MARIEBUTEAUPRESIDENT EXTRAORDINAIRE

Twenty-sixyearsofselflessservicetoa noble cause such as the Friends of Good Shepherd International Inc., (FOGS),isnoordinaryaccomplishment. Therefore, it is with profound gratitude that we acknowledge and commend Marie Buteau for her leadership and visionovertheseyears.

It’s amazing how ordinary people can achieveextraordinarygoalswhenclear vision, undaunting purpose, and the labor of love all combine. Who would have thought that what started in humble settings twenty-seven years ago (FOGS), would today be such a force in addressing the plights of the poor both locally and in Jamaica and beyond? Undoubtedly, the success of the organizationhasnotbeenanaccident. Under the leadership of the quiet, determined,andunassumingPresident, greatstrideshavebeenmade.AsMarie is quick to point out it was not always aneasyjourney,butitwasanamazing tenure.

JacquesA.Davis FormerVicePresident FriendsofGoodShepherdInternational,Inc.

This terrific leader embodies an insatiable passion for service, an indomitable spirit, and admirable diplomaticskills.Sheisrespectedfor her integrity and indefatigable attention to detail, attributes that have made her a friend and confidante to so many. We will certainlymisshertenacityintheface ofobstacles,herawesomegenerosity andofcourseherabilitytoempathize withthoseinneed.

My wife, Clover and I, will always remember our first mission trip to Jamaica, over twenty years ago which was coordinated by Marie. As new members of the organization then, we were amazed and inspired by the love shown to the delegation and particularly, our leader, by so manywhobenefittedfromtheworkof FOGS.

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As we toured the various projects supported by our group, we were impressedbyherintimateknowledgeof the projects, the way she embraced abandonedchildren,andtheeasewith which she greeted those at the Hope Hospice, which was then a facility primarilyforpeopledyingofAIDS.

Marie has guided the organization through good and challenging times. She led with grace, humility, and honesty. She will always be remembered for her commitment to transparency,herkeensenseofrespect for those around her, and her fervent desiretoadvancetheworkofthegroup.

Spearheading fund-raising events for the construction of the Good Shepherd MedicalComplexinMontegoBay,which today serves thousands of patients in western Jamaica, is among the many highlights of her accomplishments. Marie has been a loyal ambassador who seeks no praise or glory for her work.

Due to her mentoring and visionary leadership,Iamproudtoinformyou that she has left the organization in capable hands. We are excited to haveMr.Ivan(Andrew)Foreman,as the new President. Mr. Foreman brings to the organization a level of professionalism and a record of servicethatwillundoubtedlyhelpto propelFOGStoadmirablelevels.

Please join me in wishing Marie, peace, love, and happiness as she moves on. To Andrew, let me say “welcome” let’s get to work, for our missionisirreversible!

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