# Change in Leadership: Steveston Historical Society Names Rachel Meloche as Next Executive Director

- Link: https://historicsteveston.ca/news/change-in-leadership/
- Published: 2018-07-05T18:15:25-07:00
- Author: Sarah

![Current executive director Sarah Glen with SHS Chair Linda Barnes (centre) and
Rachel Meloche at the Steveston Salmon Festival parade](http://historicsteveston.
ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ChangeLeadership.jpg)

**RICHMOND. BC** – On August 1, Rachel Meloche will become executive director of
the Steveston Historical Society. Meloche will succeed Sarah Glen, who was appointed
as the Society’s first executive director in 2015.

_“Sarah was our first ED and has exceeded our expectations!”_ Says Linda Barnes,
Chair of the Steveston Historical Society Board of Directors. _“Under her stewardship,
programs such as the successful Walking Tour Vignettes and Songs in the Snow, have
cemented partnerships with many groups. Her enthusiasm, professionalism and imagination
have been tremendous assets – she will be missed but we look forward to keeping 
her on as a volunteer.”_

Meloche brings a great passion for history, especially Steveston’s, to the role –
she draws upon her experience at local heritage sites: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National
Historic Site, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, and the Steveston Museum.

_“I’m very excited to be joining the SHS.”_ Says Rachel Meloche. _“Steveston has
such a unique and important history, and I can’t wait to work with the Board of 
Directors and the rest of the SHS team, as well as other local organizations, as
we preserve and present its story. We have some great programming coming up, and
I’m thrilled to be carrying on Sarah’s excellent work.”_

As part of this exciting time of transition, the SHS Board is seeking new general
members as well as possible Board recruits. Become a member, make new friends and
help keep Steveston a wonderful place to live. Check the membership section of this
website or contact info@historicsteveston.ca for more information.

**For more information, contact:**

Linda Barnes
 Chair – Steveston Historical Society Phone: 604-787-3118