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 Rich Laviolette
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Name: Richard Andrew Laviolette
Nickname: Ricky Dicky Dorky Doo
Birthday: 22 August, 1982 .
Favourite Colour: Brown
E-Mail: lavior@uoguelph.ca
Messenger: lavioletteric@hotmail.com
Hometown: Tara , ON
Currently living in: Guelph , ON
High school: Chesley District High School
What I do now: Try figure people out; this life thing still seems to be much a mystery. Sometimes I play guitar and attend classes about our past; the way we thought about things back then and the way we see things now.
# of years at the conference: 4 or 5. I'm not sure.
Hobbies: anything artistic - music, visual arts, film, literature, theatre so on...
Favourite movie: Heaven
Favourite book: Flowers for Algernon.
Favourite quote: "You're all just pissin' in the wind. You don't know it but you are. And there ain't nothin' like a friend who can tell you when you're just pissin' in the wind." - neil young
Little blurb about yourself: I want to be a pine cone when I turn old.
What the leadership conference has done for you?: It has allowed me to watch people grow out of themselves, but sometimes more importantly, into themselves.
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Katie Matthews
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Name: Katie Matthews
Nickname: k-dawg
Birthday: January 24
Favourite Colour: red
E-Mail: katie.matthews@utoronto.ca
Messenger: monkey_gurl27@hotmail.com
Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario
Currently living in: Toronto, Ontario
High school: South Secondary in London
What I do now: attend the University of Toronto and work odd jobs
# of years at the conference: 4
Favourite movie: The Wizard of Oz
Favourite book: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coehlo
Favourite quote: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Ghandi
Little blurb about yourself: I'm currently working towards a degree in History and Equity Studies at the University of Toronto . I work several part-time jobs to afford my lavish life in the city, and would be happy to share star spotting stories. Well, my friends stories. After two years, I have yet to spot a celebrity!
What the leadership conference has done for you? : This conference has really helped me realize that there are great leaders everywhere you look, and taught me that I can be a leader (which is definitely not something I would ever have described myself as!). I've become a lot more confident in myself, and it's helped me feel secure enough to run for council positions at my university.
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Greg Smith
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Name: Greg Smith
Nickname: Smitty or "gorgeous greg" (from last year!)
Birthday: July 20, 1987
Favourite Colour: Red
E -Mail: gsmith49@uwo.ca
Messenger: msn Messenger: greg_BMW@hotmail.com
Hometown: Goderich
Currently living in: London
High school: Goderich District Collegiate Institute
University : University of Western Ontario
What I do now: Going into Second year. I am taking Honours Specialization in Sociology with Pre-admission to the HBA Program at the Richard Ivey School of Business.
# of years at the conference: Two
Hobbies: Sports, music, triathlons, mountain biking
Favourite movie: Scream
Favourite book: The Pelican Brief
Favourite quote: "success is sweetest when the effort is hardest"
Little blurb about yourself: I am a university student who enjoys playing hockey, swimming, biking, and playing the trumpet. I look forward to attending the Ivey Business School in my third year of university and I would love to teach pre-business courses at the university one day. I also look forward to traveling, and possibly extending my education in another country.
What the leadership conference has done for you? :
This conference gave me a new outlook on my life, and what I am capable of. I learned new ways of attacking problems and solving them using logical thinking and working with my peers. I met hundreds of student, like myself, who I still contact and chat with regularly. The students who attend this conference will be the leaders of the future. Having the experience to share ideas and opinions with students from different schools and backgrounds is an incredible opportunity. This conference provided me with many of the tools to succeed in life, realizing what my attainable goals are and how to reach them with success.
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Paris Meilleur
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Name: Paris Meilleur
Nickname: Perriwinkle, Pear, Pewis, PC
Birthday: August 1 - I'm a Leo (and I believe astrology matters!)
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Political Colour: Orange (see below for more on the NDP!)
E-Mail: pmeilleu@uwo.ca
Messenger: paris_meilleur@hotmail.com
Hometown: London , ON
Currently living in: London , ON
High school: Central Secondary School , London
What I do now: I was just elected VP-Education for the University Students' Council at Western in London and will begin to serve my one-year term this June.
