The Harriers Annual General Meeting is held every November and four executive members are elected: president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. In addition to the elected executive, a number of other directors are appointed to manage certain club responsibilities throughout the year.

Board Of Governors

President  (List of past presidents)
Susan Norrington - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-384-0171

The president is the chief executive officer of the society and supervises the control of all club business and affairs. She presides at all meetings of the directors and recognizes by-laws of the constitution at general monthly meetings. 

Vice President 
Garfield Saunders - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-474-4950

The vice president shall perform the function and duties of the president in her absence. He will assist the president with tasks such as newsletter race reports and social events.

Secretary 
Sonja Yli-Kahila - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-661-1781

The secretary shall keep a book of minutes at all meetings of the directors or members. She shall have custody of the constitution and manage all correspondence of the society.

Treasurer 
Bob Reid - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-384-1520

The treasurer is responsible for all finances, assets and securities of the society. He receives and disburses monies from all sources and maintains the financial records of the club.

Directors

Directors are appointed and attend all Board of Governors meetings in conjunction with the elected officials to discuss executive business.

Social Director 
Sara Pape-Salmon - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-592-7017

Responsible for coordinating all social functions including club runs, the annual awards party, the family barbecue and other social events.

Newsletter Director 
Chris Kelsall - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-727-7723 and Wendy Davies - 250-384-2100

Responsible for coordinating, producing and distributing material for the quarterly club Newsletter, the Prairie Inn Post (PIP).

Race Equipment Director 
Bob Reid - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-384-1520

Responsible for storage, maintenance, acquisition and rental of race equipment owned by the Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club.

VIRA Representative 
Kathleen Birney -  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Responsible for representing the Harriers at VIRA meetings and providing liaison with Vancouver Island Runners' Association.

Results & Fixtures Director 
Gary Duncan - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-721-2912

Responsible for reporting current race results and updating the membership on upcoming race fixtures.

Club History Director 
Bob Reid - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-384-1520

Responsible for club history, photo albums, past race results, scholarships, statistics and media liaison.

Membership Director 
Bob Reid - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-384-1520

Responsible for maintaining membership lists and fees, application forms and B.C. Athletics liaison.

New Members Director 
Garfield Saunders - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-474-4950

Responsible for welcoming new members to the club and providing introductory materials and orientation.

Race Walking Director 
Helen Jaques -  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-479-7872

Responsible for coordinating all race walking activities within the Harriers including local races and social club walks.

Foundation Director 
Bob Reid - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-384-1520

Responsible for chairing the Harriers Foundation Committee to initiate, review and report on community and charitable club projects.

Website Director 
Lara Wear - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Responsible for maintaining the club's internet home page and coordinating related communications.

Pioneer 8K Race Director 
Kathleen Birney and Heather Bretschneider - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-216-6420 / 250-686-9842

Responsible for coordinating the club's annual fixture in the Frontrunners Island Race Series.

Sponsorship Director 
Andrew Pape-Salmon - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  - 250-592-7017

Responsible for recruiting and servicing any corporate sponsorships for the club and its events.

 

List of Past Presidents

1978 - Gunner Shaw
1979 - Alex Marshall
1980 - Linda Moist
1981 - Don Gillman
1982 - Tony Boydell
1983 - Stu Fall
1984 - Marg Melvin
1985 - Brian Connon
1986 - Bob Reid
1987 - Bob Reid
1988 - David Kirk
1989 - John Bones
1990 - John Bones
1991 - Mike Ellis
1992 - Bob Reid
1993 - Bob Reid
1994 - Bob Reid
1995 - Merell Harlow
1996 - Rob Reid
1997 - Merell Harlow
1998 - Mike Boissonneault
1999 - Mike Boissonneault
2000 - Sylvan Smyth
2001 - Brian Turner
2002 - 2012 Susan Norrington