Glenda Buck was born in Toronto, grew up in Mississauga, lived in Oakville and Hamilton and has settled in Port Colborne in 2014 with her husband, Ted. She is a CPA, CMA with a variety of business experience. Glenda has been building a social marketing business in health and wellness with Arbonne International since 2012, helping others to know what’s possible in their lives. Ted owns and operates Pilot Lodging, their Airbnb on West Street, welcoming guests from near and far. Ted and Glenda have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Glenda enjoys yoga, meditation, zumba and traveling.

As the Capital Fundraising Chair for the Friends of Roselawn Centre since 2016, Glenda has led fundraising events such as 50/50, Paint Night and Name This Tune. Also involved in Membership, she continues to work towards the future development of Roselawn as a thriving centre for arts and culture in Port Colborne.

Arlene Lessard is a founding member of the Friends of Roselawn Centre and has seen many positive developments including the attainment of non-profit and charitable status. She was instrumental in the success of the Capital Campaign fundraising. She was either co-lead or lead for several of our signature fundraising events, and delighted in celebrating the official unveiling of the Phase 1 external restoration of the Roselawn heritage home. She has been an avid and long-time follower of local visual and performing arts in Port Colborne and Niagara.

Now in retirement, following a career in Diagnostic Imaging Arlene enjoys volunteer work in the community and with Friends of Roselawn Centre. She looks forward to the ongoing restoration of the Roselawn heritage home and to work with the Board and FoRC volunteers to continue to promote the development of arts and culture in the community.

“The value of a community Arts and Culture Centre can not be over emphasized, and I am pleased to be part of Team Roselawn again. My connections to Roselawn go back to my early youth…listening to Don Horne tell his wonderful ghost stories, then to the first group of Authors’ series events, and latterly to the many volunteer events that celebrate, educate and bring people and community together in so many important ways. Roselawn is a significant part of the culture and heritage of our beautiful community and, indeed, a key part of Team Port Colborne!” 

“Born in Collingwood Ontario but raised in Port Colborne . Married to Larry, a retired paramedic. We have a son, daughter, 2 granddaughters and one great-granddaughter, a Sheltie named Brodie, and a rescue cat called Sam. We have lived in the rural area for most of our married life. I had the privilege of serving our community as an elected representative for the city and then the region for the past 25 years .

My hobbies include gardening, painting , quilt building and camping as well as some volunteering here and there. ❤️

My favourite quote is from Margaret Mead – “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” 

Rebecca joined the board of the FORC during the pandemic. She was very active in the Thorold Community, on City Council and on the Heritage LACAC Committee there. She brings a keen understanding and appreciation of restoration and government to Port Colborne. Rebecca moved to Wainfleet in 2016. She was a Teacher, Principal and Journalist/Writer by trade. She recently semi-retired and now runs the office for their family business, Dykstra Masonry. She also owns Cottage-side Communications and is a content creator/home stylist for The Cottage Maven.

While respecting the integrity of Roselawn, Rebecca shares a vision of developing the space for arts, culture and special community events into the future.

Scott Skrubbeltrang grew up in Wainfleet and moved to Port Colborne in 1988. He is the father of two adult daughters. Scott was co-owner of Fibreline in Wainfleet from 1992 until its sale in 2021.

Lillie was born and raised in Port Colborne. She is the mother of four grown children and a grandmother to a beautiful grandson.

Lillie was a stay-at-home mother for many years and she has been employed with Canadian Tire Financial Services in the credit card department for the past 25 years.

Throughout the years she has volunteered at school events and also participated in local charity events at work and in the community.

She’s excited to be onboard with us and to be part of a community committed to contributing to arts and culture.

I have enjoyed volunteering at Roselawn for special events over the past several years. When I was invited to join the Board, I welcomed the opportunity to contribute in a more meaningful way. I’m proud to support the promotion and development of arts and culture in Port Colborne.

I have also been a volunteer at Portal Village Retirement Home for 20 years, and I continue to value my time there.

In my free time, I love gardening—it’s my peaceful place where everything else fades away while I’m happily working in the dirt.

I have spent most of my life in Bethel, part of the City of Port Colborne, where I’ve embraced and continue to enjoy a rural lifestyle.

After graduating, I began my career in banking and finance, where I worked for eight years. I am married and have raised two sons, and I am now proud to be a grandmother of four.

Alongside my professional life, I dedicated 31 years to Scouts Canada, serving in roles ranging from Beaver Leader to Tri-District Commissioner. During that time, I had the privilege of mentoring many young people and received numerous awards in recognition of my service.

Following my banking career, I returned to school to study accounting. I then worked in bookkeeping and income tax preparation for 10 years before starting my own business. I successfully operated my business, employing staff, for 20 years.

I was also part of the opening teams for both casinos in Niagara Falls—Casino Niagara in 1996, working in Finance, and Fallsview Casino, where I worked in Payroll before returning to Finance.

In 2012, I joined the City of Port Colborne, working at Roselawn in Theatre and Events. When the department closed in 2020 due to COVID-19, I continued my work in income tax preparation with Crawford, Smith & Swallow.

In 2025, I was honoured to receive the Provincial Senior of the Year Award.

Today, I remain actively involved in my community, volunteering with several organizations including the Port Colborne Optimist Club, Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum, and Bethel Church, as well as continuing to support the City of Port Colborne.

I am grateful to be living a full, active, and fulfilling life.