Information About Candidates for Election to the Board

GEORGES BERTRAND, P. Eng.
Senior Manager and Project manager
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
LAVAL UNIVERSITY, QUEBEC CITY,
QUEBEC, CANADA (1981-1985)
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Bachelor’s degree, Geological
Engineering (1985)
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Member of the Rouge et Or Alpine
ski team
LYNDON STATE COLLEGE,
VERMONT, USA (1978-1980)
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Environmental sciences – Quebec’s
College Degree (CEGEP) Equivalent
(1980)
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Member of the LSC Ski team
(Division II Winning Ski Team (1978
and 1979);
Continuing education – Last 5
years
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Citizenship: Canadian
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Languages: French and English
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Professional membership: Quebec Professional Order of
Engineers – OIQ – Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec (Since
1988)
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Social & Volunteer involvement: Chairman of the Board,
Pierre-Harvey National Training Centre (Since 2006)
Senior Project Manager
As a Senior Project manager, Mr. Bertrand leads and supervises a
work team, which size varies between 6 and 15 (technicians,
engineers and other professionals) depending on the size, scope,
complexity, phase and duration of the project.
Mr. Bertrand remains responsible for the entire life of the projects
and all of its aspects and phases:
 Preparation of the professional services offer;
 Negotiating the contract for professional services with the client;
 Elaborating the work plan, setting the schedule, coordination of
the different disciplines and overseeing the design team;
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Time management priorities (7 Units)
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 Establishing the required quality control plan for the project;
Notarius – Electronic Signature and
seal (1 Unit)
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Project Management Office (15
Units)
 Supervision and verification of the deliverables, overseeing
preparation of the drawings, specification and tender
documents;
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Project Management Hyper Training
(Internet Capsules) (3,5 Units)
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 Analysis of the bids and recommendation for the award of the
construction contract;
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Certificate of Authorization, Wetlands
and Contaminated Soil (1 Unit)
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Contract management policy (1.5
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Unit)
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
G. BERTRAND, P. Eng. Senior
Consultant, Quebec City, QUEBEC
(2014-Today)
Supervision of the onsite work, responsible for the cost control
and the work calendar and targets;
Onsite work measurements and recommendation of payments;
Onsite verification and recommendation of provisional and
definitive acceptances of the work;
 Assessing the client’s satisfaction and editing the project’s post
mortem.
ROCHE LTD, CONSULTING GROUP,
Quebec city, QUEBEC (2007-2014)
SNC-LAVALIN INC, Quebec City (19892007), Montreal, QUEBEC (1987-1988)
LAVALIN, QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC
(1985-1986)
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May 2016
GEORGES BERTRAND, P. Eng.
Senior Manager and Project manager
Senior Project Manager – Role, responsibilities and tasks
Professional services offer and contract
 Based on the needs expressed by the client and/or in response to the tender documents, establishment of
the project team, the optimal methodology adapted to the project, budget, timetable, cost of services and, if
needed, list of exclusions;
 Establishing the project quality plan - Process design review, continuous and periodic verification,
validation of the deliverables, project management and complaints management process;
 Writing (with teammates) and verification of the texts of the proposed professional offer and signing before
submission;
 Verifying the proposed contract, if needed requesting precision or additional information, and signing the
professional services contract.
Design, specifications, drawings and tender documents
 Determination of needs for additional analysis or expertise – if needed topographic surveys, geotechnical
drilling, soil characterization, etc.
 Organization of project team – usually between 6 and 15 technicians, engineers of different disciplines
and/or other professionals – and, if necessary, of the working environment;
 Supervision of the design, planning of design reviews, planning the deliverables timeline - drawings and
specifications at varying degrees of completion according to customer requirements;
 Supervision of realisation of the drawings, continuous monitoring of the CADD (Computer Assisted
Design/Drawings) technicians and verification of the plans before each deliverable;
 Writing the Technical Clauses of the project according to the client’s requirements and the project
particularities – technical, environmental, cost and schedule;
 Meeting with the client and presentation of deliverables – Presentation of drawings and the specifications
according to their degree of advancement, noting the client’s comments, if needed updating the initial
agenda, writing the meeting minutes;
 Supervision of the correction of the drawings and specifications based on the comments received and,
subsequently, checking the corrected files and documents;
 Validation of final tender documents (drawings, specifications and attached documents) before final
transmission to the client;
 Technical analysis of the bids (for construction) received, preparation and transmission (to the client) of the
technical analysis report.
Professional services during construction
 Technical presentation of the drawings, specifications and the digital files to the winning contractor (as part
of the onsite work kick-off meeting);
 Transmission of the digital files for the implementation of the works;
 Responding to technical questions of the contractor;
 If needed to adapt the works to the onsite conditions, modification of the drawings;
 Establishment of a schedule of meetings with the contractor and the client, conducting these meetings,
writing and sending the minutes to the participants;
 Every month, measurement of the work achieved, establishment of the monthly recommendation of
payment for the completed and accepted work;
 Inspection of works and recommendation – provisional and definitive acceptances of the work;
 Achievement of the As-built Drawings (from annotated plans and surveys conducted during and after
construction);
 Assessment of the client’s satisfaction, validation and closing the quality control plan;
 Completing the project post mortem file and archiving the project digital files, drawings and documents.
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May 2016
GEORGES BERTRAND, P. Eng.
Senior Manager and Project manager
Pierre-Harvey National Training Centre – Chairman of the board (Since 2006)
Volunteer involvement – Shortlist of the main duties performed
 As chairman of the Board, establishing, maintaining and improving respectful and working relations with all
the Pierre-Harvey National Training Center (CNEPH) public and private partners and its many
representatives – Cross Country Canada, Ski de Fond Quebec, Institut national des sports du Quebec,
Conseil des sports de haut niveau de Quebec, B2Ten, Fondation Nordiques, local and regional crosscountry ski clubs and the business community of the greater Quebec City area;
 Based on the needs specifically expressed by the CNEPH coaching staff, preparation of the annual
operating budget and presentation of this document to both the national and provincial federations, Cross
Country Canada and Ski de Fond Quebec;
 Supervision and management of the CNEPH operations and costs through rigorous expense control and
management;
 Establishment of a schedule of the CNEPH Board meetings, between 5 and 7 meetings each year –
Convocation, establishment of a detailed agenda and direction of the meetings with participation of a
member of the coaching staff, both athletes’ representative (female and male) and the Ski de Fond Quebec
representative – Writing (and/or correction) and sending the meeting minutes to every participants;
 From the local business community of the greater Quebec City area, raising the needed funds, between
one half and one third of the CNEPH annual operating budget every season;
 More specifically in 2013, the CNEPH raised a 400 000$ budget (cash, materials and services) to build a
new 5.0 km roller ski track specifically designed and built for the CNEPH high performance athletes;
 Since 2014, establishing a recurring Annual Fundraising Event (which raised more than 13 000$ in 2014,
and 17 000$ in 2015);
 Hiring of the CNEPH permanent coaches – National, provincial and local publications, analysis of the
applications received, interview of candidates, drafting, negotiating and signing the contract;
 Performing the annual assessment of the CNEPH permanent and temporary coaching staff, negotiating
their salary and signing their contracts;
 Preparation, sending out and analysis of the Athletes’ Annual Survey to appreciate the athletes’ satisfaction
of the different CNEPH services, coaching and technician staffs – in order to continually improve the
services provided by the CNEPH;
 Establishment, maintenance and improvement of the relationship between the national and provincial sport
press agencies and representatives;
 At the end of the end of each season, preparation and presentation of the annual report to Cross Country
Canada authorities and the Ski de Fond Quebec representatives;
 In short, since 2006, ensuring effective, dynamic and rigorous governance, enabling the CNEPH athletes
and coaches to reach their full potential and improving on the whole the Pierre-Harvey National Training
Centre.
