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Carolyn Hart is the newly-elected president of the Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association.
Photo by Don Fennell
Hart to lead Jets' ascent
Carolyn Hart has a great appreciation for
teamwork, a concept she hopes to advance as the newly-elected president of the
Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association.
Voted to the position Feb. 5, Hart is
grateful for the opportunity. She also accepts it with a great deal of respect
and responsibility.
In a message to members, Hart, a lifelong
volunteer, thanked the many people who stepped forward as candidates in the
election.
“It is wonderful to know that so many people
are willing to volunteer on behalf of the youth of Richmond in leadership
roles,” she said.
“I especially want to thank Nigel Shackles.
He was volunteering at Seafair Minor Hockey Association when my youngest son
started his hockey journey. He has worked extremely hard and has contributed
much to our sport. Our paths have crossed many, many times over the years. I
sincerely hope that his knowledge and commitment will lead him to volunteer
with Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association or BC Hockey. Both organizations
would be better for his involvement, just as our organization has been.”
Hart also lauded the other outgoing board
members who worked hard this season, and prior to this season, on behalf of the
players.
“Their vision led to this day and to our
wonderful new community,” she said.
Hart promises to work tirelessly to deliver
the best-possible minor hockey program. But she recognizes it will take much
more than the efforts of one person.
“To create an outstanding community sport
organization, we needall members to contribute in positive ways,” she
said.
Looking toward the Jets’ second season in
2019-20, Hart said the focus must shift from “just getting the player onto the
ice” to building a truly outstanding community sports organization. That means
examining how best to deliver reasonably-priced programming for every player
and on-ice official and valuing and respecting all families and all divisions.
“We must work to retain our current players
while continuing to build our membership based by welcoming new families to our
sport,” she said.
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