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Page 2 WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY June 1997 WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Offlcea 'Gertruda Lawson House’ 680 17th Street West Vancouver, B.C. V7V3T2 Phoiw-925-7299 Principal OMeara Praaldant Helen Davlee Vice Praaldant Alan Johnetone Secretary Suean J. Diraeaar Traaaurar Kan Willington PaatPreMent Ian Macdonald Hon.ArchMat Rupert Hanieon Program Chair Jim MacCarthy Phone 922-0989 NewalettarTaam Managing Editor Anne Vernon Contributiona Editor BartMra Johneon Publlahar Waring Pentland Production and DIatributlon Tom Taylor Graphica A IX^>lay Laureen Jonee Printer Quill Printing Ltd. West Van., B.C. Editorial Polley It Is Society Policy: That ovary effort is made to ensure that all artfclss are accurate but the Society takas no responsibility for inaccuracies. Corrections and contributions are welcomed. That axcerpta from HISTORY-ONICS must be attributed to the WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY and reproductions in whole or in part are not permitted without the express authorization of the Society. EXECUTIVE REPORT By: Helen Davies, President BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHANGES At the April 29, 1997 Annual General Meeting, two new directors were elected to the Society board. We are pleased to welcome Alistair Nicol and Ken Willington to the board. Alistair is a long-time resident of West Vancouver and member of the Rotary club. Ken Willington, who will serve as Treasurer, spent his childhood in West Vancouver and attended Hollybum school. Not standing for re-electicm were former directors Gabriele Sinclair, Hugh Johnston, and past-Treasurer, Ian Loudon. At the AGM a Society member asked if Hugh would stand for another term as director. Hugh thanked the membership for their support, but said thaL after seventeen years as a director, he was ready to tackle new projects. Hugh will continue to play an active role in the Society. We look forward to his continued involvement and thank him for all his efforts in the past. The board also extends a warm thank you to Ian Loudon for volunteering his expertise as society Treasurer over the years. Thanks too to Gabriele who had to step down due to family commitments, but will remain involved in selecting books for the Museum gift shop. All three members made valuable contributions to the Society and their work on behalf of the membership is greatly appreciated. Tom Taylor is stepping down as Vice-president and Alan Johnstone, elected to the board last year, has graciously agreed to accept the position. Ian Macdonald, having completed the fiill three year term as President that our Constitution allows, continues on the Board as Past President. Like Historical Society Presidents before him, Ian worked tirelessly, putting in many hours to ensure that our organization continues to grow and flourish. I would like to thank all the directors elected at the recent AGM for agreeing to serve on the Society board. I look forward to working with them in the coming year. The new Board & Officers are: President: Vice-president: Treasurer: Secretary: Past President: Helen Davies Alan Johnstone Ken Willington Susan Dirassar Ian Macdonald Directors: Mary Chapman Don Graham Ron Grisdale Janis Johnson Laureen Jones Alistair Nicol Waring Pentland Joan Skipper Tom Taylor JACQUIE IS LEAVING Sadly, I am writing to tell you that Jacqueline Gijssen, our dedicated Curator, is leaving Gertrude Lawson House to take a position on Vancouver Island. She will be the new Curator of Collections at the Port Albemi Museum. Jacquie has been a driving force at our Museum, always working hard to build a strong facility of which we can all be proud. Jacquie was instrumental in preparing the Museum for opening in 1994 and has continued to play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the facility. Jacquie, we wish you all the best in your new adventure and hope that you will stop by and visit us from time to time. I am sure Historical Society members will be visiting the Island to drop in and say hello to you. CORPORATE MEMBERS We gratefully acknowledge the support of our Corporate Members whose names appear here in order of joining Chapman Land Surveying Ltd. Hollybum Funeral Home Ltd. West Van Florist Ltd. Wetmore Motors Ltd. Murdiie’s Tea & Coffee Ltd. Crawford E. Laing Ltd. British Pacific Properties Ltd. VanCity Savings Credit Union William Meek Printing Ltd. B.C. Rail Ltd. Drs. Rovinelli & McRoberts Faximum Software Ltd. Dr. Robert N. Hicks, Inc. The Square Rigger Pub Barry Hicklenton Insurance Agencies Ltd. Dave’s Auto Body Shop Ltd. The North Shore News Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Quill Printing Limited The Capilano Golf and Country Club Simpson Home Hardware