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“ I consider myself extremely fortunate,

and volunteering is my way of giving
back and helps me stay grounded.

community,” he always knows someone he ”
can call on for advice or a favour, turning
any challenge into an opportunity.
Through his work with his peers at the
CCCA/CBA, he has learned about many
critical issues on a variety of subjects to
which he would not otherwise have been
exposed. For instance, of his participation
on the CBA’s Legislation & Law Reform
Committee for the past two years, he says,
“That opportunity was an education and
experience that truly broadened my un-
derstanding and thinking on the many
complications affecting the administration
of justice and the rights of Canadians for
nearly every topical legal and social issue, as
well the important role that the CBA plays.”
As CCCA Chair, Nick is looking forward
to representing “our fabulous in-house
community.” Working with the “incredibly
talented” Executive Committee and staff,
his goal is for all members to receive the a collection of their experiences. The
tools, services and knowledge they need more experiences we have, whether they
to become the very best they can be within be within an organization or within the
their organizations and communities—“so community, meeting other people, giv-
that they will do as I do: smile with excite- ing back or helping others with the skills
ment whenever they receive an email from and knowledge we possess, helps everyone
or hear about the CCCA!” involved. And diversity of experiences al-
He knows this experience will only ways enhances understanding, awareness,
add to his continued personal and pro- respect for issues and others. Through
fessional growth. He says, “Everyone is that everyone benefts.” ❚

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