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May 2016
GEORGES BERTRAND, P. Eng.
Senior Manager and Project manager
SENIOR MANAGER AND PROJECT MANAGER – LIST OF PRINCIPAL PROJECTS
(Most recent to oldest)
 Quebec City – Reconstruction of the Grande Allee / November 2013 – August 2014 / $ 12 million
 Saint-Paul-de-Montminy – Wastewater treatment system / July 2013 - August 2014 / $ 6 million
 Hydro-Quebec – Romaine River Hydroelectric Complex – Main access road (27 km) – Phase IV / 2012 2013 / $ 40 million
 Hydro-Quebec – Romaine River Hydroelectric Complex – Main access road (18 km) – Phase III / 2011 2012 / $ 25 million
 Quebec Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity / 2010 - 2011 / Feasibility Study and Plans / Olympic
Downhill ski slope at the Massif de Charlevoix ski area
 Hydro-Quebec – Romaine River Hydroelectric Complex – Main access road (38 km) – Phase II / 2009 2011 / $ 63 million
 Hydro-Quebec – Romaine River Hydroelectric Complex – Main access road (48 km) – Phase I / 2008 2010 / $ 71 million
 City of Carleton-sur-Mer – Production of drinking water facilities – 2007-2009 / $ 10 million
 Commission de la capitale nationale (Quebec) - Promenade Samuel-de Champlain, construction of two
soccer fields with drainage and irrigation / 2007 / $ 1 000 000
 Commission de la capitale nationale (Quebec) - Promenade Samuel-de Champlain – Reconstruction of 3.0
km of the boulevard Champlain / 2005 – 2007 / $ 15 million
 Jean-Lesage International Airport (Quebec) - Resurfacing the concrete apron / 2005-2007 / $ 2 000 000
 City of Quebec - Rehabilitation of ten urban streets / 2005 / $ 2.3 million
 Quebec Ministry of Transportation - Quality management system ISO-9001 Implantation / 2003-2004
 Corporation Massif de Petite-Riviere-Saint-François – Alpine Skiing National Training Centre – Raw water
supply system for the snow making system including a rock excavated reservoir with a capacity of 150 000
m³ plus raising the summit of the Cap Maillard over 30 meters in elevation / 2001-2002 / $ 5 million
 Commission de la capitale nationale du Quebec - Renovation of the Honore-Mercier Avenue and Park of
the National Assembly of Quebec / 1998-2000 / $ 5 million
 City of Charlesbourg - Rehabilitation of three residential streets / 1997 / $ 500 000
 Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MTPTC), Port-au-Prince, Haiti Rehabilitation of the Haile-Selassie Avenue – Work funded by the World Bank / 1997 / $ 10 million
 Quebec City - Security protection against rock falls at Parc Felix-Leclerc / 1995-1997 / $ 100 000
 City of Charlesbourg - Rehabilitation of 20 residential streets / 1994-1996 / $ 4.5 million
 Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MTPTC), Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Work
funded by the Inter-American Development Bank / 1995 / $ 1.5 million
 Society promoting Quebec City as host to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games – Mission in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil – Head of engineering team – Feasibility and cost assessment for the management of alpine skiing
sites in conformity with the criteria of the International Federation Skiing (FIS) - Project presentation at the
FIS Congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1994-1995)
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May 2016
GEORGES BERTRAND, P. Eng.
Senior Manager and Project manager
 Public Works and Government Services, Grosse-Ile – Engineering study – Improvement of the access to
Grosse-Ile / 1993-1994
 Canada Post - Implantation of community mailboxes in the province of Quebec (with the exception of the
Montreal area) / 1992-1993 / $ 3.5 million
 Quebec City - Stabilization of four rock cliffs / 1992 / $ 100 000
 Quebec City - Study stability of the cliffs - Responsible for the study of stability of the cliffs on average
measuring 60 metres high and extending approximately 10 km / 1990-1991
 Ministry of Transportation of Quebec, Deschambault - Construction of a highway interchange / 1990-1991 /
$ 1 000 000 $
 Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier - Upgrading the access road to the pumping station / 1990 / $ 600 000
 Societe des etablissements de plein air du Quebec - Mont-Sainte-Anne Ski area – Sealing of the JeanLarose reservoir / 1989-1988 / $ 400 000
 Office municipal d'habitation du Quebec - Expertise and assessing damage from three buildings following
an earthquake / 1988-1989
 Quebec Ministry of Transportation - Expertise of the ferry wharves in Quebec City and Levis – 1988-1989
 City of Montreal - Participation in completing the work on the Kevlar canvas roof of the Olympic Stadium in
Montreal – Responsible for the ground crew / 1988
 Montreal Area - Municipal work – Installation of sewer and water pipes and construction of roads in various
municipalities in the region of Montreal: Kirkland, Ile-Bizard, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Pincourt, Baie-d'Urfe
and Saint-Constant / 1987-1988
 James Bay Energy Corporation - Geotechnical exploration campaign for the hydroelectric project of LG-2A
/ 1986
 Port of Quebec - Expertise from the wharf 25 in the Port of Quebec / 1986
 Public Works Canada - Expertise of the wharfs in Montmagny and Batiscan / 1985-1986
 Quebec City - Geotechnical investigation of a tunnel 3.0 m in diameter and a length of 5.0 kilometres / 1985
/ $ 13 million
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May 2016
JamesSCoatsworth
349BriarHillAvenue
Toronto,Ontario
M4R1J3
ProfessionalExperience
November1998toAugust2011–DirectorofClaimsandcompanydirectorforthePwCcaptive
insurancegroup,basedinBermuda
ü ManagedallaspectsoftheinsuranceofprofessionalindemnityclaimsagainstPwCmember
firmsworldwide
February1983toNovember1998–SeniorManager,thenPartner(1987)atCoopers&Lybrand,Toronto
ü MarketedandmanagedlargecommercialinsolvencyandrestructuringengagementsinCanada,
theUSandMexicoforCanadianandinternationalfinancialinstitutions
January1982toFebruary1983–ManageratPriceWaterhouse,Toronto
ü Marketedandmanagedlargecommercialinsolvencyandrestructuringengagementsfor
Canadianandinternationalfinancialinstitutions
July1977toJanuary1982–ChiefFinancialOfficeratHarleyLittleAssociatesInc,Toronto
ü CFOofgroupofcompaniesthroughareorganization
July1972toJuly1977–StaffAccountant/SeniorStaffAccountantatClarksonGordon,Toronto
ü Auditsofvariousprivateandpubliccompaniesandnotforprofits,fromsmallownermanaged
businessestomajorfinancialinstitutions
EducationandProfessionalQualifications
1987–MemberofCanadianInsolvencyPractitionersAssociationandLicensedTrusteeinBankruptcy
1975–MemberofInstituteofCharteredAccountantsofOntario
1972–BachelorofArts(Commerce)–UniversityofToronto
1969–GraduatedUniversityofTorontoSchools
Not-for-profitExperience
DirectorandChair,CrossCountryCanada
FormerDirector,TorontoRehabFoundation
FormerDirectorandChair,LyndhurstHospitalFoundation
FormerDirector,LyndhurstHospital
FormerDirector,UTSAlumniAssociation
FormerDirector,ScarboroGolfandCountryClub
FormerDirector,TorontoLawnTennisClub
FormerDirector,TheatreBalletofCanada
From: [email protected]
Subject: Director position CCCskiing
Date: May 11, 2016 at 7:38:01 PM PDT
To: [email protected]
Cc: Vincent Bonneau <[email protected]>
Good day Mrs Wood,
After careful thought, I remit to CCC my candidacy for the Board of Directors
position.
