Bob McNary

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Born in Alberta - 1931
Moved to Coquitlam with his late wife Marge and two children in 1965
Long and well respected career with Caterpillar, British Ropes Ltd., Titan Steel and Wire Ltd.
Owner of small steel building products manufacturing operation
Continues to be self employed independent agent for industrial fence company

Special Olympics - Coquitlam Chapter
- Key supporter and fundraiser for many years
- Organized annual dinner to raise funds
Key long serving community fundraiser
- Served as volunteer auctioneer for many local charitable and non profit organizations such as:
  - Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation
  - Crossroads Hospice
  - Douglas College
  - Coquitlam Foundation
  - Coquitlam Public Library
  - Coquitlam Classic Golf Tournament
- Coquitlam Sunrise Rotary Club
  - Long serving member; served on various executive positions
  - Received Paul Harris Fellowship Award in recognition of his contribution to Rotary’s charitable and educational programs
- Coquitlam Library Board
  - Board Member - 1994 to 2001
  - Vice Chairperson - 1997
  - Chairperson - 1998 to 2001
  - Organized several major fundraising events for the Library
  - Strong advocate of the public library
- Sportsmen’s Club
  - Organized annual charity golf tournament for over 20 years