Annual Report

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS

i t is my profound pleasure to address this annual general Meeting of the north West regional Chapter of the Co-operative Credit Union league of trinidad and tobago. the year 2019 was indeed one of challenges but also opportunities. We continue with our outreach with the northern region on behalf of our league and maintain close collaboration with all credit unions.

as we enter a new decade, i am particularly pleased that we are doing so with much optimism despite what many may call a very troubling environment. not only economically as we know, but current developments which are sweeping the global environment such as the Coronavirus (Covid -19). i am sure that you are indeed concerned and cautious as i am, as you move about each day. however, i suggest that we pray for each other and the world that this unfortunate situation will spare ourselves and our families. you are best guided to ensure that the relevant safety measures are properly effected at your credit unions as well as your homes.

and now to the work of the Chapter. our annual report provides details of our activities, but i am pleased to state that we have done what we consider to be very good work on behalf of our league. We continue to collaborate with the league on training programmes for both the general membership and young leaders in particular.

from the standpoint of legislation, we were represented at several meetings with the Ministry of labour and small enterprise development and other Presidents’ meetings at which we fully participated by sharing our views. We continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the legislative framework for credit unions in trinidad and tobago and remain committed to the work of the league.

our youth arm continues to function and we remain focussed on mentoring them in readiness for moving forward with our legacy. i wish to thank the member credit unions for sending these young persons to our educational workshops. i do urge you to continue with the good work in this area.

i sincerely thank everyone who attended the Mix ‘n’ Mingle held in 2019. i encourage you to do so when we host the next one later this year. i t is imperative that we come together in a social environment as well to share information and network for the good of our Chapter and the Movement. i applaud all of you who were a part of that event.

let me now urge all of us to continue to develop our skills and competencies and to follow a clear pattern of good governance standards and quality leadership as we lead our organisations. the global financial

No Rth West Regio NA l Ch A pte R

of the Co-operative Credit Union league of trinidad and tobago limited

pResideNt’s AddRess (continued)

marketplace is facing many challenges and it calls for prudent and strategic management to keep our organisations resilient and competitive. We must remain persistent and focussed in order to succeed.

in closing, on behalf of my Board and Committees, let me thank you for being a part of the Chapter and i do look forward to closer collaboration and teamwork as we seek to take credit unions further up the success ladder in 2020 and beyond.

i thank you!

Marlon Pierre President