The meeting heard reports from school principal Monika Roose-Kolga regarding kindergarten and grade school programs as well as from school Chair Linda Soolepp about the health of Estonian school, attendance and new initiatives undertaken in 2018. The meeting also discussed matters related to future artistic, literary and cultural events that could encourage greater participation by Estonian-Canadian youth.
TES announced the creation of TENS – Toronto Eesti Noorte Selts or the Toronto Estonian Next-Generation Society. Starting with a committee of 5 members, TENS’ mandate will be to help bring Estonian-Canadian youth together in greater numbers with greater frequency. Programs and events will be developed for youth by youth with a focus on those 25 and younger.
Returning to TES leadership for another term is Chair Anne-Liis Keelmann, Anne Orunuk, Elle Rosenberg (Treasurer), Epp Aruja, and Piret Komi (Secretary). The board thanked outgoing director Ulo Isberg for his years of service strengthening TES’ outreach to the community. TES also introduced its new directors Markus Alliksaar (Vice-Chair) and Allan Meiusi. TES’ audit committee members will be Helle Arro, Tõnis Toomver and Kadri Kald. TES’ membership fees will remain the same at $10 per year.
TES looks forward to seeing everyone in the community visit its table at the annual Rahvajõulupuu in December.
