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  March 2015
 
In this issue:

  • Young Alumni Challenge
  • Germany Branch Receptions
  • Hong Kong/China Receptions
  • Toronto Branch Reception
  • Bermuda Branch Reception
  • Ridleians of Distinction
  • RCA Golf Tournament
  • Upcoming Events
  • March Break Service Trips
 
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Upcoming Events

Hong Kong Branch Reception Thursday March 19th, 2015

Toronto Branch Reception
Thursday April 16th, 2015

Bermuda Branch Reception Tuesday April 21st, 2015

Brantford/Hamilton/London Area Tuesday May 5th, 2015

Regina, Saskatchewan Reception
Monday June 1st, 2015

Calgary, Alberta Reception
Tuesday June 2nd, 2015

Edmonton, Alberta Reception
Wednesday June 3rd, 2015

Rowing Legacy Dinner
Saturday June 6th, 2015

RCA Golf Tournament
Friday June 12th, 2015

HomeComing 2015
Friday, September 18th - Sunday, September 20th 2015.  We will be celebrating years ending in 5s and 0s.

Admissions Travel
Click here to see when Admissions will be in your hometown.

Recently moved or have new contact info? Be sure to email your new co-ordinates to:
christine_hurtubise@ridleycollege.com
 

Congratulations to the First Boys Basketball team. For the first time in Ridley history the boys have won the OFSAA 'A' Gold Medal!

 
 

 

Young Aumni Challenge
The Development office has issued a challenge to young alumni from 2000-2014. Throughout the month of March we are asking young alumni to donate to Ridley College. On Friday March 6th Headmaster Ed Kidd matched gifts during a 12 hour period - 27 donors raised $4,600! There will be another Headmaster matching gift day in the future, so please watch for that! Alumnus Geordie Hendrie '74, Past Chair of the Board of Governors and also a past parent, is matching all gifts from young alumni ('00-'14) up to a maximum of $10,000 for the entire month! We are so proud of our young alums, thank you for your support! Please click here to learn more. 

Germany Branch Receptions
Headmaster Ed Kidd and Executive Director of Advancement Andrew Weller recently travelled throughout five cities in Germany visiting Munich, Hamburg, Wiesbaden, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf. Receptions were held in both Hamburg and Düsseldorf, where alumni from 2004-2014 attended, as well as current and past parents. During the receptions, Mr. Kidd presented the new strategic plan, Inspiring Flourishing Lives. Transforming Our Globe. and spoke of the Annual Fund projects. Thank you to those who were able to attend. Please click here to view photos from the receptions. 

Hong Kong/China Branch Receptions
Headmaster Ed Kidd and Executive Director of Advancement Dr. Andrew Weller will be in Hong Kong and China March 19-25th. During this time, they will be attending the Hong Kong Branch Reception on March 19th. Please click here to register. They will be travelling to Hainan, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing visiting with current and past parents and alumni. On March 22nd, they are hosting a reception in Hangzhou and on March 24th, they are hosting a reception in Beijing. For more information on these two receptions, please contact Jodi Battle at jodi_battle@ridleycollege.com  

Toronto Branch Reception
Go Black Go - A Tiger on the Move! Join us on Thursday April 16, 2015 at the National Club in Toronto (located at 303 Bay St.) for the 117th Toronto Branch Dinner. Cocktails begin at 6:30pm with dinner with wine service to follow. This year our guest speaker will be Ridley's first female Chair - Georgina Black '85. Cost is $75.00 per person and $65.00 per person for young alumni (graduates from the class of 2005- 2014). Please click here
to register.

Bermuda Branch Reception
Please join Headmaster Ed Kidd, his wife Hanna, and Director of Development Susan Hazell at the Bermuda Branch Reception to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Beau Rivage at Newstead Hamilton Harbour. Cocktails and appetizers will be served. Dress - smart casual. Please click here to register.

Ridleians of Distinction
Thanks to all the Ridleians who have sent in nominations for Ridleians of Distinction. An updated list can be found by clicking here

RCA Golf Tournament - DATE CHANGE
This year's Annual RCA Golf Tournament will be held here in the Niagara Region at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club in Fenwick on Friday, June 12th. Please click here to register and to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Upcoming Events - Save the Date Brantford/Hamilton/London Area-Tuesday, May 5th

Regina, Saskatchewan- Monday, June 1st

Calgary, Alberta- Tuesday, June 2nd

Edmonton, Alberta- Wednesday, June 3rd

Rowing Legacy Dinner- Saturday, June 6th

March Break Service Trips 
Ridley students, faculty, and staff are currently on service trips to three countries. There are groups in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Cambodia working with Habitat for Humanity. To view pictures and updates from their trips, click here.

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