Congress of Black Women of Canada
 Le Congres des Femmes Noires du Canada

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Regional Update April 2008

We take this opportunity to welcome  Marcia Dixon as the new President of the Ajax/Pickering chapter. We would also like to say a big "Thank you" to Rayonne Caesar-Chavannes, the past A/P Chapter President and Regional Secretary, for all her work  and dedication.

March 2008 - International Women's Day Message from Ettie Rutherford

May 2007 - Mother's Day message from Ettie Rutherford

Regional Update April 2007 - 

We are all very happy to welcome these new leaders to our Chapters:
Loris Thomas and Eileen Elliston are now the newly elected  Presidents  of the Mississauga and North York Chapters respectively.  

A very special welcome is also extended to Phyllis Dingall and Dena Smith who were recently elected as Co-Chairs of the newly inaugurated Oshawa/Whitby chapter.

Also in order is  a big "Thank you " to past Presidents, Catherine Howard and Ira Howell of the North York and Mississauga chapters. You can both be proud of your contributions to the Congress . We look forward to  your continued contributions  in the future.
 
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 Bouquets to Rayonne  Caesar-Chavannes ,our Regional Secretary and President of the Ajax /Pickering Chapter ,who on April 28, 2007 was  given the  Harry Jerome Young Entrepreneur Award. Rayonne is the Founded of her company ReSolve  Research Solutions Inc. which assists pharmaceutical companies in recruiting physicians for upcoming clinical trials. Her company also manages clinical programs from initiation to close-out ,and aids in the outsourcing of projects which are available in Canada. Great going Rayonne. See attached pictures.
 

February 2007 - Black History Month Message from Ettie Rutherford

December 6, 2006 - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women-- Message from our Regional Representative - Ettie Rutherford

March 21, 2006 -- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination-- Message from our Regional Representative - Ettie Rutherford

Feb/March 2006 -- CANADA extra -- Black History Month Article, submitted by Ettie Rutherford, "Congress of Black Women of Canada salutes"

February 19, 2006 --Second Chance Scholarship and Awards Presentation -- Keynote Speaker, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada