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Board Members

  

Linda Traquair

Linda was appointed to the Library Board in November 2007. She relocated to Drumheller in 2000 and worked with the Regional Health Authority. Recent retirement has permitted Linda to become more involved in community activities. She is an avid reader, including 'books on tape' as she travels and appreciates the value of a library membership. She believes that the joy of reading is a gift that should be fostered in all children. Linda became Chairperson of the Board in 2010.

 Linda Traquair.

Terry Beaupré

A trustee since February 2000, Terry Beaupré is now in his last year on the Board. He says, “I truly believe that the libraries of Canada offer ‘The World at Your Fingertips.’ I look forward to the continuous improvement of the programs, facilities, products available, and the technology provided by the Drumheller Public Library. I encourage all citizens to volunteer at the library or to become a Board Member. It’s one of the finest organizations and boards that I have had the pleasure to be involved with.”
Terry Beaupre

Jo Jensen

Jo has served as Treasurer since his appointment in January 2005. “I moved here from the Vancouver area about two years ago. I am married and have two adorable boys.”

 Jo Jensen

Sharel Shoff

Sharel was appointed the Town Council representative to the Library Board in October 2004.

“I was born and raised here, moved away and then returned. I love the rural life and the friendliness of the people. Being on the Library Board has given me insight in to the many aspects of books and learning. I have two grown children both of whom have small businesses here in Drumheller and I believe in the entrepreneurial spirit of this great country of ours. I enjoy town council and the many things that I have learned.”

 Sharel Schoff

Peter Glossop

Peter Glossop is a psycho-therapist, psychologist and program developer with over thirty years in the helping field. He is interested in assisting the library in continuing to make meaningful social and personal change. This change can enhance communication and build understanding between different worlds. The library system (including text, digital and human resources) are the core foundation of education leading to positive individual, family and community change. Peter is Drumheller's Alternate Representative to the Marigold Library System Board.

 Peter Glossop.

Margaret Nielsen

I moved to Drumheller four years ago, after living for many years in a small community on the Queen Charlotte Islands where I was an active volunteer in many organizations. I am pleased to have the opportunity to become a volunteer in my new community. I have had a life-long association with libraries. When I was a teenager my mother used to sign out “Adult” books for me, as there was an age restriction on what could be borrowed from the library is the small town where I grew up. She went on to become the Librarian of theta library. I am employed part-time as a Pharmacy Technician at the Drumheller Health Centre. My husband is Gerry, and we have two married children – a son in Edmonton and a daughter in Calgary.

Margaret Nielsen.

Nelson Smith

Nelson was born and raised in Drumheller and grew up using the library. He strongly believes that libraries play an integral part of our life-long learning process. He is pleased for the opportunity to serve on the Library Board, and is looking forward to helping shape the future course of the library. Nelson currently works as both a real estate associate as well as a mortgage broker. Besides, reading, he enjoys the occasional round of golf or game of tennis. He started serving on the Board in January 2009.

 Nelson Smith.

John Serkiz

John has been a member of the Board since 2010. " I arrived in Drumheller in the summer of 2009 from the east coast, and have not stopped being "wowed" by both the beauty of the geography and the kindness of the locals. As a speech language pathologist by training, I am a strong believer in the value of literacy for life success. The sooner the "power of reading" is discovered by one person to open learning, imagination, and the world; the community we share becomes a richer place for all. For a community the size of Drumheller we are amazingly fortunate not only to have the library we do, but also the incredible staff dedicated to making the library environment welcoming to all."

 

Policies and Minutes of the Board Meetings can be read in the Library - please ask for them at the Front Desk.