We have just completed our fiscal year and are about to start a new business year, so budgets are being finalized. In our September meeting we provided orientation training and got into the rather dry task of reviewing and codifying policy. These policies will build a framework for our activity over the next year. This strategic meeting will help us as we move forward. One position that is being deleted from the Board is that of Rink Coordinator. The position will still be there, it’s just that the role doesn’t need to meet the criterion of a board member. It’s still a vital role, for if we continue to not have a Coordinator, our rink program may not be viable. Can I challenge our loyal and existing volunteer group to provide us with a Coordinator? Let’s see.
Missing from our Board meeting this month was our Past-President, Brian Lawrence. Brian stepped off the Board as of the end of this business year. His faithful service has been exemplary, and I will have a challenge to try to emulate his drive and absolute passion for his community. When word went out, you would be impressed by the accolades he received from those he worked with both on the Board and our partners in the community network. All well deserved.
Don’t worry, he will still be here as one of our more active volunteers. He and Gord are still fighting over who has the John Deere keys. Brian and I met in August to start looking at other opportunities to volunteer outside of the community. You haven’t seen the last of my friend Brian Lawrence.
I wanted to comment on your communications with me as your President. After every message, I invite you to reach out to me with issues that affect our community. That is part of our mission to “Engage with residents and businesses to improve the quality of community life.” And you have not disappointed me. I have received emails and messages all through the summer. For issues that we cannot effectively deal with through our own initiatives, we have engaged with our partners to seek an answer or some remedy. Advocacy is important. We take it seriously, so please keep your comments coming. I would say that 100% of the emails have been to raise concerns about something in the community. While these are important, you can also email me about other things; program suggestions, events that will capture the community spirit, really the canvas is large. Thank you for trusting us with the issues you have submitted.
Also, thank you to our casino volunteers! Have you tried pickleball? Did you enjoy the food trucks? I met some of you there while my wife and granddaughter tried the delicacies. So much we could talk about! Perhaps in a future edition.
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