Our Team
The Golden Years Society is a small non-profit organization that operates with only one full-time staff and relies heavily on the generosity of volunteers – our working board and the members themselves that volunteer to help organize and plan activities and fundraisers.
Staff
Terri Lynn Bellwood
Office Administrator
Terri Lynn is the heart of the Golden Years Society.
As our only full-time employee, Terri Lynn takes care of the daily operations. She works diligently to ensure our seniors are provided with up-to-date, relevant information that may affect their everyday lives.
If it’s a question she can’t answer, she will know where to direct seniors for the resources they may need.
Terri Lynn also takes care of all day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping duties for the Society, plus all the details required to run a small business …. Sometimes that includes everything from maintenance to janitorial work!
Board Members
Our board is an integral part of our organization. These dedicated group of passionate volunteers are highly engaged, support operations, plan activities, fundraise, and step up where needed to ensure the success of the Society.
Mike Hurlburt
President
Barbara Reitz
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Gwen Leepart
Treasurer
Sandra Marullo
Secretary
Ken Saunderson
Past President
Marie Routhier
Board Member
Carolyn Bendfeld
Board Member
Jairo Velez
Board Member
Dave Cameron
Board Member
Susan Hurlburt
Board Member
Sandra Walsh
Board Member
Diane Stodola
Board Member
Donna Gauthier
Board Member
Betty Samaroden
Board Member
Volunteers
Golden Years relies on volunteers to support the many regularly activities, social gatherings, outings or special events we offer throughout the year.
Have a special talent or skill that you would like to share?
Are you available to help organize activities, provide transportation or procure supplies?
Consider volunteering and spending time with our seniors.
Contact Terri Lynn at 780.743.4088 or by email at goldenyears1976@shaw.ca
or check out our current volunteer opportunities posted on WBVolunteers.
The Golden Years Society is blessed to have so many dedicated volunteers in keeping our centre going. Beside volunteering at the centre, our volunteers also go to other organizations to volunteer representing the Golden Years Society, United Way Kickoff and the Wood Buffalo Food Bank.
We recognize volunteers each month at our Volunteer Luncheon and recognize our Volunteer of the Month then! We also host an annual Volunteer Appreciation supper each year.
GYS Volunteer Bus Drivers
Our bus operates weekly picking up members for luncheons and various other GYS events.
We are currently in need of bus drivers. If you have a Class 4 Driver’s Licence, a clean Driver’s Abstract, and few hours to volunteer weekly on a rotating schedule, please contact the office or complete the application below.