Board of Directors 2022 – 2023
Gordon Stewart – President, CVHS
I am a wanna be gardener! Growing up in Victoria, I was tasked with cutting the
lawn and pulling dandelions. Not a great start to gardening I must say!
Sherry Elwood – Vice President
To come...
Patricia Foster – Treasurer, CVHS
I became a member of the Society in early 2021 as I wanted to become a better gardener and the...
Corinne Bjorge – Secretary
I moved to Courtenay after 26 years of living on Denman Island, and into our new home in March of...
Cheryl Fink – Director, Membership Greeter
Even as a young grade one student at Comox Elementary, I felt bitten by the gardening ‘bug’upon...
Kim Stubblefield – Director, Website Content
I've been gardening for most of my life, having started beside my father as a little girl in...
Carroll Church – Director, Membership Greeter
I started with a backyard garden and a couple of chickens then proceeded to a small farm in...
Stacey Gutierrez – Director
Plants have been a comfort and pleasure for me throughout my adult life, from collecting orchids...
Clive Boness – Director
I am a newcomer to both the Comox Valley and gardening. As such, I am typically employed as the...
Veronica Wills – Director
Check back later to learn more about our new CVHS Director.
Volunteer Recognition
Frank Hovenden – Outstanding Contributions 2021
Frank Hovenden is recipient of the Comox Valley Horticultural Society’s Outstanding Contributions award for 2021.
Darlene Berry – Outstanding Contributions 2020
Darlene Berry is recipient of the Comox Valley Horticultural Society’s Outstanding Contributions award for 2020.
Gerry Chwelos – Outstanding Contributions 2019
Gerry Chwelos was awarded the first Outstanding Contributions award of the Comox Valley Horticultural Society in 2019.
Sonia Gonsalves – Workshops Co-Chair
With a background in landscape gardening, I have enjoyed the possibilities here on Vancouver...
Janelle Collett – Social Media Associate
I adore all things gardening. I love chatting with fellow gardeners, photographing gardens,...
Dulcie Smith – Publicity Chair
My love of gardening began in England when, aged 16, I planted daffodil bulbs upside down in a pot...
Opportunity Table Volunteers
Opportunity TableThese are the volunteers that organize and staff the tables with member plants...
Membership Greeters
Membership GreetersFriendly volunteers who greet our members at the door when we have in-person...
Karin Kratz – Library Co-Chair
Karin Kratz, Library Co-ChairCheck back at a later time to learn more about Karin Kratz, our club...
June Ballantyne – Library Co-Chair, Workshops Co-Chair
June Ballantyne, Library Co-Chair & Workshops Co-ChairCheck back at a later time to learn more...
Eleanor Riddell – Herb Garden Chair
Eleanor Riddell - Herb Garden ChairCheck back another time for more about Eleanor Riddell, Chair...
Frank Hovenden – Grow’n Show Chair
Frank Hovenden - Grow'n Show ChairWith a background in Forestry, spending time with Frank in the...
Lynnette Lynch – Membership Chair
Cynthia White – Programming
I am new to the CVHS, but I have been an avid plant enthusiast for many years. After 20 years in...
Lorna Doucette – Social Media Director
At 18, I planted a pack of zinnias in a south-facing bed and they exploded into a colourful mass....
Volunteer Opportunities
The Comox Valley Horticultural Society has been organized and run solely by dedicated volunteers for over 40 years!
The events and programs that we enjoy are a direct result of our energetic and enthusiastic volunteer team. Becoming a volunteer is a wonderful way to meet other members and give back to our community. To see what volunteer positions are available please see the current list at the bottom of the page. Join our team!
Volunteer Positions Available Now Join our Team!
Board of Directors open positions
Or join a committee! We need volunteers for the following Committees: