Dear $FirstName$,

You Are Invited to the 

RAGCED Annual Meeting 2025

July 9th

From 10 am to 11.30 am Eastern Time.

Join Us for Key Updates and Elections.
 

The meeting will include:

  • Election of Directors to fill three board positions vacated by:
    Fabio Carballo
    Roberto Ribandeneira
    Margaret Williamson
    We thank each of them for their valuable service to RAGCED.

  • Report from the Nominating Committee Chair, Margaret Williamson, presenting the proposed slate of nominees for a three-year term (July 2025 – June 2028):

    • Gomathy T. Manickam – Secretary, RAGCED & Vice Chair, RAGCED South Asia Chapter (India)

    • PDG Peter Verbeeck – Chair, RAGCED Membership Committee (USA)

    • Juliana Corredor – Chair, LATAM Chapter (Colombia)

  • 2024–25 RAGCED Year in Review – Accomplishments and future plans

  • Financial Report – by Treasurer PDG Jim Louttit

  • Update on the Economic Development and Empowerment Foundation – by PDG Peter Verbeeck

  • Special Presentation by Professor Jeffrey Ashe, Columbia University
    Topic: Immigrant Savings Groups in the USA

  • Remarks by Incoming Chair – Wally Gardiner

Voting Details

RAGCED members are encouraged to cast their vote for the proposed slate of directors during the Annual Meeting.

To vote, you must have an active member account on our platform.
A secure voting link will be shared live during the meeting.

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Register to Attend the Annual Meeting

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Please register in advance.

I look forward to your participation.
 

Carl W. Treleaven, PDG
Chair, RAGCED (RY 2023–25)
 
Special Guest Speaker: Jeffrey Ashe
Global expert in savings groups and community development. Learn about his impactful work with immigrant savings groups across the United States.
 
 
 
Future Vision from Incoming Chair
Be inspired by incoming RAGCED Chair Wally Gardiner as he shares what’s next.
 
Bulletin Editor
Gomathy T. Manickam
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