DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Programming Committee (Co-Chair)

Special Events Committee (Co-Chair)

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Lived on Sea Island: 39 years

Board Member since: Many years starting around 1985 with a couple of breaks.

What inspired you to join the SICA Board?

To meet my neighbours and help create a fun, supportive community.

What would you personally like to work on with SICA?

Special events and programming as I believe that is where the community comes together and grows stronger.

What do you think SICA should be working on and be trying to accomplish as a group?

Getting more people involved so that we share the workload and the fun of being part of this community. Becoming more a voice for the community.

A bit more about Barbara:

When we bought our first house here in 1985, we only planned to stay for a couple of years, but we soon discovered what a great community this is and a wonderful place to bring up children. 38 years later we are still here! Our children, now in their thirties, participated in parent and tots, attended Burky’s and the elementary school. We have all formed special friendships in the community that will last a lifetime. I want to help keep Burkeville the special place it is for the next generation.

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Programming Committee (Co-Chair)

Special Events Committee (Co-Chair)

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Lived on Sea Island: 12 years

Board Member since: 2022

What inspired you to join the SICA Board?

I love Burkeville. We moved here with the intent of raising kids in a neighbourhood where we know our neighbours.

What would you personally like to work on with SICA?

Our two kids have benefitted from all the yearly events and I now have time to help those events continue to build up this community.

Programs and events. I want to keep events going and continue to draw this community together through them.

What do you think SICA should be working on and be trying to accomplish as a group?

Keeping our community strong and sustainable. We are unique and keeping us that way requires persistent strength and flexibility with changing times.

A bit more about Jenny:

Married 12 years to the best teammate I could ask for, Peter.

Our 10 year old son, Braeden, spent 2 years at Burky's and then had his Kindergarten year at Sea Island Elementary before it closed. He is kind and helpful and is already begging for volunteer jobs at events.

Our 6 year old, Caileigh, believes in magic to her very core. She counts the months until Burkeville Daze Pony rides. She asks how soon the Easter Egg hunt is. They are the highlights of her childhood.

I was a full time Paramedic in Richmond but made the hard decision to leave 4 years ago and be fully invested in the raising of our family. A decision that has served us well.

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Communications Committee (Chair)

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Lived on Sea Island: 27 years

Board Member Since: 2023

What inspired you to join the SICA Board?

Giving back to my community.

What would you personally like to work on with SICA?

The Sea Island Times and special events like Burkeville Daze that bring the community together.

What do you think SICA should be working on and be trying to accomplish as a group?

Continuing to offer opportunities to build connections within the community.

A bit more about Sara:

I grew up in Burkeville and moved back a couple of years ago. This is an amazing community and I’m happy to give back to ensure it stays that way!

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Programming Committee

Special Events Committee

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Lived on Sea Island: 7 years

Board Member Since: 2024

What inspired you to join the SICA Board?

I wanted to be more connected to my community, meet more Burkeville neighbors and help support fun local activities.  

What would you personally like to work on with SICA?

I help to represent the voice of young families.  I have helped to continue the weekly Parent at Tot sessions at our community hall.  

What do you think SICA should be working on and be trying to accomplish as a group?

Getting more residents excited to be involved in the planning and execution of community events so that we can continue to offer fun family community activities throughout the year.

A bit more about Christine:

I grew up in Richmond.  I am a nurse.  I love travelling, camping, skiing and gardening.  I live in Burkville with my Husband Umar, son Ayden and baby girl Elina.  We love to participate in community events from the pony rides at Burkeville days, to egg hunts, community breakfasts, garden tours and dance parties.  We are often playing at the park, come say hello!  

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Community Development Committee

Communications Committee

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