The Board of Directors for 2007-2008 were elected at the Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2007.
The volunteer advisory board represents our entire catchment area with community minded people from all walks of life.
From the left, Front Row: Ron Jaremkow, Pat Krose, Bev Buchanan, Annette Mantifel, Jack McLaren
Rear Row: Earl Bennett, Brian Yuke, Ken Fink, Izett McBride, Art Cobb
2007 – 2008 Directors
Earl Bennett – Branch Manager, Insurance Operations with McDougall Insurance Brokers, resides in Cobden.
Bev Buchanan - former business owner in Beachburg, presently co-owner of construction company in Beachburg. Volunteer fitness instructor for WBCHC Fun, Fit & Fully Alive Older Adult Fitness program.
Art Cobb - retired banker, is a member of Council for the Township of Whitewater Region (27 years on Municipal Council), lives in the former Village of Cobden
Ken Fink – Retired High school teacher, Vice President of the Ontario Horticultural Association, resident of Beachburg 32 years, small Business Owner.
Ron Jaremkow – retired teacher, lives and farms in the former Ross Township
Pat Krose - retired teacher, involved in a number of community projects, boards and charities in past years. Resides in the former Ross Township
Annette Mantifel - Deputy Treasurer for the Township of Whitewater Region, lives in the former Westmeath Township
Izett McBride – realtor, is a member of Council for the Township of Whitewater Region, lives in Westmeath
Jack McLaren - retired business man, has been involved in many community projects over the years and a member of the Cobden & District Civitan Club for the past 19 years. Lives in the former Ross Township
Brian Yuke – former insurance agent, Chair of Renfrew County Agricultural Advisory Board, lives in Admaston-Bromley
Director Position(s) Ron Jaremkow
Board Chair, Web Site, All Committees
Pat Krose
Vice-Chair, Fund Raising, Satellite Committee
Bev Buchanan Secretary Annette Mantifel Treasurer Art Cobb
Membership Chair, Finance
Izett McBride
Political Liaison, Past Chair, Satellite Committee
Brian Yuke
Board Affairs Chair
Jack McLaren
Property Chair
Earl Bennett
Publicity Chair, Property
Ken Fink
Membership