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(Article from UFV Today) UFV\u2019s Alumni Association will continue to be served by a dedicated leader, as Nav Bains takes the torch from Nik Venema as association chair. Bains (BBA \u201913), a marketing specialist for G&F Financial Group, ascends to the chair after serving as vice-chair. \u201cUnder the leadership of Nik for the past two years, the Alumni Association benefited from enormous growth and development,\u201d says Bains.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to build on that momentum. The University of the Fraser Valley is a truly unique institution of leading undergraduate learning with a diverse makeup of students and alumni. I\u2019m humbled to be associated with such an institution in this way.\u201d Venema (BBA \u201912), an associate advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, will now serve the association as chair emeritus. \u201cI\u2019m so proud of the work we\u2019ve been able to accomplish over the past number of years,\u201d Venema says.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the reasons we\u2019ve been successful is the UFV Alumni Association\u2019s board of directors is brimming with leadership. That\u2019s one of the reasons it\u2019s been so enjoyable to serve \u2014 the people who step up for volunteer roles are ones with whom I count myself as fortunate to have worked.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bains plans to lead with an eye on UFV\u2019s wide range of endeavours, beliefs, and perspectives while remaining grounded in common core values of life-changing experiences and community connection. He wants to continue building a relationship while increasing presence with UFV\u2019s Chandigarh Alumni chapter.<\/p>\n
Shortly after taking the helm, Bains\u2019 first order of business was bestowing honorary lifetime memberships on Madeleine Hardin, former executive director of University Advancement and Alumni Engagement, and Leslie Courchesne, former executive director of UFV University Relations. \u201cLeslie and Madeleine have been two of the Alumni Association\u2019s biggest advocates,\u201d explains Bains. \u201cTheir relentless effort and drive to see the Alumni Association thrive is a testament to how much they value every part of this institution. During their time in their respective leadership positions, they were a driving force of the UFV community and their commitment to UFV is well known through students, colleagues, and friends who hold each individual in very high regard.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to Bains assuming the chair position, Ali Siemens (BA \u201913) has been elected to the role of vice-chair. With all these pieces in place, Bains feels the association is stronger than ever. \u201cI look forward to working with our alumni board, the entire leadership team and UFV president Jackie Hogan to help shape the future of this already thriving alumni membership and reach our goal to see every alum engaged through time, talent or treasure.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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