# of years at the conference: Going on 6
Hobbies: Student Government (and proud!); listening to music, watching movies, reading bad magazines, "chillaxin'" with friends and family, especially my little sister, Peyton (see picture)
Favourite movie: Annie Hall (directed by Woody Allen); The Ice Storm; Dodgeball; End of the Affair; Pleasantville; The Big Lebowski, High Fidelity
Favourite book: Anything by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. or Carol Shields; I also love The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje and all columns by Heather Mallick in the Globe & Mail; Andrew Pyper's short stories and End of the Affair by Graham Greene.
Favourite music: Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, David Bowie, the Weakerthans, Broken Social Scene, the Dears, Cuff the Duke, Elton John, Glen Campbell, Hayden, Iron & Wine, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, the Tragically Hip, Jean Meilleur, Nick Drake, Paul Simon
Favourite quote: "To be truly radical is to make hope possible, rather than despair convincing." Raymond Williams
Little blurb about yourself: I live and go to school in London and I am really passionate about politics, especially youth involvement in the political process - whether electoral politics or taking issues and concerns to the streets. I am active within the New Democratic Party (for those Americans the NDP is closer to Ralph Nader than the Democrats). My Dad is American and was born in Wisconsin and lived in Detroit . I am a huge Green Bay Packers fan (sorry Detroit fans, I know it's been a rough few decades for your guys!) and I love Law & Order and listening to CBC radio.
What the leadership conference has done for you? The Rotary Club's S eminar for Tomorrow's Leaders has had a terrific influence on my life. When I was chosen to represent my high school in grade ten as a participant, I felt honoured and privileged. This feeling continued when I met my leaders, in particular, Dan Sochan. My group was fantastic and I met many incredible folks who gave me hope that this world can be a different kind of place if there are more enthusiastic, caring and smart people like that around. This conference built up my confidence to pursue politics and engage in issues that really mattered to me. Coming back the next few years as a Leader has also been incredible. I have met some wonderful friends, who, while we don't see each other all the time, will always be there, supporting, encouraging and caring from wherever they are.
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Darren Janzen
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Name: Darren Janzen
Nickname: Dirty
Birthday: August 25 1984
Favourite Colour: Red
E-Mail: Darren_janzen@hotmail.com
Messenger: Darren_janzen@hotmail.com
Hometown: London
Currently living in: London/Waterloo
High school: Banting
What I do now: Trying to be a cop
# of years at the conference: 6ish
Favourite movie: Fight Club/Anchorman
Favourite book: Counte of Monte Cristo
Favourite quote: "the true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good" - samuel johnson
Little blurb about yourself: I like to think about and do fun things
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Dan Gunitskiy
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Name : Daniil 'Dan' Gunitskiy
Birthday: March 27, 1987
Email: dgunit@gmail.com / dgunit@umich.edu
Messenger: MSN: moviedepot@hotmail.com / AIM: russianhomey00
Hometown: Fenton , MI
Currently living in: Ann Arbor / Dearborn , Michigan
High school: Fenton High School
What I do now: I just finished my first year at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor . Right now, I plan on majoring in Political Science and minor in Judaic Studies and Urban and Community studies. On campus, I'm involved with Student Government, College Democrats and various community service organizations. This summer I will be a political intern in New York City .
# of years at the conference: This is my fourth year here, third as a leader
Hobbies: watching DVDs, organizing my music collection, playing racquetball, reading, studying (not by choice), making new friends, and so on.
Favourite movies : Godfather I and II, Waking Life, Pulp Fiction, Say Anything, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Annie Hall, The Shawshank Redemption, Brazil
Favourite books : Master and Margarita, High Fidelity, Everything is Illuminated, A Farewell to Aarms
Favorite bands : Tom Waits, Radiohead, The Decemberists, The New Pornographers, Belle and Sebastian, Wilco, Badly Drawn Boy, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, The White Stripes
Favourite quote: There's only one instant, and it's right now. And it's eternity." - Waking Life
Interesting fact : I was born in Russia .
About me : I always try and make these things interesting and witty, however I always fail. So, all you need to know is that I'm really cool...and really humble. I also like dried fruit.
What the leadership conference has done for me? : Essentially, the leadership conference has been a life changing event. I have met some of the best people in the world and have become so much more confident and interested in giving back to my community. The whole year I look forward to this conference because I love being around a group of such awesome people in a great environment.
