August 31, 2010

DOC is delighted to welcome 6 at-large board members elected by acclamation in August.

They are:
John Christou  returning for another term as an at-large member
Ava Karvonen also returning for another term as an at-large member
Newcomers to the board are:
Mandy Leith
Katie McKenna
Francine Pelletier
Vonnie Von Helmolt

The breadth and depth of their expertise will serve DOC well. We look forward to having them join their regionally appointed colleagues for the next two years in what promises to be exciting times for DOC.

The regionally appointed board members are:
Teresa MacInnes (Atlantic)
Pepita Ferrari (Québec)
Jacques Ménard (Ottawa)
Michael McNamara (Toronto)
Jean du Toit (Winnipeg)
Brandy Yanchyk (Alberta)
Michaelin McDermott (British-Columbia)

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing board members who have guided DOC so well in the last year. Thank you to Sue Brinton, Peter Wintonick, Gita Hosek, Eric Geringas, Barry Greenwald, Leah Mallen, Erin Faith-Young and Lana Lovell.

A special thank you is owed to Betsy Carson and Chuck Lapp, two long standing board members who tirelessly gave their time and energy to the organization. Your generosity of spirit has supported DOC for many, many years and for that, we thank you.