Merry Christmas

A very Merry Christmas to all

and a Happy New Year too.

Happy Travels.

Newmar Rally Notes

Sandy’s Scribbles

Wayne and I left the Newmar – Kountry Klub Rally at the Vantreight Farm in Saanich, early this morning. Another great rally! Of course, there was wa-a-ay too much food, a whole new group of great cooks! Everyone was well fed, like it or not!

We had a very informative walking tour of the Vantreight greenhouses and area on Friday, which really helped us all understand how you get daffodils to your garden. Also, we were given a little more insight about market gardening. Friday night was crazy gift night and some of them were totally crazy! Gillian Jackson took home a pair of Kangaroos! Afterwards it was music night with many people playing and participating vocally.

Saturday morning we enjoyed break-out sessions and seminars. Information was shared re: RV tires, RV windows, computer security and how to maintain and repair RV blinds. Many women enjoyed card making classes and we each came away with 3 great cards we made ourselves. Everyone was then bussed into Sydney for a FREE, yes read FREE lunch provided by Traveland of Langley, who sell and sponsor Newmar. A visit to the new Marine Discovery Centre and some shopping rounded out the day. Saturday night dinner, a choice of steak or salmon, included all you could eat, fresh, corn on the cob and newly harvested potatoes, all supplied by the Vantreight Farms. Fabulous! Some of the ugliest hats and ties I have ever seen showed up for dinner. Ken Williams and Martin Thomas shared first place and Bruce Morin was a close runner up. How is it that the Islanders had the ugliest men??? Kathie Balogh was 2nd place with her ugly hat but was bested by a cow girl! !!???

Again, the weather held beautifully, only raining during the night.

A great weekend!

Sandy

See Earlier Posts on Plans for May 2010 Rally and Report on Sept Rally

News on May 2010 Rally & Membership Info

Sandy’s Scribbles

I have received news that the Luxton Fairgrounds are definitely booked for our rally the last weekend of May, 2010. Norm & Nora Winter, Russ & Carol McAvella and Wayne & Joan Hardy will be co-hosts. Brian and Lynda Bowden and Randy & Barb Cooper are trying to get us into a campground at Buttle Lake a little later. There has been some discussion this may turn into a roving rally, with the group hitting sites farther north as well. Always fun. As everyone enjoyed the site so much, I will book the Riverside RV Campground in Duncan again if it has not sold and closed. Can a few of you please help out and try to line up 2 more sites for next year? We do NOT need anyone to step up as hosts, just book some more sites. Let me know at skew67@hughes.net if you can find somewhere suitable.

Wayne and I are now on our way, hoping to stay where it is warm and sunny, a little longer. We are not tolerant of much rain and snow now that we are full-timing.

Thank you for a great season and we are really looking forward to 2010,

Sandy

Anyone visiting the blogspot and thinking you might like to join the Vancouver Islanders in 2010, please send a cheque for $10 payable to: The Vancouver Islanders and mail to:

Audrey Hauge, Treasurer

2815 Trans Canada Highway

Victoria, BC V9B 6H6

Audrey will get your names into the 2010 roster and Stella Blogg, Secretary, will make sure you stay informed about events. See Earlier Posting on Sept Rally and Pictures.

News from the September Easter Seal Camp Rally

SANDYS SCRIBBLES

Many thanks to Marge & Wayne Hendricks and Susan & John Van Schaik for such a good rally. They all did a really great job of it. The weather held beautifully, with a few sprinkles during the night on Sunday and otherwise warm and dry. The Easter Seal Camp is a very nice site for a rally.

We started Friday night with one of our over-the-top potluck suppers. The amount of food we consume always overwhelms me and we are all such wonderful cooks!

Saturday started with a light continental breakfast, lunch on our own and then Randy and Barb Cooper got a lot of us playing a tourney of lawn games. The weather was very warm; some of us couldn’t quite finish and had to ask for replacements. My team ended up with “Lois” who was such a good sport and kept us all trying harder. It was very competitive, but Wayne Quesnel was in first place for the men and I !!!! took first place for the women!!! The cash entry fee was bonus prizes. Team mate “Lois” was given an exceptional award of NEW??!! SHOES and we all appreciated Wolf Schlicting helping us out.

