Community Work
I believe in the importance of serving the community. That is why I have a long tradition of being active in the communities I live in. I would encourage everyone to get involved in their community in whatever way they can.
Making an investment in your community is one of the best business decisions you can make as this investment will pay off in many ways and for many years to come. This investment can be investment of time, finances or both. The great thing about getting involved in your community is that your donation of time or finances can be whatever you would like it to be. You can dedicate time or money to anything from a local community group to a local sports program for children. There are many community organizations looking for your help.
Finally, our combined investments will result in a better community for everyone who lives in it. This is an advantage that everyone can benefit from.
I am serving or have served:
-as a board member of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists from 2000 to 2008, including as President in 2007;
-as the President of the Canadian Foundation for the Advancement of Orthodontics
-the General Arrangements Chair for the North Eastern Society of Orthodontics annual meeting held the fall of 2010 in Montreal.;
-as a board member of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and Fredericton Sports Investment Inc.;
-and as Co-Chair of the Local Business/Special Friends Division the York Foundation's Transforming Care campaign, a campaign to raise money for improved care for the aging in Atlantic Canada.
-Chair of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation.
The Hatheway Group of businesses are also active in local secondary and post-secondary education, local sports programs for youth and many other local initiatives.
I would encourage everyone to get involved in their community.
Click here to see the Hath-e-"way" of current community and volunteer involvement.


