Bill Radbourne is the newest president of the Hyack Festival Association.
More than 100 people attended the association's annual installation and awards dinner on Jan. 7 at the Inn at the Quay. The highlight of the evening was the installation of the 2012 president, the board of directors and executive committee.
Radbourne is no stranger to the Hyack Festival Association, as he's been a longtime volunteer with the organization. He was New Westminster's 2010 Citizen of the Year.
"It is with great pride that I step into the position," he said. "We are embarking on a new direction with stronger partnerships within the community and a more focused alignment with the City of New Westminster. I look forward to representing the city at our many events and out-of-town parades as an ambassador for our great community."
The Hyack Festival Association's 2012 board of directors includes five new members - Ron Unger, Alan Wardle, Dale Steel, Mariane Kazemir and Don Johnson. Returning board members include Hector Bremner, Gloria Munro, Patti Goss, Michail Boncea, Gavin Palmer, Brenda Adam, Tammy Goodwin, Nadine Proulx and Jeff Clark.
The association's executive consists of Radbourne, Gavin Palmer (presidentelect), Rick Molstad (past president 2011), Bremner (vice-president), Munro (treasurer) and Proulx (secretary).
The association also presented a number of Hyack Awards at its recent dinner: Club Association Supporter of the Year - the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery; Sponsor of the Year - McQuarrie Hunter LLP; Youth Volunteer of the Year - Gizelle Rocha; and Volunteer of the Year - Bob Adam.
CITY SHUFFLE
Some local folks are on the move in the City of New Westminster.
James Doan, who has been working in the department of parks, culture and recreation's maintenance division, is the new supervisor of parking, towing and animal services. The new role is part of a shift that saw some employees of the parks department moved into engineering operations.
Dave Cole, who had been in charge of parking, towing and animal services, has been promoted to the position of assistant manager of engineering operations.
WOMEN WANTED
YMCA Metro Vancouver is inviting the community to nominate exceptional women throughout Metro Vancouver for its 29th annual Women of Distinction awards.
The awards honour women whose outstanding activities and achievements who contribute to the wellbeing and future of the community.
The deadline for submissions is on Monday, March 5 at 5 p.m.
Nomination forms and information can be found at www.ywcawomenof distinction.org or by calling 604-895-5768.
