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The Napoléon Gareau award

At its annual general assembly, the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-
Britannique (FFCB) highlighted the merit of all volunteers who contribute to
the development, advancement and growth of the Francophone community
through their activities and support.

The Prix Napoléon Gareau was awarded this year to Ms. Doris Brisebois. She

has always been an active and enthusiastic volunteer in the health sector,

as well as in Maillardville’s Francophone community. Ms. Doris Brisebois is
currently the Director of the Foyer Maillard, where she has worked for more
than 22 years. She has also been President of RésoSanté Colombie-Britannique
since 2007, and a member of the board of directors of Société Santé en francais
since 2008.

Report on the 65th General Meeting

On June 4, 5, and 6, 2010, the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-
Britannique (FFCB) welcomed representatives from its 36 member associations
and some special guests to its 65th annual general assembly.

Members elected the FFCB’s next board of directors and it seized the
opportunity to confirm Ms. Christine Sotteau as Executive Director.
Ms. Sotteau had been the acting director since August 2009.

The FFCB, in cooperation with Community partners, held a reception to
honour Ms. Marie Bourgeois. She retired from the management of the
Maison de la Francophonie de Vancouver in order to spend time
volunteering for the Community.

The reception was an opportunity to look at all the work carried out by
Ms. Bourgeois during her professional career. A photo and video montage
prepared by CBC/Radio Canada captured the highlights of her career and
her community involvement.

In the photo, the President of the FFCB,
Dr. Réal Roy, presents a souvenir plaque to
the recipient of the Prix Napoléon Gareau,
Ms. Doris Brisebois.

Scholarships and Public
Speaking Competition
The Fédération des francophones de la
Colombie-Britannique (FFCB) presented a
certificate of honour and a $1,000 bursary
to Ms. Nicole Utulinde, a graduate of the
Francophone program at Nanaimo District
Secondary School, in recognition of her
efforts at school and to encourage her

to continue her post-secondary education
in French.

Each year, the FFCB also offers a $100
prize to a winner of the public speaking
contest organized by Canadian Parents
for French - BC & Yukon Branch.

Reception partners. Left to right: Mario Cyr (CSF),
Ms. Marie André Asselin (FPFCB), Ms. France Vachon
(Collége Educacentre), Ms. Marie Bourgeois,

Ms. Claire Trépanier (OFFA), Ms. Christine Sotteau
(FFCB), Mr. Donald Cyr (SDECB), and Ms. Catherine
Tableau (Maison de la francophonie).