BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Gail Nash

Gail has worked for the Province of British Columbia for 37 years as Registrar of Regulations. She has been involved in the arts for many years, primarily in a musical capacity. She plays oboe and cor anglais for the Civic Orchestra of Victoria and served 5 years as President of that organization. She has also played clarinet and bass clarinet in the pit orchestra for many musicals. Gail has also had previous experience on the board of the Greater Victoria Concert Band (president, secretary/treasurer and librarian).

Director - Gaert Linnaea

Past President - Elaine Limbrick

A long time resident of Highlands, Elaine brings her talents and experience as teacher, researcher and administrator, to the service of the West Shore cultural community. Elaine was Chair of French, Acting Dean of Humanities, and Associate Dean of Research at the University of Victoria, with responsibility for budgets involving millions of dollars. She has written books and articles on Renaissance literature, philosophy and art. A lifelong, passionate devotee of the arts, Elaine believes that “we should all contribute as much as we can to the arts which alone give meaning and beauty to life”.

Acting Treasurer - Neil Gustafson

I have owned/operated Ellice Automotive Ltd. since 1975. My wife Liane works with me. We were both born in Victoria and have one son (Rick) and 2 daughters (Jenna and Lindsey). I have been involved with the Vancouver Island Blacksmith Association for over 20 years. In 2005 VIBA decided to host the Canadian Blacksmith Conference (CanIRON) at Luxton Fairgrounds in 2007. I joined the board of the Metchosin Farmers Institute (who own Luxton Fairgrounds) and the West Shore Arts Council. I was on the team who co-ordinated to put on CanIRON VI (www.caniron.ca). We created an Art Gallery in Luxton Hall that amalgamated Blacksmith Art with Ceramic, Pottery, Painting, Fabric, Sculpture, etc. in which many different artists from the West Shore Arts Council participated. I heard many comments from the public that the effect was “jaw-dropping”. I feel it is my job to help the Association that helped us put on such a high profile event. Since 2000, I have taught a 7 day Blacksmith Class (7 Saturdays inMarch, April, May).

Director - Douglas Rowe

Douglas graduated from the University of Victoria with a double major in English Literature and Art History and is a garden designer and landscaper as well as being a painter and writer of poetry. Doug has been a journalist for the Victoria Times-Colonist, the Uvic Martlet, and the North Island Gazette. For 13 years, until January 2005, he was president of the Langford Enhancement Society, dealing with public beautification projects. During that time he was also a member of Langford's Planning and Zoning Committee. In addition, he is a past member of Langford's Festival and Beautification Committee, Langford's Parks and Recreation Committee, and served on the Board of Directors of the Public Therapeutic Garden Society. He also worked with Capital Families in their proposal for affordable housing in Langford and is Vice-President and Co-chair of the Langford Lakes and Area Protection Society.

Director - Ron MacIsaac

Ron is a resident of Langford. Since 1949 he has been a member of the British Columbia Bar, and currently practices with his son Daniel in the law firm of MacIsaac and MacIsaac. Over his 60 years as an advocate, Ron has acted as counsel in the U.K, India, Mexico, Hong Kong, Jamaica and the Grand Cayman Islands, in addition to Canada.

Ron's varied interests include the study of foreign languages, archaeology, ballroom dancing, Scottish country dancing, square dancing, world travel, sculpture and antiques. He is the author of numerous articles on aspects of the law as well as 3 books. Ron was a columnist for several newspapers and magazines, a travel writer and host of a community television show. He has donated his time and money in volunteer work both locally and abroad. There's seldom a dull moment when Ron is around!

Director - Karl Hauer

Karl is a recent graduate of UVic Law. Originally from the Toronto area, he now calls Greater Victoria his home. Karl works at the law firm of MacIsaac and MacIsaac where he is learning to practice in the areas of family, wills & estates, personal injury, and property law. Karl has a diverse work history that includes employment with the Attorney General of British Columbia, software design and training for a Toronto IT firm and, in his first job, serving food at McDonald’s. In his spare time Karl can be found exploring one of the area’s many hiking trails with friends, watching foreign films, or reading random articles on Wikipedia.

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