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 2017 - Mayne Islanders of the Year   
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Every year since 2002, the Mayne Island Lions have called for nominations from Island residents for the Mayne Islander of the year award.  For 2017, the choice was easy, given most of the nominations received were for Wayne and Colleen Ming.  

​Wayne passed away before learning that he and Colleen had won the 2017 award.   
 
Wayne and Colleen met in Colleen’s hometown of Christchurch New Zealand in 1960 while Wayne was attending a Rover Scout Jamboree.  They were married in 1963 and moved to BC shortly thereafter.  They started visiting Mayne Island in the 70’s and build their home here in 1994.  
 
Volunteerism was in Wayne’s blood and he has instilled that spirit into his family as was evident when grandchildren showed up at Lions events to help set up tents.  Wayne was the Lions “go to” guy and was involved in many projects during his time as a Lion.  He was integral during the design and building of the Adachi pavilion in Dinner Bay Park, and for over 15 years he could be relied upon to offer support as and when needed.  Wayne clearly embraced the Lion Motto “We Serve” with vigor and good humour. 
 
His volunteer work did not end with the Lions.  He was instrumental in the starting of Mayne Island Assisted Living (MIALS) and was a volunteer driver for them.  He was on the Bennett Bay water board and was a driving force behind the M.I. Community Bus program. 
 
The Island has benefited from Colleen’s drive and community spirit as well.  As Co- Chair of MIALS, she has worked tirelessly on programs and funding.  For many years, she volunteered her time with the M.I. Rate Payers Association and is currently on the Board of the M.I. Community bus program and has recently taken the position of Treasurer of the Water Board.  
 
Sadly, Wayne died suddenly in September, a great loss to us all.  On December 9th, Wayne and Colleen’s names were added to the “Islander of the Year” plaque in the Adachi Pavilion at Dinner Bay Park where family from New Zealand and from across Canada mingled with Island friends to remember Wayne and celebrate his life.  A commemorative plaque will also be mounted on the Lions Flagpoles in Miners Bay Park as a constant reminder of this wonderful Mayne Island family. 
 
Wayne and Colleen epitomize the spirit of Mayne Island and Wayne will be remembered as someone who was always there for his community, just as Colleen continues to be.  
 


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Last updated:  July 7, 2022
  • Welcome
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    • Code of Ethics
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    • OUR ANNUAL What We Do list >
      • Steak Night >
        • 2017-05-17 Steak Night photos
      • Summerfest
      • Canada Day
      • Church Fair
      • Fall Fair
      • PARADE OF LIGHTS
      • Salmon Barbecue >
        • 222 draw old schoolhouse >
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      • 2017-12-13 Single Seniors Dinner
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      • 2016-11-12 Charter Photos
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      • 2016-12-20 Single Seniors Dinner
      • 2016-09-04 Salmon BBQ
      • 2016 Kraft Dinner Cookoff
    • 2015 Archives >
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      • 2015 Steak Night photos
      • 2015 Seniors Night
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      • Bingo
      • 2014 News Archives
      • 2014 Canada Day >
        • 2014 Canada Day Photos BW photos
      • 2014 Fall Fair
      • 2014 Salmon BBQ
      • 2014 Charter Night
      • 2014 Santa Ship
    • 2013 Archives >
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      • 2013 Charter Night
  • Telephone Book
  • Event Rentals
  • Other Projects
    • Adachi Pavilion
    • DAYS FOR GIRLS >
      • The Days for Girls Project
      • The MI Quilter's Guild at work
    • Mayne Islander of the Year >
      • 2018 May McKenzie
      • 2017 Colleen and Wayne Ming
      • 2016 Neil and Liz Howard
      • 2015 Mary Cooper
      • 2014 Ann Johnston profile
    • VOLUNTEER FAIR
    • Fred Greenslade Scholarship
    • Eyeglass Donation
    • Japanese Garden
    • Seniors Exercise Area
    • PAC CROCK POT CAPER
    • Going on a Lion Hunt CAR RALLY