Orthotics Prosthetics Canada Communications 
2019 Board of Directors
Election Results
Orthotics Prosthetics Canada is pleased to announce the election results for its 2019 Board of Directors.   Six positions were up for election.  We had 254 votes registered out of 563 eligible votes for a 45% response rate.  This compares to a 35% in 2018 and a 52% response rate in 2017.  This response rate should be considered very good.  

Immense appreciation is extended to all the nominees for agreeing to run for positions on the Board.  The future of the profession is in very good hands.

We thank you all for participating in the election process.
2019 OPC Board of Directors
Congratulations are extended to the following individuals who were elected or acclaimed to the OPC Board of Directors:

President
Jesse Cornell, CPO(c) - Brantford, Ontario

C ertified Orthotists
Linda Laakso, CO(c), MSc (Rehab), FCBC - Mississauga, Ontario
Stephanie Hazelwood, CO(c) - Sydney, Nova Scotia

Certified Prosthetist
Scott Hedlund, CP(c) - Vancouver, British Columbia 

Registered Orthotic Technician
Aaron Tucker, RTPO(c) - Vancouver, British Columbia

Director-At-Large
Dr. Jaqueline Hebert, MD, FRCPC - Edmonton, Alberta 
Thank you and congratulations to the candidates selected by the OPC membership. Your service to the growth and development of the O&P profession is appreciated.
The above individuals will join the Directors below, whose terms are continuing, to complete the Board.

Ron Bartlett, RTPO(c), Vice President - Toronto, ON 
Serap Kaga, CO(c) - Vancouver, BC
Stan Wlodarczyk, CP(c) - Edmonton, AB
Andrée-Anne Fortin, CP(c) - Montreal, QC
Steve Wall, RTP(c) - Mississauga, ON
Brad Mattear - Nabtesco-Proteor USA - Waterloo, Iowa, USA
The board is composed of 12 members who provide strategy, governance and operational oversight to the organization.  The OPC Board is comprised of Certified Clinicians, Registered Technicians and Directors-At-Large and are elected by the membership through a democratic voting process.  Directors are elected in staggered 2-year terms.   The new term for the Board officially begins June 1.  

Appreciation for Departing Directors
The 2019 elections represent the first change in the President and Treasurer positions since OPC began in 2015.  Dan Mead, CPO(c) has been the only President of OPC prior to the 2019 elections.  He has not only been a key contributor to the amalgamation of CAPO and CBCPO, but has been a very effective leader in getting OPC to where it is today.  Enough cannot be said about the impact Dan has made on moving the profession forward in critical areas of need.  Mark Agro, CO(c), FCBC
has efficiently and effectively managed the Treasurer's role for OPC since the beginning as well.  Not only has he performed his Treasurer role admirably, but he has also provided excellent guidance on many of the issues OPC has faced. 
Steve Scott, CP(c), FCBC  has also been a Director on the OPC Board since the beginning.  As many already know, Steve has a long history of leadership in the profession and his contributions have been invaluable to the OPC Board over the past four plus years.  Jenna Holz, CO(c) has been and enthusiastic and tireless contributor to the OPC Board.  She brought forward the suggestion for the M entorship Program and worked diligently to make it happen.  She coordinated the first Women in O&P Summit in 2018.  Jenna has a great deal to contribute and has shown great leadership capacity. OPC looks forward to her continued involvement. 
  
We are beyond grateful for the time and expertise these individuals have contributed to the OPC Board of Directors.  Serving on the Board requires considerable commitment and OPC would not be viable without quality individuals willing to sacrifice.  

Thank you Dan, Mark, Steve and Jenna!
OPC Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, June 25
Notice of the 2018 Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Orthotics Prosthetics Canada Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as a hybrid meeting that can be attended in person or via online means.  The 2019 AGM is presented in coordination with the ISPO Canada AGM which will follow the OPC AGM and takes place during RehabWeek.

Details will be provided  to members  in the  near future on how to  register  to attend and the details regarding attending via electronic  means. 

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Time: 5:00 - 5:45 PM EST

The Agenda will include:
  • President's Report
  • Executive Director's Report
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Member Q&A

Please note: The AGM and future correspondence will be provided in English 
OPC National Office
202-300 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario - K2K 2E2  
Phone:  613-595-1919
Email:   info@opcanada.ca
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