Board of Directors

Hike Ontario Executive Committee 2021-2022

Hike Ontario Board 2021-2022

Frieda Baldwin, Director at Large
Mike Bender, Director at Large
Tom Friesen, Director at Large
Shompa Hai, Director at Large
Roma Juneja, Director at Large
Scott Mitchell, Director at Large
Bill Mungall, Director at Large
Jane Foster, Avon Trail
Conrad Kuipers, Bayfield River Valley Trail
Anne Armstrong, Bruce Trail Conservancy
Dave Kirkpatrick, Elgin Hiking Trail Club
Raymond Soucy, Elora Cataract Trailway Association
Lorraine Van Vlymen, Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association
Charles Whitlock, Grand Valley Trails Association
Mike Curtis, Guelph Hiking Trail Club
Roland Gatti, Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association
Garry Niece, Oak Ridges Trail Association
Sharen Yaworski, Rideau Trail Association
Ian Bailey, Thames Valley Trail Association
Carolyn Reid, Voyageur Trail Association
Wayne Terryberry, McMaster University Recreation and Hamilton Burlington Trail Council
Terri LeRoux, Credit Valley Conservation Authority – Credit Valley Trail

Standing Committees

You may contact all committee chairs via: info@hikeontario.com

Programs Committee
Chair: Tom Friesen (Acting)

This committee is responsible for:

• Managing Hike Leader Certification Program
• Managing Long Distance Hiker Awards Program
• Managing Safe Hiker Program
• Developing and implementing new programs as appropriate
• Liaising between Hike Ontario and course delivery agents such as clubs, colleges, universities and outdoor recreation programs

Issues, Policy and Advocacy Committee
Chair: Bill Mungull

This committee is responsible for:

• Representation on Ontario Trails Council
• Representation on Hike Canada
• Considering and, as required, investigating issues, policies and advocacy matters brought to the attention of the committee by the board or executive or general membership
• Identifying trends and issues that impact hikers and speaking or acting as Hike Ontario representing Ontario hikers
• Developing and maintaining relationships with government departments and ministries and other recreational users groups
• Representing the views and concerns of the hiking and walking community with respect to government actions and policies
• Developing and implementing policy statements and position papers when needed

Planning and Development Committee
Chair: Frieda Baldwin

This committee is responsible for:

• Insurance matters including hosting workshops and information sessions on risk management issues and liability insurance
• Strategic planning including the Compass 2015 strategic plan
• Membership program
• Volunteer recruitment, training and placement
• Pursuing best practices, sound advice and proactively engaging in and encouraging safe practices and education
• Identifying threats to the ongoing operation of hiking trail associations
• The risk management program including reviewing, updating and publishing the Hike Ontario risk management manual as needed
• Liaising with member clubs on best practices and risk mitigation

Public Education Committee
Chair: Vacant

This committee is responsible for:

• Media outreach, public service announcements and press releases
• Creating and maintaining publicity materials and coordinating participation in public events
• Coordinating public speaking opportunities
• Providing promotional articles for publication
• Creating the annual report
• Promoting Ontario Hiking Week, Spring Hike Day, International Trails Day and other special events across the province
• Developing and maintaining the Hike Ontario website
• Managing the annual summit and the annual summit volunteer awards
• Managing the Ambassador Program
• Managing the Best Practices Program
• Managing the Young Hikers Program