Leech Lake, Muskoka

The publisher is not responsible for the opinions expressed, items published and those providing comments on this BLOG.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Fleming College Team on LL




Hi Folks,
Below are resumes of the Fleming College team that will be on the lake in mid-October. They will be a number of tests to determine water quality as well as taking a fish census.
T  Information they gather and recommendations they make will help us develop a plan to maintain a healthy lake for generations.
  If you encounter these young team this week stop and say hello.
  

Credit for Product: Team Charter Group 11
Group:  Courtney Allison, Holli Campbell, Alannah Hunt, Grace Taurozzi
1.0  Team member profiles

1.1   Courtney Allison, coalliso@flemingc.on.ca, # 705-308-3583
Education
·         Bachlour of Arts, Honours majoring in Environmental Studies at Carleton University, 2012
Previous team and leadership
·         Weekend supervisor: Central Sterile Supply, The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa Ontario, 2006-2010
·         Salad Bar Supervisor: Moncion’s Independent Grocer, Riverside South, Ontario, 2009-2011
·         Day Camp Counsellor:  Circle J Ranch, Metcalfe, Ontario 2004-2010
Relevant work
·         Thesis written on water quality in the Rideau Valley Watershed using benthic samples
·         Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: lake and benthic sampling, benthic identification, electro fishing
Personality Characteristics and Work Ethics
Outgoing and enthusiastic individual - Determined and hardworking - Committed - Confident in working as a team and as an individual - Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Personal Goals
Maintain an over 85% average and develop skills from this experience that can be applied to potential jobs after graduation.


1.2   Holli Campbell, hocampbe@flemingc.on.ca, # 705-344-4001
Educational
Ecosystem Management Technician Diploma, Sir Sanford Fleming College, 2012
-Benthic, aquatic plants and fish identification
Relevant work experience and Previous Team and Leadership
Sustainable Campus Student Worker: Fleming College ,May 2012-Present
Ontario Nature Restoration Intern: Ontario Nature Conservancy ,April 2012- invasive species monitoring
Community Environmental Leadership Program Student Teacher: Norwell DSS, September 2009-June 2009
Work Ethics and Personality Characteristics
Hard working individual - Great interpersonal and teamwork skills - Sound time management and organizational skills - Outgoing personality.
Personal Goal for the semester
Maintain and achieve and over 80% average as well as use the skill and knowledge obtained from Fleming college in a work place setting.

1.3   Alannah Hunt, alahunt@flemingc.on.ca, # 709-632-9611

Education:
Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Studies, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Class of 2011
Relevant Work, Team and Leadership Experience:
Archaeological Field Technician: Stantec, Goose Bay, NL, July 23-August 31, 2012
Education and Research Coordinator: Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador and Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Educators, January 9- July 22, 2012
Assistant Outdoor Education Coordinator: Western School District, Corner Brook, NL,   September – October, 2011
Zipline Guide: Marble Zip Tours, Stead Brook, NL, April- August, 2011
Research Assistant: Environmental Policy Institute – Memorial University of Newfoundland, Corner Brook, June – September, 2012
One Month White Water Canoe Trip, Camp Tanamakoon CIT program, Northern Ontario, August 2005
Personality Characteristics and Work Ethic:
-Team player who can easily transition between team member and team leader - Strong interpersonal skills - Flexible and adaptable - Able to manage time, thrive under deadline pressure, adapt, multitask and achieve goals - - Excellent map and compass skills – Good Listener.
Personal Goals:
My goal is to achieve at least an 85% average, while absorbing as much information and advice as possible through active and enthusiastic participation in all opportunities that are made available to me.  

1.4  Grace Taurozzi, gtaurozz@flemingc.on.ca, # 647-378-0924
Education:
University of Toronto, Honours Bachelor’s Degree of Science, 2012
Relevant Work, Team and Leadership Experience:
Research Assistant: University of Toronto, May-August2012
Co-president:  The L Film, University of Toronto, January-May2012
Personality Characteristics and Work Ethic:
·         I value planning, detailed scheduling, and keeping on task.
·         I work well with guidelines and am also a team player.
·         Enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated.
Personal Goal:
Produce a high quality product that I can be proud of and the client can be satisfied with and get professional work experience that I can use to establish my career.

Thursday, September 06, 2012

Loon Baby

Or loon baby is growing up! It does not have total adult colouring as yet. This past weekend the baby loon appeared by itself. The adult loon(s) will be leaving it on its own more often as it appears that it is able to dive and feed on its own. Eventually the adult(s) will leave for migration and the baby loon will be left on its own. It then must master the art of flying if it is to survive.

Optimistically, our loon will be able to fly and migrate. It will stay down south for 3-4 years before it makes it's way back north again.

Photo is from the camera of Barry Shepherd