Editor: On Thursday, May 21, the Willoughby Community Hall Society is holding its annual general meeting at our hall, 20809 83 Ave., at 7:30 p.m.
Traditionally, this meeting has been attended by very few people. Most have been members and directors for more years than they care to count.
This year, we are hoping for a change. The need for new members is becoming more urgent.
The hall is a very busy place. It provides a venue for weddings, anniversary parties, other social gatherings, a meeting place for Scouts and Guides, the women’s and community institute and the Langley Crib Club, along with many other community functions.
We are appealing to all groups in the Willoughby community to send a representative to the AGM, in order to become a member or director of the society. We need people to become interested in the issues surrounding the maintenance and operation of the hall, for the benefit of the whole community.
The present executive has been taking care of running the hall for a long time. We would like to see some younger members of the community step forward and share in these responsibilities.
If we are unable to full a slate of directors, the possibility of closing the hall and turning it over to the Township of Langley would mean a loss of availability to all groups and organizations.
We ask for renewed interest in running this wonderful facility which has been part of Willoughby since 1937.
Karl Dreise, president,
Willoughby Community Hall Society