VIEWPOINT
AMCTO Staff
Andy Koopmans , CPA , CMA , CMO Executive Director
Craig Wellington Director , Programs & Services
Rick Johal Director , Member & Sector Relations
Roger Ramkissoon , CPA , CGA Manager , Finance & Administration
Anubha Meta , Ph . D . Manager , Education & PD Program Development
Brenda Armstrong Johnston Specialist , Membership Services
Michelle Sampson Executive Assistant
Kathleen Barrett Coordinator , Communications & Marketing
Jeanne Moon Coordinator , Programs & Services
Rosita Bourke Coordinator , Programs & Services
Manjit Badh Coordinator , Programs & Services
Eric Muller Policy Advisor
Tawanda Chirenda Coordinator , Accreditation
An Olympic Effort
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In the name of all competitors , I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games , respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them , in the true spirit of sportsmanship , for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams .”
I don ’ t think that I am alone in thinking that the value of these words – the Olympic Athletes ’ Oath – was more than a little diminished by the events that transpired in the days and weeks prior to the start of the 2016
By Andy Koopmans , CPA , CMA , CMO Executive Director , AMCTO
Summer Olympics and continued to play out throughout the Games . Sadly , it was abundantly clear that some athletes , and indeed some countries , had no intention of fulfilling the promise to respect and abide by the rules put in place to ensure fair competition . Winning , regardless of what it might cost , became more important than competing fairly and cleanly .
I think that what bothers me the most about this Olympic scandal was the fact that the Games are built on a
“ As municipal professionals , we have all been faced with situations where our commitment to professionalism and / or political neutrality has been challenged .”
Jane Chevannes Administrative Assistant , Programs & Services
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