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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

HELLO AGAIN AND HAPPY

HOLIDAYS!

REBECCA GRAVELLE

LBMAO Chair of the Board
Wood Works of Renfrew Ltd, Renfrew

i everyone! Thanks for having a look through this edition of The since, I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge not just
HReporter - we’ve got lots to talk about. Firstly, yes, I’m still here! her hard work on getting an in-person AGM up and running for
My husband and I welcomed our first child, a beautiful baby boy, this year, but her many years of dedication to the Association
back in July. I have been home soaking up every moment, enjoying and its membership. She’s a funny and welcoming person and
my maternity leave. As I write this, he has just turned 4 months, and we’ll certainly miss her presence! But I also wanted to personally
while everyone warns you how quickly time goes by you can’t truly welcome new staff member Gail Gwozdz to the team, she is fitting
appreciate it until you’re experiencing it for yourself. But I’ve still in great and will be a wonderful addition - so welcome Gail!
been keeping in touch with the team in the office and the rest of Lastly, I just wanted to say that as the holidays approach, I hope
the Board, doing my best to stay apprised of what’s going on. Many you all get the opportunity to slow down and celebrate with friends
thanks to our Vice Chair Barb Schering for stepping in and helping and family. It’s easy to get caught up in our work or the stress of
when I’ve been unable to! the holidays, and I know it’s a hard time for a lot of people. But my
November was a busy month for the Association. We ran our wish for each of you is that you at least find happiness and peace
training sessions as usual in Mississauga. The Decks & Garages in some part of this season. I have always loved this time of year,
Estimating Course was on November 20th & 21st, and the but now I have an even deeper appreciation as I’ll get to experience
Residential Construction, Roofs and Metal Sheathing Course my son’s first Christmas. I get to spend my days wrapped up by
November 22nd & 23rd, as well as the Principles of Yard & the fire with my little bundle of joy and a cup of hot chocolate,
Warehouse Operations Course November 24th. These courses were and I couldn’t be more grateful. I hope you all have something to
sold out, so thanks very much to everyone who has signed up, as be grateful for this year, and my thoughts are with each of you.
always, we appreciate the support for these programs and we look Sending all my best wishes from myself and my family to you and
forward to seeing you there! If you’re interested but didn’t get a yours for a safe and happy holidays season!
seat, we are running them in March again as well so keep your eyes
out. Cheers & see you in the New Year,
November also brought our Annual General Meeting, an in-
person event which was exciting! We headed to the beautiful Prince Rebecca
of Wales Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake on November 30th. It was an
excellent event with lunch before, cocktails and dinner after, and
breakfast the next morning as well. There was a virtual option again
this year.
As many of you may already know, long time LBMAO employee
Joanne Moquin retired this fall, and as this is my first column

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