Besides my obvious passion for the sport, I believe that I can leverage my
business, coaching, and officiating experience to help CCC skiing reach and
even surpass its goals. Moreover, I am closely affiliated with SFQ and would not
only proudly represent Quebec's interests but also look forward to sharing our
unique perspective to further the sport in Canada.
I am a hard working team player open to diverse ideas, respectful of others and
value honesty and perseverance.
I invite you to look over the sport resume that I have included. Please feel free to
share it with your colleagues. I look forward to answering any additional
questions you may have.
Thank you for your consideration.
Angelo Cristofanilli
514 377 5125
AngeloCristofanilli
SportResumeforCCCBoardpositionandselectioncommittee
May12,2016
AngeloCristofanilli
371GrandeCoulée
OrfordQuebec,J1X6Z6
Tel5142775125
EducationalBackground
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McGillUniversity,majorinHumanResourcesManagement(1990).Graduatedwithhonorsand
recipientofCanadianTireAward.
Languages
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FluentinEnglish,FrenchandItalian
WorkExperience
IcurrentlyholdaseniormanagementpositionforHydroQuebec,responsiblefortheconceptionand
implementationofcreditstrategiessince2009.ForfulldetailspleasevisitmyLinkedInpage
http://www.linkedin.com.
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Over20yearsofexperienceinCreditmanagementfield.
Strongfinancialliteracy
Seniormanagementexperience
Projectmanagementexperience
CoachingExperience
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Level2competitiveaccreditation.CoachedbothmaleandfemaleU15AAsoccerforover5
years.MonteuilLaval,Quebec.
Officiatingcertification
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Level2CCCskiing
ChiefofStadiumOrfordLoppet2014-2016
ArrivalChief,TourdeSkiCanada,March2016
Volunteerwork
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BoardmemberMontOrfordCrossCountrySkiClub.
Peta L. Fussell
132 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, NB E3A 3Y1
Tel: (506) 472 9524 (home)
(506) 440 8550 (cell)
[email protected]
Leadership Profile
An adept collaborator and team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A strategic thinker able to work effectively with senior management, staff and elected officials.
A sound reputation for using discretion and good judgment in providing recommendations and
making decisions.
Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced environment.
Extensive experience in overseeing sound governance, financial and human resources
management practices on boards at the local, provincial and national level.
Bilingual (E-C-C) and Secret-level Security Clearance.
Employment Experience
Policy Analyst
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Fredericton, N.B.
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Efficient and timely management of New Brunswick Corporate Secretariat responsibilities, including
writing, editing and coordinating input and approvals across ACOA New Brunswick of all
ministerial, presidential and vice-presidential correspondence, briefing notes, memorandums,
presentations, backgrounders and information requests
Ongoing analysis of key sectors, including tourism and culture, New Brunswick economic
developments and provincial government actions and priorities. Liaise with internal and external
stakeholders, represent ACOA on relevant committees, provide policy advice to program areas, and
compile briefing documentation as required.
Champion of Continuous Improvement at ACOA New Brunswick through participation on the
Steering Committee and activities such as kaizen facilitation and value-stream mapping events.
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Fredericton, N.B.
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December 2009 – present
September 2008 – December 2009
Devised and implemented strategic communications plans for key ACOA initiatives.
Provided strategic communications and public relations advice and analytical services to a diverse
group of clients including ministers and senior public officials in a timely, appropriate and adaptable
way.
Planned, coordinated and managed a range of high-profile communications events related to key
portfolio initiatives.
Undertook media liaison, including pre and post-event and handling ad hoc inquiries
Prepared speaking notes, news releases, parliamentary briefings, feature articles, presentations, and
other communications materials, often under significant time pressure
February 2008 – September 2008 Maternity Leave
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Senior Communications Officer (Contract Position)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Fredericton, N.B.
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Responsibilities as listed above under Senior Communications Officer above.
Program Director
New Brunswick Multicultural Council, Fredericton, N.B.
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August 2006 – April 2007
Managed the New Brunswick Enhanced Language Training Program and other labour market
integration programs for newcomers in partnership with NBMC-member organizations in
Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton and Florenceville, New Brunswick.
Monitored program progress across the province, prepared monthly narrative, statistical and financial
reports, devised and implemented solutions to address program operational issues, and liaised with
funders and NBMC Board on program progress.
Developed new labour market integration initiatives, including undertaking project research and
design, budget development, proposal writing, and liaising with funders and key stakeholders.
Developed all communications materials for the programs, including press releases, website content
and promotional tools, and managed all communications events.
Senior Communications Officer (Contract Position)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Fredericton, N.B.
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April 2007 – February 2008
February – August 2006
Responsibilities as listed above under Senior Communications Officer.
August 2004 – January 2006 Maternity Leave
Corporate Policy Analyst, Executive Services Group
February 2004 – August 2004
Australian Agency for International Development, Canberra, Australia
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Key member of a small team reporting directly to the Director General charged with making
recommendations on successfully integrating a whole-of-government approach into all aspects of the
Agency’s policy and program work.
Conducted agency-wide consultations and organised internal seminars to communicate key messages
on whole-of-government issues. Liaised with external departments and agencies on whole-ofgovernment issues and devised inter-governmental communication strategies to disseminate key
messages.
Developed strategic partnership agreements with key departments including Treasury, Finance,
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the Public Service Commission.
Made extensive recommendations on how the Agency should address the operational implications of
increased whole-of-government engagement in key country programs, in particular the Pacific and
Papua New Guinea programs.
Country Program Manager, Solomon Islands Program
April 2003 – February 2004
Australian Agency for International Development, Canberra, Australia
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Managed a team to deliver the $25 million economic governance program for the bilateral
development cooperation program with Solomon Islands:
o prepared program budgets and forward estimates and monitored expenditure;
o supervised the work of junior officers undertaking project management;
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o determined the viability of particular projects, objectives and strategies;
o liaised with contractors and the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands on project
delivery, briefing materials and communications strategies;
o Prepared policy briefings, ministerial and official correspondence, speeches and ministerial
submissions on a wide range of issues relevant to the economic governance program and the
Solomon Islands economy; and
o Represented AusAID at meetings with project personnel, Australian government
representatives, Solomon Islands government officials, and other donors in Canberra and
Honiara (Solomon Islands)
July 2002 – April 2003 Maternity Leave
Program Officer, Indonesia Program
October 2000 – June 2002
Australian Agency for International Development, Canberra, Australia
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Managed the $12 million economic governance program for the Australian bilateral development
cooperation program with Indonesia:
o prepared program budgets, forward estimates, monitored expenditure and project delivery
determined viability of projects, objectives and strategies, and developed cooperation
requests and proposals; and
o liaised with contractors and the Australian Embassy in Indonesia on project delivery.
Prepared policy briefings, ministerial and official correspondence and ministerial submissions on a
wide range of issues relevant to the governance program and the Indonesian economy.
Responsible for project-related speech writing, news releases and events management for ministers
and senior officials to gain positive public profile for Australia-Indonesia projects.
Represented AusAID at meetings with project personnel, Australian government representatives,
Indonesian government officials, and other donors.
Economic Analyst
Office of National Assessments (ONA), Canberra, Australia
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February 1999 - October 2000
Researched and prepared macroeconomic assessments on Japan, Indonesia, and the Asia/Pacific
region for the Prime Minister and senior Ministers, often under very tight deadlines.
Liaised and consulted with other Government departments, Minister’s offices and private sector
organizations on background briefing materials and issues.
Organised and represented ONA at key events, including inter-departmental meetings and roundtable
discussions with foreign government representatives, Australian government representatives, private
sector economists and academics.
Represented ONA overseas in meetings with foreign governments, private sector economists and
academics.
Education
Bachelor of Economics (Honours), Bachelor of Asian Studies (Japanese)
Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
1993 - 1998
Majors: Economics, Economic History, Japanese Language, Asian History
1998 – Honours Thesis: “The Impact of Ethnic Diversity on Development: the Case of Papua New
Guinea”
1997 – Public Internship at the Department of Defence
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1996 – Tsuda Women’s University, Tokyo, Japan: 12 month student exchange program
Volunteer Work
President, Board of Directors, College Hill Daycare Co-operative – August 2009 to June 2012
Director, Board of Directors, Nature Trust of New Brunswick – September 2013 to present
Communications Director, Executive, Wostawea Cross Country Ski Club – September 2013 to present
Director, Board of Directors, Cross Country Ski Canada – June 2015 to present
Awards and Scholarships
ACOA Instant Achievement Award – 2010 and 2011
Australian Intelligence Community Medallion 1999 – Awarded in recognition of outstanding
achievement in supporting the work of the Australian Intelligence Community
Association of International Education Japan Scholarship, 1996 – $10,000 scholarship for the purposes of
study in Japan
Other Skills and Information
Fluent French language skills (E-C-C)
Intermediate Japanese language skills
Undertook 12 month ACOA Leadership Development Initiative program – 2010
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification
Security Clearance - Secret
References
References available upon request.
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From: George Lefeuvre <[email protected]>
Subject: Board of Director
Date: May 1, 2016 at 8:45:20 AM PDT
To: [email protected]
Dear Ms Wood, I would like to put my name forward to become a Director
on the Board of Directors of CCC.
As you may know I was a member of the Board of Directors of CCC a few
years ago.
Having been involved with the sport of cross country skiing for over
forty (40) years now, I feel I have experience and dedication that I
would like to share with CCC. With another E-mail I will send you
additional information.
Thank You for this opportunity to serve on The Board of Directors of
CCC for a second time.
Yours truly, Mr. George LeFeuvre
63 Robertson Point Road
Jemseg, New Brunswick
E4C 4A3
Phone No. (506) 488-2075 (h). (506) 471-4601 cell
Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.
Letter of Introduction
George LeFeuvre, Incumbent Member CCC Board of Directors
Prepared for voting members attending the 2016 AGM of CCC
Submitted: May 2nd. 2016
I have been a member of the Board of Directors of CCC for four years. I am reoffering to
serve another term to have the opportunity to continue the work in which I have been
involved.
I have worked hard to take part in the running of the organization and to learn about its
structure.
Some of my involvement included:
• Attending all face-to-face BOD meetings
• Taking part in all BOD conference calls
• Taking part in all the Rules and Events Committee conference calls
• Studying in detail all documents; financial statements, policies, by-laws,
and governance
• Responding immediately to issues and concerns presented to the board
members by the President via emails or phone calls
• Giving direction and feed-back to the Executive Director of CCC
• Initiating and facilitating the Forum on Trail Grooming and Tracksetting
on the CCC website
My Aim for the next two years is to work with other members of the board,
divisional chairs, and cross-country ski club members to promote and support
the sport of cross-country skiing and to build a cohesive organization.
I would focus my time, energy and skills to work toward achieving this aim.
I am retired, so therefore I have ample time to devote to the work of CCC.
My resume attests to my long involvement in the sport of cross-country skiing on the
local, provincial, national and international levels. These experiences have given me
confidence in my skills, wide spread knowledge, and a desire to share the benefits with
others. My personal attributes include: commitment, dedication, strong work ethic,
dependability, trustworthiness, and an open minded view of the opinions of others.
In conclusion I would like to share the following quote:
“I just want to thank you for your time and efforts during the Nationals. Your
dedication as a volunteer for this sport amazes me. You have years and years of
experience and expertise in many areas of this sport and you are just as happy and
dedicated in any position you might have (big or small) as long as you are a part of it.
We could use many more people like you.”
Received via email following the 2008 Canadian National Championships,
Callaghan Valley, BC from Mr. Mike Edwards, Assistant Operations Manager, Whistler
Olympic Park.