Singer/entertainer “Andy” who also joined us last year, performed in the school hall and music and dancing was really enjoyed .

Sunday morning we all waited with anticipation for John & Sue’s Mystery breakfast. It was unusual but everyone enjoyed it. I have never eaten oatmeal with ice cream.

Lorne & Evelyn Campbell and Gus Strand escorted a large group to the Kinsol Trestle. A very nice walk and wonderful impressive scenery.

Sunday was to be a quiet evening but, a very boisterous group played a game of Bean Bag Baseball until dark. My team won and I loved it!! Somebody is still stinging about losing! A few hands of Pass the Ace and some Dominoes finished out the evening.

Clean up and pack up was done quickly on Monday and we were on the road!

Another great weekend! (See Pics in earlier Post)

Pics from Easter Seal Camp Rally

Click on Pic for larger view

SANDYS SCRIBBLES

Aug. 10, 2009

Wow! What a rally! My legs feel about 6 inches high, but I am still moving! First, all of the Rally Hosts want to thank EVERYONE! All of the help was very much appreciated. If you have pictures send them on. Gary does a great job of the blogspot for us!

Next, be sure you have your $60.00 to:

Marge Hendricks, 4061 Cambrai Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 6G1 by Sept. 1st, so that you can get in on the Shawnigan Lake Rally.

We had a total of 26 rigs attend the Duncan Rally, with 5 cancellations in the last few days. We missed the Morins, Ouseys and McAvellas. We wanted to meet new members, Wolgang and Dagmar Bieman and prior members, Doug and Verena Bridges. Hopefully, all of you will make the September rally and can join in our fun!

We welcomed a few new members, Janet Hodgins & Fred Ebdrup and Ken & Paulette Thomsen as well as prior members who returned, Peter & Lenie Johnson and Gary & Janet Dillon. I think we fed them well and showed them a good time ....... we will see if they come back ....... maybe we scared them off!

Everyone enjoyed our location. We were a little spread out, but the surroundings were great. The sitings included River Otters, Mink and the fire department. There was a small fire on the other side of the river! We had a short business meeting Friday morning, making a few decisions about the trailer and suggestions for rally sites. I forgot to draw the name of the Ken Williams Award Winners! And no one reminded me!

So the Hosts have done it now, and the winner is Mick & Val Hargreaves. Congratulations! I will forward a cheque to you today with your refund of rally fees.

Ken Morrison has forwarded a link regarding trailer towing, which may help stop some confusion about towing for members. Please visit the site and scroll down to towing:

travel-british-columbia

The whole article is interesting.

Gale Dyer, Linda Williams, Linda Bowden and Mick Hargreaves all took prizes home from the card tournament. Please note, I very kindly didn’t say who won a prize for what. I think everyone playing had a great time and I will bring the cards along next time, so practice being quiet until then.

Our first baseball game was a disaster with the 12 Men thoroughly whooping the 12 Women. I must say tho’ some of the women made some spectacular plays! I was very proud of them. Didn’t the guys always get more practice in as kids? I don’t know why they felt so proud of themselves, whooping a few old women at their game! We mixed things up a bit for the next game, and things were a little closer. Many thanks to the spectators who cheered us on.

Saturday afternoon was pretty quiet, some off exploring, visiting locally and attending the RCMP Musical Ride, but did I ever come alive in the evening for the Races! Personally, I did quite well on Mama & Baby Joe-leen, and even managed to finance my “Pass the Ace” games later with my winnings.

Sunday morning found us a little damp, but with a hot breakfast in our tummies, we were soon packed up .... but slow to leave!

Thank you again to all of the Volunteers and I can’t wait for September! Hope to see you all there!

Sandy

September Easter Seal Camp Rally

Rally Date: September 11, 12, and 13th

Cost: $60

Hosts: Wayne and Marge Hendricks

John and Susan Van Schaik

Mail to: Marjorie Hendricks

4061 Cambrai Road

Duncan, B.C. V9L 6G1

Closing date for reservations: September 1st

Arrival: Friday, Sept. 11 th from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Volunteers will be on the road to help, if you are arriving later please call 250 701 2074

and someone will meet you down the hill.

Friday night potluck. Please bring a main dish, salad or dessert. Your choice.

