Dear Colleagues,

Our association was born five years ago, an astonishing fact because it received unanimous all-party support in committee as well as in the Legislative Assembly.

Honourable Alvin Curling Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Thanks to The Speaker and the Board of Internal Economy, funds have recently been provided to pay for part-time office work. Jennifer McFarlane has joined us to staff our office each Thursday and Friday morning.

We have also been able to finalize the membership scrolls which each paid up member should receive shortly in the mail. I hope you find yours attractive enough to frame and prominently display. Each year as dues are paid a current seal will be mailed with your renewed membership identification card.

I would like to thank the executive members who have accepted responsibilities this past year, our part-time staff, Christian and Jennifer, The Speaker -The Honourable Alvin Curling, Wendy Iwai his Executive Assistant and all members of his staff for their support during the year.

Please put our Annual General Meeting in your calendar now for June 1st, and renew your membership as soon as you finish reading the InFormer. See you there!

Every good wish to each member.

Rev. Canon Derwyn Shea
Chairman

Formerly employed in the WSIB Secretariat, Jennifer McFarlane attends York University pursuing a degree in Social Work. Her secretarial, computer and office management skills are second to none and we are fortunate to have her on staff. Regular office hours are now Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a. m. to 1:00 p.m. By now you may have received a telephone call from Jennifer as she is calling all of our members to update files and information.