The DDC recognized the efforts of several past Board members as well as its past Council representative at its Annual General Meeting held today at the Anna Templeton Center on Duckworth Street.

Mr. Peter House formally of Patterson Palmer, Mrs. Nycki Delisle of Hempware, Mr. Patrick Martin of DRAY Inc and Councilor Art Puddister, Ward 1 Councilor with the City of St. John’s.

Mr. House joined the DDC Board in 1995 and served until his resignation in 2004. Peter served on several committees within the DDC but dedicated most of his time on the City’s Heritage Advisory Committee.

Mrs. Delisle joined the Board in 2000 and served two terms with the Board until 2004. Nycki served on the Retail Committee and played an instrumental role in starting the Downtown Buskers project. The pilot project was greeted with much success and has since grown into an annual event for the DDC.

Mr. Patrick Martin joined the Board in 2003 and unfortunately had to resign his position on the Board as his office moved outside the BIA area. His term with the Board was short lived but Patrick assures the group that should the opportunity present itself he will return.

Councilor Art Puddister served two years as the Council representative on the DDC Board of management. As part of the DDC Bylaws, a member of Council must sit on the DDC Board of Management. Councilor Puddister worked diligently as a liaison between City Hall and the DDC ensuring the line of communication remained clear and open at all times.

DDC Chairman, Mr. Bill Mahoney, presented the group with plaques as tokens of the Board appreciation for their efforts over their tenure. He also expressed thanks and well wishes to them in their future endeavors.

The DDC holds its annual Board elections each November with a number of seats available for representation. Board positions are open to any member of the BIA. For more information on how you can become involved in the DDC please call us a t 579 4139 or visit us at 155 Water Street Suite 202.