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The members then joined the rest of the group for a morning of interesting guest speakers. Hendrick Abma of the FECC gave an overview of the European Association’s current standing. The keynote speaker, Mike Duffy gave a humoured summary on Canadian politics and told stories of personal experiences with the many national leaders. Clément Gignac of the National Bank of Canada reported on the expected recession and value of the Canadian Dollar.
from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Andrea Bocelli, etc. A night to remember!
Friday morning was a bright and early start for the golfers. The shotgun tournament was held at Mont-Tourbillion Golf Club. The winning team was presented with the Kingsley & Keith trophy by David Lloyd of Diversity Technologies and CACD’s Director. Dave Ballantyne, Sodrox Chemicals, Albert DeLuca, Olin Chlor Alkali Products, and John McAllar, Absolute Chemicals Canada celebrated their win with a big smile and of course the usual bragging rights.
The recreation tour group was whisked away to explore the many hidden treasures and tastes of L’île d’Orléans. The group was taken to a Chocolaterie, lunch at Goélich Restaurant, art galleries and boutiques at St-Laurent & StJean Villages, and to a Sugar Shack to see Maple being made and have Maple Toffee ice treats. Friday night always marks a bittersweet celebration. A celebration of another triumphant meeting but the closure to the annual gathering of colleagues, suppliers, customers, and of course, good friends.
Thank you to our annual meeting sponsors. The meeting was a success due to your monetary donations.
HE EXPECTED! Lastly, Laura Dornbusch of Expo Chemical spoke on behalf of the Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) and built enthusiasm for the CACD’s You be the Chemist Committee and Challenge.
Thursday evening left the audience awe stricken with the performance by Mask and Bergamask at the extraordinary La Chappelle. The opera duo mesmerized the group with songs
2008 SPONSORS AIG Environmental – Keynote Speaker partial Sponsor Direct Service Network – Silver Sponsor Charles Tennant & Company – Bronze Sponsor ICC The Compliance Center – Bronze Sponsor Inortech Chimie – Networking Break Sponsor
Lastly, thank you to Tanya Malone, summer student at CACD, and Cathy Campbell, Executive Director for your support and help during our busiest time at the association. Cathy – your guidance and expertise made the planning and implementation a breeze! Many thanks for being such a great mentor. Thank you to Tony Craske and Rod Paterson for lending advice when needed and not “cringing” too much, when I snuck up behind you for yet another action item or announcement. Thank you to the membership, supplier partners and industry allies across the globe who continue to attend our conference. Not only for supporting the association but also, making each year interesting, captivating and exciting! Without you, there would be no AGM! See you next year in Kananaskis, Alberta! Catherine Wieckowska Editor, Chemunicator
* For results from our AGM performance survey, photos from the conference, or attendee list, please visit our Annual Meeting webpage at www.cacd.ca/agm.
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