Community Advisory Group

The PNE Community Advisory Group (CAG) is an advisory body consisting of ten independent members from diverse backgrounds across Metro Vancouver who provide constructive input and feedback to PNE staff. The group advises on matters including on-site programming, community engagement strategies, implementation of the Hastings Park/PNE Master Plan, and operational aspects affecting the local community and region. Members are appointed for two-year terms and bring extensive professional experience in areas such as business development, sports and recreation, community impact, sustainability, and cultural events. Input from the group supports the PNE in remaining responsive to community needs while fulfilling its mission as a vibrant non-profit organization dedicated to creating memorable experiences.

Current Members

Shelley Dube, Educational Institutions
Ben Dube, Youth Rep
Patricia Barnes, Business and Economic Development
Jessica Borich, Community Impact & Communications
Lucy Croysdill, Sports and Recreation
Donalda Greenwell, Park Stewardship, Sustainability and Environmental Education
Courtney Komonasky, Member-At-Large
Jason McGarry, Member-At-Large
Dal Palmer, Culture, Events and Festivals
Dino Singh, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Representation

Meeting schedule

The Community Advisory Group meets quarterly throughout the year, with its meeting schedule running from April 1 to March 31 annually in alignment with the PNE’s fiscal calendar (as per approved change to CAG Terms of Reference, January 2025).

May 21, 2025
July 22, 2025
October 14, 2025
January 13, 2026

Terms of Reference

The Community Advisory Group (CAG) provides constructive input and feedback to PNE staff regarding items such as:

On-Site programming;
Community engagement strategy and implementation plans;
Implementation of aspects of the Hastings Park/PNE Master Plan; and
Operational aspects that affect the local community, city or region.

As an advisory group, decision-making is outside the scope of the CAG.

Meeting frequency

The CAG will meet four times per calendar year. Two meetings a year will be held in person at the Hastings Room and two meetings will be held virtually.

NOTE: All meetings are closed to the public.

Time commitment

All members are appointed for a two-year term. Terms run from April 1 to March 31. Applicants should be able to serve for the full term of appointment. Alternates are not permitted.

Members can re-apply following their two-year term.

Applications for the 2026=2028 term open in January 2026.

Membership

The membership will represent diverse backgrounds, including geographic, generational and cultural. The membership will be drawn from stakeholders throughout Metro Vancouver who meet one or more of more of the member selection criteria.

The CAG consists of ten independent members appointed by PNE staff. Meetings are chaired by PNE staff.

Members must have extensive professional experience and/or a high level of experience or expertise (see criteria on application page) in at least one of the following areas including, but not limited to:

Business and Economic Development
Sports and Recreation
Community Impact & Communications
Educational Institutions
Culture, Events and Festivals
Park Stewardship, Sustainability and Environmental Education
Youth Representation
Neighbour-at-Large Representation
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Representation

Prospective members

Applicants must reside in Metro Vancouver or work for an organization located in Metro Vancouver.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant experience, knowledge and skills related to the mandate of the group.

Questions? Contact the PNE Community Advisory Group at communityrelations@pne.ca

About the PNE

The PNE is a vibrant non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating memorable experiences, positively impacting our community and creating first-class events. Our purpose is to inspire joy and deliver memorable experiences

As a statutory, non-profit organization wholly owned by the City of Vancouver, the PNE is governed by our Board of Directors while remaining operationally and financially self-sufficient. Revenue generated from our various activity streams provides the funds to independently operate and maintain the grounds and programming at Hastings Park.

The PNE management team and Board of Directors are committed to keeping the organization strong, healthy and vibrant while focused on the future to ensure many more memories are made on this active and evolving site.