BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Yvon (Ivan) Audette
Chairman
Hello everyone! I was born in Elliot Lake, Ontario in 1960, and was raised near Sudbury, Ontario in the bush near Dowling just off of Hwy 144. I then moved to Windsor, Ontario to seek my fame and fortune at the ripe old age of 18. Soon after that I accepted the Lord, on Sept. 11, 1978. A youth group meeting was the greatest influence in my accepting the Lord. The other great thing that happened that Christmas was meeting the love of my life Irene. We were married in 1980, on August 30th and within six short years had my quiver full with four boys. Tragedy struck in 1986, in the month of June, when one of our sons, Jonathan, died from Meningitis (a virus that attacks the spinal and brain fluid); it was a very dark time in our lives, but the Lord kept us. It was only the grace of God that united us together as a family. Fast forward to our motorcycle experience: We started riding five years ago loving everything about it: the freedom, fun, fellowship and ice cream. A short while after buying the bike we were questioning if this is all that God had in store for us. We then started praying and searching for a motorcycle ministry and wondering if one ever existed. We soon met up with our now very good friends and cohorts Mike and his wife Carrie. They introduced us to a group of Christian bikers from another ministry. Irene and I soon joined up with them, but as with all things, the Lord has His ways, and our whole chapter joined with CMA, forming our own chapter of CMA in Windsor. In a short time span I was elected as Vice-President, until this year when I was made President of God Speed CMA Windsor. I was approached by our National Evangelist Carlos Hajen to prayerfully consider moving to a Board position since there had been a couple of vacancies. With much prayer, seeking the council of my pastor, and those that I respect in the Lord, (including our officers and membership of God Speed) have accepted. After almost a year to the month I was asked, the board officially asked me to come on board. It is with great humility and trepidation that I move forward into this position, seeking to do the Lord's will in CMA, and working with men that seek to do the same thing. I am still wondering why they asked me to serve on the Board of CMA Canada, but humbly want to walk in the Lord's ways, seeking to do His will, along with my lifelong partner and the love of my life, Irene. Look forward to meeting all of you in the days, weeks and years to come!
- Yvon Audette -
Chairman
Hello everyone! I was born in Elliot Lake, Ontario in 1960, and was raised near Sudbury, Ontario in the bush near Dowling just off of Hwy 144. I then moved to Windsor, Ontario to seek my fame and fortune at the ripe old age of 18. Soon after that I accepted the Lord, on Sept. 11, 1978. A youth group meeting was the greatest influence in my accepting the Lord. The other great thing that happened that Christmas was meeting the love of my life Irene. We were married in 1980, on August 30th and within six short years had my quiver full with four boys. Tragedy struck in 1986, in the month of June, when one of our sons, Jonathan, died from Meningitis (a virus that attacks the spinal and brain fluid); it was a very dark time in our lives, but the Lord kept us. It was only the grace of God that united us together as a family. Fast forward to our motorcycle experience: We started riding five years ago loving everything about it: the freedom, fun, fellowship and ice cream. A short while after buying the bike we were questioning if this is all that God had in store for us. We then started praying and searching for a motorcycle ministry and wondering if one ever existed. We soon met up with our now very good friends and cohorts Mike and his wife Carrie. They introduced us to a group of Christian bikers from another ministry. Irene and I soon joined up with them, but as with all things, the Lord has His ways, and our whole chapter joined with CMA, forming our own chapter of CMA in Windsor. In a short time span I was elected as Vice-President, until this year when I was made President of God Speed CMA Windsor. I was approached by our National Evangelist Carlos Hajen to prayerfully consider moving to a Board position since there had been a couple of vacancies. With much prayer, seeking the council of my pastor, and those that I respect in the Lord, (including our officers and membership of God Speed) have accepted. After almost a year to the month I was asked, the board officially asked me to come on board. It is with great humility and trepidation that I move forward into this position, seeking to do the Lord's will in CMA, and working with men that seek to do the same thing. I am still wondering why they asked me to serve on the Board of CMA Canada, but humbly want to walk in the Lord's ways, seeking to do His will, along with my lifelong partner and the love of my life, Irene. Look forward to meeting all of you in the days, weeks and years to come!
