This
is the month that many of our seniors, look back,
and remember World War II. I cannot help but contemplate
on what the future holds for our grandchildren and
great grandchildren, concerning memories and thoughts
from the stories told to them by our veterans and
grandparents. November is definitely a month for memories
concerning the veterans, and what their sacrifice
means to all of us. We are so fortunate to live in
a free country, but at what cost?
I
strongly feel that our seniors should be recording,
writing, making videos, and sharing stories, about
their memories. Most of us are at the age, when we
had fathers, brothers and sisters, returning from
the War. Of course today, we have the Afghanistan
repatriations, to remind us of the sacrifices that
are being made even now. Possibly, residing in Trenton,
where there is a constant reminder of what the military
is doing and has done for all Canadians. So on that
note, I am asking each of you on November 11th to
take a moment at 11 a.m. to give thanks, for what
others have done for us.
Now
on a different thought, I mentioned that an Executive
meeting was being held on September 20th, and that
I would let you know about some of the issues and
concerns discussed that day. The Brief to the Government
of Ontario regarding the resolutions passed at our
Convention has been printed and forwarded to the Government.
Committees
were formed, for example
|
Resolutions
Chair
|
Ruth
Peters
|
|
Convention
Chair
|
Sylvia
Gagnon
|
|
Disabilities
|
Dorothy
Kelley
|
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Fund
Raising
|
Art
Field
|
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By-Laws
& Constitution
|
Bernard
Jordaan
|
A
considerable amount of time was spent discussing financial
concerns of the U.S.C.O. One decision was to increase
the price of the Voice by $5.00 per year beginning
January 1st 2012 on your renewal date. Our Treasurer
Susanne Robarts is closely monitoring other areas
that may be implemented in the future.
Resolution
closing date will be May 14, 2012 I know you all realize
that Resolutions may be sent in anytime to the office,
they will be forwarded to the Resolution Committee.
Talk to members of your Clubs and do not hesitate
to prepare a resolution and forward to the office
at any time...
At
our Convention the Field Reps. spoke about having
a telephone conference call so that they could discuss
issues and concerns. This is scheduled for October
13th. I do hope that all Clubs will keep in close
contact with your Field Rep.
Again,
please take time to remember all of our past veterans
and peace keepers.
YOURS
FOR THE BETTERMENT OF SENIORS
Joyce Mitchell, President
