Welcome to our new board members!

Thank you to Morningstar Golf Club for hosting our Annual General Meeting breakfast on April 17. Thef food was delicious, great company on a  beautiful, sunny morning, and our new board of directors was introduced and sworn in. 2025 promises to be a year of exciting opportunities, and as President Meghan Walker says, "With renewed focus, stronger partnerships and a clear commitment to serving our members and community, we're setting the stage for a more resilient, responsive and connected Chamber".

As per the Bylaws of the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce, nominations were received by the Nomination Committee and the following slate was submitted to the Board of Directors and Executive.  The nominated slate was accepted by the Board of Directors and acclaimed as elected. The Executive will be elected from the Board at the May board meeting. 

Directors:

Glorie Averbach - myCEO

Shawn Sales, Consider It Energy

Amy Hadikin, Harris Oceanside Chev

Omar Karim, Vancouver Island University

Kirk Walper, Royal LePage Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

Ania Young, RE/MAX Anchor Realty

Serving a 2^nd year of their terms:

Avrillee Kenny, AFK Bookkeeping Services

Russell McShane, Boston Pizza

Barrie McWha, Morningstar Golf Club

Meghan Walker, Royal LePageParksville Qualicum Beach Realty

Vicki Haller – Tigh-Na-Mara Resort

City Councillor Mary Beil swore in the new board members in attendance. 

 

Heroes, Heroines & Villains were among the guests all decked out for a special night out at the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce's signature event, the 39th annual Gala dinner and auction. Guests participated in a very successful live auction, silent auction and games of chance, capping off the evening with dancing to tunes "spun" by Rockin Donny T. Successful bidders left smiling with some amazing gifts generously donated by our local businesses. It was a great opportunity to catch up with old friends or make some new ones. 

The Gala is the Chamber's premier fundraising event and funds from the Gala help the Chamber deliver programs into the community like the Canada Day celebrations, the Business Excellence Awards, secondary school scholarships and the Summer by the Sea Street Market, as well as year-round operation of the Parksville Visitor Centre.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their contributions to our event. The evening was successful again this year, thanks to the generosity of our donors and guests. Please consider these fine businesses when you are shopping for a product or service: