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2003 INDUCTEE-
THE CARTER FAMILY
In 2003, the Carter family was inducted into the Special Olympics
BC Hall of Fame in recognition of their remarkable contributions to
SOBC since 1984. This is the first time that a family
has been recognized in the Hall of Fame.
The late Howard Carter was a well-respected member of the
automobile business community, a dedicated family man and a true
friend and supporter of Special Olympics BC. During his life,
Howard assisted Special Olympics with many fundraising initiatives
and was instrumental in bringing the Automobile Dealers of BC on as
sponsors. His wife Marnie continues with Howard's efforts,
initiating the Howard Carter Fund and sitting on Special Olympics
BC's Board of Directors for 15 years. Their
son James has also been an active SOBC supporter, raising funds for
SOBC through the automotive community and supporting many Special
Olympics fundraising initiatives.
Special Olympics BC would like to thank Howard, Marnie and James
Carter for the significant impact their family has made on Special
Olympics BC an impact that has not only benefited the
organization over the past 20 years, but one that will continue to
benefit the organization long into its future.
2002 INDUCTEE- CHERALD TUTT
As a founding member of Special Olympics BC - Kelowna, Cherald
spent years building one of the strongest and most well-established
Special Olympics BC programs in British Columbia. She
served on the Board of Directors for six years, as well as on the
Provincial Program Committee.
In 2002, Cherald was inducted into the Special Olympics BC Hall
of Fame in recognition for her years of volunteerism and for her
dedication to Special Olympics BC athletes.
2000 INDUCTEE- BRUCE JANSEN
2000 Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Jansen was instrumental in
founding the Special Olympics BC organization in
1980.
As chairperson of the Northern Interior Special Olympics Games,
in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Bruce
acquired knowledge and experience that was invaluable to the group
that came together to establish Special Olympics BC in
1980. Bruce served on the Special Olympics BC Board of
Directors from 1980 to 1988, holding many positions including that
of the Program Chair and President. He assisted the
organization in achieving significant growth and in laying down the
framework for future development.
As Chair of the Provincial Program Committee in the early
1980’s, Bruce provided the vision, direction and focus
for the introduction of policies, procedures, and structures that
ensured the effective and efficient development of the
organization. He served as Special Olympics BC
representative on the National Programming Committee, and played a
key role in initiating many of Special Olympics BC’s
“firsts”, including the 1984 Provincial
Summer Games.
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