Continue reading »]]> Final Results for JDC Central 2012

We want to take this moment to thank and congratulate all of the teams. All of the schools were well represented, and they all get to go home with an award.

Please find the official standings below:

Sportsmanship: Brock University

Organizing Committee of the Year:  Trent University

Faculty Member of the Year: Carleton University – Rob Riordan

Volunteer of the Year: Trent University – Aladdin Hasmani

Half School of the Year:
Guelph

School of the Year:
Laurier
Ryerson
Carleton

Continue reading »]]> The Marriott Ottawa

Just when you thought that JDC Central couldn’t get any better, it did. We are pleased to inform you that the venue for the event has changed, and we will now be living the high life in the beautiful Marriott Ottawa.

The Marriott Ottawa, located at 100 Kent Street in Downtown Ottawa, is a luxurious hotel “just steps from Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal, Ottawa Convention Centre & Byward Market. The Downtown event venue features 31,000 sq. ft of event space, including Summit, our revolving room on the 29th floor.” -The Marriott Ottawa, Official Site.

“A hotel that has shown national industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through its wide-ranging policies and practices. Hotel has mature programs in place that involve management, employees, guests, and the public, and which have shown substantial and measurable results.”

The Marriott’s current Green initiatives include:

• Developing green hotel guidelines and building “greener” hotels
• Greening their supply chain and purchasing environmentally friendly products
• Engaging employees and guests to support the environment through their actions
• Reducing fuel and water consumption by 25% per available room over the next 10 years
• Helping to protect 1.4 million acres of endangered rainforest land in the Amazon

For more information on Marriott’s grene initiatives, please visit: http://www.marriott.com/marriott.mi?page=environmentalinitiatives

JDC Central is also striving to reduce our carbon footprint, stay tuned for more Green Initiatives! (1 more month!)

Continue reading »]]> Getting our Groove on…

Throughout October, teams held their Groovin’ for Charity events in support of their local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter. For hours upon end, teams moved in malls, strut their stuff on sidewalks and boogied at barbeques trying to raise the most money while having a blast. The OC loved the team updates and was thrilled to see some of the videos that popped up afterwards. Check out the links below to see what some of the schools were up to!

JDCC Laurier:

JDCC Brock:

Have some great pics from this year’s Groovin’ for Charity? Send them to VP Communcations Kaitlyn Platt at Kaitlyn.Platt@jdccentral.ca!

Continue reading »]]> Show your Mo!

It’s that time of year…that’s right, it’s November and there are moustaches out in full force! For those of you who haven’t had the distinct privilege of encountering the vast number of upper lip warmers that are walking the street, “Movember” is a charity that challenges men across the world to grow a ‘stache and become a Mo Bro to raise awareness for men’s health, in particular prostate cancer. Since the beginning of the campaign in 2004, Movember has gone global and has expanded to even include Mo Sistas!

Just like the past two years, JDCC teams have taken on the challenge and are sporting more moustaches than ever before. Who will raise the most money? Which team will have the most Mo Bros? But most importantly, who will have the ultimate moustache? Stay tuned for November 30 – you may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a picture or two!

Do you have a Mo Bro team? Send your links and pics to VP Communications Kaitlyn Platt at Kaitlyn.Platt@jdccentral.ca

To donate to some of the JDCC Delegates browse the links below (more to come)

Sprott Team

Pictures coming soon!

Continue reading »]]> Mark Featherstonhaugh 

Degree and Year: Bachelor of Commerce, Information Systems – Graduated

Experience: JDCC Carleton Captain 2010, JDCC Carleton 2011 Co-Captain, Happening Marketing 2009 – Sports Competitor, Professional Buffalo Hunter 2009 – Present, Multiple out of body experiences starting at ECLR 09.

How’d you get here? Well, 5 years ago I hopped on a plane leaving Victoria BC, and arrived here in Ottawa as a baby-faced first year. Since then I would like to think it has been a simple and logical journey up until this point; a climb to the top, if you will. After being so heavily involved with JDC Central on the Carleton campus for the past two years I was terrified by prospect of graduating and giving up the JDCC dream. Thankfully being a part of the OC has allowed me the opportunity to stay involved with this amazing competition. Needless to say, JDCC is having a tough time getting rid of me!

