MWCN
Annual Report 2024
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, we held our 22nd Annual General Meeting at the Chateauguay Legion, Branch 108, located at 39 rue Gilmour.
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MWCN, operational since 1999, had its first AGM in 2004 after receiving its Charter. This year's meeting, from 4-7 PM, saw 60 members in attendance. Reports were presented by our director, program manager, coordinators, and NPIs from Chateauguay, Pincourt, Huntingdon, and Hemmingford, along with our Employability Coordinator covering the Montérégie West region. Cory Robinson, our accountant, presented the Financial Report.
We were honored to have Charles Taker, Commissioner’s Representative from the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for Quebec and Nunavut, who gave a brief speech on recent reports.
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Our director thanked Lise Brunette, our president since 2018, for her dedication to the English-speaking community and MWCN. Pauline expressed gratitude for Lise's faithful service and looked forward to future discussions.
We welcomed Hugh Maynard, Publisher and Director of The Gleaner, who received the 2024 Community Building Award for his significant contributions. As founder of Qu'anglo Communications & Consulting, Hugh has greatly supported the English-speaking community. Pauline also presented an appreciation gift to Hugh Maynard.
Jayme McClintock reviewed and approved updates to the MWCN By-Laws.
We are pleased to introduce the new board members, with some continuing for another year and others newly elected for a 2-year mandate, ensuring continuity.
Tracy Wilkins - President
Marlene Davies - Vice President
Carolyn Galloway - Treasurer
Chuck Halliday - Secretary/ Ex-Officio
Susan Parker - Director
Maureen Hoas -Director
Lucy Khatchadourian - Director
Laura Bustamante - Director
Sherry Comeau - Director
Harikrishnan Ramachandran Nair - Director
Pamela Mulderrig, - Director
Gail Polney - Director
The AGM concluded with a heartfelt thank you to all attendees for their continued support and dedication. As we embark on another year, we look forward to building on our successes and addressing new challenges with the same commitment and enthusiasm that has defined MWCN since its inception. Together, we will continue to strengthen our community, fostering growth and unity in the Montérégie West region. Here's to another year of collaboration and achievement!