Dr. Geoffrey Pawson
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Geoffrey Pawson on January 30, 2012. Husband to Barbara for 50 years; Father to Jane (David) Loblaw, Gord (Lori) Pawson, David Pawson, and Kate (Scott) Langen. He was an extremely proud Granddad to Rachel, Sydney and Chloe Langen and Demira and Darian Pawson. Brother to David (Doreen) Pawson and Lloyd (Angie) Pawson; brother-in-law to Roger & Vicki Hardage and Ann & Jim Stevens; and their families. Geoff is the founder of the Ranch Ehrlo Society and former Ehrlo Community Services. He was only 27 years of age when he opened the first group home with 6 youth. The agency has grown to currently serving 250 youth and families across Saskatchewan and Canada. There have been thousands of graduates of the program, many of whom continued to maintain contact. He received many honours throughout his career such as the Order of Canada in 2000, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2001, the Family Service Canada Award in 2003, and an Honourary Doctorate of Law from the University of Regina in 2005. Geoff was an inspirational leader who had a tremendous impact at the local, provincial, national and international level for his unwavering commitment to youth. He had a gifted ability to create change, overcome obstacles, and challenge the status quo. He was a master problem-solver and visionary who was respected by his colleagues, employees, community, friends and family. Although Geoff will be profoundly missed, he has left a remarkable legacy. His mission and vision will live on at Ranch Ehrlo, as he laid a solid foundation to continue to improve upon meeting the needs and filling gaps for the most vulnerable members of our society. He truly left the world a better place. Donations can be made in Geoff's honor to the Dr. Geoffrey Pawson Education Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to enable present and/or former residents of the Ranch Ehrlo Society and other deserving individuals to continue with Post-secondary and apprenticeship training. The focus is to improve the likelihood of long-term and continuous employment in the future of the recipients. A Memorial will be held on Friday February 17, 2012 at 7 pm at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan in the Grand Ballroom. An online book of condolences can be accessed at www.Ehrlo.com, as well as www.Facebook.com/RanchEhrlo. This is a wonderful way for the family to stay connected as they have yet to be able to return from Tucson AZ.
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CEO & Staff
CWLC is located at:
| 226 Argyle Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1B9 |
Telephone: (613) 235-4412 Fax: (613) 235-7616 E-mail address: info@cwlc.ca |
Our hours of operation are from 9 AM - 5 PM EST, Monday to Friday.
Staff
| Peter Dudding - Chief Executive Officer | |
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Gordon Phaneuf - Director, Strategic Initiatives
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Ext. 24 |
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Kelly Stone - Director, Program Development
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Ext. 32 |
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Danielle Belair - Manager, Finance & Administration
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Ext. 23 |
| Anna Ekins - Knowledge Development Coordinator | Ext. 26 |
| Gaetane Gauvreau - Administrative Assistant, Finance and Membership | Ext. 21 |
| Sharon George - Project Coordinator | Ext. 25 |
| Mehron Torrans - Program Coordinator | Ext. 27 |
Peter M. Dudding, M.M., M.S.W., R.S.W.
With over 40 years of senior management experience in child welfare, public health and international development, Peter Dudding serves as the CWLC's Chief Executive Officer.
He brings to this position a passionate interest in children's services and dedication to improving the quality of life for children, youth and families at risk, and with Aboriginal and multicultural communities.
Mr. Dudding's career has included service as the Associate Director of the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa, Director of Finance and Administration with the Borough of East York Public Health Unit, Project Director for the Sri Lanka Soya Project, Executive Director of the Children's Aid Society of Lanark County and Director of Social Services for the Government of Yukon.
He currently serves as Chair of the National Alliance on Children and Youth, Co-Chairs the National Steering Committee for the Canadian Incidence Study on Reported Child Abuse and Neglect. He is President of SOS Children's Villages/Canada; Chair, Great Kids Incorporated (USA) and is on the Executive Committee of the International Forum on Child Welfare.
Mr. Dudding's work includes conducting national and international research, policy and program development, advocacy, knowledge building and promoting child and youth rights.
Mr. Dudding holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Master of Management degree in national voluntary sector leadership. He is married with two children.
