MSOT Corporate Structure

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The Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists is the only organization that represents occupational therapists and the profession of occupational therapy in Manitoba.

Provincially incorporated in 1964, MSOT is governed by a Board of Directors and bylaws and reports its activities to members at an annual general meeting and through an annual report.

MSOT’s objectives are:

  • to promote the profession of occupational therapy throughout Manitoba
  • to represent the interests of members to governments, educational institutions, other professions, businesses and to the public
  • to support the professional needs of occupational therapists in Manitoba, including professional development and research
  • to enhance the development and maintenance of liaison with other groups such as unions, regulators, educators, and provincial and national organizations.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors consists of five officers, five standing committee chairs, five co-chairs and four corresponding members. Directors may serve up to 3 2-year terms. No Director may serve more than 6 consecutive years. Members are welcome to attend Board meetings.

MSOT 2018-19 Board of Directors

  • President: Esther Hawn
  • President-Elect: Randi Vandale
  • Treasurer: Sara Depottie
  • Secretary: Kale Lutomsky
  • Co-ordinator of Member Services: Vacant
  • Co-ordinator of Communications: Vacant
  • Current Affairs/Professional Advocacy: Naomi Hatherly
  • Nominating and Awards: Nicola Schaan
  • Professional Development: Ali Jansen & Kaitlin Lewandoski
  • Public Relations: Lindsay Clendenan
  • Special Events: Robyn Taylor & Laura Durling

 

Corresponding members:

  • CAOT Board Director: Lisa Diamond-Burchuk
  • Student Representative (MOT2): Cassie Friesen
  • Student Representative (MOT1): Jennifer Parisian
  • Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists Research Fund: Deepak Joshi

 

Key Volunteer Positions:

Newsletter Editor: Jessica Parshotam

Website Editor: Jayson Bennett

Northern/Rural Connector: Ally Forest

 

Staff:

Executive Officer: Heidi Garcia

Administration: Sandra Nowicki & Carmen Funk

If you are interested in joining the Board or a committee, contact the MSOT office to learn more by e-mail msotawardsandnominations@gmail.com, or by phone (204) 957-1214.

 

By-laws

The MSOT By-laws are reviewed, amended and approved by the membership as required by the obligations of incorporation.

Annual General Meeting

The MSOT Annual General Meeting is being held:

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 120 Maryland – Main floor Boardroom, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 1L1.

Light dinner is provided beginning at 5:30 p.m. (please register if you are planning on attending for dinner: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/msot-2018-annual-general-meeting-tickets-50368584793 ).

Meeting will be from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Virtual attendance is available via GoToMeeting. More details to follow via email.

View the meeting package here: MSOT 2018 AGM package

Annual Reports

Each year, MSOT publishes an Annual Report of operations. Latest reports: