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2011

SYLVAIN DELASABLONNIÈRE ELECTED VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF ENTREPRISE RESTIGOUCHE

Sylvain Delasablonnière, Director of Roche Atlantic, was appointed Vice-Chairman of Entreprise Restigouche’s board of directors for a second three-year term. Entreprise Restigouche is a non-profit organization governed by a board made up of 15 of the region’s business and community leaders. As one of the 15 economic development agencies in New Brunswick that make up the province’s Entreprise Network, its mission is to offer a coordinated economic development approach that unites all partners on a regional level.  www.restigouche.ca

THE FONDATION QUÉBÉCOISE DU CANCER
QUÉBEC BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION 
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

Roche supports cancer research by sponsoring such events as the Leucan Shaved Head Challenge, Les Tracteurs Roses and Relay for Life. 
www.fqc.qc.ca
www.rubanrose.org/fr
www.cancer.ca

FONDATION DE LA MAISON MICHEL SARRAZIN

Roche is the proud partner of the annual cruise organized by the Fondation de la Maison Michel-Sarrazin, held on September 6, 2011. The foundation's mission is to meet the exclusive financial needs of Maison Michel-Sarrazin, its day centre and educational and research activities. In order to continue offering free care and services to people at the end of their lives (and their loved ones), it aims to raise around $3 M annually. www.michel-sarrazin.ca

BAL DE L'ÉMERAUDE TO BENEFIT FONDATION SOURDINE

Roche is proud to support the 22nd edition of Bal de l’Émeraude to benefit Fondation Sourdine, held on October 29, 2011. Fondation Sourdine is a non-profit organization that collects funds to support the École oraliste de Québec pour enfants sourds (oral interpretation school for deaf children), the only school in North America to focus exclusively on oral interpretation, as well as being Francophone.www.sourdine.qc.ca
 

"PIGNON BLEU" HOUSE

Roche has joined forces with the Fondation GDG and the Fondation communautaire du Grand Québec to support the development of a roof-top garden and back yard area at the Pignon Bleu house.  The roof-top garden will not only allow Pignon Bleu to grow fresh produce for its children’s meal programs, but will also provide it with an ideal opportunity to impart healthy eating habits. The food grown in this urban garden will be used to prepare boxed lunches that will be distributed throughout the summer to children in need who are enrolled at eight neighbourhood playgrounds in central Quebec City.www.pignonbleu.org 

MARITIME CELEBRATIONS IN RIMOUSKI

The “Cap à l’Est, le fleuve en fête” celebration held in Rimouski July 8 to 10, 2011, is being sponsored by Roche. This maritime celebration features a program of festive, nautical activities in connection with the river. Roche’s 30 plus years of maritime engineering expertise makes the company particularly aware of the marine environment, as well as the St. Lawrence River. Contributing to this festival is a way for Roche to help boost awareness and recognition of the region.  www.cap-a-lest.com

MATHIEU-LAFOND FOUNDATION 

On June 18, Denis Pelland of Pasquin St-Jean & Ass. will participate as team member and captain in the 4th edition of the small boat race “Course des Petits Bateaux” to raise funds for the Mathieu-Lafond Foundation. About ten teams will launch and test the boats they build on the day of the race with a pre-determined set of materials. The objective is to raise $130,000 to be distributed among volunteer organizations that help at risk youth. Roche encourages you to come out and join the fun on this family day, in addition to making a donation atwww.lacoursedespetitsbateaux.com/pages/Teams/ViewTeam.aspx?id=1029

OSQ ANNOUNCES ITS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POLICY

Minister of Culture Christine St-Pierre announced the sustainable development policy initiated by the Quebec City symphony orchestra, which as she noted is a  policy that is in step with the Agenda 21 action plan. The policy was developed by Roche Ltd, Consulting Group, with Martin Bérubé as project leader, demonstrating that our approach to sustainable development is applicable to both industrial and cultural organizations. The work performed by Roche on this policy has helped consolidate our position as a leader in sustainable development.

TOUR OF THE GASPÉ

Roche Ltd, Consulting Group is lending its support to Eve Vanelslande on her tour of the Gaspé to raise $10,000 for juvenile diabetes research. She will cycle 600 km in nine days. For further information or to make a donation go to http://diabete-sauverdesvies.blogspot.com/

QUEBEC CITY OPERA 

Gaston Déry, Vice-President Sustainable Development and President of  Opéra de Québec, has agreed to play the role of Ivan, the major-domo of Prince Orlofsky in the opera Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss. Performances on May 14, 17, 19 and 21, 2011, at Opéra de Québecwww.operadequebec.qc.ca

September 2010

Roche Ltd. Consulting Group is proud to support the Sourdine Foundation Golf Tournament that took place on September 16th, 2010.

