General Election Candidate Profiles

We have official entered Election Week here at Red Deer College and we are excited to share the candidates with you! Due to COVID-19, we are sharing the candidate profiles on our website and social media accounts to create awareness. To learn more about each candidates platform, join us at 7pm on Thursday, March 11 on Zoom for candidate speeches and Q&A’s. To receive the Zoom link by email, contact Chief Returning Office, Martin Cruz, at elections.sardc@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the details!

VOTE ON YOUR LOOP ACCOUNT
MARCH 16-18, 2o21

 

President Candidates

 

Savannah Houg

Hello all! My name is Savannah Houg and I am running for Student Association’s President 2021/2022. I am in my third year of the collaborative Mount Royal University Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a major in General Management and a minor in Economics and Finance. I am also studying Project Management and hope to get my certification by summertime. I was born here in Red Deer, but familial circumstances landed me in foster care and I was later adopted into a family from Fort McMurray and we ended moving to Texas in 2010. I came back to Canada in 2016 and began classes at Red Deer College in 2018. 

Continue reading Savannah’s profile here.

 

Vice President External Candidates

*Profiles have been shared in alphabetical order by last name*

 

Logan Garbanewski

Hi, my name is Logan Garbanewski, but I like to go by Logan Beauchamp. I am running for the position of Vice-President External because I want to represent you and all your needs and interests in a productive and thorough manner to all external organizations and government bodies. 

Your needs as a student are important. It’s important that we have someone who can convey those needs in a timely and professional manner. I have a passion for political science and public service, I spend much of my free time reading and learning more about the political climate of our city, our province, our country, and our world. I know Post-Secondary will be a major driver in bringing our economy back to its feet.

Continue reading Logan’s profile here.

 

Kareen Lambert

Thank you so much for taking the time to ‘meet’ me. I’m Kareen Lambert, and I am running for the position of Vice President External (VPX). This is my first year attending Red Deer College in the Social Work Diploma program. I was drawn to social work, and to Red Deer College, through my extensive work and volunteering in diversity, inclusion, and advocacy. I have been involved with a wide variety of community organizations and coalitions in Red Deer, collaborating with and advocating to all levels of government in various capacities. Some of the highlights of my community involvement have been with the Red Feather Women, the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance, the Red Deer Welcoming & Inclusive Community Network, the Trans & Nonbinary Aid Society, the Central Alberta Pride Society, the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership, and the Lifelong Learning Council of Red Deer. My personal life, my career life, and my student life are all proudly centred around ensuring people are as supported as possible. Taking on the role of VPX would be no different; support, care, and connectedness are always at the core of what I do. 

Continue reading Kareen’s profile here.

 

Vice President Academic Candidates

 

Shannon Humphrey

Tansi! I am Shannon Humphrey; it has been an honour to serve as your Vice President Academic (VPA) for the past year. I am seeking re-election for a second term serving in this vital role.  I am in the second year of my Justice Studies Diploma and hold a Bachelor of Business Administration. I am a lifelong learner honing my passion for advocacy. In my eight years at RDC, I’ve been involved in numerous advocacy efforts, both on campus and in the community. I believe it is extremely important to have a strong student voice in the room at every level of decision-making throughout Red Deer College (RDC) to ensure students are heard and your best interests are upheld. I want to continue to be that voice for the students and continue to represent you on multiple committees and working groups throughout the college. 

Continue reading Shannon’s profile here.

 

Student Council Candidates

*Profiles have been shared in alphabetical order by last name*

 

Brenan Fuiten

Brenan has been a part of the RDC community for a number of years, and has had four different majors in that time, proving that you don’t need to have a clear and defined path as soon as you enter post-secondary schooling. Brenan is in their 4th year of their BA Psychology program through the collaborative with the University of Calgary. One of the main advantages that Brenan can offer to students is that by being a long term student at RDC they have a greater understanding of what resources, opportunities, and programs are available to student members, in addition to the struggles that they face as part of their education.

Continue reading Brenan’s profile here.

Brittney Trimming

Hi there! My name is Brittney, and I am a third-year student studying in Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant! When I am not on campus, you may find me participating in activities or clubs either on-campus or off-campus. I have a strong passion for being an advocate for the deaf or hard of hearing community and disabilities! It is not just that I advocate for; I also support mental health, background, gender, and sexuality. It will be my third term running for the student council. I do believe I have so many experiences of being such a strong advocate.

Continue reading Brittney’s profile here.

Notice to Membership: Proposed Bylaw Amendments

NOTICE TO THE MEMBERSHIP

Students’ Association of Red Deer College – Proposed Bylaw Amendments

 

As per Article 13 of the Association Bylaws, notice of Bylaw changes must be submitted to the Membership 21 days prior to Council’s final vote. The Association’s Bylaw Amendment Review Committee submitted the following proposed changes to Council on January 25, 2021, for review and consideration. Council will be discussing these changes on February 8, 2021; conducting a final vote on February 22, 2021. If you have any questions about the proposed changes, please contact Brittany Lausen, SARDC President at saprez@rdc.ab.ca. If you would like to attend our Council meetings on February 8th and/or February 22nd, please email Brittany to make arrangements.

