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Chris Arnet, executive director, President’s Club, 604.291.5304;
arnet@sfu.ca
Marianne Meadahl, Media & PR, 604.291.4323
Chris Arnet, executive director, President’s Club, 604.291.5304;
arnet@sfu.ca
Marianne Meadahl, Media & PR, 604.291.4323
January 13, 2004
The Simon Fraser University President’s Club is honouring businessman Jack Poole with its 2003 Distinguished Community Leadership award.
The award will be presented at a banquet on Wednesday, January 14 at 8:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver.
Poole is being recognized for leading the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation as its chairman and chief executive officer. Since 2001 he has steered a united team of representatives from various levels of government, including First Nations governments, as well as the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees.
Poole also co-chaired the 2010 Transition Committee and in October was unanimously elected chairman of the board of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games organizing committee.
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Poole graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and co-founded Concert Properties and DAON Development Corporation. He was also the founding chair of the Molson Vancouver Indy. He was appointed to the Order of British Columbia in 2003.
The President’s Club was founded 20 years ago and includes more than 400 members, including community leaders, organizations, foundations and SFU faculty and staff. The award is given to an individual or organization exemplifying distinguished service to the community. Distinguished leadership is characterized by such qualities as high purpose, service, and impact on the community at large; innovative approaches to community concerns; and contributions leading to a strong sense of community.
Several SFU Olympians will attend the event. SFU President Michael Stevenson will present the award. Poole will give an address following the presentation.
Members of the media are welcome.
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The award will be presented at a banquet on Wednesday, January 14 at 8:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver.
Poole is being recognized for leading the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation as its chairman and chief executive officer. Since 2001 he has steered a united team of representatives from various levels of government, including First Nations governments, as well as the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees.
Poole also co-chaired the 2010 Transition Committee and in October was unanimously elected chairman of the board of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games organizing committee.
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Poole graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and co-founded Concert Properties and DAON Development Corporation. He was also the founding chair of the Molson Vancouver Indy. He was appointed to the Order of British Columbia in 2003.
The President’s Club was founded 20 years ago and includes more than 400 members, including community leaders, organizations, foundations and SFU faculty and staff. The award is given to an individual or organization exemplifying distinguished service to the community. Distinguished leadership is characterized by such qualities as high purpose, service, and impact on the community at large; innovative approaches to community concerns; and contributions leading to a strong sense of community.
Several SFU Olympians will attend the event. SFU President Michael Stevenson will present the award. Poole will give an address following the presentation.
Members of the media are welcome.
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