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 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 meeting Jesus. 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 our 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 kept us intact as family.
Fast forward to our motorcycling experience… we started riding in 2005 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 started praying and searching for a motorcycle ministry, wondering if one even 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 in
2009 our whole chapter patched over to CMA, forming our own chapter of CMA in Windsor. In a short time span I was elected as Vice-President, and a year later I was elected as President of Godspeed CMA Windsor. It was at this time I was asked by our National Evangelist to consider moving to a Board position, but I declined.
Since there had been a couple of vacancies, after almost a year to the month, I was approached again. With much prayer, seeking the council of my pastor, and those that I respect in the Lord (including our officers and membership of Godspeed) I accepted. In the fall of 2011, I became a member of the Board of Directors. It is with great humility and
trepidation that I move forward in this position, seeking to do the Lord's will in CMA; working with men and women that seek to do the same thing. I have been Chairman of the Board since 2013. Irene and I have travelled extensively and have had the privilege of meeting many of you; to me that is one of the greatest blessings of serving in this position.
Together, we have been through many struggles and victories and I seek to continue serving with you our CMA membership 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 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 meeting Jesus. 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 our 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 kept us intact as family.
Fast forward to our motorcycling experience… we started riding in 2005 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 started praying and searching for a motorcycle ministry, wondering if one even 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 in
2009 our whole chapter patched over to CMA, forming our own chapter of CMA in Windsor. In a short time span I was elected as Vice-President, and a year later I was elected as President of Godspeed CMA Windsor. It was at this time I was asked by our National Evangelist to consider moving to a Board position, but I declined.
Since there had been a couple of vacancies, after almost a year to the month, I was approached again. With much prayer, seeking the council of my pastor, and those that I respect in the Lord (including our officers and membership of Godspeed) I accepted. In the fall of 2011, I became a member of the Board of Directors. It is with great humility and
trepidation that I move forward in this position, seeking to do the Lord's will in CMA; working with men and women that seek to do the same thing. I have been Chairman of the Board since 2013. Irene and I have travelled extensively and have had the privilege of meeting many of you; to me that is one of the greatest blessings of serving in this position.
Together, we have been through many struggles and victories and I seek to continue serving with you our CMA membership 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 2 great-grandchildren, so far.
in 1981, Gary bought a motorcycle to ride for work and I rode on the back a few times a year. Then in 1985, I told God there had to be more to the Christian life than I was living and I wanted it! God answered by moving us to Winnipeg, MB, in 1986, 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. As 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 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 2 great-grandchildren, so far.
in 1981, Gary bought a motorcycle to ride for work and I rode on the back a few times a year. Then in 1985, I told God there had to be more to the Christian life than I was living and I wanted it! God answered by moving us to Winnipeg, MB, in 1986, 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. As 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 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 -
Les Stobee
Director
I was born in Yorkton Sk. In 1952 and raised on a farm near Orcadia Sk. Our family attended church in Yorkton and so I grew in the knowledge of God and became aware of my need for salvation quite young. I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour in 1960, and continued in the church participating in youth group and church orchestra, later I also joined the choir.
After High school I moved to Moose Jaw Sk. And attended STI to become an Engineering Technologist. After grad I started work with the Dept. of Highways in Yorkton. After a year I decided to go back to school and attended U of S in Saskatoon. It was right at the start of that year I met Reta and so she and I started to date on weekends when I could drive back to Yorkton. In 1974 we were married and we made our home in Saskatoon where she worked as a nurse and I began teaching at Kelsey Institute in 1976.
I had started motorcycling in 1971, but in 1983 we found a Christian riding group and began to support that ministry. In 1985 we welcomed our son Daniel. We continued on riding until that group became inactive. We felt a real need for a Christian group to ride with and to be a presence in Saskatoon.
In 2000 we joined CMA after a rally in Red Deer. With a group of riding friends we were part of the start of PrairieFireCMA in Sept 2004. After serving as president of PrairieFireCMA for a number of years I was asked to become CMA Area Rep. N. Sk. I served in that role until 2022 when I was asked to join the CMA Canada board. After some hesitation, I remembered a conversation with a friend in which I had said: “I’m committed to CMA”. I realized this was the time when I needed to follow through.
My prayer is that the Lord would continue to show me his will and grant me the wisdom and strength to faithfully serve Him as long as He sees fit.
- Les Stobee -
Director
I was born in Yorkton Sk. In 1952 and raised on a farm near Orcadia Sk. Our family attended church in Yorkton and so I grew in the knowledge of God and became aware of my need for salvation quite young. I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour in 1960, and continued in the church participating in youth group and church orchestra, later I also joined the choir.
After High school I moved to Moose Jaw Sk. And attended STI to become an Engineering Technologist. After grad I started work with the Dept. of Highways in Yorkton. After a year I decided to go back to school and attended U of S in Saskatoon. It was right at the start of that year I met Reta and so she and I started to date on weekends when I could drive back to Yorkton. In 1974 we were married and we made our home in Saskatoon where she worked as a nurse and I began teaching at Kelsey Institute in 1976.
I had started motorcycling in 1971, but in 1983 we found a Christian riding group and began to support that ministry. In 1985 we welcomed our son Daniel. We continued on riding until that group became inactive. We felt a real need for a Christian group to ride with and to be a presence in Saskatoon.
In 2000 we joined CMA after a rally in Red Deer. With a group of riding friends we were part of the start of PrairieFireCMA in Sept 2004. After serving as president of PrairieFireCMA for a number of years I was asked to become CMA Area Rep. N. Sk. I served in that role until 2022 when I was asked to join the CMA Canada board. After some hesitation, I remembered a conversation with a friend in which I had said: “I’m committed to CMA”. I realized this was the time when I needed to follow through.
My prayer is that the Lord would continue to show me his will and grant me the wisdom and strength to faithfully serve Him as long as He sees fit.
- Les Stobee -
