Camosun College Association of Retired EmployeesPrior to the early 2000s, when Camosun College employees retired, they in essence were lost to the college. It was a sad situation in which people who had invested years of their lives in the institution simply walked away and were no longer a part of the college community.
In 2004, Linda Glanville visited Barb Latham’s office for a farewell visit. Linda was retiring and so was Barb. During their conversation, Linda shared her vision for creating an association for retired Camosun employees. Barb instantly offered to join Linda and her husband, Rick, to further the idea. Soon, Barb McCallum and Pat Floyd came on board and CCARE was born. Left to Right: Barb Latham (English Department), Barb McCallum (ABE), Linda Glanville (International Education), Rick Glanville (Architectural Trades) Pat Floyd (Admin)
From the start, CCARE focused on helping college retirees stay in touch with the college as well as with each other. This has been achieved through yearly reunions which alternate between Lansdowne and Interurban campuses. The college provides the meeting space and libations and assistance with the organization. The first CCARE reunion, in 2005, was a big success as have the subsequent gatherings. |
Attendees at the first CCARE Reunion in 2005
In the mid-2000s, CCARE launched a twice monthly newsletter, edited and designed by Faye Ferguson, containing news from the college and from CCARE and, occasionally, obituaries. Once a month the newsletter includes an article featuring a CCARE member. These profiles have become a valuable history of Camosun that will, over time, be added to the college’s developing archives.
In the mid-2000s, CCARE launched a twice monthly newsletter, edited and designed by Faye Ferguson, containing news from the college and from CCARE and, occasionally, obituaries. Once a month the newsletter includes an article featuring a CCARE member. These profiles have become a valuable history of Camosun that will, over time, be added to the college’s developing archives.
Karen Robinson at the 2014 Reunion Patty Beatty-Guenter at the 2015 Reunion
In 2013, Karen Robinson agreed to be the first designated Chairperson of CCARE followed, in 2017, by Patty Beatty Guenter. and in 2023 by Nancy Sly. These leaders, supported by members of the CCARE executives (all volunteers), built on the work of the founding group. Today, CCARE is recognized as the “retirees arm” of the college. Through CCARE, retired employees stay connected and remain a valued part of the college community.
In 2013, Karen Robinson agreed to be the first designated Chairperson of CCARE followed, in 2017, by Patty Beatty Guenter. and in 2023 by Nancy Sly. These leaders, supported by members of the CCARE executives (all volunteers), built on the work of the founding group. Today, CCARE is recognized as the “retirees arm” of the college. Through CCARE, retired employees stay connected and remain a valued part of the college community.
CCARE Executive, 2023
Back row: Bill Code (Outreach & Obituaries), Pat Floyd (Founding Member) Arnie Campbell (Member at Large), Barb Latham (Founding Member), Paul Merner (Database & Website)
Mid row: Faye: Ferguson (Newsletter Editor), Nancy Sly (Chairperson)
Front row: Patty Beatty Guenter (Past Chairperson), Sue Duggan (Membership), Cathy Dye (Reunion Coordinator),