For a second time, Roche Ltd. Consulting Group supported its running team that participated to the Marathon Oasis de Montréal in support of Engineers Without Borders, a Charity fighting against extreme poverty in Africa.

July 2010

Roche Ltd. Consulting Group is proud to sponsor the Association des diplômés de l’Université Laval Golf Tournament that took place on July 5th 2010.

June 2010   

Roche Ltd., Consulting Group is a proud partner of the golf tournament of the «Association des diplômés de Polytechnique».

Roche Ltd., Consulting Group, is a proud partner of the 7th annual golf Classic at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University Laval. Mr. Mario W. Martel, President and CEO, will chair the tournament for a 2nd consecutive year.

Roche Ltd., Consulting Group, is a proud partner of the 61st edition of the Cadillac golf classic for the graduates of the «Association des diplômés de l’Université Laval».

Roche Ltd., Consulting Group accepted to participate for the next five years with the Foundation «Cégep Limoilou». This implication involves to annually award scholarships to students registered in technical engineering.  Mr. Martin Bergeron, Assistant vice-president, Municipal – Building is a member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. 

May 2010

Roche Ltd., Consulting Group is pleased to support the Pont d’acier Hercule Club of the École de technologie supérieure. This competition puts to the test the knowledge and the competences in conception, construction and presentation of the bridges for many university students throughout North America.

November 2009

Roche Ltd., Consulting Group is pleased to support the next generation by awarding scholarships each year to students whose parents are employed by Roche. Three scholarships are awarded in the name of three pioneering members of the firm, Pierre Lacrois, Gaston Turcotte and Yves Petitclerc. The Pierre Lacroix Engineering Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a university program directly related to Roche’s operations. The Gaston Turcotte Passion Scholarship goes to a student in any valid university program. And the Yves Petitclerc Commitment Scholarship is intended for a student enrolled in a college-level program that ties in with Roche’s operations.

September 2009

Roche Ltd, Consulting Group, proud partner of the Opération Enfant Soleil golf classic.

June 2009

Mario W. Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Roche Ltd, Consulting Group, served as honorary chairman of Laval University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering’s 6th Annual Golf Classic.

June 2009

Mario W. Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Roche Ltd, Consulting Group, chaired the golf tournament  organized by the Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Québec. This Quebec City youth services foundation provides services to young people coping with difficult family and social situations.

April 2009

Gaston Déry, Vice-President, Sustainable Development, Roche Ltd, Consulting Group, served as honorary chairman of the benefit gala featuring Louis Lortie, conductor of and soloist with the Quebec City Symphony Orchestra.

February 2009

Mario W. Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Roche Ltd, Consulting Group, served as honorary chairman of the Young businesspeople Gala held by the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Quebec City. Roche was proud to support the next generation at this gala that celebrates exceptional young Businesspeoples.

January 2009

Roche Ltd, Consulting Group, proud partner of Gaspé’s 475th anniversary celebrations.

January 2009

Roche Ltd, Consulting Group was a primary sponsor of the Massif sans frontières fundraiser organized by the Laval University chapter of Engineers without Borders. 

Employee efforts

June 2010

The Arthritis Society

Véronique Douville, of the finance and administrative services for Roche Ltd., Consulting Group has a goal full of hope and expectations. Her challenge his to climb the Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise funds for the Arthritis Society. To support her, please go to the following web link:

http://arthritis.akaraisin.com/pledge/Participant/Home.aspx?Lang=enCA&seid=2153&mid=9&pid=31500

July 2009

Fondation Chevalerie Passion

Diane Plante, Vice-President, Legal Services, Roche Ltd, Consulting Group, is the mastermind behind Fondation Chevalerie Passion (FCP), whose mission is to provide troubled people with a confidence-building equestrian experience.

June 2009

Host family for the Centre jeunesse de la Mauricie, Trois-Rivières

Sylvain Bilodeau, office technician for Roche Ltd, Consulting Group in Trois-Rivières, serves as a host family for troubled teens from 14 to 17 years of age.