PATRICIA GOUBET PASCALE SAUNIER Member of the CNF Member of the CNF ‘It was curiosity that prompted me to apply. I wanted ‘It’s a challenge, both for the residents and for the to find outhow the Group and a nursing homefamily. I’ve learned that you have to let go, trust and operate, so that I could get answers to my ques-know how topass the baton. I’ve discovered what tions and then try to contribute ideas to improve goes on behind the scenes, with lots of people, certain things. In one year, I have learned a lot about big and small, who take their work to heart and are how a nursing home operates. I must mention thecommitted to the well-being of the residents.’ commitment of the majority of the staff.’ TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW COUNCIL IN 2025 In parallel with this work, a new call for applications was launched in March 2025 to form a new Council, which will take over in May 2025. To ensure continuity in the Council’s work, the members of the CNF France suggested an amendment to the Charter of the National Family Council to allow four volunteer members to continue their term for one year, in support of the new members. These replacement members were selected in early 2025. We will amend the CNF Charter accordingly. Testimonials: what about the future? ‘I would say to future CNF members: ‘Let’s be active participants and stakeholders Don’t hesitate, just come!’ in the new lives of our loved ones.’ PASCALE SAUNIER CHRISTINE TOUROUMIRE member of the CNF member of the CNF ‘For the coming months, I am looking forward to ‘For the coming months, the priority the completion of our work and I am confident. is to continue our work and achieve I would like to continue working with the CNF something concrete. Personally, if I can after my term of office.’ help, I am ready.’ BRUNO VALDEVIT PATRICIA GOUBET member of the CNF member of the CNF 114 115 4202 TROPER YTILIBANIATSUSSEGNELLAHC ECNANREVOG RUO