When you fast-forward 5, 10 or 15 years down the road… what do YOU want for our community? More importantly, when you look to the future for your family, your business and your happiness in Gibsons, what do you need from our community to best support you and your goals? Do you have a clear sense that what you most need ~ opportunities, services, resources and leadership ~ will be here and available to you? Are you excited by the leadership and vision that has been demonstrated to you… or just uncertain?
My partner Ben and I moved to Gibsons in the summer of 2004 to follow my entrepreneurial dream and open a women’s-focused fitness and wellness centre on North Road which we operated for five years. It was a great introduction to the community, and we had the chance to build quality relationships with a number of amazing people. We also experienced first-hand the challenges and rewards of running a small business in Gibsons. I’ve never worked so hard in my life, and I wouldn’t change a second of it.
During the past seven years, we’ve become deeply involved with our community on many levels. I believe it is vitally important to get younger people actively participating and engaged in our community. This starts by showing them they are wanted, needed and respected. It also happens by encouraging leadership roles and framing that the expectation of these roles can work with busy family, life and career commitments. It doesn’t have to be an ‘either/or’.
My goal is to set an example that this IS possible and to work with an efficient Council in order to do so. I’m excited to announce that I will be running for Gibsons Council on November 19th. I encourage you and your friends to get out and vote.
Make a difference in your community and your future. It’s time that Gibsons Gets FRESH!
“From energetic Entrepreneur to valued Volunteer, Charlene will bring a fresh, creative, passionate and thoughtful approach to Gibsons Council.” Anne Titcomb
Gibsons Gets FRESH! Vote Charlene SanJenko for Gibsons Councillor on November 19th!
PROFILE_CHARLENE_SANJENKO_Fall 2011
MEDIA RELEASE – Charlene SanJenko Announces Candidacy
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Charlene is a Creative Catalyst for Positive Change who enjoys bringing an entrepreneurial edge to social change. Charlene’s business experience in the financial services industry, law, accounting, and as an entrepreneur have given her a unique, well-rounded perspective from which to work with clients she enjoys and projects she is passionate about. Born and raised on the Canada’s West Coast, Charlene enjoys projects grounded in tourism and community economic development especially where collaboration and innovation are present. Her extensive network and strong relationships allow her to manage quality, unforgettable experiences, events and excursions that Distinctly West Coast is quickly becoming known.
