Zooming Right Along

As we come to the end of another school year, I don’t think anyone could have imagined that we would once again find ourselves under heavy restrictions and still within the continued and constant threat of the COVID-19 virus. As vaccination efforts continue to ramp up, I am more than hopeful that brighter days lie ahead.

As I reflect on my first year as President of the RSGCAA, I am extremely proud of what our team has accomplished to help Georgians continue to stay connected to each other and RSGC during the pandemic. Our three-part goal to create value, enhance our communications and improve operations has remained a constant priority for the Executive Committee. I am fortunate to work with a talented group of volunteers who truly care about this association and are consistently striving to provide meaningful events and initiatives for our alumni.

Over the last year, we hosted three Knights Talk Speaker Series events and two virtual cooking classes, all with incredible participation from our community. We continued to offer the Grade 12s support through university mentorship and transition workshops. We held a Class of 2020 reunion and a Virtual Pub Night for their parents. We launched Georgian Connect, our new alumni mentorship platform, and invited the community to take part in a special virtual launch event. Behind the scenes, we continued to push forward other strategic initiatives, including developing a mentorship handbook, communications plan and sponsorship package.

As safety protocols and restrictions for 2021-22 continue to evolve and unfold, we will continue to keep you informed of what we have in store for the fall and beyond. As of right now, plans for the 2021 Old Boys’ Dinner and Carols and Cocktails event remain uncertain. We remain hopeful that on-campus and in-person events will resume in early 2022.

This has been a challenging year for many and I would encourage all of you to reach out to a fellow Georgian to check in. It can go a long way! Our alumni directory can be found on the portal at rsgc.myschoolapp.com/ app/#login.

Also, if you have an idea or would like to learn more about how to get involved, please do not hesitate to email us at alumni@rsgc.on.ca.

I wish you and your families a healthy and happy summer, and look forward to connecting in the fall. Best,

Eddie Beqaj '08

RSGCAA President

alumni@rsgc.on.ca