Dear Fellow Vincentians;

July 1st, 2016 will mark the end of my term as Ontario Regional President. During my term I have been blessed with a wonderful, supportive team on my executive committee as well as many dedicated council and conference presidents, We would not have been able to accomplish what we have without their support and understanding.

There are far too many people to list here and for fear of missing someone, I shall simply and humbly say THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. I would like to single out one person who has shared the joys, frustrations and blessings I have experienced… my dear wife, Pat. Thank you so much.

I must also thank our membership across Ontario. It is our grass roots conference members that make us an organization which is deeply rooted in our faith and mission…to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor, with love, respect, justice and joy. Let us also always pray for our friends and neighbours in need. May we help them to find hope and dignity in their lives.

To my successor, Linda Dollard, may you and your executive team be blessed over the next five years with much success. I am very excited about the future direction of the Society here in Ontario and I know Linda and her team will do some truly great things.

Sincerely
Jim Paddon