Children's Party Committee

Committee Vice-Chair:

Joined Committee: 2008
Department: HSc Human Resources
Title: Executive Assistant

A little bit about me: I have been an employee of McMaster for over 23 years.

Why I volunteer: The outcome of the event is very rewarding and giving back to the community is a wonderful thing!

Committee Members:

Joined Committee: 2010
Department: Housing & Conference Services
Title: Conference & Reservation Officer

Joined Committee: 2011
Department: Student Success Centre
Title: Events & Marketing Coordinator

Why I volunteer: Participating in the McMaster Children's Party is an opportunity for me to engage in the McMaster community and be part of a team where I can share my experience, skills and personal interests.

Joined Committee: 2012
Department: Student Success Centre
Title: Event Coordinator

A little bit about me: I am originally from Thunder Bay, ON and moved to Hamilton in May 2011. I am loving Hamilton, McMaster and meeting some really amazing people!

Why I volunteer: I am passionate about getting invovled, helping others, as well as event planning. With these three passions combined, I feel that the McMaster Children's Party is a perfect fit for me!

Joined Committee: 2009
Department: McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO)
Title: Business Development Officer, Copyright

Why I volunteer: I volunteered for this committee as a way to become more involved in the larger McMaster community as well as a great way to give back!

Joined Committee: 1990's
Department: Retired (Mathematics & Statistics)

A little bit about me: I retired in 2004 after 30+ years as the Administrator in the Mathematics & Statistics Department. However, I still wanted to maintain my ties with McMaster on a volunteer basis. I have been Co-Chair of McMaster's Annual Children's Party since before my retirement and have been lucky enough to see the Party steadily grow into a major University event. I'm now chairing the Entertainment & Decorations Sub-Committee. I have also represented McMaster's Retirees on the United Way Committee over the past few years and for the past 6 years, have been Membership Chair on the McMaster University Retirees Association Council, looking after a database of almost 2000 McMaster retirees, as well as organizing their Annual Christmas Lunches and AGM's. This year, I was asked to be the first 'Seniors Representative' on Councillor Russ Powers' Dundas Community Council. In my spare time I love to travel and cruising is a passion having completed 34 cruises to date.

Why I volunteer: Now that I'm retired, I feel it is time to give back to the Community and McMaster. The Children's Party has always been dear to my heart and I would hate to see it cease to be after all these years. We have fought hard to make a wonderful and worthwhile event that gives back to all Mac employees, retirees and their families. 

Joined Committee: 2012
Department: Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences 
Title: HR Coordinator

A little bit about me: I have been employed with McMaster University for 23 years and look forward for the opportunity to give back.

Why I volunteer: My family and I have attended this event over the years. The holiday season is a magical time of year and I am happy to bring my ideas forward to enhance the event for McMaster families.

Joined Committee: 2009
Department: Education Services
Title: Instructor

A little bit about me: I am a busy mom to 5 kids and a long time employee of Anatomy. 

Why I volunteer: I have children who have enjoyed and continue to enjoy this party. I wanted to get involved so the party could continue to improve and help as many children at McMaster celebrate the holiday season as possible. As a former Girl Guide leader, I've spent years working on organizing children's activities and was excited to be able to contribute to the McMaster community.

Joined Committee: 2011
Department: CAF
Title: Attendant

A little bit about me: I have been working at McMaster University since 2005. Since then I've completed a diploma in Human Resources Management and continue to further my education every day.

Why I volunteer: I volunteer for this committee because I want to give back to my community, meet new people and put my creative skills to good use in a very fun way for the kids.

Joined Committee: 2007
Department: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
Title: Research Assistant

A little bit about me: I have been working at McMaster for 15 years and feel extremely fortunate to be a part of the McMaster Community. I worked in Psychiatry for 6 years and I am now completing my 9th year in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour. I feel grateful for having been given the opportunity to work at McMaster University and giving back to the university by getting involved in anything that makes McMaster a better place is very important to me.

Why I volunteer: McMaster has provided so much more than just a job for me. I feel that it is important to not only be part of your immediate lab, and Department but also to be a part of McMaster University as a Community. By doing the things that I enjoy (photography and gift baskets) I can contribute to the success of the party and give back to the University that has done so much for me. I am also able to meet so many wonderful people who work at McMaster outside of our department!

Committee Facilitator:

Joined Committee: 2010
Department: Human Resources Services
Title: Program Coordinator