Altar Server, Recording Secretary for Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), and Coordinator of Stewardship
St. Joseph’s Basilica, Edmonton
2018 to Current
Currently active and serving the Rector, Associate Pastors and Parisioners of St. Joseph’s Basilica, I record the minutes of the Executive and regular PPC meetings, as well as promote volunteerism in the Parish.
homeEd, City of Edmonton
Non-Profit Housing Corporation
2003 – 2007
Chair of a decision-making board whose mandate was to facilitate the development, provision, operation and maintenance of 658 units of non-profit municipal housing accommodations.
Worked closely with property management, City Planning and Law Services, the community and various agencies. Reported to City Council.
Successful at putting forth a motion that created new housing units (none had been built in 10 years) and instrumental in networking and engaging stakeholders in the process so we could receive approximately $6 million in a Provincial Government funding bid to build 31 additional units of row housing (Fraser Townhouses).
Now, homeEd has over 800 rental units available to those in need.
Committee Member
Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness
2001-2007
Rundle Park Condominium Association
January 2006 – June 2007
President of Board of Directors who self-managed 32 unit condo complex in Edmonton.
Led modernization of outdated organization and restructured areas of insurance, reserve and capital investment, capital replacements, computerized financial systems and revamped bylaws.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Preparer
Canada Revenue Agency
January 2001 – May 2009
Completed tax returns for low-income individuals and families throughout the City of Edmonton as an independent travelling volunteer. Brought my service to Saskatchewan when I relocated.
Was trained and updated on an annual basis by Canada Revenue Agency.
Marketing Committee Member
Downtown Business Association
2000-2001
Worked with business owners and leaders in the downtown core to increase customers and market growth in a stagnant economy. Represented the Downtown residents as the Marketing Committee Chair of DECA.
Board Director and Marketing Committee Chair
Downtown Edmonton Community Association
(now “League”)
2000 – 2001
Created and implemented organizational, marketing and fundraising objectives to develop a community association in Downtown Edmonton (later became the Downtown Edmonton Community League).
Our board and committees utilized community asset and capacity building skills to respond to the “Capital City Downtown Development Plan” and connected with key stakeholders in government, community and businesses.
Successful at fundraising $90,000 to operate a community office and maintain a 1.5 person position.
Reference – Downtown Edmonton Community Association
Acolyte, Eucharistic Minister, and Basilica Young Adults Leader
St. Joseph’s Basilica
1999-2006
Assisted the Archbishop or presiding priests in masses. Responsible for leading mass on Sunday at 5pm.
Helped grow and facilitate activities to foster youth engagement in the parish.
Worked with parish staff to coordinate the fundraising and travel to Toronto for World Youth Day.
Reference – St Joseph’s Basilica
Entertainment Committee Member
1st Annual MS Super Cities Walk
Blitz Builder
Habitat for Humanity
Drop-in Residence Volunteer
Youth Emergency Shelter