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Resume of George LeFeuvre in Trail-Grooming & Track-Setting
Address: George LeFeuvre, 63 Robertson Point Road, Jemseg, New Brunswick,
Canada E4C 4A3
Telephone: (506) 488-2075
Cell. (506) 471-4601
e-mail --- [email protected]
Topic: Introduction and Background Information on my Involvement in TrailGrooming and Track-Setting in the Sport of Cross-Country Skiing.
Introduction & Background
I was born November 25, 1941 in the fishing village of Burin, Newfoundland &
Labrador and received my early education there.
I went to Labrador City, NL on February 4. 1961 and worked for the Iron Ore
Company of Canada until my retirement in 1991.
In Labrador City, cross-country skiing became popular in 1973. I became
involved when The Menihek Nordic Ski Club was formed. It was my first experience
with skiing: before that I had never seen a pair of cross-country skis.
A group of Menihek skiers started preparing a ski trail by packing the snow with
snowshoes. We would snowshoe a 2 or 3 km trail on Saturday mornings and then ski it in
the afternoon. A little later the club got its first Alpine double track ski-doo. The big skidoo was great for packing but then we started making different drags to pull behind the
ski-doo to make the trail even better. Next we made our first track-setter – part wood,
part steel. It made two tracks in the snow and we were proud of the results. With the
tracks, skiing became more fun, more people got involved in the sport, and the Menihek
Nordic Ski Club grew quickly.
I joined the club executive as Trail Maintenance Director. My duty was the
grooming and track-setting of the trails. I held this position until 1993 when I moved
from Labrador City to New Brunswick.
Prior to leaving Labrador City, my wife and I were given Lifetime Memberships
in the Menihek Nordic Ski Club. We return to Labrador City frequently to ski the Great
Labrador Loppet. In 1997 we were honored by having a room in the ski chalet named The
LeFeuvre Room.
Getting involved with cross-country skiing and especially the aspect of trailgrooming and track-setting is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.
List of Events in which I have been Involved
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March 1983, Labrador City was awarded the final World Cup race for the season. It
was an honor for me to be appointed Chief of Course for that event.
December 1985, Labrador City was awarded the first World Cup race of the season
and again I was the Chief of Course.
October 1986, I was guest speaker at an International Cross-Country Trail
Symposium in Toronto.
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1986 I gave a seminar to the people in Cape North, Nova Scotia and returned in 1987
to assist them with the Canada Winter Games.
1987 I worked on the trails for the Canadian Senior Championships held in Spray
Lake, Alberta.
1987 I worked in Canmore, Alberta for 16 days with the Pre-Olympic World Cup
races. (Grooming and track-setting)
1988 at the Calgary Olympics, I worked for 6 weeks as assistant Chief of
mechanical grooming. (This gave me a lot of experience preparing courses for the
highest international competitions.)
1991 I worked at Brookvale, P.E I. helping with the preparation of the trails for the
Canada Winter Games.
1991 I was invited to Val di Fiemme, Italy to work on the trails for the 1991 World
Nordic Cross-Country Ski Championships. It was an honour to be the only nonItalian on the trail preparation team. This gave me valuable international experience.
1992 I traveled to France to attend the Winter Olympics in Albertville.
1994 my wife and I spent February in Lillehammer, Norway for the Winter
Olympics. This was a very special experience for me as I saw how the Norwegians –
who have produced some of the best skiers in the world – prepare the cross-country
ski course for an Olympic event.
1995 the World Nordic Ski Championships were held in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I
was invited to assist the Chief of Course in trail-grooming and track-setting. This
proved to be another interesting experience. Due to very warm weather we had to
work with heavy wet snow for the last three races, and change the course for the
men’s 50 km race.
1997 the World Nordic Ski Championships were held in Trondheim, Norway. I
was happy to be invited to go to Trondheim and assist the Chief of Course with the
preparation of the trails. I felt honored as the only non-Norwegian on the trailgrooming team because Norway – where the sport has been around for over 2000
years – has many people with extensive experience in the art of trail preparation.
1998 Corner Brook, Nfld. was preparing for the 1999 Canada Winter Games. I
traveled there in March 98 to help prepare the trail grooming team for this event.
March 1998 Labrador City hosted the Newfoundland Winter Games. I was Chief
Technical Advisor for that event.
February 1999 the World Nordic Ski Championships were held in Ramsau am
Dachstein, Austria. I had the honor of being invited to Ramsau am Dachstein to
assist the Chief of Course with the preparation of the courses for this world event.
This proved to be a very valuable experience for me being the only non Austrian on
the crew and working with extreme snowfalls.
February 28th –March 6th. 2000, I was in Lahti, Finland for The Pre-World
Cross Country Ski Championships. This gave me valuable experience in another
international event.
• March 19th-March27th, 2000, I was in Labrador City, Newfoundland as
Chief Technical Advisor for The Great Labrador Loppet.
• January 8th –15th 2001, I worked on the trails for the Pre-Olympic World
Cup races in Salt Lake City (Soldier Hollow) Utah.
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January 24th and 25th 2001, I attended the ABR/CCSAA Midwest Grooming
Clinic & Show at Active Backwoods Retreats in Ironwood, Michigan and
presented sessions on Grooming and Track Setting for Olympic and World
Championship Events.
February 12th. -26th. 2001, I was in Lahti, Finland working on the trails for
The 2001 Nordic Cross-Country World Ski Championships.
January 16th and 17th 2002, I attended the ABR/CCSAA Midwest Grooming
Clinic & Show at Active Backwoods Retreats in Ironwood, Michigan and
presented sessions on Grooming and Track Setting for Olympic and World
Championship Events.
February 2002, I was a member of Team 2002 working on the trails; course
preparation and track-setting for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.
February 2003, I worked at the Canada Winter Games, BathurstCampbellton, NB
March, 2004, I visited the site of the 2005 Nordic World Ski Championships
in Oberstdorf, Germany.
February 16th to February 27th 2005, I was invited back to Oberstdorf to
work on the race courses, trailgrooming and tracksetting, for the 2005 World
Championships.
February 2nd – 26th, 2006 I worked every night , trail grooming and track
setting at the 2006 Torino Olympics in Pragelato, Italy.
February 14th – March 5th, 2007 I worked every day/evening at the World
Nordic Cross-Country Ski Championships in Sapporo, Japan.
March 18th – March 23rd, 2007 Canadian National Championships in
Mont Sainte-Anne, Quebec.
January 17th – 27th 2008, World Cup Races in Canmore, Alberta
February 13th – 19th 2008,World Cup Races in Liberec, Czech Republic.
March 15th – 23rd. 2008 Canadian National Championships in Whistler
Olympic Park at Callaghan Valley, BC.
February 2nd. --- February 27th. 2009 I worked in Liberec, Czech
Republic for The World Nordic Ski Championships.
February 4th. ---- February 28th. 2010 I worked at Whistler Olympic Park
for The Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
In addition to working at major events in different parts of the world I have given
seminars and training in trail-grooming and track setting in the following places in
Canada.
