AGM AND CONFERENCE RECAP 2022 HOWARD G. PECK VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD (Sponsored by Cowan Insurance Group) AGATHE GAULIN Gabriola Island Squadron Vancouver Island North District (Nominated by Jean-Pierre Van Praet) Agathe has used her remarkable talents in the planning, organizing and delivering of boat courses, seminars and workshops. She gets other Bridge members to volunteer as specific subject instructors for all boating courses. Agathe's voluntarism goes way beyond the Educational Officer's role in that she also focuses on increasing the squadron's visibility in the community. She is our squadron's best ambassador, speaking glowingly of the advantages of CPS-ECP membership during every class session. 44 CANADIAN YACHTING | FEBRUARY 2023 Photos courtesy of Patrick Lavelle