Marion Hollinger and Marilyn McClure participate in WebEx meeting.

Wednesday evening, March 14 and all day Thursday, March 15, 2012 four the officers and a counsellor of LWML–Canada met in Winnipeg with three officers of LWML (U.S.) to share information and ideas. On Thursday afternoon, using the online program, WebEx, additional officers and counsellors of LWML were able to participate in the discussion. This joint meeting was planned in conjunction with a regularly scheduled LWML–Canada General Council meeting.

The leaders of the two organizations compared notes in the areas of programming where they are similar as well as discussing the additional vice-presidents and committees that LWML (a much larger organization) has established since LWML–Canada formed its own organization. Effective use of the Internet was also on the agenda, not only in discussing ways in which it can be relevant to program but also its use for meetings, especially what types of meetings for which it seems best suited. Leaders from LWML–Canada had the opportunity to experience it first-hand as three other leaders and two counsellors from LWML came online from their homes in various locations in the U.S. The group also took a brief look at the partnership agreement originally signed by the two organizations at the founding convention of LWML–Canada in 1993.

Participating this joint meeting from LWML–Canada were Judy Grande, President; Arlene Kish, Vice-President, Member Development; Iris Barta, Vice-President, Christian Mission; Marion Hollinger, Vice-President, Communication; Rev. Mark Hennig, Pastoral Counsellor. From LWML: Kay Kreklau, President; Marilyn McClure, Vice-President, Gospel Outreach; and Linda Arnold, Vice-President, Communication. The following participated via WebEx: Carolyn Blum, Vice-President, Organizational Resources; Shari Miller, Planner; Edie Norris, Public Relations; Rev. John Heckmann, Junior Pastoral Counsellor; and Rev. Kristopher Whitby, Senior Pastoral Counsellor.

Linda Arnold and Arlene Kish problem solve.

President Kay Kreklau and President Judy Grande compare notes.

The design is one that will meet a number of needs. It is intended to make it easier for those who use the site to find what they are looking for, whether they are familiar with LWML–Canada terminology or not. The site has been designed using WordPress to make it easier for those who will maintain it.

Now that this new national site is online, work will be done to re-design the pages for each of the districts.

Feedback is welcome.