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some of your Board of Directors
 Margot
Sunter
Margot joined the Board in September, 2006.
She contributes her professional skill and experience to our Finance
Committee and is more than able to de-mystify the intricacies of
Dovercourt’s finances to the more ‘numerically-challenged’
members around the table. In the past, she has served as Dovercourt’s
Director of Finance and Administration.
Margot had been motivated to join Dovercourt’s
Board as she was impressed by Dovercourt’s role in building
a strong community, “not only in our own backyard, but as
a leader in community initiatives.”
Over the years, Margot and her family have
been involved in almost every aspect of Dovercourt’s programming.
The children had enjoyed the many programs and camps, and are now
involved in the Leadership programs so that they can become counselors.
Margot is a Certified General Accountant
who has specialized in not-for-profit and charity accounting for
over 15 years. She is currently the Director of Finance and Administration
for the Community Foundation of Ottawa, and volunteers as Treasurer
for the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. In her ‘spare’
time, she attends her children’s many sporting activities,
trains for marathons along the Ottawa River or Rideau Canal Pathways
and plays ‘Ultimate.’
 Donna
Matheson
Donna has served on Dovercourt’s Board
for the past three years, within the last year as Secretary.
Donna had been aware of Dovercourt, having
attended aerobics classes, however her involvement grew as did her
family, joining Sporty Moms and becoming a quick Dovercourt convert,
she has attended three Sporty Moms sessions, numerous swimming lessons,
yoga, Pilates, Spinning, aerobics, summer camps and other kids’
programs. Donna and her family frequently use both the pool and
the playground.
Motivation to join Dovercourt’s board
came from Donna’s positive impression of the facility, programs,
staff, community, accessibility and their progressive attitudes.
“I wanted to give something back and to learn about the background
goings-on that make DRA so successful.” She also serves on
the School Council at St. George’s school.
Donna works part-time as an Occupational
Therapist with DMARehability, specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation,
ergonomics and return-to-work planning. Her family includes husband
Rob and children, Reilly 7, Jenna 5, and Declan 3. She is registered
with the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists and a member
of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Ontario
Society of Occupational Therapists and World Federation of Occupational
Therapists. Donna is an avid cross-country and downhill skier and
enjoys biking and running.
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 Shelley
Ann Morris
Shelley Ann has served on the Board of Directors
for just over two years. She has served on the Playstructure Committee
and has nominated Dovercourt for numerous community awards. She
is now looking forward to participating in Dovercourt’s Fund
Raising committee.
An avid fitness participant, Shelley was
motivated to become a Board Member because of Dovercourt’s
reputation for inclusiveness. “Our Executive Director says,
‘at Dovercourt, it isn’t a special event when a person
with disabilities comes to participate.’” Shelley is
constantly impressed with the level of professionalism and attention
paid to customer service as staff and volunteers in all programs
make accommodations to enable people of all abilities to feel welcome.
Shelley Ann is a ‘regular’ at
the ‘court, cross-training in the Group Fitness/Spinning program
and the occasional session on the Eliptical in preparation for her
annual race up the CN Tower’s steps. After 10+ years in the
employment field helping people with employment barriers, Shelley
is now in the midst of a career change of her own.
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 Lori
Bender
Lori was motivated to join our Board
because she enjoyed Dovercourt’s programs and atmosphere and
wanted to contribute to its continued success. Lori will be able
to draw on her management consulting skills and experience to assist
the Board to function effectively. “Serving as a board member
will be a learning opportunity for me as well as an opportunity
for me to make meaningful contributions to an important organization.”
Lori is honoured to be involved with our
organization. Along with Dovercourt’s excellent reputation
in our community, Lori is attracted to DRA for its combination of
business and community issues and priorities addressed by our board.
She will add her voice to influencing decisions which affect both
the recreation center and the larger community.
Lori, her husband and four children have
made extensive use of Dovercourt’s programs, including group
fitness, yoga, children’s birthday parties, dance lessons,
swimming lessons, KinderKorner, Westboro Nursery School and Summer
camps.
 Maria
Bacile
Maria was impressed with the quality and extensiveness of the services
provided by Dovercourt. “I was looking for a way to contribute
back to the community and wanted to be part of an organization with
a reputation such as Dovercourt.” Maria is looking forward
to meeting new people and helping to organize events.
Maria lives in our neighbouthood, therefore she
is a regular participant in many of Dovercourt’s activities,
including Spinning classes. Maria has rented the swimming pool for
an amazing party. Maria is a Human Resources Director who enjoys
playing Ultimate, running and has recently developed a keen interest
in Orienteering
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Susan Fletcher
Susan Fletcher joined the Board of Dovercourt
Recreation Association in May 2009.
Susan has lived in Westboro for over 25 years,
and she and her family have extensively used Dovercourt’s
fitness and children’s programs. In recent years she continues
to be a regular at the 6:30am group fitness and her 2 grandsons
have both attended the nursery school.
Susan is an active volunteer also serving
on the Cabinet of the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable
Campaign and canvassing for various charities. In the past she chaired
the board of a small private school that was also a charity and
non-profit, and has served in a variety of other board functions
for other voluntary sector organizations.
Susan recently retired as a senior federal
public servant after a career of 37 years. In her last position
she was an Assistant Deputy Minister running one of Health Canada’s
business lines. This entailed a budget of $200+ million and a staff
distributed across the country of some
1400 people. As a result she is a seasoned leader and manager, comfortable
with articulating the vision of an organization, identifying and
dealing with complex problems, communicating with a variety of audiences
and leading a diverse group. She brings these skill sets to the
Board.
Susan sees Dovercourt as an amazing resource
to the local community, as well as to people across Ottawa who use
its facilities. Susan wants to be involved in its continued relevance
and growth. She believes that the Dovercourt Recreation Association
can and should remain a key player in the community providing high-quality,
effective and cost-efficient services for young people, families
and mature adults and that it will continue to be recognized as
“the community organization” in Ottawa.
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