Speaker Lisa Stiver

Our speaker tonight will be Lisa Stiver. Lisa played a key role in opening YMCA childcare centres in Sechelt and Gibsons, helping increase access to quality childcare for local families. She also worked at YMCA Camp Elphinstone and continues to champion the camp through her leadership in a capital fundraising campaign. Most recently, she secured a free-to-play grant that provides structurally disadvantaged children with the opportunity to attend camp at no cost, ensuring more children can experience connection, belonging, and outdoor learning regardless of financial barriers.She is an active volunteer member of the Gibsons and District Fire Department and is currently completing officer training. She has volunteered for wildfire deployment support, including travelling to Kelowna during devastating wildfire seasons to assist communities in crisis.Beyond emergency services, Lisa volunteers as a board member for the Sunshine Coast Foundation and will soon chair the Grants Committee, helping direct vital funding to organizations and initiatives that strengthen the community. She also volunteers with Elderdog Canada, walking dogs for seniors so they can continue to keep their beloved companions at home.  Please be sure to register by 12 PM on Wednesday November 18 to guarantee you will have a dinner. If you have any dietary requests or are not having dinner please email Lynne Geikie at lgeikie@eastlink.ca