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Who We Are

Fraser Association of Family Councils (FAFC) is composed of a dedicated group of volunteers made up of representatives from independent Family Councils in long-term care homes throughout the Fraser Health Region along with advocates and family caregivers wishing to make a difference in the quality of life for long-term care residents. All of us have or have had experience with someone we care about in long-term care.

FAFC exists to connect Family Councils to share ideas and support each other on the road we are travelling in long-term care.  As a member of the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC), we collect ideas and concerns and raise issues to ILTCCABC whose members meet regularly with the Ministry of Health.  We also provide opportunities for education and ideas on the advances in long-term care with a view to ongoing improvement for quality of life for residents.

Our People

The dedicated team members of the Fraser Association of Family Councils (FAFC) bring together a diverse range of skills, backgrounds, and lived experiences. They are all united by a shared commitment to supporting family councils, advancing advocacy, and strengthening relationships within the long-term care community.

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Rob Schulz, BSc – FAFC Chair

Rob Schulz is a dynamic leader and accomplished project management professional, serving as Chair of the Fraser Association of Family Councils (FAFC) since July 2025

Rob Schulz is a dynamic leader and accomplished project management professional, serving as Chair of the Fraser Association of Family Councils (FAFC) since July 2025, as well as Chair of both the Menno Home and Menno Hospital Family Councils. With decades of experience in the forestry and wood products industries, Rob is celebrated for his approachable leadership style and his proven ability to help teams collaborate effectively.

As the founder of AJAE Consulting Ltd., Rob has also ventured into authorship with his book, “All at Max.” The book recounts his experiences as project manager of a major airtanker project and chronicles his journey of transformation in work, life, and relationships. Rob is deeply inspired by the resilience of the human spirit in facing and overcoming challenges, a perspective he brings to every endeavor, including his role at the FAFC.

Rob is committed to supporting individual family councils, building relationships with organizations such as ILTCCABC and the Fraser Health Authority, and furthering the FAFC’s priorities in networking, education, guidance, advocacy, and research. He is known as a hands-on leader who empowers others, fosters accountability, and consistently leads by example.

Vacant – FAFC Vice Chair

Vacant – FAFC Secretary

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Sohila Sherbafi – FAFC Director

With more than 33 years of experience in both the private and public sectors—including over 17 years on executive union teams in the public sector—Sohila Sherbafi brings a wealth of

With more than 33 years of experience in both the private and public sectors—including over 17 years on executive union teams in the public sector—Sohila Sherbafi brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. She currently serves as Secretary and Liaison for the George Derby Family Council, where her mother-in-law resides, and is passionate about supporting families and advocating for seniors in care.

Sohila is also completing a Master’s degree in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, focusing her research on violence against marginalized communities, including older adults. This academic pursuit has deepened her understanding of the challenges facing seniors and underscored the importance of strong advocacy and accountability in care settings.

Sohila is deeply committed to the FAFC’s mission of ensuring that loved ones in care homes live with dignity, respect, and comfort. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends and exploring nature, especially hiking at Grouse Mountain.

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Rainy Kent – FAFC Director

Rainy Kent is recognized for her positivity and family-centered advocacy, driven by personal experience when her mother moved into long-term care in 2021.

Rainy Kent is recognized for her positivity and family-centered advocacy, driven by personal experience when her mother moved into long-term care in 2021. As Chair of the AgeCare Carlton Family Council and a director on the FAFC, Rainy is dedicated to ensuring that every family member has a voice, a seat at the table, and a reason to believe in the potential for better care.

With nearly forty years of experience in community recreation, Rainy is adept at rallying communities and keeping spirits high. Her leadership and commitment to lifelong learning are well known throughout the Lower Mainland, where she has helped countless communities remain healthy, active, and connected.

Outside of her advocacy work, Rainy enjoys outdoor adventures and endurance sports, embodying her belief that the secret to a vibrant life is simple: just keep moving!

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Dale Broemeling, B.Comm, MBA – FAFC Advisor

Dale Broemeling, B.Comm, MBA – FAFC Advisor

Dale Broemeling brings extensive experience from senior administration roles in large acute care and long-term care facilities in Alberta and British Columbia.

Dale Broemeling brings extensive experience from senior administration roles in large acute care and long-term care facilities in Alberta and British Columbia. He has served as Registrar for the regulatory body for paramedics in BC and chaired a pan-Canadian steering committee that established the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR), a not-for-profit organization supporting labor mobility for paramedics across Canada.

Throughout his career, Dale has valued developing strong working relationships with other health organizations to ensure a continuum of services. After retiring in 2010, he managed administrative services for COPR from 2012 to 2023.

Appointed Chair of the Family Council for the Mayfair in Abbotsford in 2022, Dale firmly believes in the essential role of family councils in enhancing communication and collaboration between families and long-term care facility staff and management. Joining the FAFC Executive in 2025, he aims to help develop robust relationships with family councils, LTC operators, and the Fraser Health Authority, all to improve quality of life for residents. Dale enjoys traveling, gardening, camping, and boating in his spare time.

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Teri-Lynn Otto – FAFC Advisor

Teri-Lynn Otto – FAFC Advisor

Teri-Lynn is a passionate advocate who thinks outside the box, striving to ensure every voice is heard. Her work with family councils is fueled by lived experience, compassion, and a commitment to action.
Annette Morgan – FAFC Advisor

Annette Morgan – FAFC Advisor

Annette has dedicated herself to community issues in Maple Ridge both before and after her retirement. She began as a volunteer coordinator

Annette has dedicated herself to community issues in Maple Ridge both before and after her retirement. She began as a volunteer coordinator at a Crisis Centre, later serving as a visiting volunteer and grief counselling facilitator at the local Hospice, all while working as a conveyancer until retirement. Annette played a key role on the executive of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Seniors Network, helped initiate the Seniors Housing Initiative, and served on Age- and Dementia-Friendly committees. In recognition of her service, Annette received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award in 2022.

Annette stepped back from many commitments to care for her husband, eventually advocating for and chairing the Family Council—later renamed the Family Forum—at his Long-Term Care home. Since his passing in December 2025, she remains actively involved as a Legacy member and Chair.

Annette is deeply passionate about issues affecting seniors, particularly the challenges surrounding Fraser Health Home Care and Long Term Care, and believes there is much work yet to be done to improve the lives of those who depend on these services. Outside of her advocacy, Annette finds solace in walking for reflection and therapy and cherishes time spent with her family.

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Kim Slater, B.Ed, M.A.Ed.– FAFC Advisor

Kim Slater, B.Ed, M.A.Ed.– FAFC Advisor

Kim Slater began his journey in long-term care when his mother entered care in 2001 as an Alzheimer’s patient during a period of significant

Kim Slater began his journey in long-term care when his mother entered care in 2001 as an Alzheimer’s patient during a period of significant staffing disruptions. He initiated the first family council in that care home and, building on its success, collaborated with others to form the Vancouver Island Association of Family Councils—the first of its kind in BC.

Kim has been instrumental in promoting and assisting the development of regional associations of councils across the province, starting with Fraser Health. He went on to strengthen and chair Family Councils of BC, now known as the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC. Kim is a strong proponent of the collective voice of friends and family members of residents in care, believing it plays a critical role in shaping policy decisions both locally and across British Columbia.

When not providing expert advice to family councils, Kim enjoys golfing, hiking, skiing, cycling, playing piano, and spending time with his four grandchildren.

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CONTACT: FAFC.regional@gmail.com