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DIVISION 1 DIRECTOR - RODNEY AUDETTE
   I am proud to say that I am a second generation Municipal Administrator, following in my father's chosen profession. I graduated from Milestone High School in 1988, and after a very eventful first year of university at the University of Saskatchewan, I enrolled in the LGA Course through the University of Regina in 1990. I completed the LGA Course in 1991 and started my "tutelage" by Ernie Audette at the Town of Milestone/R.M. of Caledonia #99, I was told to start sending out my resume. In November, 1991, I was employed with the Town of Lampman as Assistant Administrator. In June, 1992, upon receiving my Class "C" Certificate, I was appointed Administrator. In June 1997 I received my Urban Class "A" Certificate and Rural Class "C" Certificate. In May 2002, we moved to Carnduff, where I assumed the Administrator responsibilities there.
My most enjoyable times are when I am involved in my families activities. My wife Linda and I are very active and supportive in our children's lives. Matthew, Jennifer and Shaelyn are involved in a number of sports and activities in the community and it makes me extremely proud to see them participating in activities that makes them smile.
Over and above the work that sneaks up on one at the town office, I am very active in the community being involved with the Lions Club, 2004 Centennial Committee, Economic Development Committee, Millennium Estates Inc., and various other committees. I enjoy golfing, fishing, well heck anything outdoors and that has to do with family.
I was elected as Division 1 Director in 2004.

DIVISION 2 DIRECTOR - DEB MACHAY
   Maple Creek is where I was born, and raised on a mixed farm/ranch in the area. After graduating from high school, I attended Business College in Medicine Hat and started my employment career at the Maple Creek Credit Union. While I had a very young family at home, I worked part time in a chiropractic office. In 1984 I had the opportunity to broaden my horizons and entered the field of Municipal Government with the Town of Maple Creek. After progressing from part-time to Assistant Administrator ll, I received my LGA and Urban “C” in 1989 and became Assistant Administrator in March of 1999. Since 2001, I have been designated “Acting Administrator” for three different terms. It is during those times that I learned what a supportive and helpful organization UMAAS is!
I have been involved in many community groups and ad hoc Town committees for Centennial and other events. During any spare time that may come my way, I enjoy reading, gardening, walking, crafts and traveling . I just learned recently that winter trips south are very important to maintain vitamin D levels! My husband Dan and I enjoy our home in Maple Creek and spending time with our married son, daughter and grandson.
This is my first term on the executive. I look forward to working with everyone and the learning opportunity.

DIVISION 3 DIRECTOR - ORRIN REDDEN
    Orrin was born and raised on the family farm in the Macrorie district and graduated from Outlook High School in 1983. He worked as a power lineman apprentice until 1988 when he enrolled in the Business Program at SIAST Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw. In 1990, he graduated with a Diploma in Applied Arts, Public Administration.
     Shortly after graduating from SIAST, he started his municipal training at the RM of Rudy in Outlook and he accepted the Administrator position at the Resort Village of Manitou Beach in July 1991. From Manitou Beach, he moved to the Administrator position at the Town of Bruno and in January 1999, he accepted his current position as the Administrator for the Town of Watrous.
      He lives in Watrous with his wife Michelle where they enjoy being involved in community economic development, tourism, recreation and cultural initiatives. Orrin's other interests include hockey, baseball, golfing, hobby farming, travel and spending time at the lake.

Elected Director for Division 3 - June 2003.

DIVISION 4 DIRECTOR - KATHY RESCHNY
I grew up on the family farm near Denzil, Saskatchewan, where I lived until I graduated from high school. I moved to Saskatoon where I attended Saskatoon Business College and received my Legal Secretary Honours Diploma. I worked at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Unity, Saskatchewan, then started at the Luseland Credit Union where I am still working casual at present.

During my employment at the Credit Union I married Peter Reschny and we moved to Luseland and raised three children, Colin, Courtney and Justin. A few years later we moved to my family farm where we are still living today.

In 2002, I took the position of Administrator at the Village of Denzil. I enrolled in the Local Government Administration program that fall and received my Standard Certificate in 2004.

I have been on the Local School Trustees Board for several years. I was also involved in the 2005 Centennial Committee. I enjoy sewing, reading, fishing and gardening which led me to orchestrate the creation of Communities in Bloom in Denzil. I was also involved in the formation of the Museum Committee in Denzil as I believe in promoting the community. I enjoy softball and baseball where I spent several years watching and assisting the coach.

I was elected Division 1V Director in 2006.

DIVISION 5 DIRECTOR - CATHY COLEMAN
I was born and raised in Quill Lake, Saskatchewan where I lived until I graduated from High School in 1976. I then moved to Saskatoon, where I attended Saskatoon Business College. In 1979 I returned to Quill Lake to raise my two children Tanya and Todd.

In 1990 I took the position of Assistant Administrator in the combined office of the Village of Quill Lake and the RM of Lakeside No. 338 under the direction of Administrator Judy Kanak. In 1993 I enrolled in the LGA program and received both my Rural and Urban C Certificates in 1995. I continued working in Quill Lake until January of 1997 when I assumed the position of Administrator for the Town of Star City. In September of 1998 I moved to Watson where I still reside and work as the Administrator in the Town Office.

I am currently living with my special friend Bob on an acreage just outside of town right across the road from the No. 4 tee off of the McNab Regional Park golf course. Life couldn't be better!! Over the years my life experiences have taught me that in life it's not just looking forward to the destination but to enjoy the journey along the way.

DIVISION 6 DIRECTOR - SHELLEY FUNK
Shelley Funk Administrator, Town of Dalmeny
   Shelley was born in Prince Albert and raised in Saskatoon. She attended the University of Saskatchewan and Kelsey Institute, graduating as a biological lab tech.
   However, marriage meant a move into rural Saskatchewan, beginning at Main Centre (northeast of Swift Current), and moving to the Aberdeen area, then to Dalmeny. Shelley has two grown children with husband Al, both of whom live in Saskatoon. There are also three grandchildren. She started as an administrator in Aberdeen in 1982, having first worked part time at the local school. What started as a part time job when her children were in school, quickly became a full time passion.
   Upon graduation from the Local Government Administration course, Shelley obtained first an urban C and then A certification. In 1994 she accepted the position of Administrator in the Town of Dalmeny, and continues in that position today.
   Shelley and Al live in Dalmeny and participate in the many social activities there. Family is close in the surrounding area, including the children and grandchildren, so life is very busy. Shelley has been involved in various community activities including 2003 organization and fundraising for the new $3M arena complex. Summer vacation and weekends are spent at the cabin at Waskesiu.

 

DIVISION 7 DIRECTOR - DIANNE McCALLUM

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - BERTHA HOPFAUF
   I was born, raised and have lived in the Lancer and Abbey area all my life. I started in the work force in 1968 in the Lancer Credit Union, in 1969 with Canada Post Corporation as Postmaster, for the Village of Lancer as Village Clerk in 1975.
   I also do numerous other jobs: work for Hawkins Agencies collecting Insurance Premiums, for SGI selling Motor Licenses, Sk Environment selling Game and Fishing Licenses. I am involved with numerous volunteer committees: Lancer Community Hall as Treasurer and main contact and organizer for all functions. Lancer Sacred Heart Parish as Treasurer. Lancer Catholic Parish Ladies as Treasurer and main contact person for all events. I enjoy golfing, compiling family History Books and gardening.
   I am married to my husband Ben for 43 years and have 3 children, son Brad and daughters Bernie and Belinda and enjoy my 7 grandchildren and all their activities.
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