Pravin Shah

                                                                                                                    November, 2000

Town of Deep River ”“    Council Election   – Nov. 13, 2000

 

Vision:   ·  Actively encourage growth and development of Deep River.I see Deep River as a vibrant, progressive and inclusive community.

                      ·    Recognize the scientists living in the area and our community.

                        ·  Encourage the Council to put in place a program for Community Consultation on  major issues.

                      · Raise profile of our community together with our neighbouring communities.

                      ·  Be committed and participatory member of the Council.  

Brief Background:

A.         Professional

                    ·  Working with Atomic Energy of Canada since 1981 and with Chalk River Laboratories since 1986.

                    ·  Previously worked with Acres Consulting Ltd., Niagara Falls since migrating to Canada in 1974.

                      ·  Graduated in 1962 as Civil Engineer from Royal College, Nairobi, Kenya.

                      ·  Professional Engineer, Ontario

                      ·  Chartered Member of Institution of Civil Engineers, U.K.

                    ·  Chartered Member of Institution of Water and Environment Management, U.K.

B.         Family & Entrepreneurship ·      

          Entrepreneur: have helped wife to run retail businesses in Hamilton & Petawawa     as well as real estate property.   Have Knowledge of Municipal taxes.

                      ·  Married with two children.   Both Honour graduates of Mackenzie High School, Deep River

                        ·  Wife : Jackie Shah, Married since 1967 (33 years)C.       Social work

                        ·  Currently serving on the Deep River Police Service Board (1994 to Present)

                      ·  Participated in two workshops on Outreach Program for Multicultural  Communities (1993) organized by The North Renfrew Social & Health Committee.

                      ·  Nominated & Participated In Deep River Community Liaison Group for Port Hope  Waste Disposal”“ 2 times (1990 & 1992)

                      ·  Trustee, Deep River Hospital Board (1991-1992)                                  

                      ·  Participated in Deep River Economic Development as well as Tourist  Development Committee (1987-1989).  

                        ·  Member of the “Unity in Diversity” Group of Deep River.

                      ·  Earlier participated as a Member of the Social Development Committee of the Social Planning Council of Peel   (1982)  

                      ·  Member and President (2 Years) of United Nations Association of  Niagara Falls, Ontario   (1974- 1981)

                        ·  Member and President (1 Year) of Jain Society of Toronto (1974 to now).

Your Support & Vote for me will be appreciated