The Mission to Seafarers in Vancouver has a Board of Directors with a breadth of experience in order to fulfil the mandate to care for all seafarers and their families.
They meet monthly.
We have a Constitution as well as By-laws and a Strategic Plan, a living document twhich guides our work.
The present Board of Directors are;
Chair - Archbishop John Stephens ( Diocese of New Westminster/ BC and Yukon)
Interim Chair: Louise Murgatroyd- PPA - Pacific Pilotage Authority.
Vice Chair: Vacant
Secretary: Vija Poruks - Coast Guard/ Transport Canada (Retired)
Treasurer: Alexander Novakovic- Swire Bulk
Terry Engler - Past President ILWU 400 (Retired)
Lilia De Guzman - Philippine Consulate (Retired)
Nathan Boutilier - BC Coast Pilots
Catherine Hofmann - Lawyer (Bernard LLP)
John Wilson - PPA - Pacific Pilotage Authority
Brent Baxter - Port of Prince Rupert ( Retired)
Jeff Pelton - Transport Canada
Reverend Peter Smyth - Senior Chaplain, Mission to Seafarers (Not a Director)
Sincere gratitude goes to all who serve as BoD sharing your time and experience to benefit the seafarers.