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Holy Spirit School Board 1992 to 2010.

18 years serving on the Holy Spirit School board, a board with 9 members with diverse interests, similar to Lethbridge city council, including two terms as Chair.

A strong advocate for new opportunities and programs for students.

Our school division had one of the most successful capital plans in Alberta. Nine of our thirteen schools were renovated or replaced during my term of service.

1. Catholic Central High East Campus – major renovation

2. St. Francis Junior High – major renovation

3. St. Paul School, Lethbridge – new replacement school

4. St. Mary School, Taber – new replacement school

5. St. Joseph School, Coaldale – major renovation

6. St. Patrick School, Lethbridge – new replacement school

7. Ecole St. Mary School, Lethbridge – major renovation

8. St. Catherine School, Picture Butte – major renovation

9. Catholic Central High West Campus New School – new school

Industrial Association of Southern Alberta 1983 to present.

Founding member (1983) with 30 years of service, all on the executive. 12 years as Chair. Spokesperson on major issues, including presentations to Lethbridge city council. With John Davies, served as a vocal opponent of electrical deregulation in Alberta. Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce 2008 to present.

Five years service Agriculture, Industry & Transportation ( IATA) Committee Government Relations Committee Successfully initiated policies that were adopted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. One of two Lethbridge Chamber representatives on Alberta Chamber of Commerce Municipal Government Act Review Committee University of Lethbridge 2008 to 2013.

Five years service Faculty of Management Advisory Committee

Aboriginal Housing Society 2010 to present.

Board member. Two and a half Years service on this organization that provides housing to those in need and who might face barriers in qualifying for housing elsewhere. Canada Wide Science Fair – 2013.

Volunteer for this excellent national event which served to promote science as a career for students. My role was to oversee the finances, do banking and pay the bills. Allied Arts Council - 2009.

“In the Shadow of the Bridge Committee 2009” - a project to light the high level bridge. Lethbridge owes a great deal of gratitude to Mr. Del Allen, CP Rail and the people at the Allied Arts Council for making this happen. Southern Alberta Alternative Energy Partnership (SAAEP) - 2007.

Advisory Committee Member More People In Trades – 2006 to 2009.

Three years service on this volunteer organization which served to promote the trades as a career choice for young people. Economic Development Lethbridge - 2003 to 2007.

Founding member Five years service, including service on the executive First industry representative on the EDL board Rehabilitation Society of Southwestern Alberta - 1988 to1993.

Five years service the board of directors This organization provides opportunities to people with developmental disabilities Now known as the Ability Resource Centre Action Against High Gas Prices - 1990’s to 2000s.

Served as the spokesperson for this informal organization which sought to highlight unfair retail pricing practices by “Big Oil Companies”, specifically questioning why prices tended to be higher in Lethbridge than in other communities. Promoted purchasing of gasoline products from independents and retail chains to reduce the market power and influence of the major oil companies in Lethbridge. St. Martha's Church Building Fund Committee - 1989 to1994.

Five years service on this committee whose task it was to raise the funds needed for the down payment in order to build St. Martha's Church