CANTERBURY EXECUTIVE MEMEBERS

Jean Cloutier
President

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Jean has lived in the ward for 22 years and was a member of the executive 10 years ago and rejoined in June 2009. He has taken many programs through the association namely Tae-Kwon-Do, attaining his black belt in June 2009. He works as a controller for Tubman Funeral Homes and is active in his church choir.


Craig McLoughlin
Vice President

I have lived in the ward for 15 years and choose the Canterbury area because it appeared to be a mature and well established area. My daughter started attending Tap Dance classes at the Canterbury Community Centre when she was 4 years old. In subsequent years the entire family has participated in many classes ranging from various Dance, Yoga, golf and Taekwondo. The classes have always been both enjoyable and challenging.

In 2009 I joined the Canterbury Community Association Executive as a way of giving back to the community that our family affectionately calls home. Volunteers are critical to ensure the CCA continues to provide quality classes and events to the community at a very reasonable price. It is just my way of giving back.





Jolyne Pepe
Secretary

I have been a part of the Canterbury community for the past 5 years. My family and I have enjoyed and benefitted from the programs offered here and we have met some wonderful people along the way. I decided to join the Canterbury Community Association for several important reasons. To begin, I have over 10 years experience in Developmental Services and I know firsthand how much families in need benefit from the support and generosity of their community members, and more importantly, their area Community Center. I was also raised in a family that believed in and participated actively in community service and volunteering and I learned so much from these experiences. I now have 2 daughter’s of my own, aged 4 and 2, and I wish to instill the same values in them. By participating in the CCA, I can set the example for my kids and also give more of myself for my community. I am pleased to join the Executive Committee as Secretary, and I look forward to working with my new colleagues.

Claude Lamarche
Treasurer

I have been treasurer of the Canterbury Community Association since July 2009.

I am a certified general accountant (CGA) retired from the Canada Revenue Agency since the summer of 2007 after 33 years of service. I worked mostly on the audit programs, helped wit important tax shelter legislation and spent several years in the Rulings Directorate. I finished my career in Headquarters as the manager of the Tax Avoidance Program on loan to the team that helped to merge the Ontario corporate tax system with the federal one. I have a B.Com. from Ottawa U and an MA (Public Administration) from Carleton U.

In my retirement, I am happy to work with the Association to help provide our community with day-care, and recreational, fitness, arts and music courses.


John Brennan
Past President

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I have been with the Association for almost 10 years, taking over as President in August 2007. I worked as a Systems Analyst in Public Works and Government Services Canada for over 32 years, before retiring in July 2005.

As head of the Association, I have tried to build on the solid foundation left by my predecessor, which recognizes the need to provide our community with expanded programs and services for all age groups, which are affordable, easily accessible and taught by knowledgeable and experienced instructors, and to support and promote the Association’s guiding principle, "for the community, by the community and with the community".



COMMITTEE DIRECTORS

Nancy Novitsky
Director of Programs

Nancy has been working with the Association for a number of years as a fitness instructor and, for a while, as the fitness coordinator. She took over the duties of Director of Programming in November 2007


Stuart MacDonald
Director of Scholarships




Fabiana Sanna
Director of Publicity and Distribution

I joined the Association in June 2009 to be more actively involved in our youth. I have lived in the community since my family immigrated from Italy and have attended the elementary, junior and high schools in the area. I now have a son who enjoys the sports and the after school program the community has to offer. I enjoyed the Taekwondo program headed by Master Ken Blackburn for 3 years. I am now learning Yoga and the benefits it has to offer.



Director of Community and Francophone Liaison

Bob Pelland
Member-At-Large

Bob's volunteer involvement in the community started with serving as Treasurer of the Ottawa Highland Dancing Association from 1988 to 1993. Beginning in 1993, he moved on to become the Treasurer of the Canterbury Hockey Association (CHA). He is also the Treasurer of the Ottawa Sting Minor Hockey Association as well as Treasurer for the Ottawa Jr. 67's AAA Hockey Club. Other volunteer roles include assisting with the administration of the Ottawa International Hockey Festival (aka the Bell Capital Cup Tournament) within the Canterbury and Alta-Vista area since 2001. He has worked for over 30 years within the federal public service and is currently employed as a Director in the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. A native Winnipegger, he has lived in the Canterbury community since 1977.



Sandra Cloutier
Member-At-Large

I moved into the Canterbury ward over 25 years ago: my husband and I remained here to raise our family. For a part of this time I was primary school teacher and then a stay at home mom. For our children, my husband and myself the programs at the Canterbury Community Centre has been a big part of our lives. We have been involved in Dance, Tae Kwondo, Fitness, Music and Art classes, to name a few. It is time to be part of the executive to help with the continuation of these valuable programs.

Nancy Entwistle
Member-At-Large

Married 2 children.  Grew up and reside in Canterbury.  Occupation 17 yrs - Home Day Care Provider.  Community Service - Arch Street Parent Council - 10 yrs - secretary and treasurer, Vincent Massey School Parent Council - 4 yrs - treasurer, Assistant Equipment Manager Canterbury Soccer Club - 10 yrs, Many Vacation Bible Schools - several churches. Currently - Canterbury Parent Council (High School) 4 yrs, Canterbury Music Parent Council (High School) 4 yrs, CCA Canterbury Coop Playgroup Coordinator - 16 yrs,  CCA 2 yrs.

Colleen Stack
Member-At-Large

My family has enjoyed living in the Canterbury area for the last 15 years. We have all participated in many different classes and programs offered by the Canterbury Community Association.

Although work remains quite busy, in 2009 I decided to volunteer on the CCA Board to help support my local community and ensure that the programs offered by the Association continue to be provided.





Nancy Zettle
Member-At-Large

I moved into the Canterbury area in the fall of 1997 and have been attending fitness classes at the centre since approximately 1999. Taking classes at the centre provided me with the opportunity to get to know people within my community and set me on the path to being a member of the CCA board. I have been employee of the Public Service for the last 18 years within a number of different departments. In my current position I am a compensation and business analyst at National Defence providing advise and guidance to our troops on matters related to their compensation.


Christine Diguer
Member-At-Large

I moved into the area 15 years ago.  I am married to Charlie Diguer and have 3 children.  Stephanie 12 yrs who goes to school at Franco Cité, Patrick 11 and Benoît 9 who attends Ste. Genevieve.  I have run a daycare out of my home for almost 15 years.  I am currently the head coordinator for the cooperative playgroup program run by the CCA.  I have joined the Association to give back to the community.  I look forward to working with all the other members on the board to bring the best programs for our community.

Olga Zeale
Member-At-Large

My husband and I moved to the community in 2007, and since our family has grown with the addition of our two children. Our family participates in a number of programmes offered by Canterbury Community Association. I decided to join the CCA in 2009 to get to know my community better and to volunteer my time to local projects. During the day I work in the museum field as a Curator of Collections.

Sharon Leher
Member-At-Large

My name is Sharon Lerher - I grew up in the Canterbury area, attended Canterbury high school and returned to live in the community after I completed University. I have two children : a boy (9) and a girl(12) - they are both involved in activities in the Canterbury Community . My daughter has been attending dance classes through the CCA for the past few years while my son had been playing hockey through the Canterbury Hockey Association I wanted to sit on the Executive for the CCA to find out more about what they do and have to offer as well as to give back to a community that has given me and my children so much