𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 & 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
In light of a recent article penned by Devin Meireles regarding the Federation of Portuguese-Canadian Business & Professionals (FPCBP), its election process, and reasons as to why he resigned from the board of directors, I felt compelled to share my reflections.
While I hold Devin in high regard for his eloquence and bravery in addressing such a complex issue, I find myself viewing the situation through a slightly different lens, particularly regarding the generational dynamics at play.
The essence of my response hinges on the belief that last year's AGM challenges were less about a power struggle and more about ensuring 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 in the voting process. This perspective comes from someone who might considered an 'elder' in this context, though I must confess, the spirit of a 35-year-old still courses through me.
Over the years, I've observed a commendable balance of youth and experience within the FPCBP boards, with both 'elders' and younger members actively contributing to our community's growth. My personal journey with the FPCBP, including decisions to step back at times, reflects a complex interplay of factors, none of which diminish my commitment to our collective mission.
The dialogue between generations within our community organizations is vital for progress. It is a theme that resonates deeply with me, especially as I reflect on a motto that I helped co-create during my tenure on the board '𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚'.
I encourage you to read Devin's article and consider the nuances of navigating community leadership and evolution. Let's continue this conversation, recognizing that while we may hold differing views, our shared goal of fostering a vibrant and inclusive Luso-Canadian community remains unchanged.
The link to Devin's article is in the comments below:
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