It is an honour and a privilege to serve as the new President of REAL Women of Canada.
To begin with, I would like very much to thank some very important individuals.
First, I wish to thank Laurie Geschke, who served as President for the past three years. Her leadership and guidance, especially with the Board of Directors, was greatly appreciated. She also led productive and efficient Board meetings. Thanks again, Laurie, for your service.
Secondly, I want to thank the Alberta Chapter of REAL Women for hosting the 2009 annual Board meetings (AGM) and national conference in Edmonton June 4-6th. These events were well planned. The conference speakers were stimulating and informative. A special note of thanks is extended to Alberta Board members Corry Morcos and Jill Cahoon for heading the organizing committee which did such a marvellous job.
Thirdly, I want to thank our wonderful members for their support. Your financial, moral and prayerful support mean so much to us and keeps us going strong in our work to build a better society.
Perhaps too, I should add my thanks (tongue in cheek) to Liberal opposition leader Michael Ignatieff for deciding not to have a summer election! It is the last thing Canadians want for their summer time enjoyment. It now appears that Mr. Ignatieff is considering early November as a possible election date.
With that in mind, it is a great opportunity for us to visit our local MP during the summer months. It is especially worthwhile to develop an on-going relationship with your MP, especially if she/he is supportive of pro-family, pro-life values and beliefs. Even if your MP is not supportive he/she needs to hear from constituents. Whatever your situation, visit your MP to share your concerns, solicit you MP’s support and express your appreciation for your MP.
Visiting your MP is especially important now, after the Conservative government gave $400,000 of taxpayer dollars to the recent Toronto Pride Parade. This was an unnecessary waste of tax dollars. Please contact your MP, the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism to object to this outrageous use of government funds.
For further background on this shocking government grant to the Toronto Gay Pride Parade, please go to www.rightthecourse.ca. Also write:
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2
Fax: 613-941-6900
(The Honourable Diane Ablonczy
Secretary of State for Small Business & Tourism (658 Confederation Building
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Fax (613) 992-2537
Your own MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
(For contact information(go to www.parl.gc.ca.
Please know that REAL Women won’t be resting over the summer months! There is always so much to do. It is as always, however, a great privilege to carry out our work and we are delighted to be able to do so.
Have a great summer!
Cecilia Forsyth
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