SAANICH – Saanich Freeman John Pendray, retired farmer and businessman and former President of Island Farms Dairy, supports Vicki Sanders, Saanich Councillor and CRD committee member, for her re-election as an independent during the upcoming Saanich Council election to be held November 15, 2008.

Pendray says “I’ve been a member of the Saanich community for over fifty years.  Vicki has impressed me with her business background and support of community affairs.  She has demonstrated that she listens to the people of the community and works on their behalf.  She has proven that she is a valuable Councillor and CRD committee member and deserves to be re-elected in 2008.  I am pleased to support Vicki in her re-election”.

Vicki’s platform supports strong, safe communities, the environment, enhanced arts, culture and heritage and promoting an accessible government.  Over the past three years, serving as Saanich Councillor, Vicki has chaired the Environmental Advisory Committee, the Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee and served on the Saanich Council Finance and Personnel Committee.  Vicki was also co-chair of the Administrative Traffic Committee, Council Liaison to Legislative Services, Saanich Silver Threads and Beacon Community Services.

About John Pendray

John Pendray was born in 1925 to Saanich pioneers.  He attended Victoria College while working on the family farm, embracing technology, veterinary and soil science, becoming a noted crop grower and winning the Grand Championship for British Columbia in 1974 at the Royal Winter Fair.  He served on the Saanich Police Board in the 1970’s and was the driving force behind the Island Farms Co-Operative where he served as President for 30 years.  John was conferred the honour of Freedom of the Municipality on June 10, 2006 in the presence of former Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo.  For an individual, the Freedom of the City is one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today. It is believed that the first Freedom of the City was presented in London in 1237. The Medieval term, “freeman”, described a man who was not the property of any feudal lord, but who enjoyed privileges such as the right to earn money and own land.

 About Vicki Sanders

Vicki Sanders was a founding member of both the Camosun Community Association and the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association.  In addition to being president of QCHCA for six years, Vicki served as chair of the Saanich Community Association Network for five years. Vicki was elected to Saanich Council in 2005.  Her pioneer family, Alexander and Mary Wilson, settled in Victoria in 1859.  Her father, businessman Stan V. Wright, founded the Stan V. Wright Ltd. magazine and book distribution company. Vicki is married and has three children.

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SAANICH – Vicki Sanders, Saanich Councillor and CRD committee member, is pleased to announce that she will be running for re-election as an independent during the upcoming Saanich Council election to be held November 15, 2008.

Vicki’s platform supports strong, safe communities, the environment, enhanced arts, culture and heritage and promoting an accessible government. Sanders states, “When I asked for your support in the last election, I told you that I believed a balanced approach was necessary to address the needs of residents, business and the environment. I also told you that I believe in sustainable long range planning. This year as I seek re-election, I will continue with the same approach, using my experience, my dedication and my community leadership to leave a lasting legacy for the Saanich Community”.

Over the past three years, serving as Saanich Councillor, Vicki has chaired the Environmental Advisory Committee, the Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee and served on the Saanich Council Finance and Personnel Committee. Vicki was also co-chair of the Administrative Traffic Committee, Council Liaison to Legislative Services, Saanich Silver Threads and Beacon Community Services.

Saanich Freeman John Pendray, retired farmer and businessman, former President of Island Farms Dairy says “I’ve been a member of the Saanich community for over fifty years. Vicki has impressed me with her business background and support of community affairs. She has demonstrated that she listens to the people of the community and works on their behalf. She has proven that she is a valuable Councillor and CRD committee member and deserves to be re-elected in 2008. I am pleased to support Vicki in her re-election”.

Re-elect Vicki and have her be Your Voice On Council, Continuing to Work for You.

About Vicki Sanders
Vicki Sanders brings more than 25 years of community service. She was a founding member of both the Camosun Community Association and the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association. In addition to being president of QCHCA for six years, Vicki served as chair of the Saanich Community Association Network for five years.

Vicki is dedicated to the people of Saanich, and has deep roots in the community. Her pioneer family, Alexander and Mary Wilson, settled in Victoria in 1859. This legacy, along with the vision and values instilled in Vicki by her father, businessman Stan V. Wright, who founded the Stan V. Wright Ltd. magazine and book distribution company, has shaped a commitment to, and involvement in, Saanich. Vicki is married and has three children.

On November 15th, vote to RE-ELECT VICKI SANDERS.

Natural Environment

• Tree Protection: Reviewed and provided revisions to the Saanich Tree by-law reflecting the expanded vision of tree protection based on climate change values and the value of the Urban Forest.
  
  
• Member of Saanich’s Native Plant Salvage Program.
  
  
• UBCM Motions: Provincial government reduce the pesticide products available to the public and urge all provinces and the federal government to take the same action to reduce sale of pesticides

Energy Consumption

• BC Hydro Turn It Off Challenge: Encouraged residents to reduce electricity consumption. Held weekly tip campaign and draw.
  
  
• Worked with staff member to reduce energy usage in municipal facilities.
  
