A Tribute to Raymond McFeetors

Last night at the B'nai Brith Dinner at the Fairmont, Raymond McFeetors was presented with the organization's 2005 Award of Merit. A small town boy from Newdale, Manitoba, Ray's story is one of great accomplishments. During Ray's tenure as CEO of Great West Life for the last 13 years, the company (following acquisitions of London Life and Canada Life), has become one of Canada's leading financial institutions.

I first got to know Ray, when he served on the Board of the Children's Hospital Foundation. Ray was the investment advisor. I was the Vice-President Medical. With Ray's help the endowment fund grew steadily and major dollars were provided each year for research to improve the health of children in Manitoba. Ray was a wonderful help then, and he has grown considerably in stature since. The Award was well deserved. Congratulations Ray.