Elections
As of March 1, 2009 we have received the following names and when asked have agreed to serve as the 2009/2010 National Executive so no ballots will be needed on the election:
- President: Derrill Henderson
- 1st Vice: Helen Wedge
- 2nd Vice: Murray Doull
- Secretary: **
- Treasurer: Barry Mitchell
Congratulations on the new Executive and best wishes on your next term. **(Jim Trick's name was submitted for Secretary but unless the Bylaws are changed he cannot be elected to this position as he has served 2 terms - however as with the Treasurer he may be appointed by the Executive as you all know)
There were some comments included with the nominations that we shouldn’t change something that works but we need to remember that it is a big commitment of a person’s time and energy. We have been fortunate to have individuals who have served our Association well. But change is good - without change you could lose innovation and creation that is needed to keep progress fresh and constantly moving. We want to make our Association interesting and inviting to new members so new ideas and energy is important. It also gives the ones who have served opportunity to move into other areas of the Association and expand or develop other ideas. We would like to see more people involved in keeping the Battle of Hong Kong story available to our youth and all Canadians as it is an important part of our history.