Saturday, Sept. 12th:

Continental breakfast

1:30 – 3:30 – games, please bring your lawn games.

5:30 - Dinner Chicken, buns, salads and dessert.

7:30 – Entertainment in the hall. Bring your own refreshments, nibblies provided.

Sunday, September 13th:

9:00 am - John and Susans’ Mystery breakfast.

5:30 pm – Bring your favourite appies this will be dinner! Dessert provided.

“Do your own thing” evening.

Monday, September 14th:

Time to pack up and hit the road!

BC Dogwood Islanders Rally

We have had a very interesting proposal from the Vancouver Island Chapter of Newmar owners, the Dogwood - Islanders Kountry Klub. They are also an FMCA Chapter on the Island. Their chapter is hosting a rally a week later than us, on Sept. 17, 18, 19th, in Saanich. Newmar owners from the entire BC Northwest Area have been invited. As an incentive to the mainlanders and north island members, the rally hosts would like to invite prospectives to attend our rally at Shawnigan as well. It would make the ferry fare, or trip to south island seem more reasonable if they were coming for more than just one event. Perhaps, mainlanders would find it more encouraging to visit more of the island as well.

In return, our entire chapter has been invited to attend the rally in Saanich as well. The cost is only $25 and the site is the Vantreight Farms. Details of their rally is in their Newsletter, click the title link above and you will see their newsletter.

Sandy

Duncan Rally update

July 6, 2009

Hello everyone;

Just a quick note to let you know how the DUNCAN RALLY, Aug. 6, 7 and 8th is coming along. For anyone interested the RCMP Musical Ride is in the area on the 8th as well.

Brooke and Linda Williams have volunteered to join us as Rally Hosts. With Ken & Josie and Wayne & me, this will definitely be a family oriented affair!

We have planned a light supper for you on Thursday evening, Pot Luck Friday evening and a Chicken dinner with homemade apple pies for Saturday night. We will also have 2 breakfasts.

Construction of some different lawn games and some challenging races are on going. We are hoping to have a card Tourney on Friday night (don't worry; it's a card game for dummies!

For those who have not yet signed up, the closing date is July 28th, the cost is $60. For more info on Electrical or full hook-ups, please see the notice below this, posted earlier June 17th.

Please mail your cheques to: Sandra Quesnel, 4870 Marshall Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 6T3.

Comox Rally Pictures

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Sandy's Scribbles

June 29, 2009

Hello everyone,

Wayne and I have just returned from a great rally in Comox this past weekend. Our weather was more like spring than June, but we did get some sunshine, so it was good. We had 16 rigs attend and we all decided that it was the perfect amount. Liz and George McAllister did an excellent job as Rally Hosts. They organized and prepared 6 wonderful meals, including a lunch on Friday, before a few brave souls set out for the Woodland Gardens. Jim Forbes provided musical entertainment for the group on Friday evening and many of us even enjoyed dancing. Jim had a hard time stopping, as most of the campground came over to enjoy the music and dancing as well, and no one wanted to quit having fun. Saturday, the majority of us went to the Griffin Pub for lunch which is always a good time. Saturday evening we had the draws for door prizes provided by Peden RV, Arbutus RV and Brooke Williams. Lawn carpet, a reclining chair and a propane campfire were some of the very generous gifts. Also, never to be forgotten were the fancy shoes re-gifted by Brooke Williams. Winners of the Ken Williams award were Norm and Nora Winters. During the 3 days of the rally a very challenging and competitive Scavenger Hunt was enjoyed by most. First prize winners were Betty Dyer and Audrey Hauge, with everyone receiving a gift for participation. As we were packing and cleaning up, I heard several remarks made to Liz and George that it was a FUN rally. Job well done! Thank you again to the McAllisters.

Also, I would like to remind everyone that annual dues are payable before or at the first rally of the current year. The following names are paid up members for 2009. They will be included in the Membership Roster for 2009. I will hold back on printing until July 8, ²⁰⁰⁹ for late payments, but not after that date.