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Lindsay Welsh
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Name: Lindsay Welsh
Nickname: Lindz, Tink
Birthday: September 27, 1988
Favourite Colour: Orange
E-Mail: Lindzoide_33@hotmail.com
Messenger: Lindzoide_33@hotmail.com
Hometown: Harriston/ Clifford
Currently living in: Harriston
High school: Norwell Redmen
What I do now: I work at a grocery store part time and I am an athlete, actor, and president of Students Council
# of years at the conference: 1 year
Favourite movie: Remember the Titans, Billy Madison
Favourite book: Chicken Soup
Favourite quote: "dance like nobody is watching"
Little blurb about yourself: I am a very active person. I love people, and I am very close with my Friends and Family. I love to participate in school activities, and I am in gr.12 at Norwell. When I complete high school, I am hoping to become a teacher.
What the leadership conference has done for you? : I had an amazing time last year, I met so many amazing people, and it was definitely a life changing experience. Since the conference, I have lost one of my best friends, the memories from the conference has helped me through everyday.
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Matt Douglas
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Name: Matt Douglas
Nickname: Matty, Dougy, Rabbit, Nine-ball
Email: mattdouglas9@hotmail.com , msdougla@svsu.edu
Messenger: mattdouglas9@hotmail.com, (AOL) douglas20039
Hometown: Sombra , ON
Currently living in: Saginaw , MI
High school: Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical
School ( Sarnia )
What I do now: Attend Saginaw Valley State University as a
student of Marketing, Business Administration, and Communications; Work for
the OHL's Saginaw Spirit doing promotions, merchandising, and sales
# of years at the conference: three
Hobbies: golf, hockey, baseball, coaching, watching
funny movies, being the world's biggest critic
Favourite quote: Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
Confucius
Interesting fact: I have been scouted to play baseball for the
San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees What the leadership conference has done for you? (or what you've learned
from it): This conference changed my life, literally! I met some of the
most amazing people ever and got the chance to become a better person at the
same time. Before attending the Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders I
thought that life was just a journey and I was along for the ride. Well,
Dan, Vanessa, Sunjay, and everybody involved with the conference made it
perfectly clear that people like you and I can easily control our own fate.
You can either balk at the opportunties that life gives you or gladly take a
chance. I took the chance to become a better leader, and I wouldn't change
that choice for anything. The conference is one of the most amazing
weekends that occur for me during any given year. The joy that it brings me
to see delegates realize their potential is an ultimate high.
Birthday: February 14th, 1984
favourite food: Steak & Shrimp
favourite band: Jack Johnson, Guster, Jeff Buckley, Jet, Dashboard
Confessional
Favourite movie: Pulp Fiction
favourtie book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People |
Jamie Kingswood
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Name: Jamie Kingswood
Nickname: Jame
Birthday: August 30, 1988
Hometown: Sarnia , Ontario
Currently living in: Sarnia
Highschool: St. Clair Secondary School
# of years at the conference: This is my 2 nd year as a leader!!!
Hobbies: In the winter I snowboard regularly, I play lead acoustic guitar in 3 bands. In the summer I beach it, boat, Sea-Doo, water ski and wakeboard.
What the Leadership Conference has done for me: The Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders has definitely changed my life. I have had so many doors open for me and have a lot more confidence and have learned so much on leadership. Because of the seminar I also became involved in my local Rotary Interact Club, which I am currently the President of! I am currently presenting to highschools across eastern Michigan and south-western Ontario to create awareness for Interact Clubs!
Favorite Musician: I would say my favorite musician is Randy Bachman. He is an amazing guitarist and old rocker. Some of his famous songs are "American Women" and "Takin' Care of Business." I also like some new stuff like Matchbook Romance and Weezer, just to name a few.
Favorite Food: My favorite food would have to be Quesadillas and Beaver Tails from the Village at Blue Mountain .
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Kate Bryant
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Name: Kate Bryant
Nickname: Kate? Cake, K
Birthday: Feb. 2, 1988
Favourite Colour: Green, red (not together)
E-Mail: summerletters@hotmail.com
Messenger: MSN, same address as above
Hometown: London , Ontario
Currently living in: London
High school : St. Thomas Aquinas CSS. - University next year. Finally.
What I do now: Music, writing, sports, acting...trying desperately to keep my act together for the last few months before I'm DONE.
# of years at the conference: First year as a leader
Favourite movie: Princess Bride
Favourite book: The phonebook...very handy.
Favourite quote: Everything happens for a reason.
