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June 2010 |
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Past President / Archives Communiqué - June 2010 Past President / Archives Communiqué - June 2011 Past President / Archives Communiqué - February 2012 Past President / Archives Communiqué - February 2012Gerri Holmes, Provincial Past President / Archives Standing Committee Chair As I write this communiqué, it is storming – one of the very very few we have had during this mild winter. We have also entered into the season of Lent – a season of repentance and conversion. As we journey in prayer and reflection, may we be honestly open with ourselves and each other, so that we can genuinely and joyfully sing on Easter morning – Alleluia He is Risen!!! As we strive to preserve our past in our role, we also need to be looking ahead as to what our future holds. Guiding and encouraging where possible to bring out the leadership qualities of those around us to ensure there is someone to move forward to keep our organization viable. How available have we been? A duty of most past presidents is chairing the election. Past National President, Danielle McNeill Hessian made some excellent points in her last communiqué and they are well worth repeating. I am going to put one part of it in this communiqué. I quote: “The National Manual of Policy and Procedure ARTICLE XV ELIGIBILITY, NOMINATIONS and ELECTIONS clearly outlines the election process. It is critical that all of the steps from the eligibility list to the process for nominations are followed in order for the election to be successful. In my experience, councils often skip steps in the nomination process and private or “parking lot discussions” among the members determine who stands for office and in what position. These conversations may result in capable women removing their name from a position and could result in the loss of the best person for the position and a member who loses interest in serving. At every level, the League needs the best person in the position and not necessarily “the last woman standing”. A small point that needs mentioning is the distinction between the national, provincial and diocesan executive and national, provincial and diocesan council. The national executive refers to table officers, chairpersons and presidents at the level concerned while national, provincial, and diocesan council refers to voting and accredited delegates assembled in convention. The council includes life members while the executive does not,” end of quote. Archives as always need to be preserved and I repeat leave NOTHING to memory. Mark the items right away as with the passage of time, names and details are forgotten. I am speaking from experience, at the time you think you’ll never forget that but six months to a year later the old memory doesn’t kick in like you thought it would and you end up kicking yourself. May your Lenten journey be your best ever, and your Easter blessings abundant. Past President / Archives Communiqué - June 2011Gerri Holmes, Provincial Past President / Archives Standing Committee Chair Smiling to myself as I walked out of that convention room 21 days ago thinking ‘aw job complete.’ Now to begin my journey into this relaxing role as past president. I welcome the experienced that have already completed a year and the new just beginning as we strive to record and keep all things that will make up the history of our councils. Leave NOTHING to memory – as time passes the details get forgotten, so keep on top of things. Your archives need to kept on good quality material and copy your newspaper clippings as they yellow with age. Things we will need to make our archives complete are:
Since you have done such a good job of maintaining them show them off at every opportunity. Our past history has made us what we are today – be proud of it. Your duties as past president also include serving in a consultative capacity to the new president as she begins her term in her way. Be available. May your summer be relaxing and may we generate a renewed vigour during our relaxation to live our lives “Centered in Faith & Justice.’ Past President / Archives Communiqué - June 2010Yvonne Colleaux, Provincial Past President / Archives Standing Committee Chair Welcome to the Archives Standing Committee in which we are privileged to record and keep all the materials pertaining to the history of our councils. These include:
A reminder to update archives on a timely basis – otherwise, too much may be forgotten. Your archives are to last a long time. By using archival quality materials and photocopying newspaper clippings you will ensure durability. Take every opportunity to display your archives so your members can enjoy your past history and accomplishments and be renewed in their commitment to serve God and Canada as members of the League. As past president you
Is your council having an anniversary celebration or a special project in 2010? In addition to including these events in archives, please remember our annual newsletter and forward write - ups and photos to Provincial Communications Chairperson Helen Kayfish as soon as possible after the event. I wish you all a relaxing and fulfilling summer! In keeping with our theme ‘Women of Peace and Hope’ may we always be ready to give the reason for the hope we have. |