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Andy Ackerman - President Fort Saint John Public Library
Myriad Consulting Inc.
11720 89A St
Fort St John BC V1J 6R6
(250) 787-8457
(250) 793-7797 (cell)
(250) 787-8450 (fax)
Skype: andrewa21
www.myriadconsulting.ca
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Andy Ackerman is the Chair of the Fort St John Library Board and Vice President of the BCLTA. He is also vice-chair of the new North East Library Federation. Andy is a a trainer for BCLTA, having put on a number of Trustee Orientation Program workshops during the past year. Andy is a strong advocate for libraries and co-chaired the group that developed the North Peace Community Literacy Plan. Andy retired from the BC Ministry of Environment at the end of June, 2007 and is president of his own consulting company, Myriad Consulting Inc.
Regional Representative for:
Chetwynd Public Library |
Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library |
Fort Nelson Public Library |
Fort St. John Public Library |
Hudson's Hope Public Library |
Pouce Coupe Public Library |
Tumbler Ridge Public Library |
Taylor Public Library |
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Arlene Yoshikawa - Vice-President Richmond Public Library
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Arlene Yoshikawa is Vice-Chair of the Richmond Public Library Board and Chair of its Fundraising Committee. Her professional background involves working within the private sector in telecommunications and marketing. A strong supporter of literacy, Arlene believes that a library plays an integral role to the community. Arlene is serving her third year with BCLTA.
Regional Representative for:
Fraser Valley Regional Library |
New Westminster Public Library |
North Vancouver City Library |
North Vancouver District Public Library |
Pender Island Public Library |
Richmond Public Library |
Salt Spring Island Public Library |
Surrey Public Library |
West Vancouver Memorial Library |
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Philip Mantler - Secretary Treasurer Prince George Public Library
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Philip Mantler is the chair of the Prince george Public Library Board. Prior to joining the library board, Phil has served on the boards of a number of organizations, including the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils. Professionally, he has been an accountant in industry and public practice for over 20 years and is currently employed as an auditor for the Canada Revenue Agency.
Regional Representative for:
Fort St. James Public Library |
Fraser Lake Public Library |
Granisle Public Library |
Mackenzie Public Library |
McBride & District Public Library |
Prince George Public Library |
Valemount Public Library |
Vanderhoof Public Library |
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Loring Bohach - Director Vancouver Public Library
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Loring Bohach is a project manager in the securities exchange industry. Loring is the immediate past-president of Friends of the Vancouver Public Library, who were recognized by the BCLTA in 2007 for their contribution to advocacy on behalf of the Vancouver library system. As a lifelong user of school and public library services, Loring has developed a deep appreciation of the contributions that libraries make to our society, and for the many roles that make up a successful library system - including library trustees.. Loring is currently a Vice-chair of the Vancouver Public Library Board of Trustees."
Regional Representative for:
Burns Lake Public Library |
Gibsons & District Public Library |
Lillooet Area Public Library |
Pemberton & District Public Library |
Powell River Municipal Library |
Sechelt Public Library |
Squamish Public Library |
Vancouver Public Library |
Whistler Public Library |
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Natasha Brienen - Director Houston Public Library
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Natasha Brienen is a director on the Houston Public Library and the North Coast Federation Boards. As an employee of literacy organizations that encourage "lifelong learning", she firmly believes in personal and professional growth. She has become increasingly involved with libraries and believes that these roles tie into visions for thriving communities. This is her first year as a director on BCLTA Board and values the opportunity to volunteer for an association that supports trustee advocacy and learning.