Little blurb about yourself: Hey, my name is Kate. I'm very outgoing and enthusiastic and meeting people is one of my absolute favourite things. I'm always out to try something fun, be a little crazy, hear people's stories, make some music, dance, do whatever. I have tons of interests and like to get involved in everything that comes along. This summer I'm spending a month in Quebec on a French-language bursary. I'm totally pumped for the linguistic and cultural experience. Next year I'll be at King's (UWO) working towards a degree in Social Science/Arts/Humanities. I don't know what the future holds yet, but I'm ready to find out.
What the leadership conference has done for you? : Even though I've only got one year under my belt, I can already see what a great opportunity this Conference is to connect with other fun, motivated, talented, inspiring people. I can't wait to continue to share experiences and ideas, and to have a great time making connections. It really energizes me and renews my desire to make my mark on the world when I see the amazing qualities of some of tomorrow's leaders.
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Jasmin Neil
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Name : Jasmin Neil
Nickname: Spazz, Jazzy, Jazz
Email: bspazz13@hotmail.com
Messenger: same as above
Hometown: Sarnia On
Currently living in: Corunna when I'm at home...Thorold when I'm at school
High school: Sarnia Collegiate (SCITS)
What I do now: Go to Brock University where I take Communications Studies
# of years at the conference: 6
Hobbies: fastball, dance, swimming, going out with my friends
Favourite movie: Center Stage, A League of their Own and Strike
Favourite TV Show : Desparate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy
Favourite book: Pride and Predjudice Midsummer Night's Dream
Favourite quote: Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice inside at the end of the day that says "I'll try again tomorrow" - Mary Anne Radmacher
Interesting Fact : Turtles are vicious animals! DO NOT ever try to move one from the middle of the road...they will jump and try to attack!
Little blurb about me : I was born in Yellowknife N.W.T and lived there until I was about a year old...then I moved to Sarnia , thank goodness cause Yellowknife is cold...and I hate the cold! I have one younger sister who may be crazier than I am, and two of the coolest parents EVER! Currently I am heading in to my third year of Communications - media and pop culture at Brock University . When I grow up I want to get in to Television Broadcasting or work with police forces to analyze interrogations tapes to look for deception.
What the leadership conference has done for me: This leadership conference has been a great experience for me! It has helped me become more outgoing as well as become a better person. The conference has given me the chance to take everything I have learned from the conference and pass it on to the participants while learning from them at the same time.
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Josie Valletta
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Name: Josie Valletta
Nickname: Grossy
Birthday: March 5
Favourite Colour: Purple
E-Mail: lil_valletta@hotmail.com
Messenger: lil_valletta@hotmail.com
Hometown: Brantford Ontario
Currently living in: London Ontario
High school: St. John's College
What I do now: A student at the King's University College at Western and the
Vice President Student Issues for King's Students' Council.
# of years at the conference: second year
Hobbies: soccer, volleyball, fishing,
Favourite movie: I have so many couldn't narrow it down to just one.
Favourite book: Robert Munch I'll Love you Forever
Favourite quote: Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is
your gift back to God.
Little blurb about yourself: I am 22 years old and loving it. My life experiences have been incredible thus far. I have always been involved all throughout elementary school up until University, by being involved I have learned a great deal about society, people, cultures and most importantly about myself. I have traveled to numerous different places to experience different ways of life that has been the most memorable moments of my life. The most important thing to remember is to keep your chin held up high even at the worst of times and make every moment a memory.
What the leadership conference has done for you?: The leadership conference is an amazing weekend. I learned a great deal about being positive and keeping my eyes on my dreams. |
Jenna Dawson
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Name: Jenna Dawson
Nickname: Jen
Birthday: July 11
Favourite Colour: Purple and Lime Green
E-Mail: jenna_dawson@hotmail.com
Messenger: jenna_dawson@hotmail.com
Hometown: Sarnia Ontario
Currently living in: Brights Grove Ontario
High school: St. Clair Secondary School
What I do now: Still School , plus a side job at a video store
# of years at the conference: This is my second year, I had soooo much fun as a first year leader and I can't wait to come back for my second year.
Hobbies: Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, hanging with friends, shopping
Favourite movie: The Rock, the Notebook, and Grease!!
Favourite book: Kissed by and Angel...and of course all the Harry Potter books!!
