Page 11 - RSCDS Toronto Golden Jubilee Book

Chairs
Esther Goodfellow, 1993 - 1995
The only funny thing I can remember when Esther was on the Executive, was about two years before the 512some. I think Gordon Hamilton was Chair. The executive had "played around" with the challenge from the Vancouver Branch, who had danced a 256some. Nobody on the Executive would accept the responsibility of organizing this event.
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Douglas Smith, 1995 - 1997
An anecdote from my time as Chair related
to the monthly meetings of the Executive Committee. The meetings started at 7:30 p.m. and regularly finished around 9:30 p.m. This was the only time I remember this happening during my twelve years on the committee.
I was fortunate in having an excellent com- mittee during my term as Chair and a very efficient Secretary.
Steven Coombs, 2003 - 2005
I think that there are two comments that I would make about my two years as Chair of the Toronto Association:
• I can't believe how quickly the two years passed.
• I visited (with a single exception) each of the Affiliated Social Groups, and thoroughly enjoyed personally meeting all of the danc- ers and teachers.
Ian Paterson, 2005 - 2007
Memories? January 2006. The Highlands of Durham Burns Night. Shona and I arrived at Utica after a three-hour drive through the worst snow storm of the season. Despite the gruelling journey, we enjoyed a wonderful evening of dancing with friends. We had lots and lots of liquid refreshments, includ- ing a wee dram or two of fine Scotch, lovely food, and a nice helping (or two) of tasty haggis.
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May Macfarlane, 1997 - 1999
As Chair, I had the opportunity to visit many of the local social groups and join them for an evening of dancing. Being chair gave me an excellent chance to spread the news to newer dancers about the many benefits associated with becoming a member. A special honour for me was being presented with a Toronto Association's Honorary Life Membership at the annual Tartan Ball on February 17, 2001.
Ron Bell, 1999 - 2001
I will always remember Esther Goodfellow as my mentor, inspiration, and friend during my years on the executive. It was due to Esther that I became Vice-Chair. During my time as Vice-Chair and Chair, I was able to establish the initial framework for the Association to apply successfully to the Trillium Foundation for funding to enable us to "Plan for the Future" and, in so doing, reorganize our Association. It was a great time of change with hard-working volunteers. I am grateful to have been a part of it.
Jane E. Robinson, 2007 -
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Keith R. Bark, 2001 - 2003
This was a time of change and a new beginning. With the aid of a Trillium grant, we were able to purchase PCs for our
use, update our promotional material and restructure our organization.