Today I would like to help the people, like me, who unfortunately have to go through what I went through. I want to help lessen the blow. That’s what I found most helpful. Sandra Di Quinzio, Montreal, Quebec It is through MADD Canada that we have found our voice. Sara Williscroft, Youth Leader, Winnipeg, Manitoba MADD Canada is where it is because of our volunteers – yet, to say this is not a big enough compliment to our volunteers’ energy, commitment, determination and passion to see a better and safer community. Louise Knox, National President, St. Paul, Alberta Impaired drivers make victims of us all. Only by working together will we be able to educate the public and seek changes we need to legislation. Constable Eric Booth, Ontario Provincial Police, Ottawa, Ontario For myself, being part of the MADD Canada family and a mother of a surviving victim, I feel it is very important that our voices be heard for all the victims of impaired driving crashes. Karen Dunham, Saint John, New Brunswick Annual Report 2002-2003 The mission of MADD Canada is to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime. www.madd.ca MADD Canada Chapters Yukon Northshore* Whitehorse Ottawa Quinte British Columbia Sarnia/Lambton Cranbrook & District Sault Ste. Marie Central Okanagan St. Thomas Greater Vancouver Thunder Bay North Island Timiskaming & Area Upper Fraser Valley Timmins & Area Toronto Alberta Waterloo Region Calgary Wellington County Cold Lake Region Windsor & Essex County Edmonton and Area York Region Lakeland Area Medicine Hat & District Quebec Red Deer & District Montreal Taber/Lethbridge & District New Brunswick Saskatchewan Grand Manan* Central Saskatchewan Saint John Sussex* Manitoba Brandon Nova Scotia Winnipeg Annapolis Valley Cape Breton Ontario Digby County Barrie Halifax Regional Never doubt that a small Begetekong and Area Pictou County Chatham-Kent group of thoughtful, Dufferin County Newfoundland and Labrador committed citizens can Durham Region Avalon change the world. Grey North Bruce Bay St. George Indeed, it’s the only Halton Region Labrador thing that ever has. Hamilton Mary’s Harbour* Huron/Bruce County North Central Newfoundland* – Margaret Mead Kingston & District London Nipissing * Community Leaders Louise Knox National President It is extremely difficult to express the value of our volunteers – to our organization and to their respective communities. MADD Canada is where it is because of our volunteers – yet, to say this is not a big enough compliment to our volunteers’ energy, commitment, determination and passion to see a better and safer community. There are people who have gone through really horrific life events and they have come back to be able to give to their communities. There are no words to be able to describe this goodness within human nature. Being a part of MADD Canada and helping to forward its mission is invigorating for me personally. After my son, Mike, was killed, I was in my own personal dark place and I made a life decision. I came to understand that to help yourself and the people you love, you must LOUISE KNOX help others. It has become second nature to talk about the dangers of National President drinking and driving. St. Paul, Alberta There is a burning desire to ensure that there are no more deaths because of a needless crash, that there are no more families who must endure the grief and pain of losing a loved one. I do what I can on a day-to-day basis. If I see someone who is drinking and driving, I do what I can to stop that person. If I meet a family who has had someone killed or injured, I do what I can to support them. Like getting up every morning, furthering the mission of MADD Canada is something I do without thinking. For me, MADD Canada is one big support group right across Canada. I honestly can’t think of another organization in which you are able to get that support and feeling. Whether you are receiving victim support, or support on other levels, our volunteers are there making a difference. It’s one big family you can count on. As National President of MADD Canada, I have been privileged to work with wonderful volunteers. And, I take comfort in knowing that they are not behind me – that they are beside me fighting for an end to impaired driving. Life is a promise; fulfill it. – Mother Theresa 1 National Board of Directors (as of June 30, 2003) Chairperson Kathie Macmillan Vice Chairperson Brad Dixon Past Chairperson Ken Tanenbaum President Louise Knox Past President Carolyn Swinson Directors at Large Senator Marjory LeBreton Wayne Jeffery Al Newton Dr. I. (Barry) Pless A.J. (Tony) Carvalho Dr. Robert Mann Sara Williscroft (Youth Director) Regional Directors British Columbia Scott Lowther Western Dave Hall Western Ontario Sandra Henderson Eastern Ontario Joyce Westlake Quebec James Lawler Atlantic Richard Murphy Founder John G. Bates MADD US Glynn Birch National Executive Director Andrew Murie Director of Legal Policy Professor Robert Solomon Director of