Angrignon, Balogh, Blogg, Bowden, Burnham, Campbell, Cooper, Daniel, Dyer, Forbes/Bailey, Franz, Hardy, Hargreaves, Hauge, Morin, Orr, Ousey, Purdey, Quesnel, Ralph, Hendricks, Henton, Hollingworth, Inkster, Isacson/Purdy, Jackson, Little, McAllister, Macauley, McAvella, Metzner,Verruyt, Ward, Williams, Williams, Winter, Ryall, Schlichting, Sharples

Please mail dues ($10) payable to: VANCOUVER ISLANDERS

To: Audrey Hauge

2815 Trans Canada Highway

Victoria, B.C. V9B 6H6

Duncan Rally

August 6, 7 and 8^th, 2009

On the Cowichan Rivers’ edge

At Riverside Auto Court and Campground

Hosted by: Wayne + Sandy Quesnel and Ken + Josie Williams

Phone: 250-732-2699 or 250-597-3676

Email to: skew67@hughes.net or kennwill@shaw.ca

Cost: $60 for members, $70 for non-members

Dry campsites at $12 per night are included in your rally fee.

Anyone wishing to be OUTSIDE of the Rally Circle with some electrical hook-up ($16) or a full service site ($20) please phone the campground, book your own site and pay the difference in cost. Campground: 250-746-4352

Come puddle in the river, join in a river race, enjoy the local Farmers’ Market, visit beautiful Cowichan Bay, go out and try mini golf, call and make your reservations at one of our great 18 hole courses, play a few lawn games, board games or just SIT AND RELAX IN THE SHADE!

We would appreciate if you respond before July 28^th, 2009

Please make cheques payable to:

Sandy Quesnel

4870 Marshall Road

Duncan, BC, V9L 6T3

Come out and have some fun, eat a bit and laugh a lot!

SUMMER RALLY

AT KIN BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK, COMOX

JUNE 25, 26, 27/09 – Dry Camping, No services

Cost: $60 per couple

Thursday June 25^th,

Parking spaces will be in the field we also have Spot 6 left for an overflow if needed. Coaches should back in to spots if possible so that in the event of an emergency, exits will be easier – the Food tents will be set up and the end of the field close to the parking but away from the water tap that is available to anyone else using the park. Set up tent area!

4pm – Happy Hour Wine and Cheese – bring some wine if possible and your favourite assortment of cheeses, some of both will be provided Please bring our own glass.

Friday, June 26^th

8:00am Friday Breakfast – Hotcakes, sausages, fruit salad, yogurt, muffins, tea coffee

12:00 noon – Sandwhich assortments, doughnuts, tea & coffee

1:30 – Woodland Gardens www.woodlandgardens.ca for a tour of the private grounds of Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman who have graciously given us a a 'first ever' group rate of $6 per person (normally $8 per person) The gardens are filled with rhododendrums and fountains. The Zimmermans don't mind if you take your dogs with you, especially if it's a hot day and you can't leave them in the coach. Please...take water for the dogs and bags to pick up after them - and it goes without saying that they should be on a leash.

6 pm Pot Luck Supper

Saturday, June 27^th

8 am breakfast – Bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, fruit, coffee, tea etc

12 noon – On your own or go to the Griffin Pub

5:00 supper – Pork Roast, salads, buns and desserts, tea/coffee

Sunday, June 28^th

8am – Breakfast - we will put the leftovers out for breakfast

Leave by 12 noon or your are welcome to stay in Kin Beach for $10/night, just let the park hosts (Gloria and Dave) know once you are there, they say there is no need to pre-book.

Activities: Sandy is arranging a fun scavenger hunt to take place during the three days at Kin Beach. We will have games set up as well.

We will also have prizes that have been donated by local RV dealers as well as gifts fro Peden RV in Victoria courtesy of the Coopers.

~~~

Please send money:-) to Liz McAllister, 3100 Klanawa Crescent, Courtenay, BC V9N 3Z9

and also email her (if you haven't already done so) to mcallister.liz@gmail.com

~~~

Directions to Kin Beach

from Cliffe Avenue, turn right onto the 17^th Street Bridge

Turn Left onto Comox Avenue

Turn Right onto Ryan Road (at Superstore)

Turn left at the Air Force entrance – Military Row??

