Myrna Matthews

Myrna has been active in many Mission groups that are representative of encouraging civic pride through community awareness. Seeing a need for the Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild to have its own space, she joined the Mission Arts Council. As Chair of the Arts Centre Committee, she was instrumental in finding a home for the Arts Council, which was shared by the Guild, as well as the Mission Folk Festival and the Mission Artists Association. Also, she has filled various roles on the board, including president, and has chaired committees for Arts Alive Studio Tours, two Mystery Nights, Concerts in the Gallery and the Banner Festival. As president, Myrna felt it was important to reach out to the community, and so she joined the Valley Women’s Network, the Chamber of Commerce, the Tourism Committee and Communities in Bloom, which she has co-chaired since its inception. In this capacity, she helped to organize the naming of Mission’s official flower, the Caitlin Rhododendron.

As a member of the Oyama Sister City Committee, Myrna travelled to Japan with a group from Mission. She previously served on the District of Mission Heritage Commission and Official Community Plan Updating Committee, and is currently involved with the Harbour Revitalization Committee, which is rebuilding Harbour Park. She is excited about her participation in the new Cultural Resources Commission, as they work together to establish their roll in the community.

Myrna's contribution to the Silent Art Auction:

item no.9
HANDWOVEN FABRIC PILLOW
80% ACALPA, 20% MOHAIR

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