About Us
Women’s Contact Society
Since 1982
“Our focus is on women. Our concern is for everyone.”
The Women’s Contact Society is a non-profit society registered in 1982 under the Society Act, Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Province of British Columbia.
The Society is a place for all women, whatever their status, age, or lifestyle. We operate according to the principle of feminism: women have the right to be full and equal members of society.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
The Women’s Contact Society exists to provide support and services to all women and girls that improve their quality of life and empowers them to change ideas, laws and situations that deny equality in Williams Lake and area.
Our Vision
Empower women and girls in all areas of their life.
What We Do
Our Core Values
Women’s Contact Society’s values are: equality, leadership, fairness, respect, honesty, inclusiveness, accountability, dependability and trustworthiness.
Our Guiding Principles
We believe women have the right to have control of their life.
We welcome women of all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Membership and Governance
Our membership is approximately one hundred (100); the society is governed by a board of directors using the consensus model. The membership fee is a sliding scale from $2-$20.
The Board of Directors meets monthly and operates on a consensus model.
Board of Directors
Rebecca Egilson
Kirsten Stark
Valerie Coulthard
Dawnalyn Webster
Sunny Dyck
Sarah Balitsky
Executive Director
Bobbi Krist
Operations & Finance Manager
Jeanie Bradshaw