West Vancouver Historical Society – Connecting You to Our History

July 2, 2020 - The WVHS AGM scheduled for May 2020 was postponed due to the COVID- 19 physical distancing regulations. The WVHS Board decided to hold the AGM with the Board directors following a Board meeting on July 2, 2020. Board members were concerned there would be a significant delay in sharing the financials and annual report with members at an in-person meeting with no date known when that could be. Under WVHS By-laws it is possible to hold an AGM with three members in good standing. Rod Day’s Year End Review and President’s report, the Financial Statements and Minutes of Meeting can be found in the Governance section. The Board welcomes Lynda Roberts and is sad to say goodbye to Elaine Graham after many years of service.

Elaine Graham, who has been caring for the Point Atkinson light station for 39 years is retiring. Few West Vancouver citizens have been such a tireless advocate or shown greater devotion to the public good than Elaine. She helped people connect with the natural world of the park, created the Lighthouse Park Preservation Society, created a museum composed of equipment, relics, and photos from the lighthouse, she fought hard to preserve Point Atkinson and Lighthouse Park and more. Elaine has been a long-standing and dedicated member of the WVHS and we wish her well!

Call to Action – Save Navvy Jack House - West Vancouver’s oldest building is threatened with demolition. Its future will be decided at a meeting of the West Vancouver Council ‘at some future date’, possibly in October 2020. Your support will encourage Mayor and Council to re-purpose the house as a useful, sustainable community asset, and celebrate its unique heritage value. Find out what you can do to save Navvy Jack House.