Meet your Board
of Directors
The OWCC Board works together to uphold traditions and bring you new experiences.
Eight years ago, my husband and I moved to Ottawa to be closer to our children and grandkids. Wanting to meet other women and becoming involved in this outstanding community were priorities. The OWCC was introduced to me by an enthusiastic club member and Past President.
Board participation has solidified many friendships and exposed me to club programs. A select group of speakers has enhanced my view of my Canada while enjoying the company of other women in a social setting.
Hopefully, serving on the Board has helped to preserve and extend the rich 113-year legacy of OWCC.
Carol MacKay
President &
Student Chair Universities
I joined the OWCC because I was invited by a member and found it was something I could enjoy doing. It offers a great opportunity to meet women of all walks of life and hear about their lives. Since then, I was honoured to be asked to join the Board of Directors. From the first luncheon I attended donning my fascinator, enjoying High Tea and watching a fabulous fashion show to my most recent luncheon listening to the former Chief Justice, the Rt Hon. Beverley McLachlin speak in 2020, I never regretted joining the OWCC.
Murielle Goddard
Dining Room Chair
Solange McConnell
Communications Chair
Since retiring, I have been fortunate to find fascinating and diverse endeavours to channel my career experience and my love of Canadian history and public affairs in new and productive directions. The OWCC struck me as an excellent match to both my background and my interests, and I am delighted to join this dynamic board.
Lisa Haley
Students High School and Tours Chair
I joined OWCC to meet like-minded ladies with all different backgrounds and life stories and to make new friends. With monthly lunches it is easy to keep in touch and enjoy much needed socializing (offline). The meals at the Château are also always very yummy. I joined the Board of Directors at first to gain life experience on a Board of Directors! It has been a lot of learning but also a lot of fun. My best memory of an event was bringing my Grandma with me for a lunch and learning about her previous ties to the club and memories at the Château.
Rachel Borzecki
Treasurer
After attending a couple of luncheons, enjoying the food, speakers and companionship, I decided that the Club was just what I needed. Although I miss the Château Laurier, I am loving the new venue – so accessible, with great food and views. Being on the Board adds to my enjoyment of the Club.
Marilyn Collins
Program Chair
The reason I joined the Canadian Club was to meet regularly with friends in a beautiful location that had nostalgic memories for me and to listen to interesting speakers that I would not otherwise have an opportunity to hear.
Madeline Bissell
Ticket Chair
I joined the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club to work with other like-minded women to advance equality between women and men. Being appointed as the Archivist of one of Canada’s oldest women’s
organizations is an honour.
Nanci-Jean Waugh
Archivist
I recently joined the OWCC because I wanted to meet other like-minded women from Ottawa who are passionate about learning and connecting. I strongly believe that getting involved in one’s community is vital to our mental health.