Dressage Canada Committee Announces New 2009 Directors

Ottawa, ON—Election results are in for the 2009 Dressage Canada Committee, with the election generating voter turnout from across the country.

Dressage Canada Nominations Committee received five nominees for the two open positions on the 2009 Dressage Canada Committee. Dressage Canada welcomes Lisa Hossack-Scott and Kim Goodyear to the Committee. These individuals will take office as of January 1, 2009.

Come and meet these new directors that you, the membership, have elected at the Dressage Canada Reception being held 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13 at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.

The 2009 Dressage Canada Committee is:

Kerri McGregor (2008-2010)

Elizabeth McMullen (2008-2009)

Claire Milton (2008-2009)

Sue Rothgeb (2008-2009)

Lisa Hossack-Scott (2009 – 2011)

Kim Goodyear (2009-2010)

Athlete Representative to be appointed by Dressage Canada Athletes’ Council.

Dressage Canada thanks all members and candidates who took part in this election and contributed to its success including the Nominating Committee of Sue Rothgeb, John Harris and Wendy Christoff as well as Ted Orwell who acted as scrutineer.

Dressage Canada is governed by a Committee of seven persons, six elected-at-large by its membership and one athlete representative elected by their peers. Elections are held on a yearly basis.

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