SUNDRE – A local community service group recently welcomed to its board of executives a couple of new members.
The Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society held its annual general meeting on the evening of July 17 at the Sundre Community Centre’s boardroom.
Although numerous long-standing individuals stepped down after varying durations of time in service to the society, two new members were welcomed aboard: Cheri Funke, who was elected secretary, and Michele Gale, director at large.
Leaving the board were Dolores Dercach, a past chair who served for 10 years; Leah Evanochko, who served six years; Kathy Taylor, who served for five years; Monica St. Dennis, who also served for five years; and Dani Goddard, who had accrued two years of service.
“They were very hard working and dedicated to us and the community and will be missed,” said Donny Krahn, the society’s executive director, who provided an update on the annual meeting.
The executive now has Ian McMurray serving another term as chair after being first elected to the position last year; Kim Free, vice-chair; Rob Wolfe, treasurer; and Funke as secretary.
Following the summer, the board will this coming fall be taking a closer look at ways to build more momentum for the ongoing campaign to raise funds with the hopes of eventually restoring the office’s hours of operation, which back in 2020 were reduced as a result of funding cuts. And with the society’s 25th anniversary of service to the community around the corner in 2025, plans will also be discussed on ways to recognize the big occasion, said Krahn.
“We are looking forward to celebrating that milestone with the community,” she told the Albertan by email in response to questions.
“We are in very early stages of planning some sort of event. It likely won’t be until next summer,” she said, adding the official anniversary is in January 2025.
“But that’s not a great time to plan an event.”
In the meantime, the society intends to continue not only working in service to the community but also expanding efforts to collaborate with other non-profit groups that share the goal of enhancing the life of residents.
We want to continue to work with and build relationships with local agencies to strengthen an already amazing community,” she said.
With the board and executive doing well, she said the society is not actively seeking out new members at this time.
“But we look for people who are passionate about and connected to the community.”
Visit www.mygnp.org for more about the group and the programs as well as service it delivers.
