Board of Directors 2023


Chief                                                    Chris Macaulay Bateman  
1st Chieftain                                   Chrissie Drake   
2nd Chieftain                                 Nathaniel Harrington   
Treasurer                                          James Counter           
Secretary                                          Valerie MacDonald
Assistant Secretary                    Shauna Currie
Events Coordinator                    Chrissie Drake 
Legal Advisor                                  Karen Mitchell 
Communications                          Julie Bond
Bard                                                      Zachary Wallace     


Members at Large  (in alphabetical order)             
Alasdrìona Baron       
​Alan Kay 
Oighrig Keogh   
Catherine MacDonald 
Ishbel MacIver 
Lorrie MacKinnon  
Margaret Piechatzek   
Norman White 

   
Trustees                                             Glenna Johnstone                                                           
                                                                 Hector Macdonald   
                                                                 Michael MacMillan                                                     
                   
To contact the Board, or a specific member on the Board, please email us.  Any emails intended for a specific member on the Board will be forwarded to them.

Please see the attached Q&A: Nominating & Electing the Board of Directors should you have any questions regarding the process for the election.

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Message from the Chief

A few years ago, a few people got together to determine if there was enough interest to re-establish The Gaelic Society of Toronto. The answer was a resounding yes from those members present at that meeting and from the past members who were surveyed and asked their opinion. The next month, we held our 134th Annual General Meeting and elected a new slate of Directors who were charged with the responsibilities of the revitalization of The Gaelic Society of Toronto. We want and need your ideas and commitment to work with us to fulfill the aims and objects of The Gaelic Society of Toronto. 

We must never lose our faith in ourselves and our pride in our past, always remembering that each and every member is essential in an organization that has lasted for 135 years. Our shared vision will continue to inspire us as we continue our journey into the future. 

The development and approval of this plan would not have been possible without the commitment and effort of all members, especially the Directors. Given that the plan reflects and builds upon our distinctive strengths, I believe we can move forward to use all opportunities to benefit the Scottish Gael and to build the future of The Gaelic Society of Toronto. Once again, I ask you to continue on this glorious adventure with me as we reflect on our commitment to renewal, build on our strengths and increase our membership. 
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Chris Macaulay Bateman
​Chief
​Comunn Gàidhlig Thoronto
October 2014 - Present