I have over 25 years of experience in IT, specializing in project implementation, product requirements, and support strategies. As the Director of IT & Digital Business at the Prince Rupert Port Authority, I excel in data governance. My leadership roles have spanned project lead, manager, and director positions. I have been serving as a director on the Board of Northern Savings since 2022.
Members - have your say!
Northern Savings, like all credit unions, is a member-owned financial co-operative built on the principle of acting in the best interest of our members through a democratically elected Board of Directors.
By voting in the Director Election, you have a voice in shaping the future of Northern Savings and the members we serve. The Board not only governs but also offers visionary, strategic direction, ensures fiduciary oversight, and amplifies the voices of our members.
By voting in the Director Election, you have a voice in shaping the future of Northern Savings and the members we serve. The Board not only governs but also offers visionary, strategic direction, ensures fiduciary oversight, and amplifies the voices of our members.
2025 Director Candidates
Get to know your 2025 Director Candidates and prepare to vote from March 26 to April 4, 2025.
Candidate Statement
Candidate Statement
I am asking for your vote to the Board of Northern Savings. I have taken the extensive training needed to acquire the Accredited Canadian Credit Union Director designation, and hope to continue to develop these skills. I will always be a champion for Northern Savings in our communities. I am a strong volunteer in our community: 18 years as a firefighter, continuing as a math tutor, mentor in water treatment, and coach. As a longtime union member, I am a strong worker advocate, and a believer and supporter of the Co-operative system.
Candidate Statement
As an educator, teaching business at Coast Mountain College, in Prince Rupert, I hold a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on education, teaching others to look at the world through various lens. My work experience includes customer relations, supply chain operations, and market engagement. These were cultivated across business sectors and through volunteer work including community service and support, fundraising and event management. The foundation of successful management centers on relationships clients, staff, community, etc. which I believe is core to all successful business development.
Sy-Lynne Bell
Masset
Director At Large
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Candidate Statement
With years of experience in tourism, hospitality, and economic development, I bring strong people skills and a deep understanding of community engagement. As the Northwest Regional Tourism Specialist, I focus on building relationships with stakeholders, Indigenous leaders, and driving collaborative initiatives. My experience has strengthened my ability to encourage cooperation and deliver results. I am eager to contribute my expertise to the Credit Union Board, working alongside a dedicated team to support its mission. Together, we will ensure the Credit Union remains member-focused, thrives in a dynamic environment, and continues making a positive impact in the community.
Candidate Statement
My experience, personally and professionally, informed my opinion of NSCU as a community-based, individually focused lender and investor aware of the diverse populations living here, striving to meet the needs of us all. In my former position as Chief Librarian I worked with Board members directly for over a decade and understood the value that good Directors or Trustees add to their organization. A strong local Board brings the needs of the community forward and aids management to best meet these needs. I will encourage financial literacy and search out opportunities for local investments while upholding NSCU's standard of duty.
Cast your vote from March 26 to April 4!
All members are encouraged to review the candidate statements before you cast your vote.
Personal Members
A voting link will be emailed and sent via private message through online banking to eligible voting members. Look out for instructions when voting takes place.
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Business Members
Authorized signors of the business must designate a non-member to vote on behalf of the business. Please contact or visit a branch to receive a Designation form.
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General Voting Rules
- Voting will be open 9:00am on Monday, March 26 to 2:00pm on Friday, April 4
- Ballots received after such time will be deemed invalid
- Only one vote per member will be counted
Only a member who was a member in good standing for the ninety (90) continuous days prior to the commencement of voting, and who is not a junior member, is eligible to cast a ballot in an election of a director or directors.
How to Vote
During the voting period described above, members will vote online through a secure website hosted by the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES).
Voter Confidentiality
Voter information will be used exclusively by the auditor of the Credit Union and the returning officer appointed by the Credit Union to administer the vote. Voter information will not be used for any other purpose or distributed to any other parties. The auditor and the returning officer will not disclose any personal information about any voter without the voter’s prior consent, unless the auditor or returning officer, as the case may be, has a good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal process or other legal requirements of any court, governmental authority or agency, to protect or defend rights, interests or property of the auditor or the returning officer. All ballots are to be received, authenticated and tallied by CUES E-Vote Services. The Credit Union has appointed Heidi Harris, Governance Officer of the Credit Union, to serve as returning officer to oversee the process and tabulation of votes on the Board of Director Election.
Results
Results of the Director Election will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on April 9, following receipt of the results from the returning officer. Thank you in advance for taking the time to vote. If you have any questions about the voting process or the Board of Directors Election generally, please contact us at info@northsave.com.
Our Credit Union Rules
Northern Savings and its board of directors follow the Credit Union Rules, approved by you – our members.
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