View the the proposed bylaw amendments here.

Notice to Members: Proposed Bylaw Amendments

NOTICE TO THE MEMBERSHIP

Students’ Association of Red Deer College – Proposed Bylaw Amendments

 

As per Article 13 of the Association Bylaws, notice of Bylaw changes must be submitted to the Membership 21 days prior to Council’s final vote. The Association’s Bylaw Amendment Review Committee submitted the following proposed changes to Council on December 7, 2020, for review and consideration. Council will be discussing these changes on January 11, 2021; conducting a final vote on January 25, 2021.

If you have any questions about the proposed changes, please contact Brittany Lausen, SARDC President at saprez@rdc.ab.ca. If you would like to attend our Council meetings on January 11 and/or January 25, please email President Lausen to make arrangements.

View the Proposed Bylaw Amendments here.

Your 2020/2021 Student Executive Team has been Elected!

On March 19th, Red Deer College students elected their 2020/2021 Students’ Association student executives in the annual general election!

The team consists of:

  • President Brittany Lausen,
  • Vice President Academic Shannon Humphreys,
  • Vice President External Logan Beauchamp, and
  • Vice President Community & Wellness Nathan Fleck (resigned- July 2020).

All newly elected members of executive council will take office on May 1st, 2020.

“We are grateful for those students who took the time to participate in this election, either by voting, attending forums, or expressing their priorities,” said returning President Brittany Lausen.

“I’m especially appreciative of this year’s candidates. It takes real courage to put oneself out there and campaign while maintaining a focus on academics. The hard work they all put in demonstrates how passionate they are about their education and the future of Red Deer College. We know 2020/2021 will bring many challenges navigating the novel Coronavirus; however, I have the utmost confidence in this team.”

The current executive team (Brittany Lausen, President; and Vice President Operations; David P. Anderson) will remain in office until April 30th.

Notice to the Membership

You’re Invited: President Installation Ceremony

The Red Deer College Board of Governors invites you to the installation of RDC’s 11th President, Dr. Peter Nunoda.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Ceremony: 3:00 pm
Mainstage | RDC Arts Centre
Reception to follow in the Arts Centre Foyer

Everyone is welcome to attend this celebration. Complimentary parking is available in the West Public Parking Lot on RDC’s main campus.

Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting

The Students’ Association would like to invite all Members to attend the 2019 Annual General Meeting.

The AGM will take place on Wednesday, October 30th at 12:00 p.m. in the Far Side Bar & Grill.

Agenda Items Include:
– Release of 2018-2019
Annual Report
– 2019/2020 Execute Council Mid-Term Reports
– Proposed Bylaw Amendments

2019 AGM Agenda

Your 2019-2020 Student Executive Team has been Elected!

On March 28th, Red Deer College students elected their 2019-2020 Students’ Association student executives in the annual general election!

The team consists of:

  • President Brittany Lausen,
  • Vice President Academic Esther Schilling (resigned- November 2019),
  • Vice President Operations David Anderson, and
  • Vice President Community & Wellness Jessica Hennelly (resigned- January 2020).

All newly elected members of executive council will take office on May 1st.

“We are grateful for those students who took the time to participate in this election, either by voting, attending forums, or expressing their priorities,” said outgoing President Chaise Combs.

“I’m especially appreciative of this year’s candidates. It takes real courage to put oneself out there and campaign while maintaining a focus on academics. The hard work they all put in demonstrates how passionate they are about their education and the future of Red Deer University. I have the utmost confidence in this team.”

The current executive team (Chaise Combs, President; Esther Schilling, Vice President Academic; Brittany Lausen, Vice President Community & Wellness) will remain in office until April 30th.

Students’ Association proud to support the Canada Winter Games

The Students’ Association’s membership has donated $500,000 to the Gary W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness & Sport.

“This is truly a monumental time in the history of Red Deer College,” said Students’ Association President Maryanne McGrath, at the construction launch for the Centre Friday, March 11. “Student leaders carry the duty of honoring the decisions of past students, an obligation to build on those decisions in the present, and the responsibility of anticipating the needs of future students.

“For over 15 years, the students of Red Deer College have been investing a portion of their fees in the Building Trust Fund – in anticipation of being a key player in the future growth of Red Deer College. That day has come.

“I am honored to announce that the students of today have committed to investing five hundred thousand dollars to Red Deer College’s ‘Shaping our Future’ campaign.”

The donation was approved by the membership at the Students’ Association Spring General Meeting March 1.

“By investing in our own futures, students are guaranteeing that those who follow in our footsteps will have every opportunity to succeed at Red Deer College. Students hope to further the vision of what is to come for Red Deer College, through the Shaping our Future campaign, the bid to become a Polytechnic University, and the execution of the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

“Thank you for standing with students as we shape our future together.”

In recognition of the students’ contribution, Red Deer College has generously offered to re-purpose meaningful space, allocated for use by the Students’ Association and its Members.