Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Halifax, Nova Scotia

FUSION Halifax enters its third year with a new board of directors and a renewed focus on connecting and inspiring young professionals through leadership, mentorship, and positive progress.

"FUSION Halifax represents the true spirit of civic engagement - not just for a generation, but for an entire community," said Cheryl Stewart, 2009-2010 chair of FUSION Halifax. "Over the past two years, we have rolled up our sleeves and made our mark, taking on issues that matter in Halifax. This year will be no exception. We are excited about our role in helping realize the potential of this great city."

FUSION members elected a new board of directors at the organization’s annual general meeting held on November 5.

The new slate of directors is as follows:
 Cheryl Stewart, Chair
 Level Chan, Vice Chair
 Aly Mawji, Treasurer
 Derek Simon, Corporate Secretary & Legal Counsel
 Tori Jarvis, Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships
 Natasha Winters, Director of Strategy
 Sean Williams, Director of Communications
 Jill MacBeath, Director of Membership
 Bobbie Jo Hawkes, Director of Events
 James Hardy, Director of Urban Development
 Emily Richardson, Director of Sustainability
 Jacqueline Flinn, Director of Health and Wellness
 Kelly Wilson, Director of "People Factor"
 Jane Shkolnik, Director of artsScene

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Outgoing Chair, Alyson Queen and the 2008-2009 Board of Directors for their exceptional leadership over the past year. FUSION Halifax is stronger because of their unwavering commitment and dedication”, said Ms Stewart. “Our goal is to continue to tap into the great energy that exists in the 20-40 demographic to inspire broader community capacity building. Our members want to think and act differently to help create the most vibrant city in Canada”.

About FUSION Halifax
FUSION Halifax is an organization created by and for young people who are inspired to make their city a better, more sustainable place to live, work and play. Through its more than 1400 members, volunteer committees and dynamic networks, FUSION Halifax showcases existing opportunities - and unleashes new ones - that encourage civic and community engagement.

For more information or to join FUSION Halifax for free, visit www.fusionhalifax.ca .

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Media contact: Sean Williams
Director of Communications
FUSION Halifax
(902)220-5945
williamsmarketing@ns.sympatico.ca