Affirmative Action Aside...

Today I was electeded onto the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions Board of Directors.


It has been suggested by some that I represent the minority in three categories: woman, young (30's), and Canadian.

Oh, wait. This isn't reverse discrimination. It's an equal employment opportunity! All kidding aside, I am pleased to be part of the board of an association of nearly 300 North American Members. I have been a part of this association for 15 years and it's the only membership I've kept up over the years.

Today's lunch was very American in nature, with a lot of political references and, well, I thought they were going to burst into singing the Star Spangled Banner at any moment.


They said, "Good things are happening in Washington!" I said, "AND OTTAWA!" I've wanted to be a board member for a very long time. Even before I really qualified in terms of experience and knowledge. You know. Something to bring to the table.

My plan on the board is to promote the AGRM within it's own membership, encourage the specific departments of expansion and rescue college, and represent and encourage missions from here: