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A Message from CJ MacMullin |
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Dear Fellow Progressians, As we prepare for the National Convention
in Halifax, I would like to encourage all of you who have not as yet made
up your minds to attend, to take this opportunity to visit Halifax and our
beautiful Province of Nova Scotia. The
National Convention committee has been working hard to ensure a successful
convention with interesting and constructive learning opportunities with a
“wee bit” of Maritime fun thrown in as only Progressians can do.
Oh, did I mention lobster ????? Personally, I am looking forward to
welcoming my fellow Progressians from across our beautiful Country to
Halifax, to renewing old friendships and
introducing myself to those of you whom I have not as yet had the
pleasure to meet. During this
convention, I will be seeking your approval in being ratified as incoming
National President-Elect. When introduced to the Halifax Progress
Club in 1989, I was immediately attracted by the professionalism, high
energy level, and compassion that the members of the club displayed. Their
hands on approach with the organizations they supported really sold me on
the value of the Progress Club. Upon joining the Halifax Progress Club, I took an active role
in the many projects and functions of the Club, serving 2 years on the
Board of Directors of The Progress Centre for Early Intervention, 1 year
as Chairman of the Annual Benefit Auction, 3 years on the Halifax’ Club
board, culminating as President of the Canadian Progress Club, Halifax in
1995/96. Having achieved the
highest role the Club has to offer, while waiting for an opportunity to
serve in a national role, I served 2 years as Co-Chair of the Canadian
Progress Club/Lawtons’ Drugs Pro-AM Charity Golf Tournament.
In 1997, I was elected Zone Governor, Eastern Region moving to
National Vice-President, Eastern Region in 1998, my current role.
One of the most rewarding committees, was this year’s charter
committee which culminated in the chartering of the Greater Moncton
Progress Club. Throughout my tenure in the Canadian
Progress Club, from participating in various club meetings ( mine &
others), committees, board meetings ( both local & national), and 9
national conventions, I have met and learned from extremely professional
people who have enriched the lives of many, and I was fortunate enough to
benefit from their efforts. They
have taught me that no obstacle is to large to overcome.
They have also given me the desire to contribute more to our
Club’s efforts and to making the Canadian Progress Club the pre-eminent
service club in Canada. Service clubs in Canada are suffering from
lack of growth and we have seen this in our own club nationally.
However, there are bright spots in our organization and we should
try to learn from them. For
the past several years, we all have talked about membership as our major
issue and this has been the primary focus of everyone seeking national
office. From my point of
view, this would still be a major national focus and I would like to see
it “attacked” through improved communication throughout our Club.
Through improved communication, our efforts should be to try and
learn from the clubs successful in membership retention & growth to
share these learning experiences. What
makes one club stronger and more vibrant than another.
We have plenty of strong examples from which to learn.
For the new clubs, we should pass on this learning early to help
them grow & strengthen. I believe this is one way to strengthen &
build our membership and that will be my focus. In closing, I will bring commitment &
dedication to the office of National President-Elect and I ask each and
every one of you for your support. Yours in Progress, CJ MacMullin
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