Speakers

Award-winning short-story writer, poet and presenter, Frank Wilson will talk about his charitable work and illustrate his talk with extracts from his three poetry collections which have so far brought in more than $12,000 for Multiple Sclerosis charities. 

Shelby Milholm is Regional Coordinator Nanaimo/Cowichan Valley for Canucks Autism Network.

Josh Simpson, President

The inception of Pacific FC was inspired by a theme familiar to many wayward Islanders; a desire to be back home on Canada’s west coast. Josh Simpson, himself raised on the Island, had to seek opportunities away from home in order to establish his playing career post University of Portland. When the Canadian Premier League opportunity arose, the idea of providing future local pros with a Vancouver Island option was too compelling to pass up. Simpson’s experience abroad, transition to finance, and contagious energy will be of huge value to a club built on youthful vibrancy and one that aspires to be best in class at every aspect. The former Canadian International will be moving his young family back home from Zurich Switzerland to lead the club’s operations.