Mr. Dan Carli

 

Chair

Library Board member since January 2004

 

I feel the library is an important asset in the development of the city and I want to use my experiences to continue to make Kitchener a great place to live by preserving its strong infrastructure.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:
Business Development Director
Certified Management Accountant
Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program -- Management Committee
Member, Ontario Food Processors Association -- Board of Directors
Member, Centre for Rural Leadership Board

 

 

Mr. Mike Farwell

 

1st Vice-Chair, Facilities Planning & Building Committee Chair

Library Board member since February 2007

 

Having an interest in libraries and passion for my community, I am pleased to be involved with the Library Board.  I believe the library should serve an important role in our city’s future.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:
Professional radio and television broadcaster.
Volunteer activities include the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, GRCA Earth Day and Groundwater Festival.

 

 

Ms. Lynn Gazzola

 

2nd Vice-Chair, Finance Committee Chair

Library Board member since February 2007

 

As a resident of Kitchener, I am interested in the long term development of the city and I believe the library is an important element of this development.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:
Small business owner.
Member, Rotary Club.

 

 

 

 

Mr. David Sterritt

 

Public Service and Policy Committee Chair

Library Board member since December 2009

 

Employment and Community Involvement:

Consumer Account Representative with GN Johnston Equipment Company Ltd.

 

A successful library is vital to the continued growth and development of our community, including my family. Having a young daughter, the library gives us what we need to help with her growing mind.

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Jennifer Ball

 

Library Board member since December 2009

 

I am exceedingly pleased to have the opportunity to serve on the board.
I have used the library for many years to educate and entertain the children in my care. I firmly believe in the importance of a vibrant library for the generations to come.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:
Sun Life Financial, Indexer in Digital Mail Services

Choirmember/Cantor, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish

 

 

Mr. Tim Blundon

 

Library Board Member since December 2010

 

I’m proud to be able to give back to the library community which has served me for many years.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:

Correctional Officer

Volunteer activities include Strong Start – assisting children learning initial reading skills

 

 

 

Mr. Wayne G. Buchholtz

 

Library Board member since December 2010

 

It is my way of giving back to an organization that has provided so much to me in my life.  I look forward to working with the Library staff to ensure the highest possible quality library system.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:

Retired Elementary School Principal

Trustee with Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Involved in multiple Community Agencies and Retired Teachers’ Organization

Volunteer in several Agencies

 

 

 

Councillor Kelly Galloway

 

Library Board member since December 2006

 

As an elected official I was chosen to sit on the KPL Board and represent Kitchener City Council.  I am a patron of the KPL and have a vested interest in this service, as well as the overall wellness of our community.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:
Kitchener City Councillor – Ward 4.
Aldaview Services – work with adults with developmental disabilities.
Executive member and Head Coach, KW Lightning Basketball Association.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Bruce MacNeil

 

Library Board member since December 2003

Past Library Board member: 1991 - 2000

 

I am familiar with libraries and have a desire to give back to my community in a meaningful way.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:
Retired Associate Librarian, Information Services, University of Waterloo.
Former Member, Mayor's Advisory Committee for Kitchener Seniors.
President, Kitchener Horticultural Society.
Member, Kitchener Master Gardeners.
Member, Civic Beautification Committee.

 

 

Ms. Jacqueline McLaren

 

Library Board member since July 2011

 

Learning is my passion and libraries have opened so very many possibilities in my life.  This is an opportunity to show my gratitude by giving back for future generations.

 

Employment and Community Involvement:

School Worker

Administrator in education, health and community service sector

 

 

Councillor Berry Vrbanovic

 

Library Board member since April 1996

 

Employment and Community Involvement:
Kitchener City Councillor, Ward 2.