The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an important yearly function for all members in good standing to attend.

THIS YEAR - We are including an engaging networking activity.  This will allow you to meet other members that are on the virtual zoom call in smaller groups, participate to earn prizes as well!  As well there will be a presentation from Habitat for Humanity on its work and local Mission projects.

The AGM gives the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce an opportunity to communicate with members and demonstrate organizational accountability while fulfilling the legal requirement of the not-for-profit organization's bylaws.  It also enables members to participate in the governance of the Mission Chamber by electing the Board of Directors.

The AGM is well-attended. Members enjoy a report on activities and successes of the past year, learn about organizational initiatives for the year ahead, ask questions about the financial statements and pass a motion to accept the slate of Board members as presented. They also hear from the elected Chair of the Board.

All ticket proceeds for this event will go to the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Bursary Fund
2020 Annual General Report
List of Nominees and Bio 
2020 Financials 
Annual General Meeting Agenda 
2019 Annual General Meeting Minutes 

Candidates Nominated for the 2021 Board Directors

Angel Elias, Mission Hospice Society 
Angel Elias, Executive Director of the Mission Hospice Society has been leading the organization to success in end of life compassionate care for the past 8 years. Moving the organization forward in being a leader in the industry in Bereavement support and Palliative care support as well as ensuring the Mission Hospice Society has the budget to fund all comforts at the Christine Morrison Hospice. Fundraising and grant writing to ensure financial stability for the organizing is just a small part of her role for the Mission Hospice Society.

Further to her role in the Mission Hospice Society, Angel has been a proud member of the Mission Mid Day Rotary Club for the past 10 years, as she lives by the Rotary rule ?service above self?, serving as President in 2016 and is now currently club secretary, she has been instrumental in community projects such as St. Joseph?s Foodbank New building, MY Youth House building, Mission Sports Park Score Board, Blessing in backpack food program,  and many other community events.

Her hobbies are spending time with her family and making sure to support their sports ambitions and being an awesome mom to her daughter Alexandra and her stepson Isaac and trying to sneak in time to be a wife to her husband Doug.

Celine Dauphney, Urban Valley Transport
Celine Dauphney is the President and Co-Founder of Urban Valley Transport Ltd., a Mission, BC-based courier and freight service provider in the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley. Celine has been in the transportation industry for over 15 years and her core experience and duties include budgeting, accounting, project planning as well as creating, communicating, and implementing the organization's vision, mission, and overall goals ensuring that the customer is always benefitting from the company?s efficiencies and experience.

Celine, her husband, and their new son chose to move to Mission in 2014 to set down their roots. Over the year?s her passion for the community has only increased inspiring her to become a more actively involved member by volunteering her time, skills and voice to enhance its appeal. Some of Celine's favorite past-times include attending the local Craft/Artisan Markets, Festivals, Cultural Celebrations, and various workshops.

Dawn Hein, Mission Association for Community Living 

A leader in the social services sector for the past 30 years, Dawn is the CEO of Mission Association for Community Living (MACL). In her role at MACL, Dawn oversees a workforce of 200 employees and 17 programs that support people who have disabilities to live, work and play in the Mission community. Dawn is strong business development professional and a quality assurance enthusiast who is skilled at policy development, program management, human resource management, budget administration and risk management. She brings a passion and strong work ethic for community engagement, diversity and inclusion. Dawn holds a Masters in Leadership from Royal Roads University and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources.
With an ongoing commitment to the wider community, Dawn serves on several District of Mission and community committees, including the Sustainable Housing and Transit Committees. She believes in strong governance and has extensive board experience, serving as a Director of the Fraser Valley Youth Society, the United Way Fraser Valley and currently serving on the executive as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for both the BCCEO Network and the Community Social Services Employers Association.
Having successfully launched two now-adult sons, Dawn and her wife Sylvie are officially empty-nesters who live with their fur-babies in Hatzic. When she isn?t working, Dawn spends time gardening, kayaking and hiking in Mission?s beautiful back country.

Eleanor Christison, Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation
Eleanor Christison is a Fund Development Coordinator with the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, responsible for stewarding corporate sponsorship and assisting with grant writing and proposal tasks. The Foundation is the fundraising arm for the four hospitals in the Fraser Valley Eastern region.

Ethel Lariviere, Dominion Lending Centres

Ethel M Lariviere, MBI is an Independently Owned & Operated Licensed Commercial and Residential Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending Centres - A Better Way.  Ethel is dedicated in assisting clients in making responsible informed decisions by providing guidance and expert industry and market knowledge. Ethel has over 21 yrs. of combined commercial, retail banking, and residential mortgage lending experience. 
Ethel and her husband moved to Mission, BC in May of 2016. Ethel dedicates her time to the Mission Reional Chamber of Commerce and has been on the Government Affairs Committee and a local Chamber Member since 2017. Ethel has been a sponsor of the Mission Candlelight Parade and the Business Excellence Awards for the past two years. Ethel is also a voting member of the Mortgage Brokers Association of BC and the Bigstone Cree Nation. Ethel was newly appointed to the Economic Development Select Committee by the District of Mission Mayor and Council in September of 2020.
In Ethel?s downtime she likes to spend quality time with her husband and three dogs. She is an avid runner & marathoner, enjoying sports in general as an ex-competitive dragon boat racer and hockey player.
Ethel is the President, CEO, Finance & CFO, Fashion Designer, Founder & Director of Famous For Not Being Famous Enterprises Inc. a new online Canadian clothing co. opening soon!