Turn right onto Kilmorley Rd ( past the Griffin Pub)

Turn left onto Astra Road – entrance is just around the first bend on the right hand side

Directions to Woodland Gardens (or just follow us)

From Kin Beach:

Turn right onto Astra Road

Turn Left onto Booth

Right onto Little River Road (just a few hundred feet)

Left Wilkinson Road

Left onto Ellenor

Right Anderton Road (sharp angle right) – Anderton will turn into Waveland on one of the bends

Left onto Bates Road

Left at the stop sign onto Coleman Road

Right on Left Road

Right on Whittaker Road – follow the signs to the gardens

We hope you can attend.

George & Liz McAllister

June Rally

Kin Beach in Comox has been booked for a Summer Rally on June 25, 26 and 27th.  George and Liz MaAllister are hosting and accepting offers for co-hosts as well.  More info will probably be available in the next few days.  

Hopefully, you will all come on out and enjoy the beach!

From the new Prez

As some of you will have already noticed, the roster of Chapter Officers has changed since the elections held at the General Meeting while at the Sandown Rally.  I personally, would like to thank everyone who supported my decision to run as President.  I think that elections went very smoothly, almost everyone elected stepped voluntarily into their position without being coerced.

  This past weekend was truly a terrific example of how a “no host” rally can be an amazing success.  The weather was more than accommodating and quite a few of us are wearing sunburns as a result.  The fried chicken provided for the Friday night potluck was certainly complimented by the many delicious dishes produced by attendees.  On Saturday morning, the Burnhams and the Dyers very kindly donated bacon and sausages. With the addition of leftover pancake mix and syrup from the club trailer, a wonderful breakfast was served.  Saturday evening, the steaks, burgers, etc. of choice, were sizzling on the grill and another very good meal was produced. An afternoon of serious and competitive game playing on Saturday turned into a Tournament on Sunday, with an entry fee providing cash prizes for the winners.  Congratulations to Randy Cooper for being overall champion both days and to Linda Verruyt for being the most accomplished lady.  For myself, my family and my close friends, this was a great weekend.  Thank you to all of you who supported it. 

  Future proposed rallies, currently being co-ordinated but subject to changes are:

             Kin Beach, Comox on June 26, 27

             Duncan late July or mid August

             Easter Seal Camp Shawnigan on September 11, 12

  I am still considering and investigating a Gulf Islands tour some time over the summer as well.  Any input re: rallies will be very much appreciated.  Please feel free to email me with any ideas or plans at skew67@hughes.net. 

Thank you,

Sandy Quesnel, President

Preliminary Dates - Sept Rally

Arrangements have been made with Shawnigan Lake Easter Seal Camp to hold a VIFMCA rally there in September. The dates are September 11 - 14th (leaving on the 14th)

There will be more information later but just to let you all know early for summer planning.

Submitted by Marge.

May Rally Update

What a nice turnout!!!   We will have between 20-25 coaches and are looking forward to fun times! Friday night, we will be providing chicken from ????  The chicken will be paid out of the rally fees we have received.  We will have potluck on Friday night. Please see the list below: 

If your last name begins with A to H ...please bring a dessert 

If your name begins with J to Y ....please bring either a salad or vegetable dish. 

Arrangements have been made with Triangle RV to have their sani dump available to us on Monday.  Thank you so much Sylvia and Triangle RV! 

Please bring some games and ideas for activities for the weekend. 

Also, please arrive after 10:00am on Friday.   We have the field until Monday afternoon.  We will be setting up the big tent, small tents and bbq. 

Since this is a NO HOST rally, it is up to each and every one of us to have fun and eat well!! 

See you on the 22nd of May! 

Cheers! 

Andy

Spring Rally Date Change

Hi All! 

The dates of the Spring Rally have changed...many of you let me know that the long weekend was not convenient.  So we started checking other dates and places out!  Just today, we were able to confirm the Sandown Raceway Grounds for the dates of Arrival May 22, 2009 and Departure May 25, 2009.  Some have indicated that 3 nights is too long and others want 3 nights....so here is the deal!  We have booked the 3 nights.....when you book the rally...you need to indicate the number of nights you will be staying. 

This will be truly " a no host" rally.  We have volunteers who will put the tents up.  We will put the cooking area up and it will be available for the use of all the members to cook their own meat...... BUT this rally will be providing NO MEALS! 

As far as, cooking goes, Saturday sounds like a steak night to me!  So bring your steaks to the grill! 

