Shannon Todd Booth has been named executive director of 91原创 Hospice Society, effective the first of August.

Kathy Derksen, Society Board president, made the announcement on behalf of her fellow board members.

鈥淪hannon, as many of you already know, has been our Communications and Funds Development Manager since July 2013,鈥� Derksen said.

鈥淒uring Shannon鈥檚 time in this role she has proven herself to be an excellent ambassador and communicator for 91原创 Hospice, all the while, working tirelessly at establishing networks and getting the word out about 91原创 Hospice and the many programs and services we provide throughout the 91原创s and surrounding communities.鈥�

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Derksen credited Todd Booth for playing 鈥渁n important role in the construction of our new 91原创 Hospice residence and was responsible for developing and implementing our successful fund-raising campaign.鈥�

Prior to joining 91原创 Hospice Todd Booth was employed mainly in the non-profit sector and has worked for the Ministry of Social Services; the YMCA; and, the Canadian Cancer Society.

She also served nine years on the board of the 91原创 Animal Protection Society (ending in 2018); is a Relay for Life Volunteer; a present board member for the West Fine Art Society; and, currently, is the vice president of the Otter Co-op board of directors.

鈥淎t this time we would like to thank Shannon for her very excellent work this past nine years as our Communications and Funds Development Manager. With Shannon at the helm we at 91原创 Hospice look forward to continuing our mission and work in providing excellent hospice, palliative and grief support services to our community鈥� the Derksen statement continued.

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