Responsibilities for JDCC 2012: My co-chair, Christine Jackson, and I are responsible to making sure that JDC Central is the most unbelievable weekend ever. Whether that is ensuring that we maximize the number of out of body experience or that Party Rock Anthem is played as often as possible, my job is to make JDCC unforgettable. In particular though, I am responsible for the internal operations of JDCC including sports, social, debate, academics, logistics and events. If it is happening the competition weekend, my team and I are responsible for it.

What is your favorite Disney movie? That is a tough question. I am a pretty big Disney fan and enjoy all of the movies. But, I suppose if I were to pick one over any of the others I would have to say Lion King. It has a great story, unreal characters and an awesome musical score. Plus as my friends can attest to the fact that I love singing the Circle of Life (but mostly just the opening section of it!)

Continue reading »]]> Daniel Hanrahan 

Degree and Year: Bachelor of Commerce, International Business – ^2nd year

Experience: First Year Representative for the Sprott Business Students’ Society (SBSS) 2010-2011, Sprott Ambassador 2010-2011, Winner of the 2010-2011 SBSS Internal Case Competition, Member of the Sprott International Business Association

How’d you get here? When I first heard about JDCC 2011 it was too late to try out for any of the teams, but I was really excited about the competition. During JDCC 2011 I followed our team daily, who did an amazing job, and really wanted to get myself involved with the competition. I was planning on continuing with SBSS, but when we were chosen as the host school for 2012, I could not give up this amazing opportunity to help showcase our great school and passionate students.

Responsibilities for JDCC 2012: My responisibilities for JDCC 2012 are to give recommendations to other OC members to help make the competition as environmentally friendly as possible. I am also responsible for organizing proper waste disposal/recycling and raise awareness about the garbage and pollution created throughout the competition.

What is your favorite Disney movie? The Lion King. What can I say, one the best movies ever! Its got crazy characters and great music. When I was younger I’d watch it almost every day, but always stop it at the part where Mufasa gets killed by Scar, it was too sad.

Continue reading »]]> Jessica Ruston 

Degree and Year: Carleton BCom Alumni 2010

Experience: Special Events Chair, President SBSS, JDCC 2010 Competitor (MIS – 3rd Place Winner)

How’d you get here?:  Loved being involved during university and very passionate about the JDCC competition. Couldn’t have JDCC hosted at my school and not be involved!!

Responsibilities for JDCC 2012: Co-VP Events (Responsible for Saturday and Sunday night events)

What is your favorite Disney movie?: Definitely Beauty and the Beast!! I always loved her gold dress when she is dancing with the beast and who doesn’t love when furniture comes to life!? AMAZING

Continue reading »]]> The JDC Central OC is proud to announce our other new addition to the 2012 competition, the University of Guelph College of Management and Economics. Like the University of New Brunswick, Guelph will be competing for the prestigious Half Delegation of the Year Award. Rumour has it that their team has been picked and that they have great plans for their charity and social initiatives this year so we look forward to seeing what they’ve been up to in January. Under the leadership of their two fearless leaders, Alexis and Chelsea, we expect big things! On behalf of the JDCC OC, we wish Guelph the best of luck and we welcome them on board!

Continue reading »]]> Shaun Cawley 

Degree: Carleton University – Sprott School of Business : Commerce graduate with a concentration in managing people and organizations and a minor in psychology

Experience: Just to name a few  Vice President of External Affairs Sprott Business Students’ Society(2008-2009), Carleton Academic Student Government Business Representative (2006-2009), President and Founder Sprott Toastmasters Club (2009-2010), Sprott Human Resource Association Member (2007-2009), Happening Marketing Team Coordinator (2009), JDC Central Competition Debate Team (2010), Sprott Mentoring Program Senior Buddy (2009-2010), Frosh Week Volunteer (2009)

How’d you get here? I am very passionate about student involvement and engagement. I believe that by being involved in any capacity will help prepare you for the real world. It makes you more marketable and allows you to experience opportunities that may not be able to otherwise.

Responsibilities for JDCC 2012: I am the VP Corporate Relations, I am responsible for ensuring that the corporate community knows and is involved with JDC Central 2012

What is your favourite Disney Movie: Finding Nemo, the best quote “Just keep swimming”