributed over 185 hours of community service to organizations such as Girl Guides of Canada, the YWCA and the Lethbridge Regional Hospital.
Mandie is currently a Grade 10 student at Winston Churchill High School where she is taking a full International Baccalaureate course load, yet she still finds time to volunteer!
As a positive, enthusiastic and dedicated member of Girl Guides, Mandie inspired a love of volunteerism in her Guide Unit by showing the Girls how much fun it is to help and be involved with others in the community.
Because of her incredibly positive outlook and maturity, Mandie was also a perfect candidate for mentoring her peers in the Lethbridge Regional Hospital’s volunteer program.
All who know Mandie respect and admire her—no better qualifications could be found for a future Leader of Tomorrow!
Nick Malcolm
2004
12—15 Year Old Award Recipient
Nick represents a remarkable example of community spirit to his peers and those he meets. He likes to show others how much fun volunteering can be and always encourages them to get involved.
Nick was so keen to start volunteering at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital that, with the support of his mother, he started volunteering at the age of 11. Helping with Santa’s Pancake Breakfast, Tagging and Bagging, Whoop-Up Days and office duties, Nick gave of his time until he could officially start volunteering in Pediatrics at the age of 14 years.
Technology is a big part of Nick’s life and of course he has found a way to meld this new passion with his love of volunteering! Whether it is at LCI, the Van Dance Studio One or the Lethbridge Musical Theatre, Nick never hesitates to lend his hand with soundboard and lighting design.
Nick’s dedication to volunteering is evident in his zest for wanting to volunteer at such an early age. He is a dependable, enthusiastic, caring young man who enjoys making a difference in people’s lives.
Nick is an inspiration to all!
Andrea McCune
2004
16—18 Year Old Award Recipient
Andrea’s community service history reads like a guide book for youth
interested in volunteering!
As a student at Winston Churchill High School, Andrea volunteers and serves on numerous school clubs. Not only is she student council treasurer, but senior student leader for the Value-Based Education Committee. Andrea has helped plan and participate in numerous activities ranging from dinners for the homeless, coulee clean-ups, fundraisers for 3rd World H.I.V. children, to food, clothing and blood drives.
Andrea’s generosity also extends to volunteering with her church as a Sunday School teacher, childcare assistant in the nursery and as a member of the church youth group. If that isn’t enough, the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, the Lethbridge Public Library Read-On Program, and the Moonlight Run have all been the deserving recipients of Andrea’s community spirit.
Wow!
This young woman is an amazing leader! Andrea is an incredible role model to many and is held in the highest esteem and respected by all of those who have been fortunate enough to know her.
Chase McMurren
2004
16—18 Year Old Award Recipient
With over 1500 volunteer hours to his credit, Chase is a volunteer whirl wind!
As an honour student at Winston Churchill High School, he is actively involved with the Student’s Council as the Fine Arts Chair and participates in the Interact Club, a Rotarian affiliated organization whose major emphasis is for its members to be mentors and role models for elementary aged students.
With parent support, Chase began volunteering at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital as an entertainer when he was only 12 years old. According to Chase, this was because he “wanted to share his talent and gift of music to brighten the day of the patients, visitors and staff at the hospital.”
Chase has also been actively involved in his Church in a number of roles including Christian Education Teacher, Worship Leader, Piano Accompanist, Choir Conductor, Youth Sponsor, Church Administrative Assistant and Outreach Director.
All of this, and he is still managing to graduate from high school one year early!
Chase is a shining example of youth in action!
Jamie Prindle
2004
16—18 Year Old Award Recipient
Never will you meet a more enthusiastic, vibrant and passionate young lady! After just one encounter, you know that Jamie is destined for greatness.
Jamie was the driving force behind the success of this year’s Catholic Central High School’s Santa’s Anonymous Club. Threatened with closure due to low membership numbers, she recruited 30 friends and saved the Club from being disbanded. With the assistance of club members, Jamie put her time and energy into organizing the “Jingle Bell Rock” dinner, dance and silent auction. Under her guidance, the event doubled the projected dollar goal and was able to provide twice as many hampers to families in need.
Jamie has been organizing, planning and creating a Wake-a-Thon that took place on April 3rd. It was a resounding success and money raised will be donated to the International Wheelchair Foundation.
In addition, Jamie has spent endless hours working with the cast and crew of Catholic Central High School’s theatre productions, and has volunteered with Kids Help Phone Line, Rotary Dinner and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Jamie is a Leader of Tomorrow that we can all follow with confidence!
Derek Kroetsch
2004
19—24 Year Old Award Recipient
Dedication, commitment and a desire to do his best describes this 20 year old University of Lethbridge student.
Derek has committed the past 11 years to the 4H Club, most recently as both Assistant Leader and Camp Leader in the East Central 4H region. While taking on a leadership role within the organization, Derek never fails to lend a hand wherever it is needed, helping with events such as the beef projects and at the local show and sale.
A strong dedication to community was demonstrated during Derek’s time with the Sir Alexander Galt Museum. Instrumental in the creation of a database of Galt Babies—people born in the Galt Hospital—he often worked on the database from home after already volunteering at the Museum throughout the weekend. From an historical perspective, the database is invaluable; from a fiscal standpoint, the database is an important tool that will be utilized extensively in the Galt Museum’s upcoming Capital
Campaign.
Derek is also a founding member of the Ace Club, a ratified club at the University of Lethbridge designed to support business/management students. He is currently assisting with the creation of the 1st Annual Conference at the U of L for management students.
Derek strives for excellence in all that he does.
Chelsea Van Tol
2004
19—24 Year Old Award Recipient
Nominated by both the Boys and Girls Club and the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, Chelsea has impacted the lives of many in our community.
She has demonstrated a tremendous love for youth and has an abundance of energy and enthusiasm for the task at hand. Chelsea is extremely patient and gentle and has proven that she is committed to children who are in need of caring and positive role models.
During her 3 1/2 years with the Boys and Girls Club, Chelsea assisted in planning and also participated in after school activities. The children always looked forward to the days Chelsea was at the club spending time with them.
Her current volunteer position within the Speech Language Pathology department of the Lethbridge Regional Hospital allows Chelsea to assist the Therapist at Children’s Care Centre Services with rehabilitation programs for children.
Chelsea is graduating from the University of Lethbridge this month and plans to continue on to graduate school to become a speech language pathologist. She will continue to give of herself as any true Leader of Tomorrow would!