Favourite quote: "you can do whatever you set your mind to" (not a very original quote but it works!!)
Little blurb about yourself: I have lived in pretty much the same area my whole life, it is a nice place but I cant wait to experience new things, I want to travel all over and I really want to accomplish something great in my life. Eventually I would like to get a job in psychology or sociology, I love working and interacting with people and making a difference. Next year I am moving to Waterloo and starting at University of Waterloo for psychology.
What the leadership conference has done for you? : The leadership conference has done so much for me. The biggest thing that I have learned from it was to have more self-confidence. Since I attended the conference I have gotten involved with so many other great things and received so many great opportunities. I never thought that I could take so much away from just one weekend but I did, as a leader I have learned so much more. Its really amazing because every year you learn something different, meet different personalities and make new memories. |
Greg Webb
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Name: Greg Webb
Nickname: Greggers
Birthday: April 24th, 1988
Favourite Colour: I'm too fickle to single out one.
E-Mail: Gregory@dwisys.com
Messenger: AIM -- greggers314
Hometown: Flint , MI
Currently living in: Flint , MI
High school: Carman-Ainsworth High School
What I do now: Student waiting to Graduate and go to Grand Valley State University
# of years at the conference: Delegated it once.... This is my first year as a leader.
Favourite movie: Garden State , The Village, The Princess Bride
Favourite book: Which ever one I am currently reading.
Favourite quote: "Sometimes we don't do things that we want to do so that others won't know we want to do them."
Little blurb about yourself: I try to optimistic, and I am for the most part, but at the same time a try to stay realistic. I'm sure everyone runs into this same clash of ideology. I play music by ear as a hobby and I enjoy wasting an entire day on my computer. I'm looking into doing something with video editing for a career.
What the leadership conference has done for you? : The leadership conference has reinforced my confidence and has given me a place, even if only the concept, to revert back to when I am feeling alienated or down on my luck. I'll always remember how easy it was to walk into the break out room knowing no one and walking out missing everyone. |
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Brendan McDonough
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Name : Brendan McDonough
Nickname : Big B, Brandon the Wonderdog, Brendunna, McDonuts,
Birthday : January 9, 1978
Favourite Colour : Green
E-Mail : mcdonob@hotmail.com/mcdonob@yahoo.com
Messenger : mcdonob@hotmail.com
Hometown : Sarnia , ON
Currently living in : Toronto , ON
High school : St. Patrick's High School
What I do now : I work at Heinz as a brand manager.
# of years at the conference: too many, just kidding, 6? 7? I think I'm getting old..
Hobbies : acoustic guitar-someday I'll be a rockstar, volleyball, golf, fishing
Favourite movie : Wedding Crashers, Swingers, Usual Suspects, Napoleon Dynamite - I think it changes everytime I see a movie
Favourite book : Trinity by Leon Uris
Favourite quote : "I don't know any other way to lead but by example." Don Shula (legendary football coach)
Favorite Bands : Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Ben Harper, Xavier Rudd, Guster, Damien Rice, Ray Lamontagne, Jump Little Children
Little blurb about yourself : I grew up in Sarnia , went to school in Hamilton at McMaster, then I moved to London , now I live in T.O. I never thought I'd move to the Big City but now that I'm here I love it. I love working for Heinz because now I will never run out of ketchup! Ever! Seriously, do you need some ketchup?
What the leadership conference has done for you? : Despite not starting as a participant, this conference has done soo much for me. I have met some of my best friends at this conference. As a leader we learn some of the same things as the delegates and also some different things at this conference. I say it every year, but coming to this conference and working with the delegates renews my faith and hope in our future. It is an amazing thing to see the changes in the delegates over the course of the weekend as they come to realize their full potential. This conference has helped me gain confidence in myself. It has helped me develop as a leader in my personal life and my professional life. It is by far my favourite weekend of the year and that's why I keep coming back!
