2023 Annual General Meeting
Some highlights of the 2023 AGM, held Jan 28, follow:
- Training programs - We welcome Emma Waddington who will lead and manage the junior program but a full set of coaches and volunteers will be needed to support her. With this support we will have a full slate of Fundamental programs, both east and west end, for youngsters and new orienteers. Also proposed is Saturday 4-5 hour sessions for AdventureRacers, Rogaines and Orienteers
- Running Program - The program has been running every Wednesday and also Sundays in late fall. 43 members have been taking part
- OutReach for Schools - We have developed partnerships with both OCDSB & OCSB (school boards), with access to >70 school and park maps, online and classroom training material, PA day clinics and events for students and teach-the-teachers events.
- North American O. Champs held by Orienteering Ottawa, in partnership with Toronto Orienteering who are hosting the Canadian O Champs, Aug. 3-11. The website is now up and the early bird registration closes Feb. 29, 2024. Much is to be done yet and volunteers can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Our club events - With 24 meets put on by 31 active meet directors (2 needed per meet) more meet directors are welcome. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for training. Also we need help with getting the equipment trailer to our meets . Members with a trailer hitch - please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and be part of the team.
- Training Camp The club held a very successful training camp at Foley Mountain in June. So successful there are plans to hold one again. It provided our younger members a chance to build friends and confidence and also gave newer adult members a chance to meet others and explore new terrain. Last year there were 30+ volunteers who made this such a success - in roles from coaching, course setting, meal preparation, and more. There is something for everyone.
- Mapping - With a good amount of LIDAR available from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry avaiable , there is a good amount of land now available for new maps. Mappers and potential mappers should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. There are training courses available.
- New volunteers - we have five new meet directors this year as well as five helpers on the SI (timing) team. Volunteering is a great way to get to meet folks and to contribute to our sport.
- Board of Directors - our 2024 Board of Directors are Rikard Andersson, President; Andrew Noseworthy, treasurer; Ian Bolens, Secretary; returning Members at large, Stefan Bergstrom, Brian Mahoney, Omer Majeed, Roy Boerschke, and new Members at Large, Paul Lefebvre and Etienne Gall. Our thanks to past board members, Becky Scott and Linda Connell.
More information on all of the above can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zVxEfXadzlvA06zBxqnNRAuQTgsqgUpC
Following the AGM we enjoyed our annual pot-luck social, watched some new videos of the Canadian and North American Championships, and recognized our club award winners. (link to be inserted)
The main take-aways from the AGM were:
- We have a very busy, very successful club with activities for all levels of orienteering
- While we have a very strong volunteer group, there is something for everyone to help keep the club going in such a strong fashion.