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For me, the Purple Life began with my Mother and Grandmother. 42 years ago in Medicine Hat,AB, I took my formal obligation into Royal Purple.
I moved from Medicine Hat to Calgary,AB to continue studies at Mount Royal University and at U of C. I transferred to Calgary Royal Purple and served as President and hosted the 50th Anniversary of the District. I also served as the Royal Purple Representative on the Alberta Cochlear Implant Committee. |
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16 years later, and with both my children moving on with their lives; I met my partner, Bill McCallum and moved back to Saskatchewan in 1997. Wanting to continue with Royal Purple, I transferred to Kyle Royal Purple and very quickly became President and then District Deputy for two terms. Sadly, Kyle Royal Purple has since given up their Charter. I remain a Charter Member of Kindersley Lodge #385.
Following my move back to Saskatchewan, I also became involved in the Provincial and National Nursing Boards. Provincially, I served on various committees over 7 years and then served as President. Having heard about Royal Purple Provincial Associations, I became involved with Saskatchewan Royal Purple and eventually served as Provincial Treasurer, 1&2 Vice President, President and Immediate Past President.
At a National AdHoc Committee Meeting in Beechy, Saskatchewan I became involved in National Committee work.
THE REST THEY SAY IS HISTORY!
My daughter and son and Bill have been supportive from afar. My 7 grandchildren often ask “Grandma, why are you always driving all over the country?” I tell them that I am visiting all of my Purple Sisters and Brothers and that maybe someday you might join us! My next addition will be the first Great Grand baby in November. When I am not visiting family, you can find me enjoying our cabin in Northern Saskatchewan where I get in some boating and fishing. In the Winter months I become a Snow Bird and enjoy the Sun, Sand and Surf.
After 49 years of teaching and caring for others in healthcare, I retired and now devote my time to spreading the Purple word and hope that others have a VISION BEYOND 2020.
Following my move back to Saskatchewan, I also became involved in the Provincial and National Nursing Boards. Provincially, I served on various committees over 7 years and then served as President. Having heard about Royal Purple Provincial Associations, I became involved with Saskatchewan Royal Purple and eventually served as Provincial Treasurer, 1&2 Vice President, President and Immediate Past President.
At a National AdHoc Committee Meeting in Beechy, Saskatchewan I became involved in National Committee work.
THE REST THEY SAY IS HISTORY!
My daughter and son and Bill have been supportive from afar. My 7 grandchildren often ask “Grandma, why are you always driving all over the country?” I tell them that I am visiting all of my Purple Sisters and Brothers and that maybe someday you might join us! My next addition will be the first Great Grand baby in November. When I am not visiting family, you can find me enjoying our cabin in Northern Saskatchewan where I get in some boating and fishing. In the Winter months I become a Snow Bird and enjoy the Sun, Sand and Surf.
After 49 years of teaching and caring for others in healthcare, I retired and now devote my time to spreading the Purple word and hope that others have a VISION BEYOND 2020.
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