Each year, we take the time to recognize the incredible time and effort that the chapter volunteers donate so that we can continue to provide programming, professional development and resources to our members. STC CWC is an entirely volunteer-run organization, fueled by the sheer energy and passion that the volunteers bring to every task.
We do our best to thank our volunteers throughout the year, including a formal mention at the May meeting. Last weekend, we also had the volunteer luncheon, which is a chance for incoming and outgoing volunteers to get to know each other and to celebrate another year gone by. These aren’t nearly enough to make up for the countless hours that most volunteers put in, but it’s our way of saying thank you.
Volunteer of the Year Award
We also recognize those volunteers who contribute above and beyond what’s expected, and give them the lofty title of Volunteer of the Year.
The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the chapter throughout the year. The chapter wishes to honour exemplary volunteers whose generous contributions of time, energy and ideas demonstrate sustained commitment, enhance the chapter’s service to its members and inspire other to help the chapter thrive.
This year, we were fortunate enough to have TWO recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Award.
- Takuro Ishikawa joined us to be part of the programs team. He went on to lead—and single-handedly organize—a professional development session on conflict resolution, and take on a leadership role with a chapter communications project.
- Tracey Martinsen was already our wiki and forum gardener, but futhered her role as she came on as secretary. Aside from taking immaculate minutes, she also led the chapter efforts to get our financial and legal ducks in a row, and joined the STC Task Force to discuss high-level Society and chapter relations.
Join us!
We’re always looking for new volunteers, so if you’d like to get involved, please get in touch with our volunteer coordinator, Heather Sommerville. Whether you’d like to take on a few discrete tasks, join a team or spearhead a project, we’ll find something for you to do. It’s a great way to connect with people in the field, develop your skills and make new friends.
STC CWC Volunteers
Many thanks to everyone who has volunteered this year. We couldn’t have done it without you.
- Ariel Vergara
- Ben Hechter
- Bruce Sharpe
- Catherine Kerr
- Christine Grimard
- Crystal Kwon
- Dawn Stewart
- Degan Beley
- Eagranie Yuh
- Florence Vandermeer
- Greg Watson
- Heather Sommerville
- Helen Glavina
- James Lee
- Jeff Rabinovitch
- Jim McCullough
- Julian Worker
- Karen Cooper
- Karen Rempel
- Kari Hass
- Laura Misko
- Liessi Haussler
- Lisha Li
- Lois Patterson
- Marian Buechert
- Marika Piehler
- Mary Metzger
- Mike Parviainen
- Pam Drucker
- Rahel Bailie
- Rob Hughes
- Sharon Twiss
- Susan Patch
- Takuro Ishikawa
- Tamara Bailey
- Tony Chung
- Tony Yip
- Tracey Martinsen
