About SCSA

Board of Directors

PROFILES

David Belford, Board Chair
David has a strong interest in community service and before moving to the Bulkley Valley in 1998, initiated projects such as the expansion of the Prince George Art Gallery, Northern Children’s Festival, Forest Expo, Forests for the World, and a demonstration forest on Cranbrook Hill. He has over thirty years experience in communications planning, economic development, project management, aboriginal and community relations with the non-profit, private and public sector. David is presently working with the Office of the Wet’suewt’en to coordinate meaningful consultation, facilitate accomodation, and negotiate impact/benefit agreements with the growing mining industry. David’s focus is to improve and expand SCSA’s programs to meet the needs of clients throughout the Bulkley Valley.

Sharon Hill, Vice Chair
Sharon moved to Smithers three years ago from North Vancouver. She volunteered in a variety of settings for people with disabilities before enrolling in Therapeutic Recreation in 1988. After graduation Sharon worked in a community care facility (group home) with folks with Psychiatric disorders for 12 years. For the last three years before moving to Smithers she managed a small group home. During these years she was involved in various community programs that support clients.
Sharon is interested in the delivery of services in small communities and believes that her experience and knowledge will be useful to SCSA.

Sharon has had many years of volunteer service. An appointment to the planning committee and eventually the first health authority in the Bulkley Valley, serving on the Regional Mental Health Advisory Committee and membership on the Smithers Health Watch Committee has helped satisfy her concern for health issues in the Valley. As a volunteer for the BC Schizophrenia Society, she has co-facilitated support groups for family members and taught an education program for friends and family members of persons with mental disorders. She has deep concern for housing and programs for people with mental illnesses and other barriers and will be able to assisit SCSA with providing services to these persons and all others in need in our community as well as supporting all on-going programs.

Corol Johnson, Treasurer
Corol moved to the Bulkley Valley in 1976 and has had a keen interest in support services since that time. Corol re-joined the SCSA Board in 2007, having been a member in the 70’s. Corol has been a classroom teacher, learning assistance teacher and consultant, school aministrator and mental health clinician. She has a MA in Administration, and has facilitated a variety of workshops around the province. As she is now retired, supporting SCSA is a way to be active in the community. Corol is proud to be part of the SCSA Board as it contributes so much to the welfare of the community.

Bill Goodacre, Secretary
Bill was born and raised in Smithers. He first became involved with SCSA in 1976 when he served as a board member and became a Life Member. Since that time Bill has been involved in a number of community organizations. He also served on the Smithers Town Council for 12 years (1990-1996/2002-2008) and in the BC Legislature for 5 years from 1996 to 2001. He is currently working for the BC Cancer Agency as a Community Prevention Coordinator

Irene Cormier, Director
Irene moved from Amsterdam to Smithers in 1989. Her first job in Smithers was with a program supported by Smithers Community Services Association. After that she worked for the surgeon for two years and for the Ministry of Health for five years. She recently retired after having worked 14 years for the Attorney General. During her working years she saw the benefits of the programs offered though SCSA. She would like to contribute her time and experience to SCSA.

Elizabeth Zweck von Zweckenburg, Director
Elizabeth came to Smithers in 1987 and has never looked back. She enjoys both the amenities and the outdoor activities that Smithers and the surrounding area have to offer. Elizabeth has spent most of her career working for the provincial government in the natural resource ministries. She has just recently taken a position outside government as Project Administrator in the Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining. Elizabeth has also served in various volunteer capacities over the years. She currently volunteers with the Smithers Public Library, the Bulkley Valley Backpackers Society and the Smithers Second Sheet of Ice Committee. Elizabeth has a strong interest in community services and appreciates the opportunity to serve on the Smithers Community Services Association Board of Directors.

If you are interested in becoming a Board Member you may print out the application and submit to SCSA
Board Member Application