Endorsements

Derek Masselink is the kind of positive, collaborative visionary type of young thinker that we need in every village and town hall in this country. Pender could be leading the way in Canada on how local communities transition to local food, energy and economies with someone like Derek providing the ideas and the leadership. - Briony Penn, Federal Liberal Candidate, Saanich-Gulf Islands

I wholeheartedly support Derek Masselink for the position of North Pender Island Trustee.  Derek has a good understanding of environmental and agricultural issues and has a keen sense of community.  As a good listener who works well with others, he will do a good job for all of us in this position. - Karl Hamson

I believe Derek would be an excellent Trustee. I know him to be a committed and involved member and steward of North Pender Island. - Susan DeGryp, CRD Director

As a councillor for the Town of Smithers I’ve had the pleasure of working with Derek on two significant projects, our Official Community Plan, and Downtown Charrette. I found Derek to be both knowledge and personable.  Derek provided Smithers with thorough and practical finished products containing informed, insightful and innovative approaches for creating a sustainable community where people want to live, work and play. - Cathryn Bucher, Mayoral Candidate, Smithers, BC

North Pender is fortunate to have Derek contributing his time and extensive expertise. I look forward to working with him to guide the development of the Island in a manner that will help protect the reasons that we moved here. - Nori Pope, President of the Pender Islands Farmers’ Institute

North Pender is incredibly lucky that Derek Masselink has agreed to stand for Trustee. He is a man of outstanding character who will provide youthful vigour, valuable expertise, and a deep commitment to preserving the unique amenities and environment cherished by all of us who live here. - William Deverell

Letter of Support from Douglas Patterson, Pender Lions Club

Derek’s balanced, thoughtful, and cheerful approach to sustainable living on our lovely island makes him a perfect  candidate for Islands Trust Trustee. He has our vote. - David Manning & Eroca Dancer

I have worked with Derek on a number of sustainable community planning initiatives in British Columbia. Derek blends strong ethical values with a pragmatic approach that gets things done.  He helps guide communities though complex, emotionally-charged discussions using his skills as a facilitator and dialogue-maker. - Robert Barrs, Principal of HBLanarc

Derek Masselink brings solid qualities to his candidacy for Trustee on North Pender Island. His goal, to approach land usage by finding the “right balance” through consensus building, makes him the right person to represent us on the Islands Trust. - Therese & Dr. Don Williams 

As a resident of Pender Island, I know that Derek Masselink as a Trustee, will bring to our community  his skills and experience with community planning. With his background in agriculture, we are fortunate to have a person with an understanding of our rural environment that will support the Mandate of the Islands Trust. - Peter Binner

As a farmer, businessman, and father, Derek has the wisdom, experience, and compassion to be a fantastic Trustee for Pender Island. - David R. Boyd

In the 5 years that we have known Derek Masselink, we have come to see him as a man of principles, caring deeply for the health and well being of his family and community. We know that Derek will listen to the concerns of island residents and represent the people of North Pender with openness and wisdom. - Mae & Les Quitzau

Derek’s background and experience epitomize the Islands Trust mandate of “Preserve and Protect.” His professional experience in community planning brings unique insight and vision for addressing the needs of the people of our community. - Sylvia & Keith Pincott