Belleville, Ontario, November 21, 2014 – Loyalist College is pleased to announce a donation of $25,000 in support of the Campaign for Loyalist College, from a local family business.
Sheila Reynolds, Kevin Reynolds, Kyle Reynolds and Kristin Crowe (Reynolds), made the donation in recognition of the late L. Glynn Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was a Master Electrician by trade, owning and operating a construction business in the Belleville area before founding Quinte-Kawartha Alarm Systems Limited, operating as Alarm Systems.
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“We recognize that the College has such an important role in our community and that Loyalist graduates have made many contributions to the success of our business. We currently employ 12 Loyalist graduates in our Belleville operation. We are extremely proud to provide this support to our community College.” – Kristin Crowe, President of the family company
“We are very grateful to the Reynolds family for their commitment to the College. Their generous gift will help Loyalist to prepare the next generation of skilled trades professionals to meet society’s evolving needs.” – Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy
About Alarm Systems
Founded in 1972, serving primarily the Bay of Quinte Region, Alarm Systems is a family owned and operated Security Integration company that is progressive, innovative and client-focused. Alarm Systems provides design, installation, service and monitoring for both residential and commercial segments including total home automation, access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection. The family acquired Falcon Security, Brockville, in 2007, making them one of the largest privately owned security companies in South Eastern Ontario. The family also owns and operates T.A.S. Communications.
About the Campaign for Loyalist College
The $6 million campaign is in place to complete and equip the Skills Centre and to provide support for student financial assistance. The Skills Centre, which opened in 2011, features 50,950 square feet of repurposed ‘green’ space, and an additional 70,850 square feet of new, flexible space for teaching, laboratories, shops, research labs and classrooms. After years of advocacy by area manufacturers and economic development partners, the multi-use facility was built with a $16.6 million investment from the provincial and federal governments. It was made possible through funding from the federal Knowledge Infrastructure Program and matching funds from the provincial government, with additional funding from Student Government, municipalities and partners in the business community. LEED® Silver certification was awarded in 2014.
About Loyalist College
Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Internationally renowned for its enriched student learning and living experiences, Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior success services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers 65 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and more than 500 online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and Skills Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
From left to right: Campaign Co-Chair and Honorary Chair, Loyalist College Foundation Wilf Wilkinson; Kyle Reynolds, Kristin Crowe (Reynolds), Kevin Reynolds, Sheila Reynolds, Campaign Co-Chair and Foundation Chair Bernie Ouellet; Loyalist President and CEO Maureen Piercy; and Loyalist Board of Governors Chair Brian Smith. The Reynolds family made the $25,000 donation in recognition of the late L. Glynn Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was a Master electrician by trade, owning and operating a construction business in the Belleville and surrounding area before founding Quinte-Kawartha Alarm Systems Limited, operating as Alarm Systems.