QUOTA’S WOMEN OF THE YEAR
Marie Dobson-Dunlop
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ECONOMIST Marie Dobson-Dunlop’s record of service and business acumen makes her one of Quota’s Women of the Year. Marie has the noteworthy ability to see the changes taking place in the world around us, apply them, and create something new that has the power to improve lives.
Despite repeated urging from members of Quota International of Huronia, Marie, like many others, had always been too busy to join. Then, everything changed. “I joined Quota International in 1992 after my husband of 25 years died of cancer. I wanted friendship and companionship in my community, but needed to fill a desire to serve. By joining Quota, I got what I was looking for and much more.”
From becoming President in her club, then Lt. Governor, Governor of the District, Area Director on the International Board, Marie is currently serving on the International Board. “I see my biggest achievement as being elected President-Elect/Treasurer and in two years becoming the International President of Quota International. It is an absolute honor to be given responsibility for such a great organization.”
Marie had never envisioned holding such large roles in Quota. “When I joined, I simply wanted to make friends and make an impact in the community. As I spent time in our organization, seeing more and more of the work we did, not just locally, but internationally. Only after I sat on the International Board and met all the wonderful women who represented Quota International, did I realize how important becoming the International President was in order to make a difference.”
Marie’s determination is largely influenced by her family. “Both my parents taught me many things through my life and for that I thank them. They inspired me by leading by example. My mother and my grandmother helped make me into the lady I have grown to be. But it was my Dad who molded and shaped me into the woman I have become. He introduced me to the business world, which is dominated by men. I became accepted as an equal and learned to speak with authority on many subjects in
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