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L - R: Vijay Manuel, Jory Smallenberg, Sir James Barlow, Shelly Avram, Bev Olfert, Julius Siebenga Not pictured: Wendy Neufeld, Mike Serr PRESS RELEASE: CHARACTER ABBOTSFORD BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2022/2023 Web / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook September 22, 2022 Character Abbotsford Society is proud to announce the election of its Board of Directors for the coming year. Returning to serve on the board are Shelly Avram, Sir James Barlow, Vijay Manuel, Wendy Neufeld, Bev Olfert, and Jory Smallenberg.  New additions this year are Mike Serr and Julius Siebenga. Serr, who is also Abbotsford’s Police Chief, has been a member of the council for 4 years, and Siebenga, Executive Director of Abbotsford Christian School, is returning to the board after a brief hiatus. Manuel, who is also the Head of MEI Schools, says that the momentum in this movement continues to build over time. “The movement has been growing since its inception in 2011, and now we are excited to offer our 4th conference on

>> REGISTER NOW! << $25 • Complimentary Lunch Included Friday, October 21, 2022 Abbotsford Secondary School Hear the inspiring story of how Joe Roberts went from being an addict living on the streets in Vancouver to working with Fortune 500 companies, professional associations and organizations internationally. Gain a data-based understanding from city leaders who are working hands-on with Abbotsford’s more than 400 citizens experiencing homelessness. Learn some proactive solutions for keeping our youth off the streets, safe from addiction, and making meaningful contributions to our community from two inspiring young adults who grew up in Abbotsford. SCHEDULE 8:00AM • Registration Opens 8:30AM • Welcome 8:45AM • Keynote 10:15AM • Coffee Break & Book Signing 10:45AM • Abbotsford Homelessness Panel 12:00PM • Lunch 1:00PM • Keynote 2:00PM • Closing SPONSORSHIP Gold - Abbotsford School District No. 34 Silver - MEI Schools Bronze - Prospera Credit Union Bronze - University o