Buckhorn Community Centre
& Athletic Association
Board of Directors 2011/2012
(See biographies below)
• Rosie Binns, President
• Jackie Gomersall, First Vice-President
• Margaret Blesszynski, Secretary
• Paul Enright, Treasurer
• Carolle Beyore, Director
• Peter Raymond, Director
• Linda Dill, Director
• Nancy Fairweather, Past-President
Ex-officio, non-voting members:
• Bev Matthews, GCH Township Liaison
• Judy McWhirter, Manager
• Peggy Roberts, Bookkeeper
BIOGRAPHIES OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Rosmarie Binns, President
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.
Jackie Gomersall, First Vice-President
My husband and I bought a place in Bobcaygeon in 1982, using it for our get away from the city everyweekend. We moved up pemanently in 1995 after my husband retired. Before I retired, I was a Controller for 27 years in the city of Toronto, for a large law firm, doing mostly Insolvency work. I was an avid ten pin bowler, and was on the Board of Directors for the GTWBA, serving as secretary for six years. Bowling was my passion, and travelled most of the United States and Canada representing Toronto. I also was involved in the Youth Bowling of Canada, teaching children from five years to fourteen years of age, helping them become a part of the bowling family. In 2001 we decided we loved this little place we called Buckhorn, and bought the house I live in now, my passion now is my garden, in which I spend most of my time. Being involved with the volunteer program and all of the activities at the BCC keeps me very busy for the rest of the time.
Margaret Bleszynski, secretary (bio to come)
Paul Enright, Treasurer
Buckhorn became my full-time home in 1999, as I prepared to retire as a District Chief from a 37-year career with the Toronto Fire Department. During my work life, I served for 14 years on the Executive Board of the Canadian Association of Fire Fighters, and held various positions in both my local and provincial associations for more than 30 years. In addition, I worked with the Canadian General Standards Board for 10 years to develop standards for firefighters’ protective clothing, and I remain involved working for the well-being of firefighters as the current President of the East York Retired Fire Fighters Association.Currently, I serve as the Chairman of the St. Mary’s Cemetery Board in Young’s Point, where I also volunteer as the manager and custodian of this beautiful and historic graveyard. Along with volunteering, I enjoy golf, travel, and spending time with my family; my wife Andrea, son Michael and daughter Lee-Anne and their families. We are blessed with five healthy and wonderful grandchildren, ranging in age from 15 months to 13 years.
Carolle Beyore, Director
I will soon be married 30 years to the love of my life, Kevin. I have two grown children. Our youngest serves with the Canadian Military and our eldest son being an avid outdoorsman is really the one who attracted us to this area. He attended College in Lindsay and then Trent University and always raved about the area. We visited, liked what we saw and decided to stay. I have moved my Financial Services business to the area and as a family we have built our log home. My spouse continues to commute 5 hours one way on weekends until his retirement early in 2010. I have always been heavily involved in the community in which we live –from board member and volunteer for Hospital auxiliary, president of the PTA (5+yrs),Classroom volunteer, tutor, fundraiser, school bus safety committee, Red Cross Emergency, Girl Guide & Pathfinder leader, church groups and mentoring in the financial field. I truly believe that we as citizens must “give back” to the community that we make home and now that I have settled in this community it’s time to get on with it.
Peter Raymond, Director
My wife(Wendy) and I bought property in the Oak Shores area in 1981 as cottagers, then became permanent residents in 1990 for the quality of life and a safer place to raise our son Christopher. I am IT & Telecommunications professional with project management, facilitation and customer service experience in the Canadian Financial Services Industry. I have been engaged in many community volunteering activities:
Buckhorn Scout Leader, members of Beautiful Buckhorn Task Force, Trustee Township Library board, Chair, Township Environmental Advisory committee, Industry Canada – CAP Broadband Internet Buckhorn, Chair, Township Parks & Recreation committee. Along with volunteering, I enjoy creating websites, camping, canoeing and working outdoors and spending time with my family.
Linda Dill, Director (bio to come)
Nancy Fairweather, Past 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.
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
Judy moved here with her husand in 1980 to raise their two young children. Now they are married and we have two grandchildren Helena Grace & Hailey Catherine. Judy has been manager of the Centre since 1986. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, sewing, golfing and spending time with family.
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.
