Date: Friday September 5, 2003
Time: 2:00 p.m.
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Kelowna And Area Okanagan Fire Recovery Society
The Kelowna and Area Okanagan Fire Recovery Society has been formed to
coordinate community recovery efforts in the wake of the Okanagan Mountain Park
forest fire.
The society aims to encourage reconstruction and enhancement in the community
and surrounding areas. Working with other agencies and groups, the society hopes
to further develop Kelownas reputation as a beautiful caring community.
The Society will also oversee the Kelowna and Area Okanagan Fire Recovery Trust
Fund, a fund that was recently created to assist in rebuilding lives and the
community.
Dave Rush is Chair of the Society and the Board of Directors includes:
Sue Dulik
Ken Ficocelli
Jim Grant
Debbie MacMillian
Don Shafer
Shirley Staley
Mark Stober
Gail Temple
Todd Upgaard
Bruce Vidal
Ken Webster
The Society has held its first meeting and is in the process of identifying
projects that may be eligible to receive funds. The City is conducting a needs
assessment analysis and the Society will be using this to help them determine
appropriate needs. The emphasis of the Society will be on coordinating recovery
efforts to rebuild and restore Kelowna and surrounding communities physically,
socially, and economically.
Community input is being sought to develop concepts on potential use of the
funds, available resources and needs.
All monies donated to the Kelowna and Area Okanagan Fire Recovery Trust Fund
will stay in the area impacted by the Okanangan Mountain Park fire. All
donations will be used for the purposes of the Society no administrative costs
will be covered by these funds and all Directors are working as volunteers.
Donations can be made at any Scotiabank branch in Canada to account number
80150-00058-19.
All queries should be directed to the Society Office at the Okanagan Fire
Recovery Centre at 520 Bernard Avenue, or by calling 868-2632.