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Jen Lovallo
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Name: Jen Lovallo
Email: jen.lovallo@nyu.edu
Hometown: St. Clair , Michigan
Currently living in: New York City
High school: St. Clair High
What I do now: Enjoying my last month at NYU, finishing my degree in International Relations and French, interning at United Nations Association doing global policy research, and teaching ESL to refugees at International Rescue Committee
# of years at the conference: 2006 will be my 6 th !
Hobbies: running, playing tennis, reading, going out, shopping, hanging out with friends and family
Favourite movie: Curious George, Love Actually
Favourite book: Narcissus and Goldmund, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Farwell To Arms, Tuesdays with Morrie
Favourite quote: "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Interesting fact: I tend to do things too quickly-like graduating in three years. Somehow, this fast pace usually results in ridiculously freak accidents. In the past year, I've pulled a hip flexor running in Paris last summer, sprained my ankle playing tennis, charred my left hand with 3 rd degree burns and found myself in Cornell's Intensive Burn Clinic, got food poisoning on Christmas, and sprained the same ankle in a human stampede in Paris last month.
Little blurb about yourself: I'm finishing my third and last year at NYU. I'm graduating two days after the May conference finishes! I spent last summer living, studying and bartending in Paris and finishing my French classes. I love living in New York and love going home to visit my friends and family even more. After working for a few years, I want to go to law school for international human rights law.
What the leadership conference has done for you? (or what you've learned from it): Everyday, I work with UN diplomats and ambassadors, State Department officials, and leading scholars within the international arena, and I can still say without a doubt that I've met the most incredible people in my life at the conference. The delegates and leaders I've met have inspired me and taught me the most valuable lessons I've ever learned. Even though I only see them once or maybe twice a year, I still consider some of these people my closest friends. Real leaders, so enthusiastic and passionate, are something of unmeasured worth-every year, I leave with renewed hope and inspiration because of you!
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Name: Mike Krohe
Nickname: Krodogg, Tree, (other tall related names), etc..
Birthday: May 7, 04
Favourite Colour: Blue, Orange
E-Mail: krobar10@msn.com
Messenger: krobar10@msn.com
Hometown: Aylmer
Currently living in: Aylmer
High school: East Elgin
What I do now: Student
# of years at the conference: 1
Hobbies: Biking, Guitar, Eating, Sleeping, Wrestling Grizzly bears, skydiving, etc....
Favourite movie: Office Space
Favourite book: Lord of the flies is the last book i can remember... so that would be it I guess.
Favourite quote: "Parents always say wait until you get into the real world. What the hell is this? Is this not real?" Rich Laviolette
Little blurb about yourself: I try to be good at everything. I don't know if that's a good thing. (Hint) - I am very competitive. I am tall, live sports, and prone to sunburns and slight bruising. jk.
What the leadership conference has done for you? : I came out of my shell much more after the conference. I'm not afraid to say things that others think might be stupid. I learned how to have fun with people you have never met, and how to make friends fast.
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Nick Vischschraper
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Name: Nik Vischschraper
Nickname: The Dutchman
Birthday: Octizzle the 8
Favourite Colour: Green
E-Mail: nickvisch@hotmail.com
Messenger: sexandtherapy@hotmail.com
Hometown: London
Currently living in: London
High school: Sir Wilfrid Laurier
What I do now: See Above ...and play guitar
# of years at the conference: I'm a rookie
Favourite movie: Dazed & Confused
Favourite book: Da Vinci Code
Favourite quote: A leader faces the music, no matter what the tune is.
Little blurb about yourself: I consider myself the coolest kid I know. At least, my mom tells me I'm cool. My life consists of 3 components: music, sports, love. I have a solo acoustic project in the works called Sex & Therapy. I play almost every sport and I'm probably the best athlete I know. I enjoy ringing doorbells. I enjoy running. I enjoy ringing doorbells and running. If you're reading this, you're in my life too - I love you.
What the leadership conference has done for you? : Wow, this conference has helped me through thick and thin - mainly the thick. I enjoyed my experience when I first attended the seminar so much that I just HAD to return. It was amazing. Then, when times got rough or troublesome for me, I turned to the conference to help me out. I remembered the wonderful people I met and the terrific skills and experiences, and used them to guide me. That is why I'm here now.
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Dan Sochan
Shannon O'Shea
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Name : Shannon O'Shea
Nickname: Dr. O'Shea
Birthday: March 22, 1983
Email: littleoshea@hotmail.com
Hometown: Lucan , ON
Currently living in: St. Catharines , ON
High school: Medway High School , Arva , ON
What I do now: 3 rd year Recreation and Leisure Studies student at Brock University
# of years at the conference: 4
Hobbies: singing, golfing, skating, watching Dumb and Dumber faithfully, family, friends, music.
