Bill Saundercook

50th Alumni Profiles
B.A. '79 -
 Bill Saundercook
Now retired, Former City Councillor and Teacher .....
Career History Since Graduation 1980-85 Teacher Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board
1985-2000 Municipal Councillor City of York and Toronto
2000-02 Senior Consultant Sussex Strategy Group. Yorkville
2002-03 and 2011-13 Teacher
2003-10 Municipal Councillor Toronto
2013-15 Senior VP Public Affairs Forum Research
Most Memorable York University Experience As a Physical Education Major, sports was a central focus.
Gymnastics- taking required courses while some were training Olympic bound athletes
Football- coached by Dick Aldridge and Dr Frank Cosentino- building years
Hockey- Stong College. Coached by Steve Dranitsaris and won multiple championships.
York University Anecdote or Highlight 1979 When the Board of Governors accepted a proposal from Steve Dranitsaris to present the Charles Saundercook memorial trophy annually, to an athlete in recognition of their outstanding sportsmanship and leadership on their team. My younger brother, Chuck, exemplified this award, named after him. He only lived 17 years and at his death, a family friend donated a trophy to the family and Steve took it from there. Each year, the Saundercooks receive an invitation to attend and present the award to that athlete, and I believe a sibling (Mostly me) has been in attendance each year. The family is grateful for this annual recognition of Chuck, and feels honored to be a part of such a distinguished celebration for these elite athletes from York University!
Highlight(s) of Professional Career Over 22 years as Municipal Councillor. Held positions of Deputy Mayor, Budget Chief (York)
Chair of Environment (1987) and responsible for bringing the 1ST Blue Box to Toronto.
TTC Commissioner and liaison for York University subway.
Toronto Hydro Commissioner
Chair Pedestrian Committee, and commissioned award winning TIFF short film
And many more....
Community Involvements/Contributions (Local to International) Member RAP Remedial Action Plan for the Great Lakes and specifically the Humber River
Member of all local BIAS, Chair Junction Arts Festival...
and many more....