Bio for Director at Large
Jocelyn Barr
My husband Gord and I first
came to Palm Creek in 2009 and that is when we
took our first pickleball
lessons. The first couple of years we came with our RV and like many
people we decided to purchase a home here. We are Canadians and spend close
to 6 months a year in the park.
I took the referee training and
found that it was a good fit for me. I have
enjoyed being a referee in many of our tournaments. I’ve also been a round robin coordinator and a mentor for
the 2.0 RR. This year I joined the training team and provided
administrative support for the training program.
Before retirement, I worked for
35 years as an Information Technology professional,
spending the last 20 years in various management roles. I spent 26 years with my final
employer including 3 years spent working in Human Resources. As a result I have learned how to work with a wide
variety of individuals from very diverse backgrounds, who often had conflicting needs
and interests.
The member at large position
requires the ability to listen to the ideas, needs and concerns of club
members and to take those back to the board for consideration and action. I believe my work experiences would be
beneficial to me in performing this role.
Our club has flourished because
many dedicated volunteers have done a great
deal of wonderful work. As the club continues to grow, I believe I can
contribute to its continued
success.
Bio for Director at Large
Reed Cowen
My name is Reed Cowen and I am a Pickleball addict! I was first diagnosed with this affliction during the winter of 2011-12 shortly after taking my first Pickleball lesson at the courts previously located by the tennis complex.
I truly have a vested interest in the Palm Creek Pickleball Club. I have been a Captain/Mentor for 2.0 Round Robins the past three winter seasons and I am currently teaching new players on the Monday session. In addition to the on court volunteer participation I have lent a helping hand to various Club projects (assembling the aluminum benches, erecting the shade covers over the mid-way section of the courts, etc.)
I have successfully been able to pass this aforementioned infliction onto close to 100 people back home in the Okotoks/High River, Alberta communities. I am a founding member of the Okotoks Pickleball Club and currently President of that organization.
In my working life, I was a commercial banker working for one of Canada ’s “big six” banks for 35 years. I have a Bachelor of Administration degree and hold a Fellowship from the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association
I am interested in continuing to volunteer for the Palm Creek Pickleball Club and have offered my name to serve on the Board of Directors.
Bio for Director at Large
Jerri Sedio
I’m Jerri Sedio, running for an At Large position on the Palm Creek Pickleball Club board. Most of my working life was spent in the travel industry, I just never liked staying in one place to long. Working in front office management and sales for major hotel companies in Atlanta, Atlantic City, and Cleveland. I also worked in reservations for Northwest Airlines in Washington DC and retired as Business Development Manager for Holland America Cruise Line based in Cleveland.
Jack
and I retired in 2006, sold our home near Cleveland, OH, loaded up our motor home and hit the road to became
full time Rvers. We have never looked back, I guess the travel bug
is still with me. We first arrived at Palm Creek in March of 2007 for a one month stay. On
day two we took a free pickle ball lesson, and were forever hooked. We have returned to Palm Creek every winter since, now staying 5-6 months. When
not at Palm Creek, we travel the USA
hiking, biking, kayaking, taking photographs
and just playing tourist.
Our
pickleball club has certainly come a long way since 2007 when we had just 8 courts! I have always
tried to be active in the club, first volunteering
at the annual tournament checking in players, shagging balls when one tennis court served as one pickle
ball court and serving at the Saturday night
spaghetti dinner. Also
spent 2 years on the tournament cooking crew
preparing and serving up lunch for players, guests and volunteers at both tournaments. When we moved to our new courts,
I served on the inaugural Court Usage Committee as we
transitioned from 12 courts to 24. I have
spent many seasons as a round robin captain and currently captain and mentor the mixed 2.0 on Friday. I graduated from the Gearhart Referee School some 5 years ago and
continue to serve each year as a referee at
both of our tournaments. Currently, I’m
the coordinator for the first annual
tournament volunteer party. I‘m
a 3.5 player and strong supporter of the
scheduled round robin play we enjoy at Palm Creek and I want to help it continue to evolve. I play for fun and
the social part of the game, but no matter what someone’s pickleball goals are, this club
can help you reach them. I
want to be a part of this continued growth representing YOU, the
members, by serving on the board.
Bio for Director at Large
Bill Young
I was born and raised on family farm in Cyress River, Man. Graduated from high school in 1965. Attended the University of Manitoba and graduated in 1969 with Diploama in Agriculture. Returned to farm, bought my uncle's farm in 1971 ,and married Wendy Anderson in 1971 . We still reside on the family farm though the we now rent farm out now . We have two children - Sheri and Ryan.
I played most sports growing up- especially hockey , baseball and golf as well as curling. We enjoyed lots of downhill skiing trips to the mountains with family and friends while the family was growing up.
I have been quite active in our small community in Canada over the year-, coached hockey and baseball, served on the local Credit Union Board for 20 years-acting as Chairman for 10 of those years. I have also served on many committees for special events within the community.
Wendy and I love to travel and have enjoyed wonderful trips to Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska. This is our 5th year in Palm Creek where I have become hooked on Pickleball . I have met and continue to enjoy meeting many wonderful folks on the courts. We have an awesome facility and I would be pleased to serve the board as a member at large.
Respectfully submitted
Bill Young
Bio for Director at Large
David Wight
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