Grateful for the Opportunity to Work on Your Behalf
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 8:37AM Hello Thetis Islanders,
Well, Saturday didn't turn out as many had hoped. So I wanted to express how grateful I have served you for the past 4-year term. The first two years involved a steep learning curve, and the workload was sometimes demanding (for the entire 4yrs). But, worth every minute (less the fake news bulletins). Some many unique opportunities to explore what is possible, what fits where and with what and why. Including an in-depth review of the Islands Trust Act (https://islandstrust.bc.ca/about-us/islands-trust-act/) was such a privilege.
I will miss working with Islands Trust Conservancy as a board member. Seeing how conserving land in a strategic and informed fashion was intriguing. The generosity of those who supported the ITC was surreal, and this is all a unique aspect of the Islands Trust Act (1974).
It will be up to all of us to attend the Thetis LTC meetings, now held again at Forbes Hall (by zoom or in person). Something that has grown in its level of efficacy is our opportunity to speak about ideas, local projects, or individuals on a mission to change something by utilizing the Town Hall, Delegations &/or written correspondence to communicate with the Thetis Local Trust Committee. I want to wish your new local trustees are Peter Luckham and Ken Hunter, all the best with this terms work, as there is plenty to get done, significant issues to be considered.
The level of support for not being successful is humbling. You are all fantastic people, and I am looking forward to seeing or out and about on Thetis.
Again, Huy ch q'a siem,
Doug Fenton
250.804.6480