Community Options Annual Report 2013 | Page 8

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT | 8 Board of Directors 2012-2013 Cherylyn Shewchuk President Cherylyn volunteered with a number of events and organizations such as the United Way, through the Government of Canada Workplace Campaign Committee (GCWCC) as Chair for Fisheries and Oceans Prairies Area and Edmonton Office; 6th Annual March for Missing and Murdered Women Edmonton; Stand Up Against Poverty; UW Tools for Schools; activities of the PSAC’s Edmonton Area Council and the Edmonton Regional Women’s Committee; and the Westmount Christian Council. Cherylyn enjoys The Arts, volunteering, jazz, writing and currently enjoys spending what little free time she has with her family, especially her godsons. Cherylyn joined the Board in 2011 and will complete her service with us this AGM. Camille Dubé Vice President Camille is an individual with a vested interest in children, adults, and families with disabilities. working as a home-based child intervention therapist for children with a range of disabilities for several years now, she hopes to combine her work experience with advocating for the rights of children with disabilities as well as their families. Camille was employed as a research assistant for one of her professors during july and august 2010, interviewing parents of children with disabilities province-wide. combining her range of experiences into phd research, she is now looking into children’s rights within therapy. Camille joined the Board in 2010. Trevor Glover Treasurer Trevor joined the Board in 2011 while pursuing his designation as a chartered accountant. due to significant work changes and long work hours, he completes his term of service this agm. Lindsay Wodinski Secretary Lindsay Wodinski was a student intern for 2010-2011 for the Community Options Board of Directors. she has been elected as the Secretary for 2011-2012. Lindsay has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology at MacWwan University and recently completed her Master’s Degree in Sociology at the University of Alberta. Her research interests and thesis work focus on the impact of changing social, political, and economic conditions on social-serving nonprofit organizations in Alberta. Brian Leonard Member At Large Brian recently retired from his position as a Children’s Advocate with Alberta Children’s Services. He is dedicated to supporting children and in his role as a Board member for Community Options. Brian joined the board in 2009.