Meloche Monnex Fellowships

2004 Recipients

TD Meloche Monnex Fellowships in Advancement presented at CCAE annual conference in Halifax, NovaScotia

Montréal, June 17, 2004 – Meloche Monnex and the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) awarded three Meloche Monnex Fellowships in Advancement at the CCAE’s annual conference. The conference, which marked the 11th anniversary of the CCAE, was held at Dalhousie University in Halifax, from June 12 to 15.

The 2004 Fellowship recipients are: Brian Soucie, of Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario; Carly Handel, of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT); and Janina Crysdale, of Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. All three recipients will be working in advancement at their alma mater.

Providing opportunities for practical experience in all major areas of advancement

For the sixth consecutive year, since the Fellowships were established in 1999, Meloche Monnex awarded $25,000 to each of three recent university or college graduates. The Fellowships will help these young advancement professionals gain a full year of practical advancement experience at the institution of their choice. The scope of the program was expanded in 2003 to allow recipients the opportunity to gain experience in all major areas of advancement, including alumni affairs, fundraising, communications and student recruitment. Chris D. Daniel, Chairman, and Jean R. Lachance, Executive Chairman, both of the Affinity Market Group at Meloche Monnex, spoke on behalf of the Company at the conference.

The special partnership between Meloche Monnex and CCAE

Meloche Monnex and the CCAE share a long-term commitment to support post-secondary education and to help foster educational excellence in Canada. In recognition of the CCAE’s contribution to the advancement of education, Meloche Monnex provides the Council with ongoing financial support, in addition to the annual Fellowships, which are given in collaboration with TD Bank Financial Group. By offering this continued support, Meloche Monnex has earned the title of “Special Partner” with the CCAE.

Meloche Monnex shares 88 partnerships with alumni and student associations throughout Canada. The Company supports these associations through sponsorships, assistance with events, and contributions to fundraisers and development projects that benefit students and alumni.

CCAE raises awareness of education issues

Since the CCAE was founded in 1993, the Council has upheld its commitment to foster excellence in educational advancement. Council members represent more than 170 Canadian universities, colleges and independent schools. Covering all areas of advancement, their work includes alumni relations, student recruitment, fundraising and development, communications, media and information services, government relations, marketing and public affairs. Membership with the CCAE provides opportunities for networking, professional development and mutual support through consultation with other members who share objectives and face similar challenges. CCAE members aim to raise public awareness of contemporary issues facing Canadian educational institutions.

Meloche Monnex leading affinity insurer in Canada

Meloche Monnex Inc. is the leading organization in affinity marketing in Canada, operating under two principal brands — Meloche Monnex and TD Insurance Home and Auto. The Company provides home and automobile insurance to members of professional organizations, alumni and student associations and employer groups. With more than 1.3 million policyholders and $1.4 billion in written premiums, Meloche Monnex has 2,700 personnel throughout Canada. The Company, operating under a direct response business model, is now the largest Canadian insurer in the sector. Meloche Monnex is a member of TD Bank Financial Group, one of the largest financial services organizations in Canada.