BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FVACFSS is a non-profit service delivery organization incorporated under the Societies Act. FVACFSS is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of nine (9) members who are elected by members of our Stakeholder community at the annual general assembly.
The primary responsibility of the Board is to ensure the affairs of FVACFSS are conducted according to its Constitution and Bylaws, and in a manner that fulfills the purposes of the organization as a provincially delegated Indigenous child and family service agency.
We are a public society, and you can become a member if you are an Indigenous person over the ages 18 and live on a reserve within our geographic service area. To read our bylaws and constitution, download them below. To join, just download the form below, fill it out, and return it to us!
President
Angelina Bowen -Wásems ’íksduqʷiaVice President
Joshua Baileysecretary
Marcella SunshineTreasurer
Brooke MetchewaisBoard Member
Peter John -XaXa MoqwBoard Member
Glenda Campbell - Che’lotsowe’tBoard Member
Marion MussellBoard Member
Phil Hall - Salacy-a-tilBoard Member
Kelowa Edel-Wab’shkaan E’quet E’kway (photo coming soon)UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS FROM THE BOARD
NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the members of Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society (FVACFSS) will be held at the The'í:tselíya - Health & Community Centre, S.A.Y. Lands Building, located at 7256 Chilliwack River Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3Z6 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00PM, PST, for the following purposes:
1. To confirm the current membership of FVACFSS.
2. To present proposed amendments to the FVACFSS Constitution and By-laws.
In accordance with the Society’s Constitution & Bylaws:
Quorum must be present for transaction of business at the meeting.
A member in good standing, present at a meeting of members, is entitled to one vote.
All members in good standing must register prior to the start of the meeting and receive a voting card in order to vote on motions.
Voting on motions or resolutions shall be in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Current members of FVACFSS may register for the meeting using their current membership card with an expiry date of September 30, 2025.
Alternatively, individuals eligible to become members of the Society may renew their membership just prior to the meeting, between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm, at the venue listed above, on March 19, 2025.
Please bring documentation with your name and proof of residential address.
Photo identification and a document with proof of current residential address will be required to
register (i.e. Passport, Drivers License, Status Card and a recently dated utility bill or other document with your current residential address).
Individuals with a valid membership card must register prior to 5:30 pm and receive a voting card in order to vote at the Extraordinary General Meeting. Registration will be cut off at 5:30 pm.
For information regarding membership please contact Carissa Gray, by phone at 236-984-5362, or e-mail at [email protected]
Dinner will be served from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm prior to the EGM.