Our Mission
Working cooperatively with NCC management at Gatineau Park, the Friends, a registered charity, foster understanding, appreciation, enjoyment and stewardship of the Park’s natural and human heritage. We do so by providing group interpretation sessions and/or outings to schools, organizations or individuals; hands-on participation, educational material and research grants. These compliment the activities undertaken by the Park’s management.
Support Research in the Park
Contributions to our Cameron-Purenne Fund help the Friends support research projects in the Park. You are also invited to attend our Annual Research Forum to learn about recently gained knowledge of the Park.
In 2012, the Annual Research Forum is taking place on November 17.
Annual Reports
Highlights for the year 2010-2011
- Development of new strategic plan
- Launching of th new website
- Contribution to enhanced programming at Lac Philippe
- Increased level of outreach activities
- Partnership with the Nordik Spa
- Establishment of the Graeme Roderick volunteer award
- New approaches with regards to donations
Highlights for the year 2009-2010
- Increase in the number of activities and of participants per activity
- Dynamic volunteer coordination
- New tools for promotion and visibility
- Credibility – Increasingly sought for partnerships and collaborations.
- Reached Benchmark of $50,000 annual revenues including $12,000 from fundraising efforts
Financial Statements
See the full financial statements here.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has up to twelve members, including a representative of the National Capital Commission. It provides leadership and supervision to all the activities of the organization. Its members are elected at the annual general meeting for a two year term. The Board holds meetings of approximately two hours in length eleven times a year. Members of the Board usually devote five hours a month to this work.
President: Graeme Roderick, a founding member, brings experience in voluntary sector financial management. He has been recognized by the City of Ottawa as a community builder.
Vice President: This position is currently vacant.
Secretary: Julien Raby brings to board deliberations a lengthy involvement with the NCC volunteer ski and foot patrol and his knowledge in the area of communications.
Treasurer: Jacques Brunet brings to the Board his experience of over 30 years in financial management and information technology during his career at the NCC.
Directors:
- Catherine Dumouchel
- Dave Rayner
- Gershon Rother
- Louis-René Sénéchal – NCC