• Clarenville, Newfoundland
• Cape North, Nova Scotia (Canada Winter Games)
• Brookvale, P. E. I.(Special Olympics, Canada Winter Games)
• Jasper, Alberta
• Charlo, New Brunswick
• Newcastle, New Brunswick
• Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Silver Star Resort, British Columbia
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Corner Brook, Newfoundland
Bathurst , New Brunswick
Moncton, New Brunswick
Miramichi, New Brunswick
Town of St. Andrews, NB
Wastawea Ski Club, Fredericton, NB
The City of Dieppe, NB
I was involved in making a video on Trail-Grooming and Track-Setting for CrossCountry Canada. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and look forward to
continuing my involvement in the sport of cross country skiing.
In 2012, I was inducted into The Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2013, I was inducted into The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame.
I am now a Sports Ambassador for The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame.
06-05-2016
DearKathleenandMembersofthe2016NominatingCommittee;
IampreparedtorunasacandidatefortheBoardofDirectorsofCrossCountry
CanadaattheAnnualGeneralMeetingelectioninCanmoreonJune19,2016.
IhaveservedmyfirsttwoyeartermasaMemberoftheBoardandIhavefoundit
tobeanengrossingandsatisfyingexperience.Ihavethegreatestrespectformy
fellowboardmembersandfeelwehaveaccomplishedagreatdealinadvancing
thegoalsofCCC.Duringmyfirstyear,IwaspartoftheEducation,Governance,
EventsandAwardscommittees.Duringthesecond,mymaintasksweretowatch
overtheprogressoftheNationalOrganizingCommitteefortheSkiTourand
reporttotheBoard,andtochairtheAwardsCommittee.
Iwouldliketobepartofthison-going,excitingprocesstoensurethatCross
CountryCanadacontinuestothrive,andtoraisetheawarenessofthesportof
crosscountryskiingacrossthecountry.
Sincerely,
DorothyLothian
SportResumé
DorothyLothian
Club:HighlandsTrailblazers
Toronto
Skier
• Childofskiingparents,parentofskiingchildrenandgrandparentof2Jackrabbitstodate.
• ContinuetocrosscountryskirecreationallyatmultiplelocationsinSouthernOntarioandother
partsofCanada.
Competitor
• ParticipatedinnumerousKeskinadaandCanadianSkiMarathonevents
• RacedasamasterskierinOCupsand1998WorldMastersinLakePlacid
Official
• Level3courseinMtSteAnnein2007
• RaceSecretaryfor2003NationalsandOCupracesinOntario,partofteamfor2008Nationals,
2009WorldCupinBCand2010OlympicWinterGames.
• ChiefofTimingandResultsformanyOCups,NorAmsand2009NationalsinSouthernOntario,
partofteamforOntarioWinterGamesand2008ArcticWinterGamesinYellowknife
• ChiefofRacefor2008ParaNordicChampionships.
• OngoingofficiatinginclubandhighschoolracingatHighlandsNordic.
Administrator
• RanCrossCountryOntarioofficefrom2002to2007supportingBoard,HighPerformance
Committee,athletes,writinggrantsubmissionsandreports,interactingwithprovincial
government,accounting,etc.
BoardMember
• ChairedCrossCountryOntariofrom2008to2011
• ServedasPastChairofCrossCountryOntariofrom2011to2014
• ServedasMemberoftheBoard,CrossCountryCanadafrom2014to2016,participatingon
EducationandGovernancecommitteesin2014/15,andonSkiTourandAwardscommitteesin
2015/16
Other
• MBAfromYorkUniversity,Toronto
• WorkedintheNot-For-Profitsectorfor15years
• Bilingual
OutlineofspecificexpertiseorknowledgehelpfultoCCC
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extensive experience with boards of Directors as an employee and as a
participant
understanding of how the volunteer sector works in a sport environment
ability to establish good relationships with diverse stakeholders
adept at financial record keeping, budgeting and the preparation of grant
applications
extensive experience with the organization and execution of race events
Whatstrengthsdoyouhavethatwouldenableyoutomakealasting
contributiontoCCC?
I have a passion for the values of cross country skiing: fitness, competition and outdoor
winter activity; and I am committed to the well-being of the sport. I enjoy working with people
in a consensual decision-making process to accomplish common objectives. While I like to get
into the nitty-gritty, I will stay focussed on the long term outcome and objectives.
WhatchallengesandopportunitiesdoyouforeseeforCCCinthefuture?
Cross Country Canada will have to produce more with less. We will see less OTP
funding coming our way and we will have to adapt. The Canadian sport environment has
changed a great deal over the last ten years; a high degree of professionalism, based on business
practices and new understandings of athlete development and performance, is being required of
us and is pushing us in new directions. I see a need for us to increase the level of
competitiveness in our young skiers across the country to be on a more equal footing with our
European counterparts. I would like to see us raise the profile of cross country skiing as a
healthy fun way to get fit during the winter months, to get more members into our sport, for
competition and recreation, across the country.
HowcantheBoardofDirectorsbestrepresentmembers’interests?
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Two-way communication with our members from all types of clubs in all parts of
the country
Ensuring the directors come from diverse backgrounds and represent the
geographic spectrum
Being aware of and respecting the needs of our stakeholders: clubs, athletes,
coaches, officials, all stripes of volunteers and skiers.
Mark A. Thomas, CFP®
109 Hawkdale Circle NW Calgary AB T3G 3M8
[email protected]
Mobile: 403-620-5206 Home: 403-241-8284
Overview
• Diligent, constructive board member focused on solutions and good governance
• Proven commitment to excellent client service during eight years at Investors Group
• A detail-oriented self-starter who consistently delivers on commitments
Experience
Financial Advisor
1994 – 2002
Responsible for developing, building and maintaining client relationships through an understanding
of clients’ financial objectives, developing financial plans, and advising clients on investment
strategies. Took on additional responsibility of developing the professional designation through
volunteer activities with the Financial Planning Standards Council.
Financial Planning Standards Council
1998 - 2005
Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) is a not-for-profit standards-setting and certification
body that develops, promotes and enforces professional standards in financial planning through
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification — the gold standard for financial planning in Canada. FPSC's
purpose is to instil confidence in the financial planning profession.
