The 2023 Executive Team
Lone Butte-Horse Lake Community Association held its Annual General Meeting on December 13, 2022, and re-elected its executive for the upcoming term. The team is dedicated to serving the community and ensuring that the needs and interests of residents are represented and addressed. With a wealth of experience and diverse backgrounds, our team works collaboratively to plan and implement initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Lone Butte and Horse Lake. Get to know our executive team and their roles.
PRESIDENT: Heidi Meier
Heidi has been on the executive team for over 8 years and has brought passion and commitment to this great community hall. Between Heidi and her family, we can count on them going the extra mile to support the annual events in abundant volunteer hours. Heidi also organizes the bookings and all the maintenance, grants, and much more.
One of Heidi's favourite aspects of living in the community is Lone Butte's small-town feeling, where everyone looks out for everyone. "It takes a village to raise a family, and this is a village for sure. Everyone is friendly and helpful."
VICE PRESIDENT: Mary Carter
Mary has been a part of our executive team for over 18 years. She joined the association in 2002 and has served 9 years as Vice-President, 7 years as Secretary, and 2 years as Director. Mary loves that the community has always made her feel welcome, and people smile and wave at her. She is well-known in the community for all her efforts, and she is even getting used to being hugged at the grocery store!
Mary believes that one of the best things about Lone Butte is the community hall. She is proud to be a part of the executive team that has provided outings for residents and visitors like Dances, Easter Egg Hunts, Fireworks at Halloween, and Potluck Dinners. This is one of the reasons why Mary thinks our community is great!
SECRETARY: Vicky Santelli
Vicky has lived in the area for the past 6 years and has newly joined the executive team. One of her favourite aspects of living in the community is people helping one another, and you know your neighbour. Vicky is grateful for how the businesses, schools, community associations, and the Volunteer Fire Department all pull together to make the community a happier and safer place to be.
TREASURER: Amalia McGlashan
Amalia is a bookkeeper with incredible support as the acting treasurer. She has lived in the area for 3 years and participated on the executive team for over 2 years. Her favourite aspect in the community is nature, especially when the leaves change, as it reminds her of why ‘we live here’. Amalia thinks the greatness of the community is ‘the friendliness of everyone. We are such a wonderful small community with so much heart.’
DIRECTOR: Cat Armitage
Cat has lived in Lone Butte for the past 8 years and served as a director for the past 4 years. Cat appreciates the community's friendship and admires the area for being very caring.
DIRECTOR: Diane Dyck
Diane was elected as a director in 2019 and has lived in the area for the past 5 ½ years. Her favourite aspect of the community is its small-town size, and her great appreciation for the community is how everyone can be a part of it. Whether planning, volunteering, participating, or just looking out for one another, everyone does their part.
DIRECTOR: Jenny Bakken
Jenny has lived in the area since 2005 and has been a community member since 2016. She has been a director at the hall for the past 2 years and enjoys volunteering when she can. One of her favourite aspects is the beauty of the terrain which has abundant colours throughout the year. Jenny treasures how neighbours become friends in the community.