MAY 1990 MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.O. BOX 91785, WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. V7V ASl 926-26^3 Early photo of Fisherman's Cove looking eastwards from Marine Drive A General Meeting of the West Vancouver Museum and Historical Society will be held on May 24th, 1990 in the Auditorium of Cedardale Centre, 595 Burley Drive, east of Taylor Way at Inglewood. Please note that the meeting will start at SEVEN O'aOCK and run until NINE O'CLOCK WEST VANCOUVER'S PARKS SYSTEM - A COMMUNITY TREASURE West Vancouver's parks system is a tribute to the foresight and creative will of its pioneers and early community leaders. Former Parks Board and Parks & Recreation Commission Chairman, R.B. (Bob) Spray will be our speaker at the May 24th meeting. Well known sportsman and community figure, Mr. Spray will give us a reminiscent history of the changes and progress that took place in West Vancouver's parks in the 1950's and '60's, a period that he describes as "twelve memorable years". For an interesting, enjoyable evening, mark the date on your calendar. Members are welcome to invite guests (and potential new members!). Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of Mr. Spray's address. The Society makes every effort to ensure that all articles are accurate and takes no responsibility for inaccuracies. Corrections and contributions are welcomed. Excerpts must be attributed to the West Vancouver Museum and Historical Society and reproductions in vdiole or part are not permitted without the express authorization of the Society.