2021 Board of Directors
Email ssifi@shaw.ca
Marguerite Lee –President
- Islander with a keen interest in local Agriculture
- experience in farming, business, finance and volunteer management
- served on most Fall Fair Committees
- served as a Director in the role of Secretary, Treasurer, and President
Merv Walde–Vice President
- first served on planning committee of Fall Fair in 1976
- background in farming and engineering for BC Ferries
- manages the restoration of the old equipment
- liaison duties with the SSI Farmers’ Heritage Foundation
Kerry Lee–Treasurer
- member of SSIFI for 25 years, joined the board in 2018 and serves as the Treasurer
- background in farming, small business and bookkeeping.
- active with Girl Guides for 35 years, and other community organizations
Lisa Adams–Director
- Islander all her life, actively farms mixed livestock
- Farm manager for SS Cheese
- interested in promoting agriculture on our island
- livestock coordinator for Fall Fair
Terry Clement–Director
- joined the board in 2016 serving as Secretary and Issues and Policies Committee
- Three years as Coordinator of Fall Fair Information Tent and Scarecrows
- background in business administration, government agencies, and governance
- FI representative on Agricultural Alliance Board
Kate Cooper–Director
- recently moved to the island after attending the Fall Fair and wanted the island lifestyle
- Registered Veterinary Technologist and Certified Project Manager
- works for the National Farm Animal Care Council facilitating the development of Codes of Practice that guide the care and handling of farm animals in Canada
- interested in animal care and welfare as well as promoting local agriculture
- livestock entertainment coordinator for the Fall Fair
Bradley Damsgaard – Director
- background as an event promoter and organizer
- currently owns and operates a digital creative agency, helping all ranges of companies market their products and educate their customers
- focus is on strengthening the existing Fall Fair programming, creating new opportunities to increase revenue, memberships and community involvement
Mike Lane – Director
- operator of Ruckle Farm for many years
- produces and sells meat, fruit and vegetables
- recently appointed manager of Ruckle Park
- has served on several agricultural boards
Darrell Somers–Director
- joined the board in 2019 serving on Buildings and Maintenance Committee
- member of the Tuesday Morning Work Crew
- background in building, construction
David Walls–Director
- joined the board in board in 2018 and serves as a Fall Fair Coordinator
- background in property management, international helicopter pilot, administration and owns the family farm in the Cranberry
- supervises the maintenance of the grounds