Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation

Name :

Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation

Address  :

3 View Street

Town  :

Nelson

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V1L 2V1

Phone  :

250 354 2334

Fax  :

250 354 2330

Web URL  :

Not Available


History

Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation is governed by a group of dedicated volunteers whose purpose is to raise funds for the medical needs of our community hospital The Board of Directors consists of 13 directors who each serve a 3year term

Our directors bring to the Board a variety of backgrounds offering their unique skills and talents to ensure the Foundations success

The Foundation Board is a working Board elected by its members Directors and members serve on various committees such as the Events Committee Golf Committee Community Relations Committee or the Finance Committee

All board directors and members contribute their time and effort without any payment or benefit other than the satisfaction of contributing to the community
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