Communications Chris George and Public Policy The National Office Staff (as of June 30, 2003) Andrew Murie National Executive Director Patricia Simone Director of Victim and Youth Services Vicki McQuarrie Victim Services Manager Anna Kardasz Victim Services Administrative Assistant Jill Sinclair Youth Services Manager Wanda Kristensen Director of Chapter Services Susan MacAskill Atlantic Chapter Services Manager Johanne Morin Quebec Chapter Services Manager Gail James Ontario Chapter Services Manager Louise Knox Western Chapter Services Manager Russell Bray Chapters Administrative Assistant Act as if what you do Dawn Regan Director of Finance and Fundraising makes a difference. Ardene Vicioso Office Manager It does. Alanna Scott Campaign and Major Gifts Manager Richard Smith Finance Manager – William James Robin Atkinson Fundraising Administrative Assistant Heather Thomas Campaign and Major Gifts Assistant 2 Kathie Macmillan Chairperson of the National Board of Directors Last year, MADD Canada continued to provide Canadians with a thoughtful, national voice on impaired driving issues. We developed new public service announcements and videos, and issued opinion polls to raise public awareness and alter Canadians’ beliefs regarding drinking and driving. We continued in our tradition of supporting victims of impaired driving as well as providing a national voice for those victims who can no longer speak. We continued to expand our programs and services from coast-to-coast and, today, we have the capacity to effectively provide all services, programs and information to all Canadians in need. MADD Canada is here to help Canadians with a dedicated victim services staff, support and referrals, free print materials, and, most importantly, with people who understand the loss and the grief of a senseless death or injury. We appreciate and take seriously the fact that Canadians have placed their confidence in our leadership to fight the crime of impaired driving. On that point, I wish to thank my National Board colleagues who, again this year, have demonstrated their commitment and focus to find solutions and realize progress in MADD Canada’s mission. KATHIE MACMILLAN In 2002-2003, there were some notable highlights, like the MADD Mothers’ Day March on Parliament Hill, our participation at the renowned Chairperson of the ICADTS (International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety) National Board of conference, our death notification training and victims’ on-line training, and Directors the launch of Rating the Provinces 2003. The organization’s Chapters and Toronto, Ontario Community Leaders nearly top 60 across our country, and we have over 700,000 Canadians annually donating to our mission. Yet, the real highlight is MADD Canada volunteers who continue to show an expanding capacity to give, share and do what needs to be done in support of victims in Canada. The resourcefulness and caring of our volunteers is what defines our organization – and their spirit is what invigorates us all to continue in the fight. The reality is that impaired driving is still Canada’s number one criminal cause of death and injury. Impaired driving directly affects thousands of innocent Canadians each year, leaving tens of thousands to grieve. On average, each day, more than four Canadians are killed and about 200 are seriously injured. For MADD Canada, this is unacceptable. On the strength of our volunteers, we will see a significant reduction in the number of innocent Canadians killed and injured as a result of impaired driving. And, with the will of our volunteers, MADD Canada will hold true to its mission in seeing an end to impaired driving in Canada. MADD Canada’s Strategic Plan Most of the important The 2003 – 2006 Strategic Plan establishes broad objectives and things in the world have identifies areas of focus for the national association. been accomplished by Victim Support – increase outreach, develop training programs, people who have kept and review materials on trying when there Public Education/Awareness – campaigns for general population, youth, repeat seemed to be offenders, and media, and to raise greater awareness regarding civil liability no hope at all. Legislative Reform – federal and provincial policies, victims support, alcohol policies – Dale Carnegie Growth and Organizational Enhancement – increase numbers of Chapters, volunteers, increase fundraising programs and results, engage new partnerships, continue development of applied research activities 3 Nancy Codlin I am honoured to be a part of such an organization as MADD Canada. When my niece was killed in an alcohol-related crash it became very clear that it was imperative I become a small part of an organization that was dedicated to helping prevent other families from the effects of impaired driving. Volunteering in my community to continually educate residents on the issues of impaired driving has meant that perhaps even just one other life has been saved.