Secretary Communique #4

Submitted by: Pat Deppiesse

Dear Diocesan Secretaries,

I am taking the opportunity to send you one last Communiqué with a request to all diocesan Secretaries.

It would be extremely useful if diocesan secretaries would keep an up to date label list of the past-presidents of their dioceses. The reason is so that, in an election year, they may send that list to the provincial secretary in order for her to keep the elections register up to date. There is the possibility that some of these members may have moved and therefore, the letter inviting them to run at the provincial level may not reach them.

This would possibly involve the parish council secretaries letting you know when a past-president moves and you might consider asking them for the same information. A past-president is eligible for three elections following her term as President (or 6 years).

I know one diocese honours its past-presidents by including them in the roll call at general meetings and sending minutes and notice of meetings to them. It’s a good way of staying connected. After all, they have put in many years of service at that level and we are very appreciative!

Thank you very much for your kind consideration of this request, and for your cooperation. I know the new BC & Yukon Secretary will be very grateful!  I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the convention!