Who Is Involved

Members of the community have stepped forward to lead committees and sub groups. At present 28 community leaders serve on the CTC Advisory Board and 32 Action Committee members from across Squamish are actively involved in the CTC implementation process. Youth participants assist with special initiatives such as the Family Celebration Event. A wide range of community members have been involved in the specific projects and activities.

Executive Committee

• Chair: Rick Price
• Treasurer: Lois Wynne Funding Chair
• Youth Involvement Chair: Pam Gliatis
• Secretary: Christine Buttkus Project Coordinator
• Resource Committee Chair: Pam Gliatis
• Risk and Protective Factor Chair: Rob Smith
• Communications and Outreach Chair: Leanna Buffie
• Board Maintenance Chair: Vacant

Action Committee and Advisors 2007/08

• Chair: Rick Price
• Alison Dorosh, Bahai
• Allison Twiss, Howe Sound Women's Center
• Art Tichauer, Business
• Bob Kusch, District of Squamish
• Blair Wilson, MP
• Brent Leigh, District of Squamish
• Carol Wynne, Brennan Park
• Claudia Frowein, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
• Corinne Lonsdale, Councillor
• Danamarie Battaglia, Hot Spot
• Daniel Bogert-O'Brien, Squamish United Church
• Dean Richards, Media
• Denise Salmon, DPAC
• Dianne Wenham
• Gurdjit Johal, Squamish Library
• Gurdeep Pandher
• Ian Sutherland, Municipal Government
• Jan Oberson, Sea to Sky Community Services Society
• Jennifer Foulon, Sea to Sky Regional Police
• Joanne Wagner, Sea to Sky Community Services Society
• John Reynolds
• Judith Dunn, Child and Youth Mental Health
• Krissandra Jacobs, Squamish Nation
• Laura Carr, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
• Leanna Buffie, Sea to Sky Community Services Society
• Lee Erikson, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
• Linda Williams, Squamish Nation
• Liz Patterson, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
• Liz Wood, Sea to Sky Community Services Society
• Lois Wynne, Sea to Sky Community Services
• Joan McIntyre, MLA
• Marilyn Caldwell, School District #48,
• Marnee Watson, Community
• MaryJane Billy, Squamish Nation
• Maureen Mackell, Howe Sound Women's Center
• Michelle LeBeau, Capilano College
• Norm MacPhail, Sea to Sky Regional Police
• Palbinder Johal, Sea to Sky Community Services Society
• Paul Wick, Squamish Nation
• Pam Gliatis, Freenet at the Hot Spot
• Pam Tattersfield, Sea to Sky Freenet
• Peter Gordon, Community
• Prabdeep Kang, Sea to Sky Community Services Society
• Raj Kahlon, Business, Lions Club, Sikh Community
• Rick Erickson, School District #48
• Rob Smith, Child and Youth Mental Health
• Rose MacKenzie, School District #48
• Ross Tayler, Sea To Sky Coaching Group
• Sarah James, MCFD
• Shamshir Kang
• Shawn Jones, Sea To Sky Community Services
• Sonja Lebans
• Stewart Bent, Howe Sound Secondary School
• Susan Conley, Vancouver Coastal Health
• Sue King, Vancouver Coastal Health
• Tim Shoults, Media

Funding Workgroup

• Chair: Lois Wynne
• Peter Gordon

Youth Involvement

• Chair: Pam Gliatis
• Rob Smith

Risk and Protective Factor Assessment Workgroup

• Chair: Rob Smith, Community Youth Mental Health Services, Ministry of Child & Family Development
• Michelle Mulholland, District Parent Advisory Council
• Marilyn Caldwell, District Vice-Principal - School District #48
• Pam Gliatis, The Hot Spot (Sea to Sky Freenet Association)
• Michelle Lebeau, Regional Literacy Coordinator, Capilano College
• Marilyn McIvor, RN, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
• John Marinis, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Community Outreach and Public Relations Workgroup

• Chair: Leanna Buffie
• Pam Gliatis
• Peter Gordon
• Christine Buttkus

Community Resource Assessment Workgroup

• Chair: Pam Gliatis
• Paul Wick
• Rob Smith
• Liz Patterson

Social Marketing Workgroup

• Corey Finn, Blue Link Media
• Clare Jennings
• Dana Marie Battaglia
• Rick Price
• Cheryl Olney

Strengthening Families Program

• Site Coordinator: Mina Dickinson
• Certified Trainer: Rob Smith
• Strengthening Families Program Trainers:
  • Rob Smith
  • Mina Dickinson
• Strengthening Families Program Volunteers:
  • Adam Hart
  • Alison Clarke
  • Amy Baumann
  • Anglea Huang
  • Baptist Church
  • Beryl Parks
  • Carol Kempf
  • Caryle James
  • Christine Williston
  • Curves for Women
  • Janna Everett
  • Joy Robinson
  • Kevin James
  • Lee Erickson
  • Linda Kelly Smith
  • Lydia Szymanski
  • Marie McKinney
  • Mat Jolicouer
  • Mental Health

Ministry for Children and Family Development

• Monique Lynn
• Nadine Baumann
• Public Health
• Roseanne George
• Sara-Jane Thomson
• Yvonne Murphy

Promising Approach Task Force (2006/07)

• Jennifer Foulon
• Judith Dunn
• Julia Bresalier
• Liz Patterson Grant
• Lois Wynne
• Marilyn Caldwell
• Pam Gliatis
• Rick Price
• Rob Smith
• Roseanne George
• Susan Conley

High/Scope Adult Trainers

• Julia Black
• Suzie Soman

Past Chairs

• Bill McNeney
• Rev. Brenda Faust

Environmental Strategies to Reduce Trauma of High/Risk Drinking

• Holly Glenn
• Jennifer Foulon (Cpl.)
• Judith Dunn
• Leanna Buffie
• Lois Wynne
• Marilyn Caldwell
• Peter Gordon
• Rick Price
• Sue King

Ready School Assessment Pilot (Brackendale Elementary School)

• Jean Wilkinson and Graeme Galloway (Primary Teachers)
• Paul Lorette, School Principal
• Marilyn Caldwell (School District 48)
• Sue Brant (Speech Language Pathologist)
• Susan Whitehead and Emily Tolmie (Special Education)
• Lisa McIntosh and Wendy Vriend (parents)
• Bobbi Jo Bergstrom (Early Childhood Education)
• Margaret Paxton

Punjabi Strengthening Families Program

• Gurdava Cheema
• Gurdeep Pandher
• Gurjit Johal
• Harpreet Gill
• Jan Oberson
• Mina Dickinson
• Nina Biln
• Raj Kahlon
• Rob Smith
• Shamshir Kang

There are too many volunteers and individuals to name them all. The project would not have taken place without the ongoing community support we receive.