Word from the chair and executive director
Did you know that the dynamism of our organization does not rely solely on the team at the regional secretariat or on the members of our regional association’s Board of Directors? Our vitality is also due to the many volunteers who are active throughout our network, such as the members of the Boards of Directors (BOD) of our 35 affiliated clubs. Bringing people together as volunteers around a shared project can be an incredibly rewarding experience.
The Boards of Directors are responsible for managing their club to ensure that it meets, as much as possible and within its means, the needs and expectations of its members. Without a Board, there is no club. Serving as a board member requires a two-year commitment at a time. Since we cannot expect the same individuals to take on everything indefinitely, we all need to help and get involved.
One might think that volunteer engagement would increase with the new wave of people aged fifty and over, including younger baby boomers. However, this generation is highly solicited by a wide range of activities and distractions that consume their time, which affects the succession of volunteers as our longstanding elders grow older and wish to pass the torch.
Under the FADOQ – Laurentians banner, our network of clubs offers various opportunities to get involved in committees that organize activities, deliver services, contribute to the community, or help manage the clubs.
If you would like to volunteer your time or obtain more information, write to us at benevolat@fadoqlaurentides.org. We need you!
To consult the 2024–2025 annual report of FADOQ – Laurentians Region, click here.
