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having said that , we did exceed our expectation of matching six mentor / mentee relationships with a total of eight matches . As a successful mentor in the program , I am looking forward to what this program will offer me and my mentee moving forward .
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My whirlwind tour as AMCTO president got off to an amazing start this past June at the AGM and Annual Conference . I have also represented the association at a couple of our sister associations ’ annual conferences , and as I write this article , I am looking forward to attending many of the fall zone meetings that will be well underway by the time you read this .
Recently , the AMCTO Board met in my hometown of Timmins , and although we had some fun , we also got down to business . One area that we discussed and decided that we should reconsider was our approach to the Board Governance Recommendations . Specifically , we revisited a few of the recommendations and I am happy to report that the Board of Directors approved moving forward in a couple of key areas that were important to AMCTO members . Although I am only summarizing the Board ’ s decision , we have committed to revisiting the following two key priority areas : The first – election of the vice president ; and the second – allowing zones to elect their zone representative and local zone executives using electronic methods . We will be receiving recommendations on these areas in the coming months . If all goes well , we are aiming to have something available for ratification at the 2017 annual general meeting in Huntsville .
Although there were many recommendations included in the Board Governance report and we requested members ’ input earlier this year , it is never too late to voice your opinions . If there is something else regarding the Board Governance review and recommendations , please reach out . I would like to encourage every member to become involved with the association . Please reach out to your zone member on the board , your local zone executive or myself . Please remember that we are volunteers trying to do the best we can for you , our members .
I would like to thank all of our members for your valued input and open , honest advice . Your contribution to the association is what has made AMCTO so successful . I am looking forward to seeing all of you ( or as many as I can ) during the fall zone meeting sessions .
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