Carol, the Foundation’s chair, moved to Salt Spring with her husband, Bob, in 1995 when she retired from her full time position as executive director of a multi-service non-profit organization. When she moved, she was still acting as a consultant in non-profit and volunteer management and sitting on several local, provincial, and national boards of directors. She is now concentrating her energies on tending her garden, hosting family and friends from around the world, and playing a leading role in the Foundation. After many years of having to search for charitable funding for the organizations she was involved with, Carol is loving being “on the granting side.” She is totally committed to the idea that the Foundation plays an important role in strengthening the island’s quality of life. Carol believes in building a dynamic, knowledgeable core of trustees and committee members to guide the Foundation in its future direction. The Foundation’s current team is an example of how people with a mix of talents, skills, knowledge, and backgrounds can work together effectively toward a common goal.

John Binsted

For many years John and his wife, Laura, visited Salt Spring Island, where they were captured by its beauty, diversity, and strong sense of community. Finally, following John's retirement in 2007, they were able to make Salt Spring their home. Both have become involved with the community, including John joining the Salt Spring unit of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. For 17 years prior to moving to the island, John worked for Vancouver Foundation--Canada's largest community foundation--serving as its Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to his many responsibilities with the Vancouver Foundation, John was a board member of the Council of Foundations, the worldwide association of philanthropic foundations. He also served as an advisor to the World Bank on the role of community foundations in building social and economic capacities in developing countries. John is currently the chair of the Foundation’s Governance Committee.

Terry Bolton

Terry worked as a chemical engineer in the oil industry for 30 years in numerous locations both domestic and abroad. In 1991, Terry and his wife Beverley purchased their Salt Spring home, and three years later, when Terry took early retirement, moved to the island as permanent residents. Terry and Bev operated a B&B for 10 years while becoming more involved with the community. Terry has served as both a member and chair of the CRD Liquid Waste Committee, as a board member and treasurer of ArtSpring, and on the board of the Beddis area residents’ association. In 2007, he joined the Foundation as a community member on the Grants Advisory Committee and accepted a position as trustee in June of 2008. Terry is currently the Foundation’s Treasurer and chair of the Investment Committee

Emily Hepburn

Although Emily is by local standards a recent arrival on the island, she has a long-time connection to Salt Spring as her husband, Duncan, was island born and raised. Early retirement enabled Emily and Duncan to pursue their long-time goal of living on the family property in Fulford, where they run a Christmas Tree Farm and “putter in the garden.” During her teaching career, Emily taught in both elementary and secondary schools, was a school administrator, and after returning to university, taught special education at the high-school level. Community involvement has always been an important part of Emily’s life, and she brings a wide variety of volunteer experiences to her position as a trustee. She feels that her work with the Foundation is a way of giving back to the community now, while at the same time building a legacy for future residents. Emily is currently chair of the Grants Advisory Committee.

Judy Norget

Judy, has a background in publishing, but also spent much of her life as an administrative volunteer with a number of organizations in Winnipeg. She and her husband, author Charles Kahn, first came to the island in 1992, to see “if it worked for them.” Well, it did, and they have every intent of continuing their lives in this very special place. Since arriving on Salt Spring, Judy has been very involved in many aspects of the community, including being a past president of ArtSpring. She loves her association with the Foundation and working with the dynamic team of people who are leading the Foundation into the future. Judy is currently chair of the Foundation’s Communications─Donor Relations Committee.

Community Committee Members

The Foundation’s community committee members include Maryann Bird, Barry Cooke, Marshall Heinekey, Adina Hildebrandt, Mary Rose MacLachlan, LeeAnn Norgard, Claire Pickering, Bob Rush, Diane Thomas, Jane Winter, Glenn Woodley, and April Wright.

Terri Bibby - Administrator (Part-time)

Terri moved to Salt Spring in 2004 with her husband Alan. They both enjoy being involved in island life and participate in many community groups. Terri has a strong background in computer and business consulting, facilitation and teaching. This launched her into developing websites for local businesses, non-profit groups, and artists on the island. Terri first worked with the Foundation through the development of their current website. She believes in collaboration and is enjoying working with the Foundation to support community connections.