- Yvon Audette -
Lynne Ross
Vice Chair/Treasurer
I was born in Moncton, NB, raised in a Christian home, accepted Christ at the age of 5 and my life revolved around the church. After high school, I went to Bible school, where I realized I had been well taught in my home church, but going into nursing put me into a new culture and I really started learning how to live out my faith in Christ. In 1974, I was matched with Gary (the old-fashioned way) and we were married on May 3, 1975, raised 3 children and have 9 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
Gary bought a motorcycle in 1981 to ride for work and I rode on the back a few times a year. Around 1985, I told God there had to be more to the Christian life than I was living and I wanted it! In 1986, God answered by moving us to Winnipeg, MB, into another culture with struggles that changed me, again. As our last child finished high school, Gary bought a bigger motorcycle and we started riding together more. Then, in April, 1999, he bought me one. At the very same time, a friend from church invited us to our first CMA meeting. That meeting drastically changed my life, as God put me into the motorcycle culture. When I caught the vision of CMA and moved out to reach the bikers, “one heart at a time”, God and I have been on a fantastic journey that I never expected to be on. I am humbled. Now, as I make another change and become a Director for CMA Canada, I am thankful that God knows my heart and my desire to serve Him. Please pray for wisdom that comes only from God as I serve in this position.
- Lynne Ross -
Vice Chair/Treasurer
I was born in Moncton, NB, raised in a Christian home, accepted Christ at the age of 5 and my life revolved around the church. After high school, I went to Bible school, where I realized I had been well taught in my home church, but going into nursing put me into a new culture and I really started learning how to live out my faith in Christ. In 1974, I was matched with Gary (the old-fashioned way) and we were married on May 3, 1975, raised 3 children and have 9 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
Gary bought a motorcycle in 1981 to ride for work and I rode on the back a few times a year. Around 1985, I told God there had to be more to the Christian life than I was living and I wanted it! In 1986, God answered by moving us to Winnipeg, MB, into another culture with struggles that changed me, again. As our last child finished high school, Gary bought a bigger motorcycle and we started riding together more. Then, in April, 1999, he bought me one. At the very same time, a friend from church invited us to our first CMA meeting. That meeting drastically changed my life, as God put me into the motorcycle culture. When I caught the vision of CMA and moved out to reach the bikers, “one heart at a time”, God and I have been on a fantastic journey that I never expected to be on. I am humbled. Now, as I make another change and become a Director for CMA Canada, I am thankful that God knows my heart and my desire to serve Him. Please pray for wisdom that comes only from God as I serve in this position.
- Lynne Ross -
Richard Fulljames
Director
I was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. In 1972 when I was 19 I was introduced to Christ by a friend. In 1975 I met my wife at church, and we were married in 1976. We had one son, Karl (wife Dese) and we have two grandsons. I bought my first motorcycle in 1978 and in 1979 I saw an add in Road Rider magazine for the Christian Motorcyclists Association. I wrote them and told them I was a Christian, they sent me back a membership card. I started the Solid Rock Riders in Vancouver in 1979. We had our first CMA rally in BC in 1981. I have been involved in a few chapters over the years Messengers of Hope, Kings Riders and then became the Southwestern Area Rep for BC. Then in 2015 I became the BC Coordinator for CMA which I have now held up until now. I am looking forward for what God has in mind for me as I begin this new role in CMA as a Canadian Director. I want to thank all the CMA members in BC for their support over the years.
- Richard Fulljames -
Director
I was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. In 1972 when I was 19 I was introduced to Christ by a friend. In 1975 I met my wife at church, and we were married in 1976. We had one son, Karl (wife Dese) and we have two grandsons. I bought my first motorcycle in 1978 and in 1979 I saw an add in Road Rider magazine for the Christian Motorcyclists Association. I wrote them and told them I was a Christian, they sent me back a membership card. I started the Solid Rock Riders in Vancouver in 1979. We had our first CMA rally in BC in 1981. I have been involved in a few chapters over the years Messengers of Hope, Kings Riders and then became the Southwestern Area Rep for BC. Then in 2015 I became the BC Coordinator for CMA which I have now held up until now. I am looking forward for what God has in mind for me as I begin this new role in CMA as a Canadian Director. I want to thank all the CMA members in BC for their support over the years.
- Richard Fulljames -
