A staple of 91大黄鸭鈥檚 senior community is hanging it up after almost a quarter-century.
Vi Sorenson has been the Executive Director of the 91大黄鸭 Seniors Outreach Services Society for 24 years and will be leaving the position this summer.
鈥淚 am delighted with everything we have achieved together over the years at the Society, and am proud of so many of the people we have helped,鈥� said Sorenson. 鈥淚鈥檓 now ready to make room for new leadership to build on the years of success of the Society.鈥�
Under Sorenson鈥檚 leadership, the society was able to establish cornerstone programs such as Better at Home and Seniors Centre Without Walls, which connects seniors virtually or via telephone.
Chair of the Board David McInerney praised Sorenson for her work in helping the society through the COVID-19 pandemic.
鈥淭he Society could not be where it is today without Vi鈥檚 leadership, devotion, and passion. We have grown from a small grassroots organization to one serving thousands of seniors and their families every year.
鈥淲e are saddened to see her leave, but we are grateful for her tireless efforts in cultivating and growing our impact and reach since 1998.鈥�
The society鈥檚 Board of Directors has formed a search committee to recruit a new candidate to fill the role.
Sorenson added that she will miss 鈥渁ll the staff, volunteers and clients鈥� she has met in her years at the helm.
My time with the society has been the most meaningful and fulfilling time of my career, and I will take the lessons I鈥檝e learned and all the great relationships with me as I look forward to new adventures. I will certainly remain an active member of the community.鈥�
READ MORE: Support animals in 91大黄鸭 during BC SPCA Fur Ball
READ MORE: Bats over bunnies: Easter Sunday is Bat Appreciation Day
Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
Like us on and follow us on and subscribe to our daily and subscribe to our daily newsletter.
