This past Sunday, November 13th saw new members of the executive elected to replace outgoing members, some of whom have served as the club’s administration for over three years.  The new members bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas and will look to build even more success for our club.

The new executive members are: Kathleen De Jesus-Gauthier (Secretary), Gary Thomas (VP Planning), Mike Parker (VP Junior), Chelsea Heuff (VP Women), and Rob Stanfield (Registrar).  They join returning executives Bryce Cooper (VP Finance) and Danny O’Shea (VP Men), while Gord Tennant moves from VP Planning to President.  Best of luck for the new executive as they plan what promises to be an exciting 2012 season!

Of course, the club would not be in a position to excel were it not for the time and effort put in by the departing executive members.  Past president Brian Lyall has accepted a position as coach and high performance director of the Eastern Ontario rugby sevens program.  Rachel Abraham and Ashley Reid, who served as VP Women and Secretary respectively, have helped build our women’s program into the success it has become and will focus on playing next season.  Steve Crane will also focus on helping the men’s teams build on last year and will pursue his doctorate in geophysics.  Colin Langille has toiled manfully as registrar for the past three years and will use his extra time to make a long-awaited return to the pitch in 2012.  Thank you to all departing executive members!