Community Advisory Group

The PNE is a vibrant non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating memorable experiences, positively impacting our community and creating first-class events. Our purpose is to inspire joy and deliver memorable experiences

As a statutory, non-profit organization wholly owned by the City of Vancouver, the PNE is governed by our Board of Directors while remaining operationally and financially self-sufficient. Revenue generated from our various activity streams provides the funds to independently operate and maintain the grounds and programming at Hastings Park.

The PNE management team and Board of Directors are committed to keeping the organization strong, healthy and vibrant while focused on the future to ensure many more memories are made on this active and evolving site.

Applications for the Community Advisory Group are now open for the 2025-26 term.

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Key Application Dates

The deadline to apply to the Community Advisory Group for the 2025/26 term is March 7, 2025.
All applicants will be informed of the status of their application no later than April 1, 2025.
The first meeting will be held in person at the PNE Hastings Room on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

Community Advisory Group Terms of Reference

The Community Advisory Group (CAG) provides constructive input and feedback to PNE staff regarding items such as:

On-Site programming;

Community engagement strategy and implementation plans;

Implementation of aspects of the Hastings Park/PNE Master Plan; and
Operational aspects that affect the local community, city or region.

As an advisory group, decision-making is outside the scope of the CAG.

Meeting frequency

The CAG will meet four times per calendar year. Two meetings a year will be held in person at the Hastings Room and two meetings will be held virtually.

NOTE: All meetings are closed to the public.

Time commitment

All members are appointed for a two-year term. Terms run from April 1 to March 31. Applicants should be able to serve for the full term of appointment. Alternates are not permitted.

Members can re-apply following their two-year term.

Membership

The membership will represent diverse backgrounds, including geographic, generational and cultural. The membership will be drawn from stakeholders throughout Metro Vancouver who meet one or more of more of the member selection criteria.

The CAG consists of ten independent members appointed by PNE staff. Meetings are chaired by PNE staff.

Members must have extensive professional experience and/or a high level of experience or expertise (see criteria on application page) in at least one of the following areas including, but not limited to:

Business and Economic Development
Sports and Recreation
Community Impact & Communications
Educational Institutions
Culture, Events and Festivals
Park Stewardship, Sustainability and Environmental Education
Youth Representation
Neighbour-at-Large Representation
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Representation

Current Members (2023-2024)

Courtney Komonasky
Debbie Schachter
Dino Singh
Jason Mcgarry
Linda Dallow
Mayura Colling
Patricia Barnes
Ruby Wong
Shelley Dube
Stewart Anderson

Prospective members

Applicants must reside in Metro Vancouver or work for an organization located in Metro Vancouver.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant experience, knowledge and skills related to the mandate of the group.

Questions? Contact the PNE Community Advisory Group at communityrelations@pne.ca

Community Advisory Group

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