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President’s Report

President’s Report. AGM May 27, 2010. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. VEQ’s Mandate. Mission Statement

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President’s Report

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  1. President’s Report AGM May 27, 2010

  2. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. VEQ’s Mandate • Mission Statement • The Voice of English-speaking Québec is an autonomous, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of a dynamic English-speaking community in the Greater Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches regions and to the promotion of its interests. • VEQ's goals: • To act as a hub of information for the English-speaking community; • To foster community cohesiveness; • To support the development of the community; • To promote the interests of the community.  

  3. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. Highlights - 2009-2010 • Promotion of Bilingualism and Newcomers' Integration Project 2010. • City of Quebec $100,000 • Citadel Foundation $10,000 • The Department of Canadian Heritage $38,650 • Newcomers' program • Finding Your Niche networking and information sessions, individual meetings, newcomer packages. • Two youth projects funded by Heritage Canada • Art class • Pen pal project

  4. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. Highlights - 2009-2010 • VEQ continued to be a part of the Leadership Table. • VEQ met with various politicians to promote community interests • Mayor Régis Labeaume • Provincial Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Yves Bolduc. • VEQ hosted two very successful happy hours. • Holiday happy hour (+120 ppl and partners) • St. Patrick’s day happy hour (+80 ppl)

  5. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. Highlights - 2009-2010 • VEQ continued to: • Offer free transportation to community events • Work with the local high schools to coordinate guest speakers • Contribute to the Quebec City Chamber of Commerce's Multilingual Committee as well as many other community groups. • Apply for various program and project funding • Refresh the content and functionality of the website • Build and maintain relationships with partners • Advocate for our communities interests

  6. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. • Thank you for your time. • Don’t forget to sign up for one of VEQ’s exciting initiatives: • Twinning - families or individuals • Life Long Learning - 50+ • Employee Orientation Sessions- for employers • Website Job Notifier - for job seekers • Webite Job Bank – for employers

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