Okanagan College will recognize Salmon Arm entrepreneur Norm Embree as an Honorary Fellow during its 2015 convocation ceremonies in June.
Embree has spent a lifetime working as an entrepreneur and has devoted decades to public service, most notably as the former chair of the Interior Health Authority board of directors and as chair of the board of governors at Okanagan College.
Embree’s career began in securities and he eventually joined his family’s machining business, Embree Industries Ltd. of Hamilton, Ont., which was founded by his grandfather in 1913. Embree would grow the company to become a manufacturing and distribution business with more than 90 employees and several million dollars in annual consolidated sales.
New board
The board of Downtown Salmon Arm is set to go for another year.
The organization held its annual general meeting on Wednesday, April 22, where elections were held.
Standing for re-election for a two-year term were: Cookie Langenfeld, Jeff Johnson, Kathleen Hurtubise, Ron Langridge, Steve Reid and Rob Sengotta, who all returned by acclimation.
Acclaimed for a one-year term were newcomers Jacquie Gaudreau, Deanna Connelly and Jo McDermott.
Also on the board as non-voting members will be Corryn Grayston representing the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce as well as Coun. Kevin Flynn, representing the City of Salmon Arm.
Completing their terms at the end of 2015 will be Bill Laird, Brent Moffat and Heather Bodnarchuk.
All write
The BC Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a writing contest for chamber members and B.C. residents with a grand prize of $10,000 (second and regional cash prizes are also available). The theme is: Rurals and Urbans: The Great Shift.
Article style is intended to be editorial.
Share your insight (in 1,200 words or less) and possibly win $10,000. Submit the article to the Salmon Arm Chamber before May 12. Visit www.sachamber.bc.ca for all the details.
Shipping out
The Louisiana Hayride gang is setting sail for the sunny Caribbean on Jan. 31, 2016 and fans are invited to join them. The inaugural seven-night Caribbean Cruise will feature special private performances from the Louisiana Hayride show, as well as exclusive onboard events and a special souvenir. Cruise Holidays Calgary is the exclusive booking agent – 1-800-516-9030 or Sales@CruiseHolidaysCalgary.com.
