As the first Chair of the Association, I recognize there is a huge responsibility, not only to my Board but to the membership.

Our strategy is simple, (E.P.D.) Engagement – Partnership – Delivery. These themes drive our direction and focus.

• Engagement – The CGAO is committed to be engaged in a process to find common ground to drive change by working in the tent rather than being on the outside. This comes through ongoing re-positioning and re-alignment.

• Partnership – The CGAO embraces constructive partnership with Government, Charities and Commercial Organizations who can ensure the long term survival of the Charitable Gaming Sector. We see strength in partnerships.

• Delivery – The CGAO looks to deliver real and lasting re-alignment to the industry that enhances our Product to ensure improved Charitable Revenues and ongoing profitability of the Commercial sector. A vibrant Commercial Sector is extremely positive for Charitable Gaming.

Through these three core strategies, we see real value for our Members. It is the view of my Board that it is quality over quantity that will deliver real value to our Membership.

• Don Labreche (Vice Chair) – President of Labentel Holdings Limited, Don has created a diverse local leisure portfolio that consists of Gaming & Recreation. Prior to joining the Gaming Sector, Don held various positions within the Labatts Company.
  
  
• Tony Rosa (Finance Director) – CEO, President of the CBC Partnership, Tony has spent the vast majority of his career in the Charitable Gaming Sector. He has a wide breadth of experience in various areas throughout Canada.
  
  
• Jeff Holmes (Administration Director) – Operations Director of Kingston Bingo Group, Jeff understands the need for constructive marketplace management. As a pioneer in this field, he has developed a very stable trading environment within the City of Kingston. Prior to moving into Operations, he held various positions in the manufacturing areas of Gaming.
  
  
• Peter Howard (Non Executive Director) – Managing Director of Salford Management Group, Peter has a long history in the Gaming Industry with over 40 years experience working in the United Kingdom, United States of America and finally Canada where he settled with his family. Combined with his Gaming interest, Peter has developed a Fitness Company that caters to both males and females individually, under separate brands.
  
  
• Jim McLean (Non Executive Director) – Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Bingo King in Canada, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and tremendously valuable experience. He has spent the bulk of his career in the Manufacturing Arm but more recently has been engaged in broadening this knowledge in the Media & Distribution areas of the Gaming Industry.

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Michael E. Orser, Chair
Executive Vice President - Operations
Boardwalk Gaming &
Entertainment Inc.