MCIS AGM 2013
MCIS 2013 AGENDA
530:-6:00pm –
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Registration/Welcome/ Buffet Dinner
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Flemingdon Food Bank Food Drive
6:00-6:10 – Introductions/ Members Roundtable
MC: Richard Brooks
Moderator: Larry Mah
6:15 -7:30 – Panel Discussion: Use of Language Services to Better Serve Vulnerable Populations
Panel Members:
1. Toronto Police - John Valerio, Domestic Violence Coordinator, Child Abuse Coordinator
2. Victim services - Bobbie McMurrich, Director of Programs
3. Shelters – Jehan Ahmed Chaudhry, Sandgate Women's Shelter, Executive Director
4. Shelters - Lisa Palmer, Luke's Place, Legal Support Worker
5. Interpreters – Laura Zollner, MCIS Interpreter
7:45 - 8:10 - MCIS Awards 2013
MCIS 2013 Translator of the Year – Adrijana
MCIS 2013 Interpreter of the Year - Igor Trutanow
MCIS 2013 Volunteer of the Year – Fred Li
MCIS 2013 Professional Partners – Elaine Zhang and Shara Shodjaei Tehrani
MCIS 2013 Strategic Partner –Management Advisory Services (MAS)
MCIS 2013 Global Community Partner – Critical Link International
8:10-8:45 – Business part of the AGM
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes of AGM – 2012
4. Chairperson’s Report
5. Executive Director’s Report
6. Auditor’s Report
7. Appointment of Auditor
8. Election of Directors
9. Adjournment