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Founder & Honourary Chair 2011 Information & Application Package

MARIO F. FERRI, M.E.S.

Directors

Nancy La Neve About the La Rocca Bursary

(Bursary Recipient 2003)
Peter Aluzzo, B.A., B. Ed. The La Rocca Bursary Program honours the memory of Carabiniere (Police Officer)
(Bursary Recipient 2004)
Alberto La Rocca by publicly recognizing youth for their outstanding and extraordinary
Hedellaine Valentin acts in the community. Established in 2002, the La Rocca Bursary Program is
(Bursary Recipient 2004)
administered by the La Rocca Memorial Society.
Victoria John
(Bursary Recipient 2005)
Vanessa Lovisa
(Bursary Recipient 2006) About the La Rocca Memorial Society
Nick G. Pasquino, B.A., LL.B.
(Bursary Recipient 2007)
The La Rocca Memorial Society was formed to, inter alia: (i) establish and promote the
Chetan Paul Singh La Rocca Bursary Program, (ii) organize cultural and recreational events that are
(Bursary Recipient 2007)
consistent with the corporation’s mission, objectives and values; and (iii) promote
Parul Tandon public interest in the history of Alberto La Rocca.
(Bursary Recipient 2007)

The La Rocca Memorial Society is managed by a volunteer board of directors, all of

Bursary Administrator whom are past La Rocca Bursary recipients who continue to make wonderful and
Simran Chattha inspiring contributions to their communities.
(Bursary Recipient 2007)

Bursary Award Selection

Committee The Bursary
Peter Aluzzo
Chetan Paul Singh
In 2011, the board of directors of the La Rocca Memorial Society authorized the award
of up to 16 bursaries. The La Rocca Bursary consists of:
Victoria John
Parul Tandon (i) a cash award of $250.00;
Vanessa Lovisa
(ii) a commemorative medal; and
(iii) publication of the recipient’s name and photo in a local newspaper.
La Rocca Memorial Society
9926 Keele Street West
P.O. Box 454
Maple, Ontario
L6A 1S3

Website: www.larocca.ca
Email: bursary@larocca.ca
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In cases where bursary winners are graduating high school in the year of receipt,
MARIO F. FERRI, M.E.S.
bursaries will be presented personally to the recipient at the winner’s high school
Directors graduation ceremony when possible. In all other cases, bursaries will be presented,
when possible, at an equivalent public event.
Nancy La Neve
(Bursary Recipient 2003)
Peter Aluzzo, B.A., B. Ed. Criteria
(Bursary Recipient 2004)
Hedellaine Valentin Successful applicants will have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to: (i) altruism
(Bursary Recipient 2004)
(selfless acts), (ii) service (caring for others), or (iii) life (the primacy of life). To be
Victoria John
(Bursary Recipient 2005)
eligible to receive the La Rocca Bursary, applicants must:
Vanessa Lovisa
(Bursary Recipient 2006)
1. be between the ages of 15-24 as at May 2, 2011;
Nick G. Pasquino, B.A., LL.B. 2. be a resident, attend school full-time, or actively participate in a community
(Bursary Recipient 2007) group within the City of Vaughan;
Chetan Paul Singh
(Bursary Recipient 2007) 3. have not previously received a La Rocca Bursary.
Parul Tandon
(Bursary Recipient 2007) Note that for individuals to be considered for the La Rocca Bursary, volunteer
involvement in the community must be significantly more than the minimum
Bursary Administrator community-service requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Simran Chattha
(Bursary Recipient 2007) Applicants should note that a recipient from each school or community group is not
guaranteed; bursaries will only be awarded if requirements in the rubric have been
Bursary Award Selection met to the satisfaction of the Bursary Award Selection Committee (a copy of the
Committee
rubric has been enclosed with this application package).
Peter Aluzzo
Chetan Paul Singh
Victoria John Selection Process
Parul Tandon
Vanessa Lovisa Each year, the board of directors sets the number of awards to be distributed for the
year, adopts selection criteria, and delegates selection responsibility to the Bursary
Award Selection Committee.
La Rocca Memorial Society
9926 Keele Street West
P.O. Box 454 The Bursary Award Selection Committee meets in May of each year to review
Maple, Ontario applications and select recipients in accordance with the selection criteria.
L6A 1S3

Website: www.larocca.ca Decisions of the Bursary Award Selection Committee are final, binding and not subject
Email: bursary@larocca.ca to review.
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Directors Application Deadline

Nancy La Neve
(Bursary Recipient 2003) Completed application packages must be received by May 2, 2011. Incomplete
Peter Aluzzo, B.A., B. Ed. packages will not be considered. For an application package to be considered by
(Bursary Recipient 2004)
the Bursary Award Selection Committee, it must include all of the following:
Hedellaine Valentin
(Bursary Recipient 2004) a) a signed application form
Victoria John b) a letter of reference
(Bursary Recipient 2005)
Vanessa Lovisa c) a statement outlining the candidate’s experiences
(Bursary Recipient 2006)
d) a passport-sized colour photo
Nick G. Pasquino, B.A., LL.B.
(Bursary Recipient 2007)
Chetan Paul Singh Completed application packages should be mailed to:
(Bursary Recipient 2007)
Parul Tandon La Rocca Memorial Society
(Bursary Recipient 2007)
9926 Keele Street West
P.O. Box 454
Bursary Administrator
Maple, Ontario L6A 1S3
Simran Chattha
(Bursary Recipient 2007)

Bursary Award Selection Contact

Committee
Peter Aluzzo
Inquires about the La Rocca Bursary Program may be directed to:
Chetan Paul Singh
Victoria John Simran Chattha
Parul Tandon Bursary Administrator
Vanessa Lovisa bursary@larocca.ca

La Rocca Memorial Society

9926 Keele Street West
P.O. Box 454
Maple, Ontario
L6A 1S3

Website: www.larocca.ca
Email: bursary@larocca.ca
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2011 La Rocca Bursary Program Application Form

GENERAL PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Legal Name:

Date of Birth:

Full Address and Postal Code:

Email:

Home Telephone:

Mobile Telephone:

Name of School:
Most Recently Completed
Level of Education:

I have included in this application a statement (500 words or less) outlining why I am an ideal
candidate to receive a La Rocca Bursary Award. Yes No

I have included in this application a passport-sized colour photograph. Yes No

I have included in this application a recent letter of reference from an individual that can attest to
my contributions to the community (the reference letter cannot be written by a family member or Yes No
friend).
Privacy Statement

Personal information under the control of the La Rocca Memorial Society shall not, without the consent of the individual to whom it
relates, be used except: (a) for the purpose for which the information was obtained or compiled by the La Rocca Memorial Society; or (b)
for a use consistent with that purpose. By completing and authorizing this Application, you consent to the use of your personal information
for: (a) processing of the application; (b) publication in La Rocca Memorial Society publications; and (c) publication in the media.

Applicant Declaration

I hereby certify that all information is accurate and can be verified upon request; and that I have not been a recipient of this bursary
previously. I hereby acknowledge and agree to the above privacy statements and use of my personal information by the La Rocca
Memorial Society.

Signature of Applicant__________________________________ Date: ____________________

(Or of parent / guardian if applicant is not age of majority)

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Date Acknowledgment Bursary Selection Application Date of Board Member
Application Email Sent Administrator Pre- Committee Final Response Letter Award Attending to
Received Ranking Decision Issued Present