BC Library Trustees' Association
 

2009/2010 BCLTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BCLTA is governed by a Board of nine and the work of the Board is supported by an Executive Director and Administrative Assistant.

Andy Ackerman

Andy Ackerman
President
Fort Saint John Public Library
 

Myriad Consulting Inc.
11720 89A St
Fort St John BC  V1J 6R6
(250) 787-8457
(250) 793-7797 (cell)
(250) 787-8450 (fax)
Skype:  andrewa21
www.myriadconsulting.ca

Andy Ackerman is the President of the BCLTA, Chair of the North East Library Federation and past Chair of the Fort St John Library Board which he continues to sit on as a Board member.  Andy is a trainer for BCLTA, having put on a number of Trustee Orientation Program workshops and Board Chair during the past few years . He is a strong advocate for libraries and  is currently on the North Peace Literacy Alliance Executive.  He also sits on a number of other Boards  and is an active volunteer for Scouts Canada, Fort St John Child Development Centre, United Way, Tourism Fort St John and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre . Andy retired from the BC Ministry of Environment at the end of June, 2007 and is President of his own consulting company, Myriad Consulting Inc. (www.myriadconsulting.ca)
One of his specialties is strategic planning and he has worked with a number of companies and Boards to develop their strategic plans.  Included in the process that he uses is a review of Mission and Vision statements, a review of how Boards are functioning and recommending policies and procedures that better service the Board and organization.
Andy can be contacted at ackerman@telus.net  and  andy@myriadconsulting.ca or at (250) 787-8457 and (250) 793-7797(cell)

Regional Representative for:

Chetwynd Public Library
Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library
Fort Nelson Public Library
Fort St. John Public Library
Hudson's Hope Public Library
Pouce Coupe Public Library
Tumbler Ridge Public Library
Taylor Public Library

Loring Bohach

Loring Bohach
Vice-President

Vancouver Public Library

Loring Bohach is a project manager in the securities exchange industry.  Loring is the immediate past-president of Friends of the Vancouver Public Library, who were recognized by the BCLTA in 2007 for their contribution to advocacy on behalf of the Vancouver library system. As a lifelong user of school and public library services, Loring has developed a deep appreciation of the contributions that libraries make to our society, and for the many roles that make up a successful library system - including library trustees.  Loring is currently a Vice-chair of the Vancouver Public Library Board of Trustees.

Regional Representative for:

Burns Lake Public Library
Gibsons & District Public Library
Lillooet Area Public Library
Pemberton & District Public Library
Powell River Municipal Library
Sechelt Public Library
Squamish Public Library
Vancouver Public Library
Whistler Public Library

Caroline Waters - Director BCLTA Philip Mantler
Secretary-Treasurer

Prince George Public Library

Philip Mantler is in his 3rd year as chair of the Prince George Public Library board and 5th year as a library trustee.  He has also served as Secretary-Treasurer of BCLTA for 3 years and is a TOP trainer.  Philip is a Certified General Accountant and is employed by the Canada Revenue Agency.

Regional Representative for:

Fort St. James Public Library
Fraser Lake Public Library
Granisle Public Library
Mackenzie Public Library
McBride & District Public Library
Prince George Public Library
Valemount Public Library
Vanderhoof Public Library

Natasha Brienen
Director
Houston Public Library

Natasha Brienen is the Chair of the Houston Public Library and North Coast Federation Boards.  She believes that libraries provide many important services to meet community needs, such as: literacy, partnership, and technology.  This is her third year as a director on the BCLTA Board and Natasha values the opportunity to volunteer for an association that supports trustee advocacy and learning.

Regional Representative for:

 
Hazelton District Public Library
Houston Public Library
Kitimat Public Library
Prince Rupert Library
Smithers Public Library
Stewart Public Library
Terrace Public Library

Ivan Idzan Ivan Idzan
Director
Okanagan Regional Library

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:

Cranbrook Public Library
Creston Public Library
Elkford Public Library
Fernie Public Library
Invermere Public Library
Kimberley Public Library
Okanagan Regional Library
Penticton Public Library
Rossland Public Library
Salmo Public Library
Sparwood Public Library
Radium Hot Springs Public Library

Andre Isakov
Director
Coquitlam Public Library

Andre has completed his Master of Urban Studies degree from Simon Fraser University and works as an Executive Director of British Columbia Business Improvement Areas as well as an Executive Director of Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association. He was formerly a member of the City of Coquitlam Advisory Committee of the Whole and former Member of City of Coquitlam Administrative Services Advisory Committee, Livable Communities Advisory Committee, Environment Advisory Committee and the Coquitlam Youth Council

Regional Representative for:

Alert Bay Public Library
Bowen Island Public Library
Burnaby Public Library
Coquitlam Public Library
InterLINK Federated Public Library System
Port Moody Public Library

Michelle Wong Michelle Wong
Director

Greater Victoria Public Library

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:

Beaver Valley Public Library
Castlegar & District Public Library
Grand Forks & District Public Library
Greater Victoria Public Library
Greenwood Public Library
Kaslo & District Public Library
Midway Public Library
Nakusp Public Library
Nelson Municipal Library
Trail & District Public Library
Vancouver Island Regional Library

 


ARlene Yoshikawa Arlene Yoshikawa
Director

Richmond Public Library

Arlene Yoshikawa is Vice-Chair of the Richmond Public Library Board and Chair of its Fundraising Committee. Her professional background involves working within the private sector in telecommunications and marketing. A strong supporter of literacy, Arlene believes that a library plays an integral role to the community.  Arlene is serving her fourth year with BCLTA.

Regional Representative for:

Fraser Valley Regional Library
New Westminster Public Library
North Vancouver City Library
North Vancouver District Public Library
Pender Island Public Library
Richmond Public Library
Salt Spring Island Public Library
Surrey Public Library
West Vancouver Memorial Library