We hope this rally is a success but only the members can make it successful!!!  Bring your games and join in the fun!!!  We will be having our Annual General Business Meeting and elections on Saturday morning. If anyone is interested in an Executive Board position, please let me know! 

Please email me at akcbalogh@telus.net with your reservation of 2 or 3 nights.  The cost per night will be $10.00. 

Please mail your cheque to me (see email), make them payable to Vancouver Islanders. 

Hope to see you all in May! 

Cheers!

  Andy

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Vancouver Islanders meet in Yuma

24 Vancouver Islanders met at Wayne and Laurel's place in Yuma Sunday March first.  The main event of the day was the celebration of Ken & Josie 60th Wedding Anniversary.  You can see the happy couple in the photo's.  A wonderful Pot Luck meal was enjoyed by all.  The weather was spectacular reaching 91 F in the shade out in the patio where the guys were sitting.  It was a cooler 81 in the house where the girls were, go figure?

A great idea and super turnout thanks to the efforts of Andy, Kathie, Wayne, Laurel, Sandy and everyone else who pitched in.

Click on the pictures to see larger versions.

Hi to all the Vancouver Islanders!

Today Kathie & I went to visit with Laurel & Wayne Macauley at their winter home.  They have volunteered to host a get together at their place.

We are all hoping that anyone in the Yuma area will attend the POT LUCK.  It will be nice to get to visit with you all! 

When:   Sunday March 01, 2009, 2:00pm

Where:  14383 East 51^st Street, Yuma

What to bring:  Your chairs and drinks.  We also ask that you bring either salad, side dish or dessert. Please let Laurel know what you would like to bring when you RSVP, so we don’t have all one type of salad etc.

Laurel will be providing ham and Kathie will bring chicken.

RSVP to Laurel Macauley by phone 928-345-1549 or by email at w.mac@shaw.ca  ASAP.

To all the Vancouver Islanders in other areas, we hope to see you at the Sandown rally on May 15-18.  I, also, hope that some of you will put the Northwest Area rally in Albany, Oregon on your calendar.  It will be held June 04-07, 2009.  You can enter the Linn County Fair & Expo on June 02 or 03, at no additional rally fees and explore the area.

Hope to see you soon!

Andy 

VIFMCA Web Page down

The VIFMCA web page is temporarily down until I return to Victoria March 31st.  Fortunately this blog site is still working.    Ciao  -  Gary

Vancouver Islanders 2009 Update

     To all our members, a warm hello to all of you no matter where you are this spring. For those of you down south I hope the warm weather finds you and your family safe. To those still North, I hope you have not endured more back pain or muscle pain from shovelling the more than unexpected snow this year. I can only say that for once I actually choose the right time to try out retirement and head south. I don’t miss the rain or snow and actually enjoyed calling my sons and asking them to shovel the white stuff from our driveway. I must say that I do now understand why all of you that have been heading south for the winter have done so, there is nothing like waking up to sun and clear skies everyday. We have been away since mid November and I’m not sure where the time has gone, as one seems to be busy everyday with visiting friends from all over and generally just having a great time. Enough about the wonders of the south and on to the business at hand, our secretary Stella Blogg has booked Sandown Raceway in Sidney for our Spring Rally, arrival date will be the 15^th of May 2009 and departing the 18^th of May. At this time we still do not have hosts for this rally and are hoping some of the membership will step forward and give it a try. Please let the executive know if you are interested.

I hope to see as many of you at the Sandown Rally as possible, we will be having our Annual general meeting and holding elections for new officers. The following positions require new members because of term limits:

Office of President, National Director and Alternate National Director

The following positions are completing their first term:

Office of Vice President: Wayne Quesnel (current incumbent)

            Office of Director: Wayne Hardy (current incumbent)

Anyone interested in any of the above positions please let me know.

Any Vancouver Islanders who are in the Yuma area and would like to get together for lunch or dinner, please e-mail me and I will try to set something up before we all head north again. 

Just a reminder, if you haven’t paid your dues ($10.00) for 2009 Stella has asked me to pass on to you all that you please send in your VI dues to her or you can pay at the May Rally. Cheques should be made payable to “Vancouver Islanders”.

In closing, I wish you all good health and safe travels. See you at the May Rally.

Andy Balogh

President, Vancouver Islanders