Abbeyfield Canada: Canada's National Society
National Office
Sandi organising the 2010 AGM
The National Office of Abbeyfield Canada is in Toronto, ON. It serves the whole of Abbeyfield Canada. All Abbeyfield Societies in Canada are members of Abbeyfield Canada - why?
Abbeyfield National office is home to Abbeyfield Canada's records and resources. It is ably staffed by Sandi, the National Administrative Officer. Sandi is a wife, Mom to Thomas, 2.5 years old, and is studying Anthropology at the University of Toronto. She has been with Abbeyfield since Summer 2010.
If you have a query that isn't answered on this website, please contact National Office for more information.
Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada
427 Bloor Street West, Box 1, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
Tel: 416-920-7483 Email: info@abbeyfield.ca
Fax: 416-920-6956 Web: http://www.abbeyfield.ca
Abbeyfield National office is home to Abbeyfield Canada's records and resources. It is ably staffed by Sandi, the National Administrative Officer. Sandi is a wife, Mom to Thomas, 2.5 years old, and is studying Anthropology at the University of Toronto. She has been with Abbeyfield since Summer 2010.
If you have a query that isn't answered on this website, please contact National Office for more information.
Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada
427 Bloor Street West, Box 1, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
Tel: 416-920-7483 Email: info@abbeyfield.ca
Fax: 416-920-6956 Web: http://www.abbeyfield.ca
Meet the National Board
The Board Meet at the 2010 AGM
The National Board are drawn from across Canada. They work to promote Abbeyfield on a National level, whilst also maintaining strong links with individual Societies through their liaison work.
If you are not already in contact with your dedicated liaison board member, or if you are new to Abbeyfield, but want to contact the board, please direct your queries to the National Office and they will be forwarded to the most appropriate Abbeyfielder.
Abbeyfield Canada Board of Directors
2011-2012
Elizabeth Power, Ottawa, Ontario Elizabeth Power, President
Served as president on Abbeyfield Ottawa board of directors for four years and one year as treasurer
Currently serving on the Abbeyfield National Board since May 2010 Certified Management Accountant who worked sixteen years for provincial government and operates her own accounting practice in Toronto and Ottawa Interest in developing a marketing plan for Abbeyfield Canada in partnership with local Abbeyfield Societies | Florence Graham, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Florence Graham, Vice President
President Abbeyfield Houses Society of Saskatoon 2006 – 2008
Volunteer treasurer Abbeyfield Saskatoon 2008-2009 Currently completing third year on Abbeyfield Canada Board of Directors Toured seventeen Abbeyfield Houses in Western Canada 2007 and created a powerpoint presentation of visits Attended Abbeyfield Global Conference in October 2008 |
Judy Shaw, Treasurer Toronto, Ontario
Served as volunteer bookkeeper/treasurer for YWCA Toronto international boutique Served as chair of housing committee for five years on the YWCA Toronto board of directors Currently serving on the Abbeyfield Canada board as treasurer and implemented office systems since March 2010 Employed as Program Manager for the Co-operative Housing Federation with expertise in financial and governance Ann Bergen, Abbeyfield Fort St. John, British Columbia Involved in the planning and building of Abbeyfield Fort St. John Organized volunteers and hiring of staff Currently active in fundraising Willing volunteer, honest and hardworking individual | William Statten, Toronto, Ontario
National Abbeyfield treasurer for over 20 years Past President of the National Board Caledon Abbeyfield Board Member, and a leader in the planning and establishment of the society Toronto Abbeyfield Board Member Rebecca Vermeer, BC Retired economist and civil servant Professional career included positions as Policy Economist and Senior Policy Advisor in various British Columbia Government ministries Founding President of the St. Andrew’s Abbeyfield Housing Society, Sidney British Columbia, Canada which built the first Abbeyfield house in Canada Founding President of Saanich Peninsular Abbeyfield Housing Society. Working to establish Abbeyfield in the Philippines and Saanich Peninsular Gwen Fletcher, BC Retired Nursing Director at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg; also served as Executive Director of the Hospital before retirement. Served on Winnipeg Social Panning Council Board and on committees of the Manitoba Hospital Association Chair of the St Andrew's Abbeyfield Society and past Chair of the the BC Chapter |
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