Regional Representative for:
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Hazelton District Public Library |
Houston Public Library |
Kitimat Public Library |
Prince Rupert Library |
Smithers Public Library |
Stewart Public Library |
Terrace Public Library |
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Andre Isakov - Coquitlam Public Library
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Andre is a student of Political Science/ Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University and is actively involved in a number of SFU programs and initiatives. He is also a member of the City of Coquitlam Advisory Committee of the Whole and former Member of City of Coquitlam Administrative Services Advisory Committee, Livable Communities Advisory Committee, Environment Advisory Committee and the Coquitlam Youth Council
Regional Representative for:
Alert Bay Public Library |
Bowen Island Public Library |
Burnaby Public Library |
Coquitlam Public Library |
InterLINK Federated Public Library System |
Port Moody Public Library |
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Ivan Idzan - Director Okanagan Regional Library
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Ivan and his family members have an absolute fascination with and love of books and libraries. From a young age, Ivan was a regular patron of the Salmon Arm branch of Okanagan Regional Library. Ivan attended Simon Fraser University where he obtained a degree in Communication before entering a career in information technology and communication. In 2002, Ivan and his family moved back to Salmon Arm to be near extended family. Ivan has worked in a variety of jobs since his return to Salmon Arm, including as a library clerk for Okanagan College. Ivan was elected to Salmon Arm city council during the Nov. 2005 municipal election and became Salmon Arm's primary representative on the ORL in Jan. 2007. Ivan very much enjoys his participation in the governance of ORL, and looks forward to utilizing his broad technical and communications experience with the BCLTA Board.
Regional Representative for:
Cranbrook Public Library |
Creston Public Library |
Elkford Public Library |
Fernie Public Library |
Invermere Public Library |
Kimberley Public Library |
Okanagan Regional Library |
Penticton Public Library |
Rossland Public Library |
Salmo Public Library |
Sparwood Public Library |
Radium Hot Springs Public Library |
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Michelle Wong - Director Greater Victoria Public Library
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Michelle Wong is currently the Director of Evaluation and Strategic Directions for the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth in Victoria, BC. As a life long lover and user of libraries and information, Michelle is a strong believer in the role that libraries play in creating social capital within communities and improving the quality and outcomes of people’s lives. In addition to serving as a trustee and Planning Committee Chair for the Greater Victoria Public Library, until just recently, Michelle also served as president of the board of directors for the Greater Victoria Child and Family Counselling Association; as a member of the Vancouver Island Ethno-cultural Advisory Committee for the Ministry of Children and Family Development; and as the library board representative on the City of Victoria Learning City committee.
Regional Representative for:
Beaver Valley Public Library |
Castlegar & District Public Library |
Grand Forks & District Public Library |
Greater Victoria Public Library |
Greenwood Public Library |
Kaslo & District Public Library |
Midway Public Library |
Nakusp Public Library |
Nelson Municipal Library |
Trail & District Public Library |
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Peter Wainwright - Past-President Vancouver Island Regional Library
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Peter is currently serving as President of the BCLTA. He has served as a library trustee for eight years and taken a mandatory break, returning again to serve on the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) board. He is currently Chair of VIRL. Peter is retired and has been a member of Council for the Town of Sidney since 1993.
Regional Representative for:
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Errin Morrison, BA, MLIS - Executive Director
BCLTA Virtual Office
PO Box 4334 Station Terminal
Vancouver BC V6B 3Z7
Ph: 778-355-9979
778 885-8765 (mobile)
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As Executive Director, key responsibilities include:
- carrying out the strategic initiatives, goals and plans of the Board
- identifying areas of concern to the library trustee community
- ensuring a proactive presence for Trustees among stakeholders such as the Provincial Government's Library Services Branch, British Columbia Library Association and other organizations.
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Mandy Davies - Administrative Assistant
BCLTA Virtual Office
PO Box 4334 Station Terminal
Vancouver BC V6B 3Z7
Ph: 604 913-1424
Fax: 604 913-1413
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Mandy runs the daily business of BCLTA through her virtual home office and has been with BCLTA since February 2002. Mandy also tutors and teaches computer related courses for West Vancouver Community Learning, BCIT and the TAG Institute at UBC and holds a BC Adult Instructor Diploma.
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