1. President’s Report AGM May 27, 2010

2. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. Mission Statement The Voice of English-speaking Québec is an autonomous, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of a dynamic English- speaking community in the Greater Québec and Chaudière- Appalaches regions and to the promotion of its interests. VEQ's goals: To act as a hub of information for the English-speaking community; To foster community cohesiveness; To support the development of the community; To promote the interests of the community. VEQ’s Mandate

3. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. Promotion of Bilingualism and Newcomers' Integration Project 2010. City of Quebec $100,000 Citadel Foundation $10,000 The Department of Canadian Heritage $38,650 Newcomers' program Finding Your Niche networking and information sessions, individual meetings, newcomer packages. Two youth projects funded by Heritage Canada Art class Pen pal project Highlights - 2009-2010

4. VEQ continued to be a part of the Leadership Table. VEQ met with various politicians to promote community interests Mayor Régis Labeaume Provincial Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Yves Bolduc. VEQ hosted two very successful happy hours. Holiday happy hour (+120 ppl and partners) St. Patrick’s day happy hour (+80 ppl) President’s Message | May 27, 2010. Highlights - 2009-2010

5. VEQ continued to: Offer free transportation to community events Work with the local high schools to coordinate guest speakers Contribute to the Quebec City Chamber of Commerce's Multilingual Committee as well as many other community groups. Apply for various program and project funding Refresh the content and functionality of the website Build and maintain relationships with partners Advocate for our communities interests President’s Message | May 27, 2010. Highlights - 2009-2010

6. President’s Message | May 27, 2010. Thank you for your time. Don’t forget to sign up for one of VEQ’s exciting initiatives : Twinning - families or individuals Life Long Learning - 50+ Employee Orientation Sessions- for employers Website Job Notifier - for job seekers Webite Job Bank – for employers