UWRA 2019 Fall Reception(Click to Expand)

 

We hope you are able to join us for the UWRA Fall reception at the University Club on September 18 3:00pm . Our guest speaker will be Neil Aitchison is a popular speaker, M.C., actor, former broadcast executive and radio personality.

He will share a few laughs, some honest reflections on life and clearly demonstrate how you can cope with life’s constant changes and stresses by exercising your humour option. Born in Harriston, Ontario, Neil was the first graduate of Conestoga College in Kitchener, and lives in Waterloo with his first wife, Helen. When not speaking, he is kept busy as the Senior Manager of Market Development for Melloul-Blamey Construction, one of Ontario’s largest and most diversified construction firms. Previously, he spent 6 years as Director of Development for Drayton Entertainment, one of Canada’s most successful theatre companies. Neil is involved in a number of community events, activities and associations. He is a charter member of the Kitchener Westmount Rotary Club and has three times been named a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary’s highest award for community service. In November 2002, Neil was the recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, and again in 2012 he was presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubliee Medal for having made a significant contribution to Canada at home and abroad. The City of Waterloo named him a recipient of ‘The Waterloo Award’ for outstanding community service, in December 2015, and the next year Kitchener Lions named him Kitchener-Waterloo Citizen of the Year.

 

Invited guests will include senior administrators of the University, plus representatives from Human Resources, the Faculty Association President and the Staff Association President. This is a time to socialize, renew old and make new acquaintances as well as a chance to chat with your 2019 UWRA Executive.

A special invitation is extended to new retirees to join us for this event.

Complimentary cheese, cold canapés and hot hors d’oeuvres will be served.

All paid up members of the UWRA will receive a ticket for an“on-the-house” beverage (wine, beer, soft drink.)

New and renewal annual memberships can be purchased at this event and you will then receive your complimentary bar ticket. Annual membership is $15.00 or you can purchase a Lifetime Membership for $130.00.

 

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