Alumni Association adopts new structure

Posted July 17, 1998


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 15, 1998
98-07-03-OTHER


U of S Alumni Association adopts new structure


At its annual general meeting in Saskatoon on June 27, the University
of Saskatchewan Alumni Association unveiled its strategic plan to
become more involved with its alma mater. "The Association
represents more than 100,000 alumni," said newly elected president
Ray Penner. "We want to participate more fully as partners in
upholding our university's legacy and securing its future. To increase
opportunities for alumni involvement, the Association abolished its
traditional council structure in favour of a more flexible model. As
well, the Association plans to increase its visibility at university
events."

Penner was elected president for the standard one-year term, after
serving on the board for the past two years. He is president of a
Saskatoon advertising firm, and has been active in community
activities including Saskatoon's United Way and as the chair of the
inaugural SABEX Awards.

Gary Mearns, superintendent of human resources at the Saskatoon
Board of Education, became president-elect. Philip Mamchur, an
investment advisor, is vice-president for a two-year term. Bev Allen,
professor at the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, is past-president.

Other elected members to the board are Arlis McQuarrie, clinical
coordinator at the School of Physical Therapy; Peter Braun of the
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.; lawyer Melissa Anne
Brunsdon; Maureen Powers, a financial analyst, and Saskatoon
businessmen Brian Henderson and Terry Nelson.

For more information regarding the Alumni Association, please
contact:

Ray Penner
(306) 373-7330