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Message from the Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n

As I write this message the entire world is faced with significant uncertainty and unprecedented
\nchallenges due to the COVID19 pandemic. These challenges will undoubtedly have a substantial impact
\non the social profit community, including our organization. In the face of this adversity I could not be
\nmore proud and grateful for the incredible progress KidSport Wood Buffalo has made in our first year as
\na registered society. Thanks to every person and group that has supported KSWB, we are well-positioned\u00a0to make it through this difficult time and come out the other side being able to support our
\ncommunity when it will need the benefit of sport more than ever.
\nIn 2018, KSWB celebrated the substantial growth of our organization and set our sights on establishing a
\nstrong foundation, focusing on sustainability. In 2019, we made significant progress in these areas and have many new accomplishments to celebrate. In our first year as an official society, we expanded and
\ndiversified both our membership and our board of directors. We welcomed Jamal-e-Fatima Rafat as our
\nnew Executive Director. Jamal has been an unbelievable addition to KidSport and has worked tirelessly
\nto promote sport for the youth of our region. We look forward to all the great work she\u2019s going to
\ncontinue to do and her help in advancing the KidSport vision. We significantly increased our community
\nengagement and established new partnerships with like-minded organizations, including the Keyano
\nHuskies, the Wood Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, Balanced Sports, and Harvard Broadcasting. Additionally,
\nwe continued to strengthen longstanding partnerships with organizations such as the United Way,
\nSyncrude, Northern Elite Football, and many community sport organizations. We built on the success of
\nprevious years\u2019 events and hosted our 2 nd Annual Superbowl Party and our 3 rd Annual Winterplay booth.
\nWe also supported new events including the Mark Messier Golf Tournament and the 1 st Annual
\nNorthern Elite Football Camp.
\nThese activities, along with the efforts of our Executive Director and many volunteers, enabled us to
\nachieve and exceed many of our goals. KidSport Wood Buffalo provided over $136,000 in athlete
\nfunding to 382 young athletes. We were successful in supporting more female athletes and nearly doubled
\nour support for indigenous athletes. I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to represent all
\nthe great people who make KidSport Wood Buffalo a success: our society members, volunteers,
\ncommunity partners, ambassadors, donors, board members, and our wonderful Executive Director.
\nThank you so much for everything you have done.
\nLooking forward to 2020, I am confident we will prove our resiliency as an organization, make it through
\nthe COVID-19 pandemic, and support our community in the recovery process. In 2020, the positive
\nbenefits of sports will be amplified as our community looks to regain a sense of normalcy and close the
\nsocial distance brought about by the virus. Meeting this mission will not be without challenges,
\nespecially as the economic impacts will likely result in an increased need for our services, but I am
\nconfident our team has what it takes to succeed.
\nThanks again for a great year!<\/p>\n

Brayden Kijewski<\/p>\n

Board Chair
\nKidSport Wood Buffalo<\/p>\n

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