The SARC Board of Directors
Calling for Nominations to the SARC Board of Directors
SARC is calling for nominations from within the SARC Membership for the following positions on our Board of Directors.
- North Region Regular Board Representative – 3 positions
- North Region Associate Board Representative – 1 position
- South Region Regular Board Representative – 1 position
As per SARC’s bylaws, Board positions are based on region (North/South), Membership category (Regular/Associate), and Position Type (Board Representative/Manager Representative). For example, the position of “North Region Regular Board Representative” can be filled by someone who serves on a board of a SARC Regular Member organization in the North region. To check on your organization’s eligibility, click here.
There are so many reasons to consider the SARC Board! Meet and learn from fellow Directors from across Saskatchewan, be part of shaping provincial strategies, and take advantage of virtual meeting options that make it easy to participate.
You’re already contributing to great things within your SARC Member organization – amplify your impact to support SARC’s Member network and thousands of people experiencing disability across Saskatchewan!
Nominations are open now and close on April 24, 2026. We hope to hear from you soon!
The SARC Board of Directors focuses on strategic leadership and guidance to SARC’s Executive Director and Leadership Team in their work to support and strengthen the Disability Service sector and SARCAN Recycling system.
The SARC Board is a group of people who are passionate about:
The Disability Service Sector
Nonprofit Excellence
Employment Opportunities for People of All Abilities
Environmental Stewardship
Coming from many different communities across Saskatchewan, their varied backgrounds and experiences contribute to a rich collaboration toward the betterment and sustainability of SARC’s services and SARCAN Recycling.
With virtual and in-person meeting options available, SARC Board Directors can participate in the way that works for their schedule, availability, and preference.
As per SARC’s bylaws, the SARC Board is made up of the following individuals:
- 12 Directors who are either a Board Director or the most senior staff person at a SARC Regular or Associate Member organization, elected by SARC Regular and Associate Members
- 1 Treasurer, appointed by the SARC Board
- 1 Past President (if applicable), appointed by the SARC Board
The call for nominations to the SARC Board goes out to the SARC Membership in March of each year (or as necessary to fill vacancies). If you are interested to learn more about the SARC Board, please click here and feel free to contact Amy McNeil, SARC’s Executive Director, at any time at amcneil@sarcan.sk.ca.
The 2025 – 2026 SARC Board of Directors are:
| Valerie Budd-Pritchard – President | South Region Regular Manager Representative | Moose Jaw Diversified Services Inc. Moose Jaw |
| Rosa Smith – Vice President | South Region Associate Manager Representative | Clare Parker Homes Inc. Regina |
| Lloyd Montgomery – Secretary | South Region Regular Board Representative | Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop Corp. Weyburn |
| Lionel Prefontaine | Treasurer | Appointed by SARC Board |
| Wilda Wallace | North Region Associate Board Representative | Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. Wilkie |
| Donald Salie | North Region Regular Board Representative | Battlefords Trade & Education Centre Inc. North Battleford |
| Ruth Howes | North Region Regular Manager Representative | Porcupine Opportunities Program Inc. Porcupine Plain |
| Leanne Kerr | North Region Associate Manager Representative | Canadian Deafblind Association – SK Chapter Inc. Saskatoon |
| Marnie Watkin-Pawelko | South Region Associate Board Representative | Regina Residential Resource Centre Regina |
| Dawn Desautels | South Region Regular Board Representative | Gravelbourg Bon Ami Inc. Gravelbourg |
| Vacant | North Region Regular Board Representative | N/A |
| Vacant | North Region Regular Board Representative | N/A |
| Vacant | South Region Regular Board Representative | N/A |