Directors



Name: Nola Milum
Role:
Director; Member - Marketing Advisory Committee
First Elected: 2010
Reason for Volunteering with the GDCF: I now work about  2/3’s of the hours I did at 7-Eleven, and have time in my life for volunteer activity again.  I believe strongly in the value the Foundation brings to our community and would like to contribute to that value.
Volunteer Experience:
Girl Guides of Canada – Brownie Leader (8 years)
Scouts Canada – Cub Leader (2 years)
School District #6 – Parent Volunteer, PAC (10 years)


Name: Denise English, RFP
Role:
Vice Chair of the Board, Chair - Grants Advisory Committee
First Elected: 2006
Reason for Volunteering with the GDCF: I like to contribute to my community through volunteering.
Volunteer Experience:
Federation of BC Woodlot Association – Working Group (2004-2006)
Golden and Area Economic Development Society – Director (2002-06)
Forest Stewardship Council, Canada Working Group – President (2003-04)
Forest Stewardship Council, Canada Working Group – Director (2000-04)
Columbia Basin Trust - Steering Committee Chairperson (1999-2003)
Columbia Woodlot Association - Secretary/treasurer (1998 – Present)
Regional Fisheries Partnership – Steering Committee Member (1998-2000)
Wildsight Regional Council – Director (1993-99)
Wildsight Golden - Director East Kootenay Environmental Society (1993 - Present)
Golden and District Arts Council – Director, Lifetime member



Name: Karen Wilson
Role:
Secretary
First Elected: May 2011
Reason for joining the GDCF:  I aspire to get our youth more involved in shaping our community. I am also interested in helping community members to improve our home through innovative projects and embracing change.
Volunteer Experience:
I have a great deal of experience working in the social services/non-profit sector. I think I will be able to help the Board to identify, develop and fund projects that will meet the needs of community members. I work well with children and youth and can assist with projects for this population.


Name: Carrie Korpiniski
Role:
Secretary; Member - Youth Advisory Committee
First Elected: 2009
Reason for Volunteering with the GDCF: To become more involved in the community
Volunteer Experience:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Big Sister



Name: Kristal Jenkinson
Role:
Treasurer
First Elected: May 2011
Reason for joining the GDCF: 
Volunteer Experience:


Name: Glen Ewan, Q.C.
Role:
Past Chair
First Elected: 2006
Reason for Volunteering with the GDCF: The Foundation is our best way to create permanent financial resources for community projects to ensure that Golden flourishes.
Volunteer Experience:
Whitetooth Ski Society - Past Advisor
The Golden District Golf & Country Club - Founding Director
Law Foundation of BC - Past Governor



Name: Kevin Cox, CGA
Role:
Director
First Elected: 2009
Reason for Volunteering with the GDCF: Approached by Director Lynn Romano and decided it was time to contribute back to the community that has served me so well.
Volunteer Experience:
Golden Minor Hockey – Head Coach



Name: Denise Wheelhouse
Role:
Director; Member - Management Advisory Committee
First Elected: 2010
Reason for joining the GDCF:  To become more involved in the community.
Volunteer Experience:
Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life & Home Tour - Volunteer Organizer (2009)
Waterloo Region Track 3 - Ski Instructor (2006)
Ontario Track 3 - Snowboard Instructor (2004)


Name: Carrie Korpiniski
Role:
Director; Member - Youth Advisory Committee
First Elected: 2009
Reason for Volunteering with the GDCF: To become more involved in the community
Volunteer Experience:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Big Sister



Name: Kerstin Behrens-Bolt
Role:
Director; Member – Fund Development & Investment Advisory Committees
First Elected: 2010
Reason for joining the GDCF:  I believe being a member of the Golden Community Foundation will allow me to contribute to the community.  I want to help make Golden the best place to live and raise children.
Volunteer Experience:
Alexander Park Elementary School Parent Advisory Council – Treasurer (2008)
Special Olympics – Parent Participant (2009)
Success By 6 – Credit Union Liaison (2005)


Name: Ryan Watmough, MBA
Role:
Executive Director
Joined: December 2008
Mandate: To grow the capacity of the Foundation.
Volunteer Experience:
Simcoe & District Skaters’ Association – Founding President (1997-2005)
Citizens Against Unnecessary School Eradication – Committee Member (2002-05)
Delhi District Secondary School Football – Assistant Coach (2001)

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