E-Newsletter September 2024
September 15, 2024
Message from the President
Dear Members,
We had an incredible month, with a successful Golf Classic and our 3rd Quarterly Meeting last week. These events highlighted the strength of our community and the importance of staying connected as we navigate the current economic landscape.
This Wednesday, September 18th, we are hosting our much-anticipated AI Training. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and keep pace with technological advancements.
Looking ahead, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for October 26th. I urge you to get involved and participate, as this is your chance to help shape the future of our organization. Nominations are open now!
As we continue our commitment to philanthropy, I’m excited to remind everyone about our annual Radiothon for the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Foundation on September 25th. Your support is vital as we give back to the community.
Together, we are stronger, and I look forward to the exciting months ahead as we continue to grow and thrive as a community.
Warm regards,
Murali Sivaguru
President, CTCC
|
As we approach the AGM and deadline for nominations for the CTCC Board of Directors, we want to remind all eligible members to submit their nomination forms as soon as possible. Completed nomination forms should be addressed to “The Nomination committee’ and emailed to info@ctcc.ca Please note that the due date for the nomination application submission is September 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM. All nominations are to be received on or before this time and date. An election of the Board of Directors for the 2024/25 year will be held to fill nine (9) positions. All positions will be for a term of one (1) year. Only members who have paid their current membership dues at the time of the AGM shall be eligible to vote. We encourage members to renew their membership in order to be eligible to participate and vote at the AGM. Eligibility considerations for nominations to the Board of Directors Any Nominee to the Board of Directors shall be an active member in good standing, who has attended 50% or more of the CTCC’s general meetings preceding the election year and shall have paid their membership dues on or before April 30th, 2024. No person shall be qualified to stand for election to the Board of Directors if:
Additional eligibility requirement for the post of President: Persons nominated for the post of President shall have served on the CTCC Board of Directors for at least two (2) years at any point in the Chamber’s history.
Important dates: Application cut off: September 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM. No nominations shall be accepted after this date. Voluntary withdrawal: October 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Any candidate who wishes to voluntarily withdraw his/her nomination shall do so by this date. Candidate announcement: October 8, 2024. All remaining candidates and their respective positions shall be announced by this date. Member input: October 14, 2024. All members shall have until this date to raise any concerns to the nomination committee about the identified candidates. AGM will be held on October 26, 2024 Click on the below button to download the Nomination Form: |
| Nomination Form |
Successful 3rd Quarterly Meeting
Greetings to all our valued members who joined us for the Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce Third Quarterly Meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024! We extend our sincere gratitude for your active participation and unwavering commitment to the CTCC.
Our nomination committee for 2024/2025 Board was selected by our members, and we extend our gratitude to the following individuals for volunteering their time:
Mr. Sritharan Thurairajah, Past President
Mr. Nimal Vinayagamoorthy, Advisory Committee Member
Dr. C.P. Giri
Ms. Kavitha Ponnampalam
and
Mr. Raphael Selvakumar
For those who were unable to attend our meeting, we have included a few event photos below. We eagerly anticipate your presence at our next event!
More pictures can be found at the following link:
https://iyah4u.smugmug.com/
CTCC’s 17th Annual Golf Classic
Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce Hosts Successful 17th Annual Golf Classic
The Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce (CTCC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its 17th Annual Golf Classic, held at the scenic Deer Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax on Sept 10th.
The event brought together business leaders, professionals, and community members for a day of golf, networking, and fellowship. The tournament ended with an exciting award ceremony, where Team Nava Wilson claimed 1st place, and Team Chapel Ridge took home the 2nd place prize.
Participants enjoyed the day’s events, which concluded with a delicious dinner that was well-received by all. The CTCC extends its gratitude to all the players, sponsors, and volunteers who made this event possible.
For more pictures:
https://iyah4u.smugmug.com/
Understanding AI
Join us for an engaging introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Members: Free
Non Members: $50
Register:
https://forms.gle/e7ascVn1VChGZzVd8
Available – CTCC Business Centre
Are you looking for a modern meeting or seminar room in Markham for your workshops and networking events? CTCC Business Centre is the right venue for you!
- HOLD YOUR NEXT MEETING AT
OUR BUSINESS CENTRE - EXPERIENCE
THE DIFFERENCE
Our conference room is equipped with:
-
Modern Furniture
-
LED Screen (13′ X 8′)
-
Stage / Podium
-
AV Equipment
-
A Wet Bar
-
3 Wash Rooms and you can host up to 100 people in theatre style seating.
Book Our Venue
Book online:
or email us at
Or Call
Santha Panchalingam 416-200-5470
Ken Kirupa 416-830-8191
SHN’s Radiothon
On September 25, 2024, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Foundation and the Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Tamil Radiothon. This important event will unite our community for a day of education and awareness for SHN’s exceptional care while raising significant funds to directly impact our three Scarborough hospitals — Centenary, General and Birchmount — and the local patients and families who rely on them.
The Tamil Radiothon, will be live-to-air on EAST FM 102.7 and will feature interviews with patients, staff and physicians, community leaders, partners, and volunteers to inspire the community to help shape the future of healthcare in Scarborough through their donations.
The Love, Scarborough campaign is raising awareness and donations to upgrade and innovate our hospitals, and the Tamil Radiothon is part of this historic movement.
Our goal for the 2024 Tamil Radiothon is $200,000, which will directly support the Love, Scarborough campaign and help SHN purchase urgently needed medical equipment.
You can show your love and help us get one step closer to achieving our goal by becoming a sponsor today!
SHN does more than anyone thought possible, with less than anyone could imagine. Together, let’s imagine what we could do with more.
Corporate Members’ Area
OUR ANNUAL GALA SPONSORS
We hope you’ve been enjoying our e-newsletter and finding it informative and engaging. We highly value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts on how we can further improve our content and make it even more relevant to your interests.
Whether you have suggestions for new topics, questions, or any other feedback, we encourage you to get in touch with us. Please feel free to send your feedback to info@ctcc.ca. We appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts with us.