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Tourism, Culture and Recreation December 7, 2006
Appointments Made to Heritage Foundation The ongoing commitment of government to preserving the architectural heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador was noted by the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, as he announced the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. "The mandate of the Heritage Foundation is to preserve a very important aspect of Newfoundland and Labrador�s culture � our architectural heritage," said Minister Hedderson. "This mandate is one that is supported by government and will be furthered by the appointment of these three talented individuals to the board." The Board of Directors has 12 members, including the three new additions; Kimberley Blanchard of St. John�s, Dominic Lundrigan of Burin and Amos Lyall of North West River, Labrador. Other members include Roy Dawe of Cupids, Shannie Duff of St. John�s, Kenneth Flynn of Jerseyside, Cindy Gibbons of Red Bay, Labrador, Patricia Hatch of Corner Brook and Sandra Wheeler of Corner Brook. Robert Mellin, of St. John�s, serves as chair, with Robert Parsons of Grand Bank as vice-chair. In addition, Jerry Dick serves on the board as a representative from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "I also would like to thank the outgoing board members for their valuable contributions," added Minister Hedderson. "Their interest in preserving the built heritage of this province is to be commended." The Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization which was established by the Provincial Government to encourage the protection and preservation of the province�s architectural heritage through education, recognition, and a grants program.
BACKGROUNDER Biographies of the Heritage Foundation�s Board of Directors Kimberley Blanchard, a resident of St. John�s, has a professional background in urban and community planning with a strong interest in heritage preservation. She has served on the board of the Newfoundland Historic Trust since 2002, currently in the role of president. Roy Dawe, a resident of Cupids, is an active member of the community who has demonstrated a commitment to preserving and protecting the architectural heritage of Cupids and the province. Mr. Dawe currently serves as chair of the Cupers Cove Heritage Foundation and is a former chair of the Cupids Historical Society and former mayor of the town of Cupids. Shannie Duff, a resident of St. John�s, is a well-known champion of architectural heritage in the province. Throughout her career, she has stressed the importance of heritage preservation and affordable housing in urban development. She has spent over 20 years in municipal government, serving in various roles, including mayor of St. John's and currently serves as a councillor on St. John�s City Council. Ms. Duff is a recipient of the Order of Canada and the Queen�s Golden Jubilee Medal. Kenneth Flynn, a resident of Jerseyside, is highly involved in the heritage community as president of the Placentia Area Historical Society, co-chair of the Town of Placentia Heritage Advisory Committee, curator at O�Reilly House Museum and a board member of the Newfoundland Historic Trust. He is also the founding member of the Placentia archaeology project. Cindy Gibbons, a resident of Red Bay, Labrador, is an interpreter at the Red Bay National Historic Site. She is also a member of the Wessex Newfoundland Society, the Newfoundland Historical Society, the Newfoundland and Labrador Genealogical Society, Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada�s National History Society. Patricia Hatch, a resident of Corner Brook, is a current board member of the Corner Brook Museum and Archives and chair of the board of Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador. Dominic Lundrigan, resident of Burin, is an active community member in the Marystown-Burin area and currently serves as chair of the combined committees of the Heritage House Museum and the oldest Colony Trust Building in Burin. Amos Lyall, resident of North West River, Labrador, is a museum interpreter with an interest in the preservation of culture and heritage. He serves on the Board of Directors of Them Days magazine, a quarterly publication dedicated to preserving the history of Labrador, and as a board member of the OKalaKatiget Society, a non-profit organization with the mandate to preserve and promote the language and culture of the Inuit. Robert Mellin, a resident of St. John�s, has a private architectural practice based in St. John�s and is a faculty member with McGill School of Architecture in Montreal. He is a recipient of three Southcott Awards for heritage restoration, is widely published in the field of architectural studies and has written reports on heritage planning and urban development. Robert Parsons, a resident of Grand Bank, is a well-known author of maritime histories, a historical researcher and a long-time member of heritage organizations. He is a member of the Newfoundland Historical Society, Writer�s Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Association of Cultural Industries. Sandra Wheeler, a resident of Corner Brook, is a co-owner of The Ewing Gallery, a privately- owned art gallery in Corner Brook, and a sessional lecturer in folklore at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. She is a board member of the Newfoundland Historic Society and a past director of the Corner Brook Museum and Archives Society. -30- Media contact: 2006 12 07
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