Board of Directors, 2026-2027
Executive
President: Kris Stevens
Past President: Diane Bradley
Vice President: Diane Brecht
Treasurer: Lynda Homeniuk
Recording Secretary: Noella Houle
Directors
Barbara Gardiner
Shirley Loyer
Gail McGregor
Shellie Sawyer
Corresponding Secretary:
Standing Committees
Membership/Placement: Noella Houle
Social Convenor: Officers
Finance Convenor: Lynda Homeniuk
Nominating Convenor: Noella Houle
By-Laws Convenor: Diane Brecht
Historian: Lynda Homeniuk
Public Relations/Newsletter: Shirley Loyer
Facebook: Diane Bradley
Ann-Marie MacLennon Scholarship Award: Shirley Loyer
Website Convenor: Kris Stevens
Fundraising Committees
50/50: Shellie Sawyer
Bingo: Gail McGregor
Fashion Show: Diane Bradley
Trivia Night: Noella Houle
Service Projects
Emergency Lunch Box Programme: Barbara Gardiner
Queen Elizabeth Breakfast Programme: Edwinna Rawlings
Charitable # 13190-9459-RR0001
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History
In 1935, the Brightside Club, formed in Chatham in the early 1920’s joined the Affiliated May Court Clubs of Canada, which in 1965 became the Associated May Court Clubs of Canada. The May Court Club of Chatham recently celebrated its 80th Anniversary. During those 80 years the May Court Club of Chatham has been involved in many worthwhile projects supporting women and children in the community.
- Chatham May Court Day Nursery opened in 1969
- “Kids on the Block”, volunteers performed with the help of life-size puppets to assist children to better understand those with emotional and physical problems.
- Children’s Community Choir started in 1989 allowed children to develop musical skills and talents.
- Bargain Box, staffed by volunteers operated from 1950 to 1993
- Fundraising projects over the years include: Fantasy Christmas Tree Raffle, Parade of Ponds, Home Tour, Geranium Flower Sale, Painted House
