Cricket Canada\u2019s annual meeting of the Board of Directors concluded this past Sunday from Richmond, BC. Highlights from DAY ONE included a review of Cricket Canada\u2019s strategic plan, a commitment to developing sustainable junior pathways, and a \u201cCall to Action\u201d campaign to foster grass roots, volunteerism, awareness, & participation.
\n The Cricket Canada Lifetime Achievement Award was presented posthumously to former Vice President Clifford Cox and accepted by his wife Doreen in front of several of his friends and family.<\/p>\n
DAY TWO was headlined by the election of a new Cricket Canada executive team. Ravin Moorthy was elected as the organization\u2019s President succeeding Ranjit Saini. British Columbia\u2019s Vimal Hardat was re-elected as a VP and joined by Nova Scotia\u2019s Amit Joshi, also elected as a VP. Calvin Clarke was also re-elected to his position as board Secretary.
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\nIn brief remarks on Monday, Cricket Canada\u2019s new President was grateful for the responsibility given by the board.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to thank the Board of Directors for showing their confidence in me to lead Cricket Canada through this important period of growth and development. Cricket is cross-cultural, generational, and connects millions of Canadians in communities across this country. Cricket Canada will be calling on all stake holders including Canadian Corporations and the Government of Canada to support the organization through these exciting next steps.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moorthy was also appreciative of the work done by his predecessor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to also thank Ranjit Saini for his tireless efforts to move the organization forward during his tenure. He was instrumental in establishing Cricket Canada\u2019s Summer Festival and a played a prominent role in Cricket Canada being accepted into the Canadian Olympic Committee.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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