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Application for Election to Board of Directors (pdf) *** BIOGRAPHIES OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Nancy Fairweather, President I was born in Toronto, and was summer-cottage-raised in Buckhorn since 1959. I am wife of 42 years to husband, Derry; mom to two wonderful daughters and grandmother (Nanny) to four lovely grandchildren. In 1995, after dismantling and donating our family cottage, we built an all-season home on the cottage site. Upon retirement, I resided here while hubby commuted weekends. Aside from being wife and mom I have experienced a varied career from Canada Trust, Peel Manor and Financial Post to working from home transcribing for a market research firm. Since moving permanently to the Buckhorn area I’ve enjoyed volunteering in many capacities: People’s Warden and ACW President St. Matthew St. Aidan church, OPP Community Police, founding member of Rural Outreach Centre, President/Deanery Rep to Toronto Diocese Anglican Church Women Board of Directors, and volunteer at BCC for many years. It is an honour to serve as Board member and President for the Buckhorn Community Centre. Gill Exton, Vice-President I am married with four children aged 10 -17 years. We moved to Buckhorn in August 2007 from England, to set up a branch of our business called Two Fish. I have been a partner in our Graphic Design Business for the last 16 years and prior to that was a Personnel Consultant for Royal Mail. I have always been heavily involved in community volunteering. I was a Guider in the Girl Guides Association, a conservation volunteer, a youth worker, Chair of a school fundraising committee, a Sunday school and holiday club group leader and for the last six years the Chair of Governors at a local infant school. I am humbled by the commitment there is to building a strong, safe community here in Buckhorn and am really looking forward to being part of this amazing team. Lois Howieson, Treasurer After spending fourteen years at home with my two children, I decided to complete my CGA designation and return to the world of business. During the years between then and retirement, I gained vast experience managing the financial portion of several manufacturing, wholesale and not-for-profit corporations. Volunteering has always been a part of my life and since retirement it has played a major role. I currently serve on various Boards and Committees and spend a considerable amount of time volunteering in and around Buckhorn. It has always been my opinion that a community succeeds because of the various contributions of its residents and my contributing strengths are in financial management. Vickie Pasma, Secretary I have been pleased to sit on the BCC Board of Directors since the fall of 2007. My qualifications to be a productive member of this Board include: Vice-President of Administration for a mid-size manufacturing firm in Mississauga for 20 years (retiring in 2000), responsible for day-to-day operations; member of the Board and Chair of the Publication Committee for the Buckhorn District Tourist Association (2001 – 2006), member of the Parish Planning Council and Treasurer of St. Matthews / St. Aidan Anglican Church in Buckhorn, Chair of the Anglican Church for Women, St. Matthew / St. Aidan; and member of the ACW Deanery Committee for Trent Durham region. Rosmarie Binns, Director Born in Switzerland, educated in Europe and Canada. Spent several years with Air Canada in the capacity of Instructor. Quit to raise children for majority of their childhood. Owner of communications company involved in desktop publishing, speech writing for corporate personnel and politicians as well as assisting budding entrepreneurs with development of business plans, mission statements and diverse business proposals. Enjoy early retirement, volunteering, photography, sculpting and am currently revamping my little cottage on Sandy Lake. Sean Flanagan, Director My wife, Maureen Corrigan, and I live in a straw bale house in Buckhorn that we designed and built with the help of many friends and family members. My background is quite varied: I have a Bachelor of Mathematics and a Bachelor of Education; I have worked as a teacher, a stained glass artist, and a computer programmer; and I currently own and operate a renewable energy business called Flanagan and Sun. Helping to meet the challenges we are facing with climate change is my current passion. I am interested in learning more about, and contributing to, the community of Buckhorn. I look forward to contributing as a member of the Board of Directors for the Buckhorn Community Centre. Wilma Jacobs, Director Originally a coal-miner’s daughter from Cape Breton, I’ve been lucky to have many opportunities in life. My checkered background includes a Masters degree in business and a role as a Corporate Vice-President for a multi-national company. My strengths are communications, strategic planning and brand management. I bring to the table experience as a Board Chair and Director on four not-for-profit Boards. My husband, Jack, and I enjoy our retirement home on Buckhorn Lake and our winter home in south Texas. I’m a three-time cancer survivor who loves one new challenge after another. Kim Lawson, Director I am a long-time member of the Buckhorn Community, having been born and raised in the area, leaving only for a brief time to obtain my post-secondary education. I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology from Carlton University in Ottawa and return to this area where I now reside with my husband and four-year-old son. I have worked in the criminal justice field for approximately 18 years and am currently a Federal Parole Officer. I have chaired the local Community Policing Committee and serve on the Board of the local Daycare and Nursery School. My strengths include oral and written communication and conflict resolution / mediation skills. Audrey von Bogen, Past-President, Ex-Officio Board Member I was born in Sudbury and grew up in Creighton Mine. I spent 35 years in finance in Toronto. I fell in love with Buckhorn and in 1974 purchased property where Bogey and I designed and built our dream home. We moved to Buckhorn in 1994. I served nine years on GCH Council, sixteen years as president of the Deer Bay Reach Property Owners’ Association, nine years on Peterborough Community Care Board, Elder Abuse Board for Peterborough County, Community Care Harvey, long standing member of St. Jean de Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, VP of the Catholic Women’s League, many years on Buckhorn Community Centre Board and as President for two years. I still operate an accounting service and Shambhala Bed and Breakfast in Buckhorn. Bev Matthews, Twp Council Liaison, Ex-Officio Board Member I am a Harvey Ward Councillor with over 14 years of Municipal Council experience. I act as a liaison between the Board and GCH Council. The municipality helps to fund the B.C.C. and I listen to the Board’s needs and deliver messages on behalf of the Board. I have a teaching background and am owner / manager of a tourist resort on Pigeon Lake for the past 28 years. Judy McWhirter, Manager, Ex-Officio Board Member I have lived in Buckhorn for over 30 years. Married with two grown children, I am a new grandma to Helena Grace born November 1, 2007. I have been married to my husband Rob for 32 years. I enjoy gardening, sewing and golfing. (Webmaster's note: As if she didn't have enough to do managing the Centre, Judy also teaches aerobic exercise twice a week and works at all the events. She produces the dinner theatre productions, manages the kitchen and serving during dinner theatre and writes and produces the Centre's newsletter.) Peggy Roberts, Bookkeeper, Ex-Officio Board Member I came from Eastern Ontario, where I grew up along the St. Lawrence River. As a young person, I experienced the relocation of my hometown, Morrisburg, during the development of the Seaway Water System. My career was in the municipal area, where I was a Clerk-Treasurer for 20+ years. I have a financial and political background. My strengths are in fundraising planning. I have been very involved with Crime Stoppers locally, provincially and internationally. For the past four years I was Chairperson. My husband and I moved here in 1999 and instantly fell in love with the community and have enjoyed volunteering at the BCC ever since. I have been involved with all of the major fundraising events as well as sitting on numerous committees of the Board.
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