The Board of Directors is the governing body of the NS 55+ Games Society. Most members are Regional Directors who represent the region and act as the main point of contact between the Board and each region. The other members of the Board include the President, Vice-President, Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer who ensure the Board is following the bylaws (download below). Each year the Board hosts an Annual General Meeting (AGM) where the membership can vote on the budget, new business, and a year-end summary. Members can expect an email invite and a post in the Membership Connect closer to the date of the AGM.
Currently, we are actively recruiting for Regional Directors for the Highlands Region, the Cape Breton Region, the Fundy Region, and the South Shore Region. We are, however, also accepting applications for Regional Directors from all regions.
Please fill out the form here to apply!
A Message From the President
Dear Members, Athletes, Participants, Organizers, Fellow Citizens, Support Teams and more…
We’ve embarked upon a new year, let’s embrace the opportunities it brings. We look forward to Quebec, and also to Bridgewater in 2025. Let's forge ahead together with resilience and determination. Our Organization’s strength lies in our participation, unity, diversity, unwavering spirit and in you… our People. Let 2024 and beyond be full of progress, compassion, and collaboration. As your President, I extend my warmest welcome to each and every one of you. May your days be filled with prosperity, peace, and purpose for all.
Sincerely,
Les Anderson, President
The Board of Directors
Les Anderson
President
Les Anderson
Les is a multi-disciplined athlete who played Junior “A” hockey in Canada and earned University tri-scholarships in academics, canoeing and hockey. He earned his MBA and Masters in Project Management and besides his 55+ Board role he still maintains an Executive Leadership role in business and industry. Equipped with Value-of-the-Person Principles, Les strongly supports reconciliation, equality, diversity, and inclusion believing in participation, fairness, sportsmanship and fun. He serves on numerous Associations, Committees and Boards while mentoring or coaching many in career, sports and academia.
Terry Gilroy
Past President
Terry Gilroy
Terry lives in Amherst, Nova Scotia and first joined the Board in 2014. Terry loves many sports, but her main passion now is Ice Curling. Although she now loves Ice Curling, Terry also loves a good game of Cribbage! In her NS 55+ Games legacy, she has participated in the 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021 Provincial Games. This is Terry’s third year as President and is excited to gather everyone for the games next year in Pictou.
Linda Harrison
Director - fundy
Linda Harrison
Linda is a retired teacher and has been a part of the 55+ Games Society since 2019 being a Director for the Fundy region. She enjoys many sports but her main passion is Ice Curling where she participated in the 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021 Provincial Games. She also enjoys playing crib and walking.
Janice Coyle
Special Advisor
Janice Coyle
Janice is a retired RN from the IWK and has been a part of the NS 55+ GS since 2011. She played on one of the first teams for Women’s Hockey which is now an integral part of the NS 55+ Games. She has since given up hockey and currently participates in cycling, mountain biking, and scrabble. Janice is currently the co-liaison for the 2023 games in Pictou County.
Ellen Rudderham Gaudet
National director
Ellen Rudderham Gaudet
Ellen is originally from Point Edward, Cape Breton and splits her time between their Camp in New Ross and home in Bedford. She loves connecting with people from all over NS for fun, fitness, and friendship and to continue her advocacy for Positive Aging. Ellen has played soccer, pickleball and hockey at the Provincial Games.
Joy McKay
Secretary
Joy McKay
Joy has been involved with the Nova Scotia 55+ Society as Director and Secretary since 2007. Activities include scrabble, darts, cribbage and washer toss.
Regina Tate
Director - Highlands
Regina Tate
Regina is a retired teacher and has been a member of the NS 55+ Games board since 2011. She lives in Heatherton, Antigonish County and represents the Highland Region. She acted as treasurer for the society for a number of years before stepping back from that position in 2021. She has taken part in all the provincial games since 2011, participating in contract bridge, Scrabble, and predicted time walking.
Janice Langley
Director - Central
Janice Langley
Janice has been a member of the 55+ Games Society for over 10 years.
She has always been interested in sports being a runner and broad jumper in her younger years. Currently, she participates in washer toss and bowling. Janice is looking forward to the 2023 games in Pictou County, and hopes to see you there!
Honorary Lifetime members
Peter Nordland
Valerie White
Larry Armstrong
Eddie Thimot
Robert MacLeod
Brian Richardson
IN MEMORY OF LIFETIME MEMBERS
Leona Grant
Vivian Wright