Board of Directors
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Ed Kry
Founding Chair After a career in wholesale distribution and International Trade Consulting, Ed was drawn to the interesting variety of courses at ElderCollege. Besides starting the DocTalks course, Ed contributes annually to Incredible Journeys, and volunteers for the BC College of Registered Nurses. “I enjoy the new friends I continue to meet and make at ElderCollege.”
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Bruce Watt
Vice Chair Retired from an active life as an architect in Alberta, Bruce has been a facilitator in the Urban Change course from its beginning, and presented many times in Incredible Journeys and Leading Edge. Bruce says, "I'm for the stimulating ideas and camaraderie that is Eldercollege."
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Kate Weiss
Executive Director Kate has seen first-hand the positive impact a social, stimulating learning experience has in the lives of adults and wanted to ensure the continued presence of a program like this in the community. A key organizer in ElderCollege, Kate’s philosophy is “never stop learning”.
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Lorry Dickson
Treasurer A retired accountant, Lorry is guiding our budget for the Society to ensure we will be here for years to come. Lorry considers ElderCollege to be “a wonderful post retirement opportunity to continue lifelong learning in a congenial environment while making new friends.”
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Christine Alsop
Secretary |
Ginny Cathcart
Chair, Course Planning |
Janine Rousseau
Direct at Large |
Doug Margerm
Director at Large |
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Christine is a retired lawyer. She has been involved in many non-profit organizations in sectors such as community service, arts and theatre, and cultural and historical endeavors. Christine says “Eldercollege is a valuable resource and opportunity for camaraderie for the North Shore community”.
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Ginny Cathcart, BA, Dip.DH, M.Ed is retired after 35 years in post-secondary education including teaching research and administration at the University of Alberta and Vancouver Community College. Ginny managed exciting international education partnerships with Japan and South Korea. She enjoys volunteering with North Shore ElderCollege Society due to its inspiring learning opportunities and fun social times with terrific people.
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Janine was on faculty of Douglas College for Psychiatric Nursing and is currently a Director of the Marine View Housing Society. Recently, Janine has been the co-facilitator of the Gourmet and Food Sustainability course. “I like the curious like-minded people I meet at ElderCollege.”
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After retiring as Treasurer of a large Canadian mining company some time ago, I joined ElderCollege at Cap College and subsequently became Chair of the Finance Committee. Some things have changed at ElderCollege since then but I still find the friendly, stimulating atmosphere for learning and making new friends most enjoyable.
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