Character Abbotsford

The CA Board met this morning to consider a theme for the 26/27 year and to plan for our two events: Speaker Event and Character in Action Awards. Exciting! #characterinabby #abbotsford 🦅

The Character Abbotsford Council met today to begin planning for the 26/27 year. What a team! #characterinabby #abbotsford

Members of the Character Council visited @abbyhospice today and were inspired to learn how families are helped in their time of need and grief counselling is provided to children, youth, and adults. #characterinabby #abbotsford

My key takeaways from @UFV_President? Character begins with humility. When you get something wrong, don’t defend the mistake, double down on making it right. Great leaders adapt and course-correct as new information emerges. Thank you to @characterabby and @goUFV for this event

Thank you UFV for hosting more than 110 high school students and community guests. Many thanks to our sponsors: Abbotsford School District, MEI Schools, Prospera Credit Union, University of the Fraser Valley.

An inspiring afternoon of around the topic of “Character in Leadership” with Dr. James Mandigo, President of the University of the Fraser Valley. The era that the university is in today? —> Community Impact! #characterinabby #abbotsford

2/2 An optional light lunch will be provided. << Register at CharacterAbbotsford.com >> SPONSORS: Abbotsford School District, MEI Schools, Prospera Credit Union, University of the Fraser Valley.

1/2 Come join us at UFV for an exciting speaker event focusing on BUILDING CHARACTER and LEADERSHIP SKILLS. The event will feature an interview of DR. JAMES MANDIGO, President and Vice Chancellor of UFV, conducted by Vijay Manuel, Chair of the Character Abbotsford BOD.

4/4 Many thanks to our sponsors: Abbotsford School District, MEI Schools, Prospera Credit Union, and University of the Fraser Valley. #characterinabby

3/4 Eight members were elected to serve on the board of directors: Sir James Barlow, Andrea Critchley (Secretary), Darcy Halber, Vijay Manuel (Chair), Bev Olfert (Treasurer), Jory Smallenberg (Vice Chair), Colin Watson, and Shirley Wilson.

1/4 The Character Abbotsford Council started the year focused on Inspiring Abbotsford’s wonderful citizens, Engaging and Equipping the city’s amazing leaders, and Using their influence to positively impact the community.

We are thrilled to welcome DR. NATHAN NGIENG, Superintendent of the Abbotsford School District, to the Character Abbotsford Council! #characterinabby #abbotsford Full announcement at CharacterAbbotsford.com

We are thrilled to welcome DR. JAMES MANDIGO, UFV President and Vice Chancellor, to the Character Abbotsford Council! Full announcement here: characterabbotsford.com/news/20240925/…

Members of Character Abbotsford joined in the celebration of DR. JOANNE MACLEAN, retiring President and Vice Chancellor of UFV. We thank you for your faithful service to our community! #characterinabby #abbotsford

Congratulations to Anna-Marie and Mike Bakker, Hersimer Dhaliwal and Megan Capp for receiving @characterabby Character In Action awards! Mayor Siemens was on hand to share stories about the recipients and thank them for their contributions to our community.

We are THRILLED to welcome STEVE SCOTT, Publisher of the @AbbyNews to the Character Abbotsford Council! Bio at CharacterAbbotsford.com #characterinabby #abbotsford

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1/4 CONGRATULATIONS to HERSIMER DHALIWAL, MIKE & ANNAMARIE BAKKER, and MEGAN CAPP!!! Winners of the 2025 CHARACTER IN ACTION AWARDS!!! #characterinabby #abbotsford