  
• Earth Hour 2008 - Successful Campaign reduced residential electricity use by 3%, greater than the provincial average of 2%

Solid Waste - Reduction of garbage to the Landfill

• Sustainable Actions for Meetings and Special Events: Initiated and completed guidelines for holding meeting and special events at municipal facilities or Saanich sponsored events. Used the basic premise of the 3 R’s – Reduce, reuse, recycle PLUS refuse.
• Reviewed use of plastic bags.
• UBCM Motion: Provincial government implement an accessible and convenient means for the public to recycle batteries.
• BC Provincial Stewardship program: Provided suggestions of items to be included in the program.
• Recommend deconstruction not demolition.

Environmental Outreach and Education

• Revised Environmental Advisory Annual Awards.
• Pesticide display out at Recreation Centre and Municipal Hall during Environment Week.
• Initiated submission to Park’s Department regarding the value of the Urban Forest for carbon sequestering.

• Committee formed to bring together members of Environmental Advisory Committee and Planning, Transportation and Economic Development Committee to discuss Saanich’s Climate Change initiatives.
• Saanich’s Carbon Neutral fund: First contributor to Saanich’s carbon footprint calculator and first to make tax deductible donation to Saanich for use in new green initiatives.
  

Past-Chair: Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee

• Successfully enhanced the Annual Arts Event to a larger venue and vision.
• Created Arts, Culture and Heritage work plan.
• Continue to advocate for the construction of the Arts Centre at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre.
• Encourage and promote the value of Heritage designation.
• Supported the expansion of Saanich Archives and outreach.
• Recommend deconstruction not demolition and recommend reuse of all materials salvaged for heritage restoration.

• Attended monthly board meetings.
• Participated in annual business plan; including budget, building maintenance, fundraising, and selection of board members.

• Addressed concerns raised by citizens regarding roads, sewers, drainage, garbage, etc with manager of public works.

• Researched and initiated a strong use of the Provincial Heritage Conservation Act.

• Voted against the demolition of removal of Mt. View High School from Saanich’s Heritage Registry.
• Voted against the removal of the Royal Oak Drive DiCastri home from Saanich’s heritage registry.
• Voted for the heritage designation and addition of nominated buildings to Saanich’s Heritage Registry.
• Judge (3 years): South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair sponsored by Historica Canada Foundation.

• Worked with various municipal departments to encourage increased accessibility for citizens.
• Addressed concerns raised by citizens; bylaw issues, pedestrian environment, parking, garbage, senior’s safety.
• Encouraged accessible funding to Community Associations/Organizations.
• Raised community awareness of composting by participating in survey and reclassification of garbage (“dumpster dive”) at St. Aidan’s United Church.
• Provided a “roadmap of communication” to encourage residents to become actively involved in developing a vision for Saanich.

• Saanich Councillor and CRD member 2005-2008
• Founding member and former president of two Saanich Community Associations
• Former president of SCAN (Saanich Community Association Network)
• Former president and executive member PAC (Parents Advisory Committee)
• Former executive member of Confederation of Parents Association of Victoria (CPAV now VPAC)
• Studied Visual Arts at University of Victoria and Camosun College
• Educated in Saanich Schools
• Area sales manager of marketing for art products.
• Manager of accounts receivables and collection department for magazine and book distribution company. Other work experience includes positions as accounting system consultant, property manager and arts instructor
• Excellent knowledge of operation of District of Saanich and regularly attends meetings at municipal hall
• Strong relationships with current and past councillors, developers, neighbourhood community associations and arts organizations
• Highly experienced in community planning with an emphasis on comprehensive development that considers transportation, the environment, social issues and the economy.

Community

Reynolds Neighbourhood Group (1992-1996) – now area of the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association

Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association:

• Founding Member (1996)
• President (2000-2005)
• Treasurer (1996-1999)
• Worked successfully on the acquisition, planning and development of Rutledge Park and Cloverdale Glasgow Park
• Developed a procedures / process manual to establish a good working relationship between the development and residential community
• Association received a 2004 Saanich Environmental Achievement – Volunteer Organization Award – Honourable Mention
• Held a successful community exposition with the Mt. Tolmie and Camosun Community Associations

• Founding Member (1997)
• Treasurer (1997-2000)
• Land Use Director (2000 -2005)
• Participated in the development of the first traffic calming project in Saanich
• Supported educational awareness of Bowker Creek

• Member (1996 – 2005)
• Chair (2000-2005)
• Worked to increase funding to community associations
• Raised awareness and highlighted the need for liability insurance for community association

PATH (Promoting Action Toward Health) (2001 – 2005

• Executive position

• Executive position

• Volunteered in advisory capacity closely with school band program, students and parents

Memberships

• Executive Member (2003-current)
• Advanced Toastmaster Communicator Silver (ACS) 2007

The Art Group Founding Member (1986)

Victoria Art Gallery

Fairbank Calligraphy Society

Rental Owners and Managers Association

St. Aidan’s United Church

Family Care Givers Network

Woman’s Transition House

Smart Growth BC – (urban development strategies to reduce sprawl)

• Married with three children
• Daughter of Stan V. Wright, local businessman who founded the nationally recognized
  Stan V. Wright Ltd. magazine and book distribution company, supplying publications to
  locations throughout Vancouver Island for over 75 years.
• Mother’s family was pioneer family of Alexander and Mary Wilson who settled in Victoria in 1859 and operated the A. and W. Wilson hardware store. Alexander Wilson was integral to the establishment of the Royal Jubilee Hospital, First Presbyterian Church in Victoria, Rose Manor and the Victoria, Saanich and New Westminster Railway.