Who We Are

The West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation was incorporated in 1986 by a group of committed citizens to serve as an avenue through which private and public donors could partner in a legacy of giving and support for the West Vancouver Memorial Library. As an incorporated, not-for-profit society, the Foundation raises funds and administers endowments, donations, and bequests for the Library. The Foundation annually grants funds to the Library that are used to provide enhancements to spaces, collections, and programs that go further than could be achieved through District funding alone. These enhancements contribute to West Vancouver Memorial Library’s reputation for innovation and excellence.

Philosophy

The West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation believes that great libraries help build great communities. The Foundation works to provide funds for projects identified by the Library as having high value to the community, and requiring additional or full support. The donations that fund these projects in turn contribute to ensuring everyone in our diverse community has the opportunity to achieve their highest potential by having access to the best, most forward-thinking public library service possible.

Governance

A dedicated and hardworking volunteer Board of Directors govern the Foundation. Directors are elected at the Annual General Meeting by the Foundation Members (West Vancouver Memorial Library Board Trustees with the exception of the West Vancouver Municipal Council representative), for a term of two years. Similarly, the Members appoint the Chair of the Foundation. The other Officers of the Foundation are appointed from the Directors by the Foundation itself. The two primary responsibilities of the Directors are fundraising and stewardship of the Foundation’s assets. The Foundation operates in close cooperation with the Library staff and Library Board.

WVML Foundation Directors

Director	Appointed	Position
Heather Kaart	2019	Chair
Andreas Thompson	2016	Past Chair
Sabiha Bengi Sayhan	2020	Vice Chair
Mehran Farmanara	2019	Treasurer
Rosemary Murchison	2018	Secretary (& Privacy Officer)
Anjili Bahadoorsingh	2021	Director
Patricia Bowles	2021	Director
Douglas Brown	2020	Director
Cynthia Garton	2021	Director
Terry Hodgins	2018	Director
Lizanne Ross Onder	2020	Director
Dr. Lorinda Spooner	2018	Director
Lorena Yu	2019	Director

2011 – 2020 Distributions to the Library 2011 – 2020 Net Revenue from Operations 

An invitation for new Foundation Board members

WVML Foundation invites applications from prospective Board members. The Foundation is particularly interested in applicants with legal, fundraising or financial/accounting experience. The Foundation appreciates the diversity in our community and is committed to having representation and involvement of all cultures on its Board. If you are passionate about your Library, please complete the application form below. Enquiries may be addressed to secretary@wvmlf.ca.