Executive Director
Norbert Boudreau Tenders Resignation
After having
been Executive Director of ACER-CART since January 2009, Norbert
Boudreau regretfully announced his resignation from the position,
effective June 30, 2012. Norbert was recently elected 2nd
Vice-President of the Retired Teachers of Ontario and because of
his additional responsibilities he decided that he could not do
justice to either association by keeping the two positions,
Executive Director and 2nd Vice-President. At its
December 9 conference call, the Executive Committee accepted his
resignation with regret and wishes him well in his continuing
endeavors on behalf of the Retired Teachers of Ontario.
Delegates to 2012 AGM to Decide on Structure
In light of its review of
organizational structure initiated in part by the withdrawal of
AREQ from ACER-CART, the Executive Committee will be submitting a
number of recommendations in its report for delegate consideration
at the June 2012 AGM. These recommendations will be sent out in
early 2012 so that member organizations have an opportunity to
study them.
Committee Hires
New Executive Director
At its December 9 conference
call, the Executive Committee moved to accept the application from
Roger E. Régimbal for the post of ACER-CART Executive Director,
effective July 1, 2012. After his appointment, Roger listened in
to the conference call, and will continue to monitor our
deliberations, including the 2012 AGM. To insure a proper
transition in duties, Roger will receive an honorarium as of June
1, 2012 and work along with Norbert for the month of June.
Meet Roger E.
Régimbal
After
having taught in the Ontario catholic schools for 35 years, Roger
retired in 2007. He has been involved with the Canadian Teachers’
Federation since 1991,first as a delegate to its annual
meetings, then on the CTF Board of Directors (1995-2002), ending
up as Executive Board Vice-President (2002-06). Concurrently,
Roger has held positions with the Ontario Teachers’ Federation
ending up as their President (2000-01). He has also been actively
involved with the Association des enseignantes et enseignants
de l’Ontario including a term as President. And not to be
considered “out to pasture”, after retiring he has been a member
of the Board of Directors of RTO/ERO in his district since 2009.
We look forward to working with him. Bienvenue ŕ bord M. le
directeur général Roger E. Régimbal.
Report of
President Arnold Hull
Resignation of our Executive
Director
As you will
have noted the Executive Committee accepted with regret the
resignation of Norbert Boudreau our Executive Director. We wish
him continued success and thank him for the continued support of
our organization as he assumes the various positions and
responsibilities as a key executive member of RTO/ERO.
Organizational Communication
to Date
Regional Meetings
The initiative of the regional representatives to get their people
together is most commendable. There will be an opportunity to
have regional meetings prior to our 2012 AGM.
President and Directors
The newsletters of the member organizations are a great source of
information. I appreciate the feedback sent to me about my
comments regarding the structure and content of your newsletters
and websites. It is my wish to have all Directors involved in
this dialogue.
Congress of
National Seniors Organizations
(CNSO)
Due to organizational difficulties this organization has not been
active for the past few months. I am very pleased to announce
that CNSO is being reactivated, starting with a conference call in
January 2012. As an organization it is important to ACER-CART to
have a partnership with like-minded organizations with which we
share common goals.
Our 2012 AGM – June 1-2
Executive Director Norbert Boudreau and I are meeting in Toronto
on January 19th to organize details of our June 2012
AGM. They will be posted on the website as they evolve.
As President
This year has been a great experience. The activities, socials,
financial assistance given to others and initiatives that are
being undertaken by member organizations are remarkable. On
behalf of the Executive Committee please accept and extend to all
those hundreds of volunteers our appreciation. As so aptly
expressed by Helen Dyer, “Volunteerism
is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape
and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.”
