Dave King, Lyle Kragnes, Harold Lewis, Tyler Gilbertson and Kevin Romeo were among the Lakeland alumni currently on staff who enjoyed barbecued burgers and more at the staff alumni luncheon hosted by the Alumni Office at the Vermilion campus Sept. 9. Over 100 staff members at the college are also Lakeland grads.
Alumni office celebrates students turned staff Lakeland staff members who also happen to be graduates of the college were honoured during a barbecue lunch in the Vermilion campus gymnasium on Sept. 9. Staff in attendance also received their own alumni t-shirt to celebrate their part of the alumni family. "Lakeland College is proud to hire our own graduates," says Darla Yonkman, alumni coordinator. "It demonstrates how much Lakeland believes in the high quality of our students, graduates and programs." Staff members who have been employees at the college for more than five years are also considered alumni and are eligible to join the Lakeland College Alumni Association. Call the alumni office at ext. 8628 if you'd like more information. The alumni office hopes to make the celebration of its staff alumni a new The sister act of Denise and Suzanne tradition at the college. Martin are both Lakeland alumni. Denise "The turnout at this year's barbecue was graduated in '85 and Suzanne, in '84. fabulous! Thanks to all who joined us," Together they have worked at the college says Yonkman. for 51 years.
Breakfast of champions Egger sandwiches, juice and coffee were the items of choice for students and staff last Wednesday during a welcome back breakfast hosted by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, the college board of governors, the orientation committee and the Students' Association. Breakfasts were held at the Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses. Above agriculture student Kenton Lindenbach grabs his breakfast to go before he starts his day of classes.
Thanks for all you do Payroll staff Willa McCormack and Sandra Hunter received small bouquets of flowers from their Lakeland colleagues in recognition of National Payroll Week, Sept 13 to 17. Each month, the pair work tirelessly to ensure that the college’s payroll is administered accurately and on time. In addition to being college staff, Sandra and Willa are also college alumni. Willa is pictured here wearing her new alumni t-shirt.
EHC premiums increase Effective October 1, Blue Cross extended health care premiums will increase approximately 19.8 per cent. The hike is mainly due to more prescription drug claims being covered with the implementation of new pay-direct drug card last year. Premiums to Blue Cross are paid a month in advance and therefore staff will see the increase in premiums on their September 2010 pay cheques. Below is a comparison of the former and current monthly rates: Previous rate New rate Single $59.63 $72.16 Family $166.23 $201.37 If you have questions, please contact human resources at ext. 8406.