OUR FUTURE LEADERS Karen House SPRA Consultant - Leadership, Evaluation and Human Resources
SPRA is thrilled to announce and celebrate the 2020 SPRA Scholarship Recipients! The SPRA Scholarship Program supports individuals pursuing careers in recreation within Saskatchewan. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated involvement as a volunteer in recreation, parks or leisure services. Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Recreation and Community Development Program Recipient: Jashanpreet Kaur I
I completed my diploma in Recreation and Community Development at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in the spring of 2020. I believe choosing this program was one of the best decisions I have taken until now, as it taught me many skills and helped me explore different chapters of life. I have volunteered in a number of events in Saskatoon including The Great Kitchen Party, Winter City Shakeup, Winter Shines, Santa Clause Parade, and Broadway Street Fair. I have also volunteered at Luthercare Communities, King George School, and Erindale Arbor Creek Community Association. My roles in all these volunteer opportunities were different. In some events I helped with setting up and taking down the event, tour ambassador, and registrations, whereas in others I was assigned with the duties of attending to the VIP guests, teaching a cooking class, helping in the maintenance of the rink and also being a friendly visitor in the care home. Every person lives for themselves, but I also believe that one belongs with the people and the community they live in. The community is their second home and family, and everyone should thrive to make this second home the best place for others to visit and live in. My parents are my true motivation. Their selfless contribution towards their community inspired me to pursue a career in community development and recreation. My personal and professional goal is to never stop learning, as I believe even if you reach greater heights, life teaches you a new lesson every day. I am currently looking forward to working in the industry and applying the skills and knowledge that I have attained through the diploma of Recreation and Community Development. 13
University of Saskatchewan – College of Kinesiology Recipient: Jasmine Petit I am a fourth-year kinesiology student at the University of Saskatchewan. Throughout my time in university, I have had the opportunity to volunteer in a number of settings. Some of these opportunities include being a member of Martensville’s Buster Days committee, acting as a companion in the Physical Activity for Active Living (PAAL) program, acting as a companion in the SaskAbilities Summer Fun program, and assistant coaching high school volleyball. I have also taken responsibility in various employment pursuits. Some of these pursuits include running a School’s Out summer program, a drop-in gym program, as well as Mini Moves, a children’s physical activity program. I have also enjoyed my time working as a community resource developer for the Martensville Information and Visitor Centre, and my time spent as a respite worker for a 22-year-old individual with cerebral palsy. More recently, I have been spending my time working as a medical office assistant at Lakeside Medical Clinic in Saskatoon. Aside from volunteering and working, I greatly value my education. I have been a part of the Kinesiology Student Society (KiSS) throughout the duration of my time in university, and most recently, was elected as the 2020-2021 KiSS president. As a member of the student council, I have been involved in a number of activities including planning the Winter Formal, organizing college clothing orders, participating in Kin in the Community, and planning fundraisers such as the Terry Fox walk. As I approach graduation, I look forward to getting one step closer to my goal of becoming a doctor. I plan to spend my summer preparing for the Medical College Admission Test and to ultimately apply into the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
