President’s Message

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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed their time with family and friends! v Happy New Year and welcome 2025! On January 29th it is the Chinese New Year. 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake which promises introspection, wisdom and growth. Oiaa Tree

Thank you to everyone that attended the 2024 OIAA Holiday Party and Past President’s Night! The night was truly magical with the party taking place at the breathtaking, Fairmont Royal York Hotel. We had almost 600 attendees with many decked out in black and gold. The Royal York Hotel was beautifully decorated with the breathtaking Christmas tree ocated near the front entrance. Shout out to our dj, Chris Masterminds who had everyone dancing whether it was on the dance floor or in their seats.

OiaaWe had several special guests attend the party. The star of the evening was Alex Winter! Alex is an amazing 10-year-old who is a Client Ambassador for Holland Bloorview. Alex was joined by his parents, Tyler and Sarah, and his sister, Elizabeth. In addition, Keisha Goberdhan who is the Community Engagement Coordinator from Holland Bloorview was also in attendance. I want to thank Holland Bloorview for sending this wonderful family and the amazing, Keisha to our event! Their presence was truly the highlight of the evening. I would also like to thank everyone who donated to Holland Bloorview at the party. If you would still like to donate to this incredible organization, please scan the QR code or visit www. hollandbloorview.com

 

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In addition, we also had several Past President’s of the OIAA who attended the event. As per tradition, the Past President’s were piped in by bag piper. Thank you to our Oiaa 1 entertaining bag piper, Glenn Donovan.

The Past President’s who attended the event are:

1972 ……………………………………………………………………..Chet Gibula
1985 …………………………………………………………………….Steve Sobel
1988 …………………………………………………………….James Cameron
1989 ………………………………………………………………George Szypka
1992 ………………………………………………………………..Jan Rutherford
1998 …………………………………………………………………Garth Roscoe
2003 ……………………………………………………………..Frank Castaldo
2006 ……………………………………………………………Marie Gallagher
2007 ……………………………………………………………… Alan Gallagher
2010 …………………………………………………………………Geoff Sullivan
2011 ……………………………………………………………………Brett Colville
2012 ……………………………………………………………. Steve Del Greco  Oiaa 2

2013 …………………………………………………………………….Tammie Kip
2015 …………………………………………………………….Catherine Groot
2016 ………………………………………………………………… Ian Gallagher
2017 …………………………………………………………….Jennifer Graham
2018 ………………………………………………………….. Michael McLeod
2019 ………………………………………………………….Leanne Hardman
2021 …………………………………………………………………..Rhu Sherrard
2022 ………………………………………………………………………..Kyle Case
2023 …………………………………………………………………Terry Doherty

 

Oiaa 3It is in the prevue of the President to nominate someone who has made a significant contribution to the OIAA as an Honorary Life Member.Oiaa 4 There was one person who immediately came to mind and who I had the privilege of serving on the Executive with from 2016 to 2024. That person was Kyle Case. Kyle served as the OIAA President in 2022. In addition, he served his local chapter, London Claims Association for many years by serving as both President and Delegate. Congratulations, Kyle!

Our next event is the 2025 Claims Conference taking place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Metro Convention Centre. Booth and sponsorships sales are now available at www.oiaa.com. General registration will open in January 2025.

I welcome your comments and feedback. Please feel free to reach out to me at sgillen@facilityassociation.com.

Yours truly,
SHAWNA GILLEN, CIP
President
(437) 962-5820

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