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Page 2 West Vancouver Historical Society March 2002 WESTVANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Offices Gertrude Lawson House 680 17th Street West Vancouver, B,C. V7V 3T2 Phone 604- 925-7299 Principal Officers President Dave Barker 1st Vice President Ian Macdonald 2nd Vice President Tom Taylor Secretary Anne Vernon Treasurer Joan Cox Past President Hon. Archivist Rupert Harrison Directors: Mia Bonetiemaker Don Graham Hugh Johnston Doris Lewis Joan Skipper Newsletter Team Publisher/Editor Anne Vernon Production and Distribution Tom Taylor Graphics & Display Laureen Jones It is Society Policy: That every effort is made to ensure that all articles are accurate but the Society takes no responsibility for inaccuracies.- That opinions expressed in contribu- tions and presentations are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Society That corrections, contrary opinions and contributions are welcomed. That excerpts 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: Dave Barker Here it is Spring again - the daffodils and crocus are blooming, the fruit trees are in bud, and the Historical Society Directors are beginning to think of next year already. We have only two general meetings left before the summer break - die first is coming up this month. Don’t miss out on this interesting talk by Doreen Armitage on her new book "Burrard Inlet: A History". Tlie membership of the Historical Society can help in many ways: * Attend the bi-monthly meetings and talks. Bring a friend. * Encourage a friend or family member to join the Historical Society * Join the Board, New blood and fresh ideas are always welcome and impor- tant to the health of an organization. The only obligation is one evening a month. And Board meetings are fun. * Send us interesting memories and tidbits for "History-Onics". * Give us ideas for interesting speakers and/or topics for our general meetings. * Make sure you renew your membership each year. This is the most impor- tant thing that you can do for the West Vancouver Historical Society, Without you it will not exist. See you at the Seniors' Centre on the 27th. West Van High's 75th Birthday Bash TTianks to the many willing volunteers from the Historical Society, West Van High's 75th Birthday Bash is slowly taking shape. Scheduled for the May 2nd, 2003 weekend, the event is being designed around decades. Now this umbrella committee needs more volunteers to work on their own decades. No matter how little time you may have, if you have a desire to help out, we need you. If you would like to help plan this event, give Dave Barker a call at die school, 604-981-1109, and he will forward your name to the appropriate sub-committee. It looks like it will be a great event. Plan to be a part of it. Let fellow' West Van Highers know that it is coming. Stay tuned for more details as diey become available. Museum to Hold Show on West Van High Deborah Tuyttens, the Curator of the West Vancouver Museum and Archives, is planning a show next w'inter on West Van High - Its First 75 Years. She needs memo- rabilia of all kinds. One WVHS grad is lending her 1962 grad dress. Others have come up with school annuals and photos. If you have any pictures or artifacts, give Debbie at call at 604-935-7295. the more you lend, the more interesting the show w'ill be. This is one way that we all can help the Museum. CORI^ORATE MEMBERS We gratefully acknowledge the support of our Corporate Members whose names appear here in order of joining Cliapiiian Land Surveying Ltd. Hollybnrn Funeral Home Ltd. West Van Florist Ltd. Wetinore Motors Ltd. Crawford E. Laing Ltd. British Pacific Properties Ltd. B.C. Rail Ltd. Faxitnum Software Inc. Dr. Robert N. Hicks, Inc. The Capilano Golf & Country Club Dave’s Auto Body Shop Ltd. The Palm Guest House Quill Printing Limited Simpson Home Hardware Royal Canadian Legion. Branch # 60 Vancouver Historical Society West Vancouver School Board, District # 45 North Shore Driving School