Issue 42 October 2013

By Gretchen Wintermeyer, Director, Membership

APRA Canada’s Membership continues to grow – since July 2013 we have welcomed 30 new members to our organization. This is in addition to the 116 members who renewed their annual membership for 2012 – 2013.

This is an exciting time for Prospect Researchers across Canada as our ranks grow. We continue to receive questions about membership enrolment from colleagues across Canada and welcome all inquiries.

Please join me in welcoming our newest APRA Canada Members as of July 1, 2013:

  1. Benita Aalto, Development and Events Associate, Voice for Deaf Kids, Toronto, ON
  2. Sarah Anderson, Prospect Research Analyst, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
  3. Robert Aucoin, Prospect Researcher, British Columbia Institute of Technology,  Burnaby, BC
  4. Jennifer Babbs, Manager Major Gifts, Christian Children's Fund (CCF), Toronto, ON
  5. Leah Bailey, Executive Assistant /Board Secretary, Alberta Health, Edmonton, AB
  6. Alexandra Basen, Capital Researcher, Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
  7. Matthew Black, Administrative Assistant, Toronto, ON
  8. Mai Bui, Research Officer, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
  9. Aldera Chisholm, Donor Relations Coordinator, Calgary, AB
  10. Darlana Dyck, Database Support Administrator, Nature Conservancy, Toronto, ON
  11. Leah Eustace, CFRE, Chief Idea Goddess, Good Works Company, Ottawa, ON
  12. Lauren Fulthorpe, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Toronto, ON
  13. Donna Harbeck, Owner/Researcher, DTH Design, Edmonton, AB
  14. Vienna Harrison, Research & Grants Associate, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, Calgary
  15. Meghana Jakate, Prospect Management and Research Officer, The Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, ON
  16. Ziad Kabbara, Researcher, Toronto, ON
  17. Jonathon Knapp, Principal, Thunder Bay, ON
  18. Rachel Kohut, Campaign Associate, Trans Canada Trail, Montreal, QC
  19. Kelly Langerfield, Research and Prospect Management Officer, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Markham, ON
  20. Karin Nybo, Prospect Research Analyst, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
  21. Andrea Ostergard, Prospect Research Analyst, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
  22. Albena  Petkova, Development and Prospect research Coordinator, McGill University, Montreal, QC
  23. Emily Porta, Cataloguer and Information Professional, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
  24. Erin Prendergast, Director of Development, Walrus Magazine, Toronto, ON
  25. Peggy Rennie, Director of Partner Stewartship, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Burlington, ON
  26. Carrie Sandstrom, Prospect Research Officer, SAIT, Calgary, AB
  27. Jaime Semple, Prospect Research Coordinator, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
  28.  Debra Shelly, Prospect Researcher, Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, Toronto, ON
  29. Michael Szlawieniec – Haw, Research Assistant, Guelph, ON
  30. Valanie Zahra, Executive Director, Advancement, Branksome Hall, Toronto, ON

We thank all current members for their continued support of APRA Canada.

APRA Canada Membership Benefits

As an APRA Canada member, you can take advantage of benefits available to you including:

  • Stay current on industry trends with a subscription to The Scoop quarterly online newsletter
  • Get access to tools and resources including "members only" sections of the web site
  • Easily connect with fellow colleagues with the APRA Canada Member Directory and networking events
  • Receive "member only" pricing for professional development events including Webcasts, online curriculum and the Conference on – demand recordings
  • Apply for "members only"  conference scholarships to both the annual APRA International conference and bi – annual APRA Canada conference which are  sponsored by APRA Canada
  • Access to APRA Canada mentorship program with accomplished colleagues across Canada  

The APRA Canada membership year runs from July 1st, 2013 through June 30th, 2014. We are still welcoming new and returning members. Please feel to contact me if you have any questions regarding membership.

Please remember to update your contact information and email address. Email is the way in which we connect with our members and is the only way you will continue to receive important communications, newsletters, announcements and updates from APRA Canada. 

Gretchen Wintermeyer

Director, Membership, APRA Canada
gwintermeyer@mtsinai.on.ca

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