The newly elected board of the Chemainus Residents Association will be rolling up its sleeves Feb. 1, making plans for 2021, which promises to be a challenging and interesting year.
Positions on the board will be decided at its first meeting. Four members were re-elected: Lia Versaevel, Chair; Bernie Jones, Vice Chair; Craig Spence, Communications and Lorraine Taylor, Membership and Treasurer. Kathy Wachs will join the board and has expressed an interest in liaison with other organizations in the community and region.
Versaevel recounted a busy last term. On top of everyone’s mind has been the impacts of the COIVD-19 pandemic on the community, and what plans will be in place to help with recovery.
She also mentioned in her report to the AGM that the Chemainus Residents Association:
- Organized three forums, connecting voters to candidates in federal, municipal and provincial elections;
- Participated in the process of developing a new Official Community Plan for the Municipality of North Cowichan;
- Heightened visibility of the CRA, and awareness of the issues it is tracking through its web site, social media and newsletter.
Versaevel invited residents to work with the CRA. “Our population is small, and we are at the northern reaches of the Municipality, but we are happy to continue to advocate for the residents of this place,” she said.
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