Thank you to everyone who participated in the AGM on June 10th at Waterloo City Hall. It was a significant point in MCPI's history, as it was the organization's first AGM. The presentations on the Prosperity Council of Waterloo Region by Roger Farwell and the Waterloo School of Architecture by Rick Halendby, were inspiring and insightful.

A new slate of directors were elected to the board at the AGM. Get to know the current board:

Sam Coghlan, CEO Stratford Public Library
Sam Coghlan has been the CEO at Stratford Public Library (SPL) since 2004. Sam grew up in what is now Thunder Bay and went to school there and in Guelph, Windsor and London. Sam has both LL.B. and MLS degrees. He was Chief Librarian at the Oxford County Library for 16 years. There he developed an interest in rural community development and became involved in local community development initiatives. He has been a strong proponent of public libraries contributing to community development, especially in rural communities. Sam is a member of MCPI’s founding board.

Warren Garret, Executive Director, CCI—The Ontario Presenting Network (Treasurer, MCPI)
Warren Garrett is Executive Director of CCI – the Ontario Presenting Network, an organization devoted to developing leadership in the presenting arts.  Warren has a 30-year management, marketing and communications background in the cultural sector. He served in senior management roles with the Living Arts Centre; Prologue to the Performing Arts; the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra; and Orchestra London Canada.
 
Warren has served on the boards of the Hamilton and Region Arts Council, the Oakville Art Galleries, and the Hamilton Public Relations Association. He served six years on the board of Festival Country (including President) and seven years with the Association of Cultural Executives (three as President).  read more »