Certification Committee
Chair: Paul Bateson

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

Fund Raising Committee
Chair: vacant

This committee is responsible for:

• Creating annual fundraising plan
• Ensuring adherence to applicable policies, e.g. grants policy
• Developing and managing of Friends of Hike Ontario donor program
• Researching, preparing and submitting applications to private and public funding sources, e.g. Trillium Foundation, Recreational Development Fund, private foundations
• Cultivating relationships with provincial government ministries that provide sustainable funding
• Fundraising together with charitable foundation partners
• Preparing reports on funded projects and programs
• Providing HO member clubs with resources and leads for local fundraising

Issues, Policy and Advocacy Committee
Chair: Ron Scanlan

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: Brendan Zamojc

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: Daniela Jameson

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 external-facing 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

Coordinators

Administration: Ian Holmes and Erica Kitteringham
Annual Summit Coordinator: Daniela Jameson
Archivist: vacant
Club Membership: Brendan Zamojc
Insurance: Brendan Zamojc
Webmaster: Artur Shamsi
Young Hikers Program: Paul Bateson