P r e s i d e n t ' s Reportj from the past. It was entertaining to be in a conversation with Charles Nelson, thefirstReeve of West Vancouver. Following rapidly upon the heels of that special day was our own exhibit opening m the Museum. "A Jom-ney Through Time" came by A n n Brousson to life on March 20th and continued on at the Museum imtil March was a noteworthy month April 28th. A great deal of work for the members of the West Vancouver Historical Society. On went into its production and we all enjoyed the results. We hopMarch 14th, our own Don Grant scotched through the decades held a successful and touching drawing attention to local topics: presentation of his fllm"Hollyburn the Ferries, the Moimtalns, the Lodge through the Seasons and Yacht Clubs, May Day, early the Generations". His 60 minute film was attended by an overflow Busmesses, Streetscapes to name but a few. All were depicted with crowd at the Seniors Centre and pictures from our Archives, and transported its viewers back to from other donors in the the early days of the Lodge and community. Artifacts from Bas the mountain. It is to be hoped Collins, Bud Griffiths, and the that OMT goal of restoration of Archives helped bring the topics Hollyburn Lodge soon comes to to life. Your support for this kind fulfillment. Many years have been of exhibit was much appreciated. spent on this project and we hope Many thanks to Bas and Bud. to see progress soon. West Vancouver has now had its Plans for the centennial first official celebration to honour celebration on June 2nd, 2012 are the centennial year. For those of accelerating as the date approaches. Hollyburn School, you who attended the Memorial Library on March 15th, 2012, the the ahna mater of some of us, turns 100 this year and an event occasion was memorable. 1700 flJiled morning is planned for the people epjoyed the entertainment, the cupcaJSes and 2nd of June from 9:30 -1:00 pm balloons, and official speeches by at the School. After that time, festivities will proceed to local dignitaries. The party Ambleside Park. Come out and atmosphere wa^s enhanced by enjoy the maypole dancing, the actors dressed up in period bands, and children's activities costmnes representing people and performances. Forty children will be on a panel which will draw attention to significant peopleficomWest Vancouver In "The Walk of Fame". Mark your calendars now and eryoy this historic day. At the Society, we are carrying on with the sales of our book "Cottages to Community" at public events and through our designated small businesses m each neighbourhood. The quantity of books left is now down to the 500's, so we ask you to purchase what you need while the stocks last. Our summer baxbeque will be on Saturday, August 25th, 2012 startmg at noon on the grounds o£| the Gertrude Lawson House, 680 ^ 17th Street. Hamburgers, pie, beverages, and fun are served up on a pleasant stunmer day for all to enjoy. Come out and support us. Our speaker at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 16th will be Barrie Chapman, who will entertain us with tales of the history of the early West Vancouver telephone system. This meeting wiU be at the Seniors Centre at 7 pm in the Marine Room. We look forward to seeing you there. The election of Board Members for the 2012-13 year wiU take place at this meeting.