Awarded the FELLOW OF FPSC™ distinction
2011
• The FELLOW OF FPSC distinction formally recognizes individuals who have helped advance
FPSC’s vision of seeing Canadians improve their lives by engaging in financial planning
Member of the Board of Directors
2002 - 2005
• With the other members of the board, responsible for: the organization’s purpose and
mandate; establishing the organization’s ends; and monitoring the achievement of those ends
• Also responsible for ensuring the organization was governed appropriately
• Very active board member in an important transition period
Member of the Audit Committee
2003 - 2004
Chair of the Audit Committee
2002 - 2003
• Responsible for reviewing the audited financial statements, and liaising with the auditor and
staff on all recommendations and areas of concern
• Built many of the initial procedures for the committee since the committee was new
Chair of the Panel of Examiners
1998 - 2002
• Responsible, with the rest of the panel, for reviewing and approving content for the FPSC
certification exam. Also responsible for ensuring that examinations were fair, scores were
reliable, and pass/fail decisions were valid
• Worked closely with staff to continually improve the operational practices and effectiveness
of the newly created panel and to build on and improve the examination process
Investors Group
1994 - 2002
Investors Group is one of Canada's leading personal financial services companies, providing quality
financial planning advice and products through a network of consultants.
Partner - Lowe, Thomas & Associates
1999 - 2002
• Formed a partnership and jointly built a high-functioning financial planning team from our
combined asset base
• Managed a portion of the client base while being responsible for all financial plans for the
overall practice
• Built systems and processes to provide consistent, reliable service while continuing to grow
our assets
Financial Advisor
1994 – 1999
• Built client base of approximately 150 households with assets of over $10 million
• Focused on excellent client service, using financial plans and diligent attention to detail
Experience (continued)
Andersen Consulting
1988 – 1994
Andersen Consulting was a global management consulting and technology services company, building
mission-critical business systems for Fortune 500 companies. Became Accenture in 2001.
Consultant/Senior Consultant
• Worked on large-scale projects building technology systems for insurance and airline industry
clients in several cities in Canada and the United States
• Promoted to senior consultant in 1990 and extended role to include leading small work teams
Co-operative Work Experience
1984 - 1987
• Six work assignments (24 months in total) in information technology and consulting as part of
a co-operative degree, working at the Ontario Government, Canada Trust, Burns Fry Limited
and Price Waterhouse
Volunteer Activities
Foothills Nordic Ski Club
Ski Camp Manager
Ski Fitness Program Coach
Adult Ski Program Coordinator
2006 – 2013
2008 – 2012
2007 – 2012
Hawkwood School, Hillhurst Community School
Classroom Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Committee Member
2004 - present
Volunteer, Item Writing Workshop, FPSC
Week-long workshops where participants create high-quality questions for
potential inclusion in FPSC certification examinations
2005, 2006
Treasurer, Hawkwood Community Association
1995 - 2001
Managed accounts and filings, while working collaboratively with the other
executive members to ensure continued relevance of the association
Education
Level 2 Life Insurance License
1998 - 2002
Canadian Securities Course
2001
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Designation
December 1997
Honours B. Math in Computer Science, University of Waterloo
Co-op Program
April 1988
Personal Interests
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Enjoy camping, hiking, traveling and cycling with my family
Avid cross-country skier, training year-round to achieve continual improvement in the sport.
Cross-country ski race at various locations across Western Canada every winter with
occasional racing trips to Italy
- Have competed in the Masters World Cup (Vernon BC in 2011, and Asiago, Italy in 2013)
and the Canadian Masters Nationals (Golden BC in 2012)
- National age-group champion in 30km skate - 2011
- Age group champion, Canadian Birkebeiner 2011
- 3rd overall, Canadian Birkebeiner 2014 (2nd in age-group)
Currently learning Italian through adult continuing education courses at University of Calgary
and Mount Royal University
Trail running races throughout the summer months
3May2016
To:CCCBoardNominatingCommittee
Attention:KathleenWood
NominationofJenniferTomlinsonforCCCBoardofDirectors
IwouldliketosubmitmynominationtotheCCCBoardofDirectorsfor2016to2018.
IhavehadthehonourofservingtheMembersofCCCasaDirectorontheBoardforthepasttwoyears.
AsaBoardmemberIhavebeenamemberoftheGovernance,HumanResources,Educationand
StrategicPlanningCommittees.
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In2014:
o ledthecreationofandco-ChairedtheEducationCommittee,whereweweresuccessful
inidentifyingtheneedtorecognizeeducationasanimportantcomponenttoathlete
developmentandpassedaBoardresolutionthatrequiredCCCtoincorporateeducation
aspartoftheathletedevelopmentpathway.
o recommendedthattheBoardcreatetheHRcommitteetoberesponsibleforthehiring,
reviewandcompensationoftheCEO,ensuringbothaccountabilityandtransparencyin
theBoard/CEOrelationship
In2015:
o ParticipatedaspartofthehiringcommitteeforthenewCEO
o ChairedtheGovernanceandStrategicPlanningCommittees.Weareintheprocessof
updatingandmodernizingourgovernancepolicyandotherBoardpoliciestore-inforce
thestrategicfocusoftheBoardandthereportingrelationshipwiththeCEOandCCCas
anorganization
o ParticipatedasamemberoftheHRandEducationCommittees
WhileIcurrentlyamontheBoardofDirectorsIamstillveryinvolvedatvariousotherlevelsofthecross
countryskiingcommunity.Ifeelthatthisknowledgeandexperienceisvitaltounderstandingthe
pressuresfacedbyskiers,athletes,coaches,clubs,andDivisionsandtheimpactthattheguiding
organizationofCCCcanhaveforthebenefitofall.
Iamcurrentlyacoachof12-14yearoldskiersatNakkertokSkiClubinOttawa.Thispastyearwehad
thepleasureofwelcomingthetopInternationalskiersatourclubforaboutaoneweekperiod.The
impactofhavingthoseskiersskiing,trainingandinteractingwithkids,athletes,coachesandparentsis
franklypriceless.WhileIhavebeenaskierforover40years,thatoneweekinMarchof2016wasthe
mostinspiringformeasaskier,parent,coachandleader.IhopetobepartofaBoardthathasthe
opportunitytofurtherinspirenotonlyourskiingCommunity,butperhapsournation.
Inadditiontobeingacoach,skierandparentoftwocompetitiveskiers,IdelivercoachingcoursesandI
amcurrentlyontheBoardofCrossCountryOntario.
IbringtotheBoardnotonlyadeepskicommunityresume,butrelevantcorporateexperiencethatcan
helpprovidedirectiontoassistCCCasitnavigatesthroughchallengingtimes.BytradeIama
managementconsultantwithexperienceinbusinessdevelopment,strategicplanningandproject
managementrescue.Iworkwithmyclientstoidentifytheirproblemareas,developstrategiesto
overcometheseissuesandexecutetheplantogetthere.
CCCdoesfaceachallengingfuture.WithoverallpoorpodiumresultsstartingwithSochi,the
organizationisfacingafuturethatwilllikelyhavelowerfunding.Inaddition,asdocumentedoverthe
pasttenyears,thehighperformancepartoftheorganizationhasasignificantathleteretentionissue.
