VICTORIA, B.C. – David Cubberley, Elections Commissioner announces the result of TLC The Land Conservancy’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). TLC received an over 55 percent return rate on the election, and based on counts completed yesterday, Cubberley declares the following candidates elected:
- Briony Penn, Salt Spring Island; Writer/Researcher, SaveTLC
- Kenneth Millard, Galiano Island; Volunteer, SaveTLC
- Francis Pugh, Brentwood Bay; Farmer, SaveTLC
- Carol Pickup, Victoria; Retired, Community Volunteer, SaveTLC
- Elspeth McVeigh, Vancouver; Businessperson, SaveTLC
- Cheryl Bryce, Victoria; Land Management, SaveTLC
- Barry Glickman, Salt Spring Island; Professor of Biology, University of Victoria, SaveTLC
- Alastair Craighead, Victoria; Marine Engineer, DND, SaveTLC
- Magnus Bein, Surrey; Ecological Consultant, SaveTLC
- David Merner, Victoria; Lawyer and Public Servant, SaveTLC
- Todd Wong, North Vancouver; Library Clerk/Assistant with the Vancouver Public Library, SaveTLC
“My role was to ensure this election was conducted fairly and with integrity. I have every confidence the results reflect the wishes of the members,” says Cubberley. “Over 3,000 TLC Members cast their ballots and expressed their choice. I want to thank the many who helped to make this election run smoothly.”
TLC is governed by a board of 11 Directors who oversee policies and priorities on strategic acquisitions, financial management and governance development for the organization.
TLC’s Board of Directors normally meets quarterly, and its Executive Committee typically meets monthly. The Board and Executive Committee meet regularly on the second Wednesday of the month, or at other times at the call of the chair. Members are welcome to attend the public portion of Board meetings. An Annual General Meeting is expected in the near fall.
TLC Members will be notified of the elections results via e-newsletter, TLC’s website www.conservancy.bc.ca and are encouraged to call a recorded message at 250-479-8053 or 1-877-485-2422 for more details.
TLC The Land Conservancy of BC is a registered charity and land trust protecting natural areas, historic sites, farms and ranches, and places of recreational importance. Since 1997, TLC has protected over 125,000 acres of sensitive and threatened lands around the province, involving more than 300 projects. With offices in Victoria, Burnaby, Penticton, Kimberley and Prince George, TLC has grown to include over 7,000 members, and is now part of an international network of National Trusts with over 7.5 million members.
For more information contact:
David Cubberley
TLC Elections Commissioner
Ph: 250-818-1129
cubbs@telus.net
