News Release
CANADA GAMES CENTRE ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(January 14, 2011) - The Halifax Regional Municipality is proud to announce the names of its community volunteer Board of Directors. Chaired by Ann Cosgrove, local business woman and experienced executive director in the non-profit sector, the Board represents a broad range of skills, personalities, and passions from across HRM.
Cosgrove is enthusiastic about her role as Chair and is looking forward to the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead. "We live in such a vibrant and diverse community and serving as the first Chair of the Board of Directors of the new Canada Games Centre is such an honour.” says Cosgrove. She adds, “Together, we will continue to build a strong, healthy and sustainable community where families and people of all ages come together in a spirit of sport and wellness."
Cosgrove is joined by a team of dedicated volunteers from across HRM, representing the education, medical, business and legal sectors. The remaining Board members are Colin Piercey (Vice Chair), Byron Rafuse (Treasurer), Mary Smith (Secretary), Chris Yetman, Kemble Flynn, Brian Lane, Dr. William Stanish, and Audrey Matheson.
Paul Dunphy, Director of Community Development for HRM, is extremely pleased to have such a talented and diverse group of people to guide the Centre and its staff. According to Dunphy, “Our Board epitomizes the Canada Games Centre. Just as the Centre has something for everyone, our Board really represents everyone - we have parents, seniors, teachers, executives, young professionals and even grandparents. Our Board represents the very people that will be using our facility and building a community legacy with their families and friends”.
The search for Canada Games Centre Board members ran from March - May 2010. More than 58 submissions were received by the search committee.
Important Dates:
• February 11-27, 2011, the Canada Games Centre will host three 2011 Canada Games sports - Artistic Gymnastics (week 1), Badminton (week 2) and Synchronized Swimming (week 2).
• Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - Canada Games Centre memberships available for purchase.
• Saturday, March 5, 2011 - Canada Games Centre open to membership holders and the public.
• Monday, April 4, 2011 - Programming (swim lessons, yoga, etc) at the Canada Games Centre begins.
For more information:
halifax.ca/canadagamescentre
(902) 490-2400
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Contact:
Paul Dunphy
Director of Community Development
Halifax Regional Municipality
902-490-4933
Brenda MacPhee
Communications & Marketing Manager
Canada Games Centre
902-490-2913
macphebr@halifax.ca
