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MUNICIPALITY OF

CENTRE HASTINGS

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Jeff Bitton started his career in Recreation in 1980 with the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo and will be retiring from a career that has spanned over 40 years. Jeff held
various positions including Recreation Manager , Adult Programs and Sports Field
Coordinator, and Parks Recreation and Culture Coordinator positions with various
Municipalities including Waterloo, Halton Hills, Sidney Township, Quinte West, City of
Belleville, and for the past 11 years the Municipality of Centre Hastings
Over the years Jeff was involved and coach, convenor, mentor, and board of directors
member for various organizations including Kitchener Minor Hockey, Big Brothers of
Halton, Wooler Minor Soccer, Playing for Keeps, Jump Start, Community Partners for
Success and Loyalist College Recreation Leadership Board of Directors, including for
over 10 years as Chairman.

Jeff currently resides in Stirling with his wife Robin and black lab Maggie. Jeff has thoroughly enjoyed his career in
recreation, especially his time spent with Centre Hastings.
“I have had the joy and honour of working with some of the finest staff, volunteers, and young people throughout my
professional life, and will forever be grateful for the opportunity”
Thank you for all your years and service to the Municipality of Centre Hastings! Best of luck in your retirement and future
endeavors!