Board of Directors 2024-25
The ELBC Board of Directors are all volunteer members of the club and generally sit for a term of two years.
You can reach any Board member through our
Contacts page.
President
Roger Pope
Vice President
Brian Webb
Brian was born and raised in London and called Wortley Village home for many years. He worked as a sales leader in the print industry, helping local businesses market themselves through creative print projects. Now retired, Brian enjoys cooking, gardening, and—of course—lawn bowling!
Past President
Carolyn Hoskin
Carolyn has had a long association with ELBC, sleeping on the benches as a child or practicing the piano while her grandparents and father bowled. She was briefly a junior member in the late 80’s but didn’t rejoin the fold until 2009 when she started bowling competitively with her father and touring southwestern Ontario with him. Carolyn first came on the board as Secretary, thanks to Shan Maxwell, and led the club as President from 2021 until 2024.
Secretary
Pirkko Sheldrick
Pirkko joined the club in 2018 after retiring from her teaching career. She started on the Board in 2022 as Secretary and has worked diligently to support the club since, giving generously of her time. She is a very active volunteer with our blind bowlers every Wednesday, and enjoys the game herself.
Treasurer
Keith Lawson
Communications
Alison Fantillo
Alison is a Marketing Executive with 15+ years of experience in Fortune 500 science and technology companies. She leads marketing for Schneider Electric’s Secure Power division in North America, focusing on sustainable data center solutions. Born in London, Alison values community service and enjoys supporting ELBC’s Marketing and Communications efforts.
In-Club Activities
Sue Martin
Sue relocated to London from Chatham six years ago and was looking to rekindle her enjoyment of lawn bowling. After reviewing websites, she wandered down a mysterious path and discovered, as others have, the hidden gem that is the Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club. After participating in the Learn to Bowl sessions as a refresher, she joined the club immediately. Here, in this warm and welcoming environment, Sue has rediscovered her love of the game, and is grateful to be part of this vibrant, inclusive community.
Inter-Club Activities
Position Vacant
Indoor Property Management Kim Benke
Kim Benke discovered lawn bowling when invited to the London Senior Games, and is now District Coordinator of the Games, hosted at Elmwood. She enjoys the inclusiveness of the ELBC jitney format. She volunteered for dandelion duty and was quickly volunteered for Interior Manager, where she appreciates the cooperative spirit of the club.
Outdoor Property Manager
Mitch Young
Sixty years ago, Mitch used to walk with his brother past the Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club every school day, and wonder what lawn bowling could be. Fast forward to 2017, he visited the club during the Doors Open London, threw a few bowls after a quick lesson, and was sold on the game. On his retirement from Western a year and a half later, Mitch signed up for “learn to bowl” sessions and joined the club. He is now an accomplished bowler, an active volunteer on the greens, and enjoys socializing with other club members.
Membership Coordinator
Sandra Fox
Introduced to Elmwood in 2015, Sandra joined as a member the following year, eventually taking on the role of Membership Co-Ordinator. This is not officially a Board position, but Sandra is an integral part of the team. You will find her on the greens most days in the summer!