[BCFSN] Honouring Dr. Lorna Medd

[Jen Cody]

Joanne

Thank you so much for your vision in honouring Lorna.  

There is nothing more important than honouring the people that make a difference in our lives and in Lorna’s case, in our lives and the community.  

And to do so when they are present to understand how much we value them, more so the better!

Count me in.   

Craig and I met Lorna many times at the bcfsn.   Then we were blessed by her move to Nanaimo and her partnership in founding Growing Opportunities Farm Community Coop.   Lorna brought heart and soul and a grounded, brilliant vision to our community coop.   I fondly remember her wit and generosity at our potluck meetings to form the coop, and many a salad and dishes shared in the field. 

Cheers to you my friend!  Cheers!

Jen Cody

Jen Cody

> On Feb 17, 2022, at 9:53 AM, JK Bays <joanne.k.bays at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello All
> 
> I am reposting a note on my FB page for those of you who know the wonderful Dr. Lorna Medd:
> 
> Today I want to shine the light on Dr. Lorna Medd, a woman who occupies a GIANT space in my heart. Brilliant, witty, and visionary, Lorna has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to strategizing and mobilizing  action to preserve and promote the health of the planet (and all the creatures that inhabit it). 
> Lorna sought me out as soon as I moved to Northern BC. This was a time in my life when I was totally on fire about food injustice and I was certain solutions lie in mobilizing communities towards food sovereignty. I had been a busy bee in the South building networks and creating programs to support sustainable local food systems.  
> 
> So unpretentious and casual was her demeanour on the phone as she coaxed me to travel 2.5 hours to meet her, that I had no idea I was speaking to the Medical Health Officer who was at the helm of Northern Health's ship.
> 
> Lorna's eyes lit up  as I walked into her office. And the first thing she said as she held out her hand was “I have been hearing about you and reading about you, Joanne.  We need you in the North! What can I do to keep you here?”
> I owe a lot to Lorna.  And I know I am not the only one. Like  a magnet, she had a habit of drawing young passionate change-makers to her side, listening intently to their dreams, and finding ways to help  bring  their ideas - small or epic - to fruition. 
> I am organizing a way to honour Lorna in her golden years. If this extraordinary woman has touched your life, please share your story here.
> Or if you would like to participate in a zoom call to share stories - please msg me.
> 
> 
> Joanne Bays (nee Houghton)
> Director Emeritus 
> Farm to Cafeteria Canada
> 
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