The 糖心vlog传媒Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new executive team and the addition of two new directors.
Garry Griffin, CIBC鈥檚 director and team lead in commercial banking in Campbell River, has been elected as chair of the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation board. Joining Griffin as vice chair is Colleen Sawyer, a retired financial manager from Port Alberni.
鈥淲e couldn鈥檛 be more thrilled that Garry and Colleen are leading the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation Board,鈥� said Randall Heidt, executive director of the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation and NIC鈥檚 vice president of strategic initiatives. 鈥淕arry鈥檚 experience and long tenure on the board combined with Colleen鈥檚 energy and enthusiasm are a winning combination for the Foundation and 糖心vlog传媒students.鈥�
Donna Cloutier, partner of Cloutier Matthews chartered professional accountants in Courtenay, was elected treasurer, while lawyer Brett Woodside of Campbell River was re-elected secretary.
New board members are former executive director of Comox Valley ElderCollege Sandra Harrison of Courtenay, and 糖心vlog传媒Board of Governors appointee Arlo McCubbin of Cumberland.
鈥淲e have an outstanding board filled with impressive people whose passion and commitment for students is inspiring,鈥� said chair Garry Griffin. 鈥淐OVID-19 has created increased needs for our students and we are committed to helping remove financial barriers for them so they can pursue their educational, career and life goals.鈥�
Completing their terms on the Foundation board are former chair Ilona Horgen, board member Jay Dixon of Port McNeill and 糖心vlog传媒Board of Governors appointee Jane Atherton of the Comox Valley.
鈥淚t has been an honour and a privilege working with Ilona, Jay and Jane over the years,鈥� Heidt said. 鈥淭heir knowledge, leadership and commitment to the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation and 糖心vlog传媒students is exemplary.鈥�
The 糖心vlog传媒Foundation supports 糖心vlog传媒students through scholarships and bursaries, equips classrooms with current technology and ensures the best possible learning facilities are accessible on the Central and North Island. It envisions a future where every student has the opportunity to pursue post鈥恠econdary education, train for a new career or develop employable skills to support themselves and their families.
To support the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation and make a difference in the lives of post鈥恠econdary students, call 250-334-5074 or visit .
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