AS- vee September 1, 1982 - North Shore News

Hospital Societ members
must cast votes tonight —

Dear Editor:

A recent article in the
Sunday News may lead the
reader to believe that the
abortion issue will no longer
be a factor at tonight's
Annual General meeting fo
the North and West Van-
couver Hospital Society.

But, in fact, the con-
troversy between the sup-
porters of the Pro-Life group
and those who support the
present. hospital policy, will
still be the main reason for a
heavy vote at the Annual
Meeting. It is imperative
that the elected candidates

t the wishes of the
majority of the citizens of
the North Shore and its
environs. Those citizens who
are sufficiently interested
have joined the Hospital
Society. Now they must
attend the meeting and vote

Volunteer
helped to
motivate
residents

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for the candidates of their

choice if they wish the Board
to properly represent their
convictions. _

Last year 1000 votes were
cast for candidates favouring
the hospital policy on
abortions and 500 votes cast
for the Pro-Life candidates.

‘This year 800 new members

have joined the Society,
presumably heavily from the
well organized Pro-Life
group. This would mean
almost an automatic win for
those who wish to eliminate
the abortions performed in
Lions Gate Hosptial.

The unorganized members
who wish the hospital policy
to remain unchanged must
also attend the Annual

Meeting if they do not wish

to lose their mandate by
apathy and complacency.
The Board has done

Dear Editor:

It is usual at this time to
evaluate the volunteer
service given by community
volunteers and I wish to
commend the work of Randi
Haagerup.

Ms. Haagerup worked at
the end of our spring season
and became an important
part of the activity team
effort. Her ability and
people oriented skills added
much to our programs and
her visits were looked
forward to by staff and
residents alike.

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everything it can legally do
to facilitate the voting
procedure. Registration
commences at 6:15 p.m. and
immediately the meeting has
been called to order at 6:30
and recessed, the ballot
boxes. will be available.
Members may then cast their
ballots and leave again if
they wish. The meeting will

‘geconvened at 7:30.to handle

its regular business, hear
short speeches from the
candidates, and accept
ballots from those who are
able to remain for the full
mee:

I hope this letter will assist

in bringing out a large and

representative vote.

K.C. Bruce
President

North and West
Hospital Society

Positive and responsible
attitudes helped motivate
and encourage the residents

and her ability for Sself-

and her responsible com- :

mitment to our p

rograms —:
should be notated and we. -
extend our compliments to -
you on such a fine employee

and good citizen.
Ruth O. Howard
Activity Director
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