About Delta Police Foundation
About the Delta Police Foundation
History
Founded in 2002, the Delta Police Foundation has made it possible for the public to support the Delta Police Department (DPD). Over the years, residents and businesses in Delta have helped raise thousands of dollars for initiatives that are outside the Department’s annual operating budget, including raising funds for the Emergency Command Vehicle, and the District Community Office volunteer fleet.
Current Focus
Over the past few years, the Delta Police Foundation shifted the focus from supporting capital projects, to supporting initiatives that promote and support relationships between the DPD and the community through community policing programs and initiatives.
The Foundation’s current strategic direction is to support initiatives to make connections and strengthen relationships between DPD officers and the community, with a focus on youth.
This direction is realized through various interactive events such as the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Summer Solstice Run/Walk/Roll, Youth Leadership Conference, and the Student Police Academy.
Our Directors
Leslie Abramson, President
Steve Krawchuk
Steve has been a Delta resident for the past 37 years. He is married to Johanna; they have three children and six grandchildren. Steve has worked for McDonald’s Restaurants for 52 years, with the last 20 years as a franchisee in South Delta and Richmond.
Steve has participated in several Boards over the years, including Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada. In addition, he has been actively involved with community sports as a coach and volunteer for 22 years and is currently a coach and Board Member for the Delta Lacrosse Association. Steve is proud to serve as a Member of the Delta Police Foundation, supporting youth initiatives.
Ralph Archibald
Lisa Eastwood
Daniel Howell
Daniel is a seasoned industrial operations professional with over 25 years of experience in the mining, manufacturing, and marine sectors. In his current role since 2017, Daniel oversees growing operations at GCT Deltaport, a state-of-the-art facility in Tsawwassen, BC. Daniel builds on his experience to support a performance culture, with a focus on employee health, safety and inclusivity and a commitment to responsible operations that respect, protect and support the communities and environment in which GCT operates.
Daniel joined GCT Canada in 2013 as Manager Safety and Security. In 2014 he was promoted to Director, Safety, Security and Environment. Prior to GCT Canada, Daniel was Corporate Manager of Health and Safety at Teck Resources, Canada’s largest diversified mining company. Daniel started working with the Aluminum Company of Canada (Alcan) in Kitimat, BC in 1996 and held progressively senior management positions for Alcan and Rio Tinto Alcan.
Daniel has a degree in Business from Simon Fraser University and has had the privilege of representing organizations on site visits, audits, benchmarking assignments, and teaching opportunities throughout Europe, China, Australia, and North America.
Daniel, his wife Stephanie and their two adult daughters are active members in the community.
Garry Shearer
Garry joined the Delta Police Foundation in 2022. Garry’s business background, his community leadership and his record of volunteer service will be a great asset to the Foundation.
In 1992, Garry decided to use his success in corporate sales to start working with small hi-tech start-ups in Vancouver. He worked with 4 start-ups over 16 years that resulted in 3 acquisitions. Garry’s sales management, leadership and business-development skills were honed during the rapid growth and development of these companies. After retiring, Garry has remained an active consultant for product and business development strategies to small hi-tech companies and leads strategic planning sessions for small companies and non-profits.
Garry has an equally impressive background of serving Delta as a community leader and volunteer; he has served as the President of Delta Hospice Society, District Governor of Rotary, District Chair of the Rotary Foundation and Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce.
Garry has been married to his wife, Colleen, for 45 years. He and Colleen have 2 grown children 2 granddaughters and a 2-year-old Havanese named Maya.
Garry hopes that applying his extensive business and volunteer experiences along with his love of this community will contribute to a better Delta for future generations.
Hari Aroon
Hari is a business consultant with executive-level professional experience in the food industry. He has held senior management positions with Fresh Start Foods (Gordon Food Service) Weston Foods, Savoury Foods, J.D.Sweide, & B.C. Packers. Hari has successfully marked nationally recognized brand, including Wagon Wheels, Stoned Wheat Thins, Clover Leaf & Royale. His leadership qualities, employee relation skills and business acumen assist him in his current role as a business consultant and mentor.
Hari & his wife Jini have experienced the world by visiting numerous town & cities in five continents. Having lived in Ontario & Nova Scotia the family have settled in Delta BC for the last 27 years.
During his entire career Hari Aroon has continuously served his community. He has held various positions with Indian Immigrant Aid Services, Metro Caravan, Delta Police Community Police Station, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Parks & Recreation and Delta Police Board. Currently Hari mentors young professionals and is proud to be a member of the Delta Police Foundation.
Whitney Saip Dyck
Whitney Saip Dyck is a lifelong resident of Delta, and together with her husband, is raising her young family in the Tsawwassen area. As a Recruitment Specialist, Whitney enjoys the variety of working with private and non-profit clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors where she handles outreach, screening, candidate development, events, social media and special projects. Whitney’s career experience prior to Rockwell has been focused in client relations, event planning and B2B and B2C sales. An active board member of the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association, Chair of the South Delta Community Impact Committee, member of the CKNW Kid’s Fund Golf Committee, a Patient Family spokesperson for BC Children’s Hospital, and a manager of her son’s Delta Islanders Lacrosse and South Delta Storm Hockey teams, Whitney is an avid volunteer and working mom. As a side interest, Whitney has had the privilege of singing anthems for the Vancouver Giants, BC Lions, Canucks, Whitecaps, Canadians, and the Seattle Seahawks over the past 20 years.
Michelle Laviolette
Michelle is a long-time Delta resident and known for managing the Vancity Credit Union branch in Tsawwassen for over ten years. Currently she is the Director of Indigenous Banking Strategy, overseeing the development and implementation of a cross-organizational strategy that delivers on Vancity’s commitment to Reconciliation. Michelle is an active board member of Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, The Harmony Initiative Society and the Vancouver Native Housing Society. She has raised her family in Ladner and in her spare time she can be found paddling or putting on the Fraser River, or watching her teenagers play softball, baseball and hockey.
Our Honorary Members
- Moray Keith
- Sean Hodgins
- Ron Toigo
- Ray Carter