Nicole Norden, Abstract Glass 

Nicole is the co-owner of Abstract Glass, a family owned and operated business, serving Mission since 1975.  
As the founders, Dave & Sheryl, transition into retirement, Nicole and her brother, Nathan, are set to take the helm. 
With extensive Union experience, Nicole is well versed in negotiating and arbitrations. Her reputation for customer service skills far exceeds her, and Nicole is passionate about providing the best experience possible to each individual that comes through the door.  
Nicole?s background is quite diverse. 
Employed as a lending specialist at CIBC and as an Accounts Representative at TELUS, provided Nicole with the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including financial management and budgeting.
In her 15 years at Abstract Glass, she has implemented new training programs, as well as improved efficiencies through modernization and technological advancements.  
Involved in numerous community initiatives, Nicole and Abstract Glass have sponsored programs and events, such as the Canada Day Kid Zone, Mission Folk Music Festival, Norden the Magician at the Mission City Farmer?s Market, and the annual Mission Christmas Bureau's Coat & Blanket drive. She, along with her husband, Mike, are avid supporters and frequent volunteers of Mission?s Opening Night Theatre, which hosts Mission?s Third Monday Magic.  They are both very active in the magic community, hosting many events in their home, and organizing larger conventions. Although Nicole earned her Associate of Arts Degree at Cottey College, Missouri, she has called Mission home since the young age of two.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking and travel. 

Sean Melia, Aldergrove Credit Union

Now, Manager of Mission?s Aldergrove Credit Union and previously Prospera Credit Union since 2004, Sean believes in giving back and supporting the community of Mission. Through his involvement in the Chamber, he is able to do just that by being a voice for business and having direct input into ways and methods of increasing the recognition and value all businesses receive. Helping to create a vital and growing business community is a primary goal.

Sean is a fully involved community leader who has been a member of the Mission Economic Development Select Committee, Community Futures North Fraser, and Mission Community Services Society and is a former 8 year Big Brother. Additionally Sean is on the board of Mission Hospice Society and is a 13 year member of the Rotary Club of Mission Mid-Day. He also represents the Chamber on the board of the Mission Community Foundation.

Stephen Evans, Mission Skills Centre Society 

Although Stephen grew up in rural Newfoundland, Stephen has lived in the Fraser Valley for the past 30 years. Since 1994, Stephen has worked in the field of Human Resources and Business Developments. Having worked as a Business Coach/Analyst for start-ups in need of financing, before moving on to managing several workforce response programs.  Stephen has acquired extensive experience within the human resource and business coaching fields. Stephen is also self-employed and runs his own fruit sales and brokerage business. In addition, Stephen has managed a large food processing business selling locally grown food within the global marketplace. Stephen is also the Executive Director of Mission Community Skills Centre where he managed a professional team of business developers, human resource and training specialist, and government funded skills development within the ag-food sector.  Stephen?s latest venture is the development of a regional food hub within the Fraser Valley. It is Stephen?s passion for business start-ups within the food and beverage industry which has provided him with specialized expertise within the fields of production, finance and human resource development. Stephen received his Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies from the University of Cape Breton (with distinction) and a Diploma in Applied Arts (Community Development) from the College of the North Atlantic.

Executive Slate for 2021

President - Open for nominations from the floor

Vice President - Manny Deol, Wheeler Cheam Realty Ltd.

Born and raised in Mission, Manny has been a professional Real Estate Agent and Residential Builder since 2010. As a local resident and realtor, he is passionate about the entrepreneurial spirit, small businesses, and the growth and development of Mission which has translated into his time volunteering for many programs including being a Director of Community Futures.

Manny has been a Director on the Mission Chamber of Commerce Board since 2018 and sits on their Government Relations Committee as well as being Government Relations Liaison for the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. Manny is a father of 2 young children and has been married since 2015. When he has free time, he loves to spend it with family and his hobbies include a good book or going to the gym.
 

Treasurer - Tom Osterberg, Lighthouse Realty Ltd.
Tom Osterberg is a licensed realtor with Lighthouse Realty Ltd. He specializes in helping clients navigate the buying and selling process in the Fraser Valley real estate market. Before obtaining his license in 2008, he worked in the finance industry for 6 years. Tom is always eager to learn and experience new things in life. He loves to travel; highlights include catching a ball game at Fenway Park, walking the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, a family trip to China to see the Great Wall and most recently visiting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris. When Tom is not with clients, you can find him at the local hockey rink or ball field volunteering in some capacity. Through his work with Rotary Club of Mission Midday, helping at his children's school, and volunteering with sports clubs, Tom finds giving back to the community very rewarding. He is always looking to contribute more to this wonderful community he calls home!

 
Past President - Ellen Nguyen, What's On Mission Magazine
 

Questions? Contact our office: 604.826.6914 | execdir@missionchamber.bc.ca