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CESO and NWAC sign MOU on program to assist Aboriginal women build capacity - See News Release - March 13, 2008
Memorandum - Paul van der Wel
(February 25, 2008)
Dear CESO | SACO staff, Volunteers and supporters,
It is with great sadness that I announce that Paul van der Wel has informed me of his decision to resign as President and CEO of CESO | SACO, effective June 1, 2008.
As you all know, prior to joining CESO | SACO, Paul had already retired from the business world, and we were fortunate to have him return to work to serve CESO | SACO. Since his arrival in the spring of 2006, he has re-energized our organization, and built a solid Senior Management team. Today, CESO | SACO is well positioned for the future. Paul reached his goal of turning around CESO | SACO and we must all thank him for his contribution and relentless dedication to our organization. His decision to resign was however based on personal reasons. His family life was put on hold while he diligently revived CESO | SACO, bringing it back into the foreground of sustainable development and improved governance.
Paul’s contribution to CESO | SACO Board and staff has been significant, and includes the securing of increased funding and finalizing a strategic plan and vision that we believe in and can deliver. Furthermore, Paul’s leadership brought about organizational cohesion and increased effective operations. Paul took great efforts to engage both staff and volunteers and successfully improved morale with gaining the respect and trust of both. He also represented our organization across Canada and internationally, thus enhancing CESO | SACO with our numerous partners. Paul has full confidence that his team – strong, knowledgeable, committed and guided by our new vision – will effectively take CESO | SACO into the future.
Until his retirement, Paul will continue to actively lead the daily operations of CESO | SACO and will be part of the special Board Succession Committee that will be formed to search for his replacement. Paul has also indicated that he intends to remain in office as interim CEO until his replacement is found and joins CESO | SACO, and wishes to remain involved with CESO | SACO as a Board member to ensure CESO | SACO’s continuing success.
I am convinced that you will give Paul and the management team your full support as we embark on the succession process.
France Poulin
Chair of the Board
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was created as part of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement is the result of negotiations between the Government of Canada, counsel for residential school survivors, church entities, the Assembly of First Nations and other Aboriginal organizations regarding the Indian Residential Schools legacy. For further information about the Settlement Agreement, please click on www.residentialschoolsettlement.ca.
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- Mileage Multiplying Day, May 17, 2007
28 Million Aeroplan Miles Donated to Beyond Miles - See Aeroplan's News Release.
- Founded in 1967, CESO celebrates its 40th Anniversary year in 2007.
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Winners of CESO’s Photo Contest 2006
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- Cameroon - CESO Supports a Group Fighting Violence Against Women, by Marquita Riel
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- Volunteer Cooperation Program: Governance Support in Haiti – Canada Corps
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