Committees
On Co-op programs, activities and services are supported by a committee structure for guidance, sector input and direction. In these committees, the On Co-op membership (including their staff, Board and members), and co-op sector stakeholders and leaders work together with On Co-op board staff to achieve the Association's goals and set On Co-op's direction for the future.
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE as of March 2010
FINANCE COMMITTEE
An advisory body for financial management issues and directions. Ensures that financial controls and procedures are in place, followed and evaluated.
- Peter Allen, Ontario Student Co-operative Association
- Randy Grigsby, Guelph Campus Co-op
- Ramesh Nedadur, Organic Meadow Co-op
- Denyse Guy, On Co-op
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Providing support to the Membership and Communications Manager, promotes On Co-op, its brand and its membership locally, nationally and internationally.
- Mark Ventry, On Co-op
- Gareth Lind, Lind Design
- Cathy Chamberlain, CL Chamberlain Communication
- Tom Klein Beernink, Guelph Campus Co-op
- Donna Balkan, CCA
- Mario Silvestre, The Co-operators
CO-OP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
An advisory body to the Co-op Development Manager for Co-op Development issues and directions. To support and develop the co-operative economy in Ontario.
- Peter Cameron, Co-op Developer
- Cathy Lang, C. Lang Consulting
- Peter Allen, Ontario Student Co-op Association
- Russ Christianson, Rhythm Communications
- Janet Boot, Gay Lea Foods Co-operative
- Tanya Gracie, Canadian Co-operative Association
- Peter Hough, Canadian Worker Co-op Federation
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
To: (a) Promote, co-ordinate and conduct government relations and awareness programs on behalf of the Ontario Co-operative Association. (b) Identify and communicate policy and regulatory issues relating to co-operatives. (c) Ensure the ongoing relevance of the provincial Co-operative Corporations Act and the Credit Union and Caisses Populaires Act.
- Frank Lowery, The Co-operators
- Denyse Guy, On Co-op
- Peter Cameron, Co-op Developer
- Frank Notte, Central 1 Credit Union
- Audrey Aczel, On Co-op
- Frank Bomben, The Co-operators
- Jay Harris, The Co-operators
- Harvey Cooper, CHF Canada, Ontario Region
- Luc Morin, Counseil de cooperation de l’Ontario
- Carolyn Lemon, Common Ground Co-op
- Linda Slavin, COIN (Community Opportunity and Innovation Network)
- Melissa Wilkes, Neil-Wycik Co-operative College
- Gilles LeVasseur, Counseil de cooperation de l’Ontario
- Doug Fyfe, Countryside Energy Co-operative
- Jim Campbell, AGRIS Co-operative
- Harry French, OSEA
REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the work in co-operative regulatory and legislative changes.
- Denyse Guy, On Co-op
- Dale Reagan, CHF Canada, Ontario Region
- Glenn Agro, BDO Dunwoody
- Ted Hyland, Iler Campbell LLP
- Claude Gauthier, GROWMARK Inc.
- Dave Robertson, Prentice, Yates & Clark
- Ian Shewan, Lerners LLP
- Kris Stevens, OSEA
- Gilles LeVasseur, CCO
- Jay Harris, The Co-operators
EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
To assist with the planning of On Co-op events, including the provincial Co-op Confererence and Gala.
- Julia Buchan, On Co-op
- Jeannie Shore, The Co-operators
- Janice Johnson, GROWMARK Inc
- Mark Ventry, On Co-op
- Audrey Aczel, On Co-op
- Tanya Gracie, Canadian Co-operative Association
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To facilitate youth involvement and leadership in the co-op sector and to advise on CYL youth initiatives.
- Kerr Smith, On Co-op
- Julia Buchan, On Co-op
- Joe Giasson, Gay Lea Foods Co-operative
- Wendy Carruthers, The Co-operators
- Janice Johnson, GROWMARK Inc.
- Tina Sorbara, Guelph Campus Co-op
- Kerry Bullock, CYL Facilitator
- Tanya Gracie, CCA
- Erin Aldred, GROWMARK, Inc.
- Lynette Stradeski, The Co-operators
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
An advisory body to the Executive Director on Human Resource issues.
- Barry Hannah, GROWMARK Inc.
- Denyse Guy, On Co-op
- Robyn MacLellan, The Co-operators
- Jennifer Ross, On Co-op
- Julia Buchan, On Co-op
CYL CURRICULUM REVIEW COMMITTEE
To review and make recommendations for modifications to the program of the Co-operative Young Leaders program.
- This committee is in the process of being established
SPIRIT AWARD JUDGING PANEL
To review nominations for Co-operative Spirit Recognition Awards.
- Anne Bernhardt
- Guido Chezzi
- Bonita Gionet
- Carolyn Pletsch
- Mark Ventry, On Co-op
LIFELONG LEARNING COMMITTEE
To: (a) Develop future leaders in co-operatives. (b) Provide advice and direction to On Co-op regarding lifelong co-operative learning & education. (c) Set a direction for On Co-op education programming.
- Kerr Smith, On Co-op
- Tina Sorbara, Guelph Campus Co-op
- Barry Hannah, GROWMARK, Inc
- Cynthia Lushman, CHF Canada
- Judi Marshall, Your Credit Union
- Tanya Gracie, CCA
- Jan Hopper, Credit Union Central of Canada
To join an On Co-op committee, or for additional information on the work of a committee, task force or working group, contact us using the information provided below.