Manyofourtopathletesareleavingthesportoncetheycompletehighschool,furtherreducingour
medalpotentialandthusfundingopportunities.CCCalsohassignificantopportunities.AsSkiTour
Canadademonstrated,ourskiingcommunitycancometogetherandcreategreatthings.Wehavean
opportunitynowtoworktogethertosetandachievesomecommonobjectives,maximizingthe
resourcesavailableinthewholesystem.
IfyouchoosemetobeonyourBoardofDirectorsforasecondterm,Iwillhonourthatchoiceby:
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ContinuingtoreshapethegovernanceofCCCensuringthatallmembersbenefitasaresultof
theeffortsofCCC.
ProvidingstrategicguidancetotheCEOwithrespecttoachievingthelong-termgoalsofthe
community
EnsuringthattheCEOandtheorganizationareheldaccountabletodeliveragainstthe
commitmentsmadeandapprovedintheannualbusinessplan
Iwillworkhardonyourbehalftoensuretherightdecisionsaremadefornotonlythebenefitofthe
CanadianskicommunitybutforthebenefitofallCanadians.
Thankyou,
JenniferTomlinson
Jennifer C. Tomlinson, P.Eng., MBA
[Street Address]— [City], [State] [Postal Code]
Phone: 613.730.1566 — E-Mail: [email protected]
I am a committed and passionate coach, athlete and program leader. I have been involved in a number of
sports activities and competitive sports since childhood, with soccer and nordic skiing becoming my main focus
over time. I am knowledgeable about the high performance system for cross country skiing having been an
athlete, a coach and a program leader of the large and successful program at Nakkertok. As a program
leader I understand the challenges in designing and managing a high performance program that is sustainable
over the long term. My efforts in sport have focused on developing coaches at all levels ages and genders,
creating a programs that engage the community and keep athletes in the sport so that they can progress to
the international level.
Coaching Experience
Cross Country Skiing
1996 to Present
§ NCCP – Competition Coach Introduction - T2T (trained)
§ NCCP – Competition Coach Introduction - L2T, Community Coach, Level 1 Certified
§ Learning Facilitator for ICC, CC and L2T levels
§ Evaluator at L2T level
§ Part of the coach development team at Nakkertok leading coach development sessions for all L2T
coaches for the past three years
§ JackRabbit instructor for 11 years, Mud Monster instructor for 7 years, L2T coach for 6 years, T2T coach 1
year
§ Currently Coaching T2T athletes - with a focus technique with the 13/14 year olds
§ Part of the Nakkertok wax support team for the Ontario Cup races and Nationals
Soccer
2002 to Present
§ NCCP – Community Coach Certified, Learning To Train Certified, Soccer for Life Certified
§ Coached for 12 years, U7, U9, U10, U11, U12, U15, U16 competitive Boys and Girls
§ Currently coaching Girls U16 Competitive
Program Leadership Experience
CCC Board of Directors
June 2014 to Present
Selected to the CCC Board in 2014 I have Chaired several Board Committees, led the creation of the
Education Committee and drove the work of that committee. In 2015 I chaired the Governance committee,
am in the process of leading a policy review, and participated in the hiring of the new CEO. I am passionate
about establishing programs that allow ensure our skiers know that they can stay in the sport, progress to their
desired level and can grow as individuals.
CCO Board of Directors
Feb 2015 to Present
For Ontario I act as the High Performance Chair and direct a team of passionate volunteers and staff to
develop and deliver the very best HP program for Ontario athletes. We are in the process of aligning our
programs with NDC Thunder Bay taking the Program design leadership, offering performance-minded Ontario
athletes a clear path for development starting at the age of 14.
Co-Creator Women’s Workshop – Nakkertok Ski Club (Volunteer)
Winter 2014/15
Recruiting women to become coaches has been a long-term challenge across all sports. In Feb 2014 and
again in 2015 a small team at Nakkertok designed and delivered a new workshop specifically targeted at
women who have volunteered in some capacity at Nakkertok – as trip organizers, parent coordinators, Learn to
Ski instructors. This 3 hour workshop provided an introduction to race ski coaching in a fun and familiar format.
Participants received ski instruction, an introduction to waxing and a presentation on the importance of female
role models for all skiers. We had 16 participants in the first workshop and over 35 in the second resulting in a
toolkit for the rest of the country and additional coaches in the Nakkertok racing program.
Jennifer C. Tomlinson, P.Eng., MBA
Racing Director – Nakkertok Ski Club (Volunteer)
Jan 2010 to May 2013
Nakkertok is one of the largest ski clubs in Canada with over 1400 members. The Racing Program is the largest
in Canada with over 180 participants, 80 of whom train year round. The Racing Director is responsible for the
development and delivery of the program and liaising with the PSO’s and the NSO as needed. Activities
include: recruiting, hiring and managing the paid coaches, working with these coaches to plan, design and
shape each program in alignment with the goals of Cross Country Canada and the LTAD, guiding race trip
planning and volunteer recruitment. The Nakkertok program is made up of a comprehensive development
program for ages 9 to 17 and a high performance program for athletes aged 18 to 23.
As Racing director initiated the Nakkertok Junior Development Team which was created in 2010 in order to
provide a specific program for athletes 18 and over who were not quite ready to go to training centers but
needed a more specific program geared to their age and stage of development. This program has evolved
and changed every year as the athletes evolve. It is now entering its fourth year and has enjoyed increasing
success – in 2014 the program will have 9 year-round athletes (all of whom are going to school) – 5 women and
4 men and 10 summer only athletes.
Mud Monster Program Creator/ Manager – Nakkertok Ski Club (Volunteer)
Sep 2004 to May 2010
With two others, was part of the team who created the Mud Monster Program at Nakkertok in 2004. This
program started out as the “dry land” Jackrabbit program. Due to the muddy nature of the adventures, the
name was changed to Mud Monsters in 2005. This program is designed to engage kids between the ages of 4
and 12 in outdoor activities ranging from strength stations, obstacle courses, orienteering, trail runs, sprints and
games engaging them (and their parents) in the sport earlier in the season. Since its inception the program
has grown from 12 participants in 2004 to over 80 in 2013.
Athlete Experience
Volleyball, Triathlon, Softball, Swimming all at the competitive level – with a focus on…
XC Ski Racing – Nakkertok Ski Club and National Capital Division
§ Competitive skier for 5 years
§ Competed Nationally and Provincially, Best result 12th at Ski Nationals, 2nd in Ontario
Orienteering – Ottawa Orienteering Club
§ Competed for 4 years
§ Ontario Champion 1984, Canadian Ski Orienteering Champion 1985
Soccer – Calgary Alberta, Kingston Ontario, Ottawa Ontario
§ Competed at the Premier level for three years and Women’s Tier One Competitive for 5 years
§ 2nd at Alberta Provincial Championships
Education
1989
B.Eng., Chemical, Royal Military College, Dean’s List, Commandant’s List
1996
MBA, Queen’s University, Dean’s List
2010
Masters Certificate, Governance, Ottawa University
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