Board Members

The board members volunteer their time to help make a difference in your community.

We are also looking for community contacts to help with welcoming new comers and small volunteer opportunities.  If you are interested, send us an email under the Contact US section. 

Dave Muise

President

David has lived in Grand Lake for 30+ years. Over this time he has volunteered his time for many fund raising events and has also helped organize many of these events. David started on the Board as Vice President in 2012 and served in that capacity until April of 2025. He is a musician and has volunteered his talents for many community functions. David still lives in the community with his wife Marian and their two boarder collies Dublin and Guinness.

Aimee Naugler

Vice-President

 Originally from Antigonish County, NS, Aimee spent 13 years in Alberta before returning in 2017 to now call Grand Lake home. Aimee has always been an active community member in every community she has lived in, from event planning, project development, proposal writing, to fundraising. Therefore, when nominated and elected as Vice President in 2025, she was thrilled to lend her expertise to Grand Lake Oakfield. Excited to bring some new ideas to the Board, Aimee looks forward to connecting with her fellow community members.

Louise McDow

Secretary

Louise moved to Grand Lake in 1995 and married resident Frank McDow and raised their family.  She joined the board of directors in the secretarial position shortly after and started volunteering in the community.

Performing music, conducting plays, bar manager as well as writing the history of the area in a book and setting up the Grand Lake/Oakfield Archives are a few areas of accomplishment to the community.

Louise continues to enjoy visiting the people in her community as well as the parks where she walks her dogs

Rob Kamperman

Past President of 25 years

I've lived in Grand Lake - Oakfield for almost 60 years, landed in Canada on July 20th, 1957, (3 years old), at Pier 21 on the ship the Waterman from Rotterdam, Holland,  our family of six . I've been involved a long time with the community of Grand lake-Oakfield in many different areas. I got involved in the Volunteer Fire Department, saw many changes and up grades (33 years) started when I was 19 years old. During that time I was Fire Chief from 1986 -1996

Tara McAllister

Treasurer

Courtney Haynes

Communications Director

Courtney manages the communication strategy and gets our community news out via Facebook and the website.




 

The Auxiliary

The Auxiliary was originally started many years ago by Nola Hines along with a dedicated group of ladies from the local community. Together, they established a strong and vibrant tradition of hosting various community events that brought people together. Nola, who was an incredibly devoted mother, had 13 children, many of whom, along with their spouses and children, actively contributed their time and effort at the hall. Remarkably, some of them continue to help today, even if they no longer reside in the community. In recent years, we have placed a strong emphasis on ensuring that this cherished tradition remains alive, offering numerous events designed specifically for families and children to enjoy.

Currently, the Auxiliary is run by Bonnie Hines and Vivian Kohout.Bonnie, who is genuinely proud to be Nola's daughter-in-law, has been a valued resident of this close-knit community for an impressive and noteworthy 45 years. Vivian Kohout has proudly lived in the vibrant community for more than 50 years before making her move to Elmsdale. Nevertheless, she remains an active and dedicated volunteer, continually supporting both the Community and the Auxiliary through her ongoing efforts and involvement. The Auxiliary is not a formal organization; rather, it thrives on the great support system provided by the community. Many people are always willing to lend a hand when needed, contributing to the success of various events. The Auxiliary would genuinely love to see some new faces get involved and are continuously on the lookout for enthusiastic helpers. Participating in these events is always enjoyable and offers a wonderful opportunity to meet new people or reconnect with old friends. Vivian and Bonnie look forward to welcoming you soon!