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Ivan Idzan
President 2011-2013
Okanagan Regional Library
On the BCLTA board since 2008 |
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 (ORL). 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 first elected to Salmon Arm city council during the Nov. 2005 municipal election, and re-elected in Nov. 2008. He became Salmon Arm's primary representative on the ORL in Jan. 2007. Ivan very much enjoys his participation in the governance of ORL, and the opportunity to contribute to the BCLTA Board.
| Regional Representative for: |
| Salmo Public Library |
| Invermere Public Library |
| Kimberley Public Library |
| Okanagan Regional Library |
| Penticton Public Library |
| Rossland Public Library |
| Elkford Public Library |
| Sparwood Public Library |
| Fernie Heritage Library |
| Radium Hot Springs Public Library |
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Paul Tutsch
Vice President 2011-2012
West Vancouver Memorial Library
On the BCLTA board since 2010 |
Paul was welcomed as a Trustee of the West Vancouver Memorial Library in 2004, after a successful business career.
One of his first tasks was to chair the committee given the assignment of developing a Strategic Plan for the Library. This 2006-2010 Strategic Plan, approved by the Trustees in 2005, has been the guiding document in the continuing excellence of one of the most used and best funded libraries in this province.
Over the ensuing years, Paul has participated in a variety of projects and committees, both for the Library and other District of West Vancouver committees and working groups. He also was the Chair of the West
Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation.
Paul received the Super Trustee Award of the BCLTA in April 2008. Paul is the past chair of the board of Trustees of the WVML.
| Regional Representative for: |
| InterLINK Federated Public Library System |
| Whistler Public Library |
| Bowen Island Public Library |
| North Vancouver City Library |
| Coquitlam Public Library |
| West Vancouver Memorial Library |
| Port Moody Public Library |
| North Vancouver District Public Library |
| Burnaby Public Library |
| Vancouver Public Library |
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Philip Mantler
Secretary-Treasurer
Prince George Public Library
On the BCLTA board since 2006 |
Philip Mantler has been the Secretary-Treasurer of BCLTA for the past three years. He is also currently the Chair of the Prince George Public Library Board and Director-at-Large on the Canadian Library Trustee Association board. At his day job, Philip is a Certified General Accountant (CGA) employed by the Canada Revenue Agency. In addition, Philip is a trainer for the BCLTA’s TOP and Taking the Lead training.
| Regional Representative for: |
| North Central Library Federation |
| Fraser Lake Public Library |
| McBride & District Public Library |
| Fort St. James Public Library |
| Prince George Public Library |
| Burns Lake Public Library |
| Mackenzie Public Library |
| Granisle Public Library |
| Vanderhoof Public Library |
| Valemount Public Library |
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William Caley
Director
Grand Forks Public Library
On the BCLTA board since 2011
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One of William's earliest memories is visiting the old Carnegie library in Sarnia, ON as a child. The building was quietly sinking and the corners were braced by old telephone poles but what a wonderful place it was. Having to walk past the stuffed alligator in its glass display case while descending to the childrens' area in the basement was a highlight of his weekly trips with his father.
In 2009 William and his partner moved to beautiful BC from Toronto. The plan was for him to retire from social services after a forty year carreer. His "retirement" lasted two months when he found himself employed fulltime, enabling employment for individuals with disabilities. He was quickly recruited to serve on the Grand Forks Art Gallery (now "gallery 2").
He is very much looking forward to working with the BCLTA and being an advocate for public libraries across the province of BC.
| Regional Representative for: |
| Nelson Municipal Library |
| Beaver Valley Public Library |
| Kootenay Library Federation - Office |
| Castlegar & District Public Library |
| Trail & District Public Library |
| Creston Public Library |
| Kaslo & District Public Library |
| Midway Public Library |
| Nakusp Public Library |
| Grand Forks & District Public Library |
| Cranbrook Public Library |
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Peter Kafka
Director
Richmond Public Library
On the BCLTA board since 2011
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Peter Kafka is currently the Vice-Chair of the Richmond Public Library Board and has served on the Board for the past 2 years. He is a committed volunteer, having served on Boards of a residential summer camp for children, Richmond Volunteer and Richmond Connections, and Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
He has a Master's Degree in Industrial Psychology, and has held Human Resource and management positions in the municipal, education, and health sectors. He was also the Director of Human Resources for the Vancouver Public Library for a period of three years.
He is currently the CEO of a care and assisted living facility for seniors in Vancouver, teaches an on-line course in Human Resources at BCIT, and runs a small human resource consulting practice.
Peter is a committed reader and specifically bought his home so that it was in walking distance of one of Richmond's branch libraries. He is married with two grown children.
He strongly supports the mission of the BCLTA and is committed to developing positive relationships with elected politicians to advance the role of public libraries within BC.
| Regional Representative for: |
| Fraser Valley Regional Library |
| Richmond Public Library |
| Salt Spring Island Public Library |
| Pender Island Public Library |
| New Westminster Public Library |
| Surrey Public Library |
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Maryann Lawrence
Director
Houston Public Library
On the BCLTA board since 2011
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Maryann Lawrence has served on the board of the Houston Public Library for the past 3 years during which time she has also been on the Financial Committee.
She has enjoyed reading all her life and not only is an avid reader having passed this pleasure on to both of her children who in turn have passed it on to their children. Books (and reading) are an enjoyable part of her family life.
Maryann retired from the Bulkley Valley Credit Union at the end of 2010 after being with the organization for 22 years. Her financial and business background, with focus on the community, is a very unique expertise that she can offer to the BCLTA.
She has many years of community involvement that include volunteer work with children, and literacy and firmly believes that our libraries play a large role in our Communities Development.
| Regional Representative for: |
| Alert Bay Public Library |
| Hazelton District Public Library |
| Houston Public Library |
| North Coast Library Federation |
| Prince Rupert Library |
| Smithers Public Library |
| Stewart Public Library |
| Terrace Public Library |
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Lori Phillips
Director
Fort St. John Public Library
On the BCLTA board since 2011 |
Lori has been a trustee on the Fort St. John Library Board for five years, serving as Chair for the past three years, and is also a member of the Northeast Library Federation Board. She works for the BC Oil and Gas Commission as a Cultural Heritage Resource Officer, having worked in the field of archaeology for the past ten years.
| Regional Representative for: |
| Fort Nelson Public Library |
| North East Library Federation |
| Fort St. John Public Library |
| Taylor Public Library |
| Pouce Coupe Public Library |
| Hudson's Hope Public Library |
| Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library |
| Tumbler Ridge Public Library |
| Chetwynd Public Library |
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Michelle Wong
Director
Greater Victoria Public Library
On the BCLTA board since 2008 |
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: |
| Greenwood Public Library |
| Powell River Municipal Library |
| IslandLink Library Federation |
| Greater Victoria Public Library |
| Lillooet Area Public Library |
| Gibsons & District Public Library |
| Vancouver Island Regional Library |
| Squamish Public Library |
| Pemberton & District Public Library |
| Sechelt Public Library |
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