In the Community

We were a little worried, in the lead up and not sure if there was going to be a Dog Days of Summer event this past Sunday.

For a few years now, Bowen Island’s Youth Services Co-ordinator John Stiver has been setting up skateboard ramps and jumps at the satellite firehall on Adams Road roughly once per month in the summer.

Bruce Russell has been involved in numerous projects and initiatives throughout the community. He led the campaign for the construction of the community golf course, where he was President for 16 years and is currently the Vice President.

Joyce and Gordon Ganong are volunteer leaders constantly committed to the community. Joyce was the past Chair of the BI Community Foundation, and served as Co-Chair of the 2014 Vital Conversations event.

Sasha Buchanan’s enthusiastic leadership has contributed to the success of many events around Bowen since she returned to the island 16 years ago.

It’s time for another conversation! In 2014, the Bowen Island Community Foundation hosted the first “Vital Conversation”.

Susanna Braund has given her time to many community projects and committees, chief among them the Ferry Advisory Committee, for which she serves as Chair.

Dave and Louise McIntosh have been an integral part of the community for over 30 years.

Sue Clarke’s commitment to community is perhaps best illustrated by her work for the Food Bank, which she helped to establish over 20 years ago.

Dr. Yvonne McSkimming has helped people and organizations all over the island. She is currently President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 150 and continues to cook Friday dinners.