

Dr. Charlotte Richards, Chair
Dr. Charlotte Richards was born in British Columbia, but has been teaching, researching, and living in Newfoundland and Labrador for well over a decade. An avid heritage enthusiast, Charlotte has worked on several major projects and initiatives, both locally for the Pouch Cove Heritage Society and elsewhere in the province. In addition to serving as Chair of the Pouch Cove Heritage Society, Charlotte is a member of the Sociology Department at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, a researcher with Heritage NL, a local Town Councillor, a member of the Pouch Cove Lions Club, a busy parent, and an avid photographer.

Sandra Toomey, Treasurer
Sandra has lived in her adopted home of Pouch Cove nearly 20 years. During this time, she been on the local Library Board as Treasurer and Chairperson for 12 years. Pouch Cove is important to her so enjoys learning the history and culture of this beautiful place. Sandra has attended many Heritage Society events and performed in two Heritage Society Plays. She is looking forward to contributing what she can to the Pouch Cove Heritage Society.

Gail Everson
Born and raised in Pouch Cove, Gail is the daughter of Tom & Gwen Hudson.
A board member of the society since 2012, and currently a sub-committee member for the SUF Hall, Gail has been involved as a volunteer in many organizations over the past 40 years.
Now retired from a variety of different clerical positions over the years, Gail is interested in craft sewing, quilting, baking & gardening.

Carol LaCosta
After living away for many years, Carol missed that small town feel and being involved in community projects, so she moved home and has become a valuable member of the Society.
Currently an instructor at the College of the North Atlantic (Early Childhood Education through distance), Carol hopes to be involved with the youth of the community, engaging them in experiences that connect them to their heritage. She is also looking forward to future events and the SUF Hall Restoration Project

Roy Noseworthy, Lifetime Member
Roy comes from generations of Pouch Cove Noseworthy's. From the earliest days of the Heritage Society, beyond his executive work, Roy had a hand in just about every Society initiative for over a decade - Collecting and caring for artifacts and photos, assisting with publications, planning and executing concerts, parades, commemorative plaques and more.
Roy remains an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration.

Zoe Dempster, Vice- Chair
Zoe Dempster is a resident of Pouch Cove and a life long lover of the Heritage and the Arts communities.
Zoe has been actively involved at various levels of the Pouch Cove Heritage Society since 2021.

Laura Bruijns
Laura is a newly minted Pouch Covian who is fascinated by the history of this beautiful province. Pouch Cove is rich in this history. She is very impressed with the work the Heritage Society does to safeguard this shared past.
Laura works in the arts and culture sector so she is deeply invested in being part of the preservation of Pouch Cove's culture, history and heritage.

Garry Knight
Garry has been a resident of Shoe Cove in the Town of Pouch Cove all his life. He is the fifth generation of Knights in Shoe Cove and has been a director of the society since 2011.
A jack of all trades, Garry has worked for NASA as a Powerhouse Engineer and Heavy Equipment mechanic, for Federal Energy Mines & Resources as an antenna specialist and has owned and operated his own heavy equipment construction company for almost 40 years.
Garry’s interests lie in genealogy and the preservation of our past.

Ken Pittman
Ken was born on Bell Island and raised in Corner Brook. His professional work has included Education, Filmmaking and the Visual Arts.
In 2001 Ken and his family moved to Pouch Cove from the city of St. John’s. About ten years ago his dedication to rural Newfoundland heritage led him to volunteer with the Pouch Cove Heritage Society where he served as Chair of the Board for many years. These days his time is devoted to the SUF Hall Restoration Project.