Favourite movie: Dumb and Dumber, Shawshank Redemption
Favourite book: To Kill a Mocking Bird
Favourite quote: ?We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere? T. McGraw
Interesting fact : I was a back-up singer for Rock Voisine Christmas, 2001?woot woot.
...and I have 2 goats named This and That.
Little blurb about yourself: I have grown up on a large family farm all my life. I continue to involve myself in school and community activities both at home and in my schooling city. Upon completion of my University degree I hope to travel to Ireland to work at a camp for children who suffer from terminal illness, as well as work on a cruise ship as a recreation co-ordinator and later on settle down back at home and become the next Patch Adams working as a Recreational Therapist with terminally ill children.
What the leadership conference has done for you? (or what you've learned from it) : The International Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders conference has given me the opportunity to extend my leadership involvement in high school on into my university years. As a leader, the conference has taught me to continue to share my ideas and ways with others, which in turn has let me give something back to the Rotary organization for giving me the opportunity to be a participant at the conference four years ago. I have met some of my best friends at the conference, and it has given me the chance to be surrounded by people who I have much in common with every year. The experience I have had with the Rotary conference is indescribable, and I am ever thankful for it.
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Steve Lyons
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Name: Steve Lyons
Email: steveisalyons@yahoo.com
Hometown: Petrolia , Ontario (population 4900)
Currently living in: The grande city of London , Ontario
High school: Lambton Central C.V.I., Petrolia
What I do now: I strut around the beautiful University of Western Ontario campus, peering at the lovely archetecture, constantly thinking, "these are wonderful facilities...I sure am glad I learn at such a dandy institution." At this incredible school, I study Visual Art...Much of my time is also consumed with Western's Cross Country and Track & Field teams where I frolic around in short shorts.
# of years at the conference: 3
Hobbies: multimedia art, running, playing instruments.
Favourite movie: I just can't get through movies anymore
Favourite music: Animal Collective, Antony and the Johnsons, Songs: Ohia, Rich Laviolette's wonderful Mary Carl.
Favourite book: Peter Rabbit
Favourite quote: This is the first day of my life. I swear I was born right in the doorway. I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed. They're spreading blankets on the beach (Bright Eyes)
Interesting fact: I'm not much of a knowledge or facts man, but I do know that my body odor smells like mint leaves freshly plucked from the garden.
Little blurb about yourself: I'm a second year visual art student at Western, and art has pretty much taken over my life. What do I plan to do with my existence? Live modestly, and change the world. I have recently taken a liking to projectors, slide, overhead, LCD...We'll see where that takes me. Besides that, I like doing stuff, and things. One thing I enjoy is helping at the Leadership conference.
What the leadership conference has done for you? (or what you've learned from it): Much like Danny-boy, I was once a shy young fellow. I did not speak very much, and when I did, there was a wee-little-wimper protruding from my vocal cords. After visiting the University of Western Ontario for the SEMINAR, I broke from my box, and I became quite a weird young energy ball. |
Jose Martinez
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Name: Jose Martinez
Nickname: chile
Birthday: June 6/1978
Favourite Colour: black
E-Mail: finescar@hotmail.com
Messenger: same
Hometown: Sarnia
Currently living in: Guelph
High school: Sarnia St. Patrick's
What I do now: High School Teacher
# of years at the conference: 0
Favourite movie: Smoke Signals
Favourite book: Ham on Rye
Favourite quote: Science is a Verb
Little blurb about yourself: I used to be a short nerd with glasses but now I am a tall nerd with glasses .
What the leadership conference has done for you? : I'll find out....
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Steve Dietrich
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Name: Steve Dietrich
Email: rotary_seminar@hotmail.com
Messenger: steve_dietrich@hotmail.com
Hometown: London , ON
Currently living in: London , On
High school: CCH, London
What I do now: Part Owner and Manager of a Reinforcing Steel Contractor
# of years at the conference: 7 or 8
Hobbies: sailing , camping, skiing
Favourite movie: Blazing Saddles
Favourite book: Godforsaken Sea
Little blurb about yourself: Married for 17 years to Betty. We have 3 sons Jon (14), Matt (13), and Jeff (10). Besides Rotary I'm involved with Cubs & Scouts, Knights of Columbus, & Coaching Soccer.
What the leadership conference has done for me? Probably it keeps my energy level up seeing all the enthusiasm exhibited by all the participants and team leaders
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