Robert Schmidt B.Math (Waterloo)

Born in Ayr, Ontario and raised by a newspaper family, Robert's first job involved rolling newspapers for delivery and taking pictures at the Fall Fair.

Robert joined the GPC in 2005 and then GPO in 2006 while living in Waterloo. In 2006 he took on his first formal position with the EDA and since relocating to Ottawa in 2007 he has focused on working with the GPO on constitutional and procedural development. Robert was appointed Interim Secretary in January 2009.

Passionate about rules, he has collaborated with the PE to draft bylaws since the 2008 AGM. He is well versed in Robert's Rules of Order and other parliamentary handbooks and has chaired and participated in deliberative bodies both large and small.

During the winter he curls at the Rideau and Navy Curling Clubs in Ottawa.

As Secretary I plan to engage the membership in constitutional discussions and increase transparency and communication.

Employment
Network and Systems Administration, Universities and Start-up

Political Experience
Interim Secretary GPO PE 2009
Financial Agent Kitchener-Waterloo GPC EDA 2006-2007
CFO Ottawa-Centre CA 2009

Contact: rschmidt@gpo.ca