The Prairie Inn Harriers society is managed by a Board of Governors and several Venue Coordinators.

As set out by our club constitution the board is charged with overseeing club goverance, finances, administration and operations.  The board consists of 5 to 12 club members elected at an Annual General Meeting held early each year.  From these directors some are selected to fill five defined officer roles: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Registrar.  A director other than president can hold more than one officer role.  Others are known Directors at Large.

In addition to the elected directors, Coordinators are appointed to manage certain club responsibilities and tasks throughout the year.

Board of Governors – 2023

President                            (Complete List of past presidents)
Gary Duncan – gary or president at pih.bc.ca

The President is the chief executive officer of the society and supervises the control of all club business and affairs.  They preside at all meetings of the directors and recognize bylaws of the constitution at general club meetings.

Vice President
Mark Seebaran – vp at pih.bc.ca

The Vice President shall perform the function and duties of the President in his absence.  They will assist the President with tasks such as fixtures, race reports and social events.

Secretary
Dawn Wilson – wildawn or secretary at pih.bc.ca

The Secretary shall keep a book of minutes at all meetings of the directors or members.  They will manage all correspondence of the society.

Treasurer
Bob Reid – bob or treasurer at pih.bc.ca

The Treasurer is responsible for all finances, assets and securities of the society.  They receive and disburse monies from all sources and maintain the financial records of the club.

Membership Registrar
Bob Reid – bob or registrar at pih.bc.ca

The Membership Registrar is responsible to register all club members in the Harriers database so their names appear on the current membership list on our PIH website.  They are also responsible for updating and registering PIH members that wish to belong to BC Athletics and be eligible for provincial championship events, awards and B.C. team selection in national and international events.

Directors at Large

• Jeff Beddoes
• Sara Pape-Salmon
• Christine Thate
• Christopher Kelsall
• Jeff Hunt
• Sean Mitchell

Operational Coordinators

Operational Coordinators are appointed and manage certain club responsibilities and tasks throughout the year.

Social Events Coordinator
TBC

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

Social Media Coordinator
TBC

Responsible for reporting all Harriers-hosted race information and club social functions including club runs/hikes on Facebook and Twitter.

Event Photography Coordinator
Joseph Camilleri - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Responsible for providing photo albums for Harriers-hosted races and social events.  Photos will be linked to the event and will be available on the Harriers website.

Wilderness Run Coordinators
TBC

Responsible for coordinating spring and summer wilderness runs for club members.

Current News Coordinator
TBC

Responsible for coordinating, producing, editing and distributing material posted under the Current News area of the PIH website.

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

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

Vancouver Island Runners' Association Coordinator
Jeff Beddoes - 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 and Races Coordinator
Gary Duncan - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Responsible for reporting current race results and advising the membership on upcoming race dates, and maintaining various results databases on the PIH website.

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

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

Membership Coordinator (Club Registrar)
Bob Reid - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Registrar responsible for maintaining the master PIH membership database, lists, fees, application forms and B.C. Athletics memberships and liaison.

New Members Coordinator
Sean Finucane - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Responsible for maintaining the master email notification list and welcoming new members to the club by providing introductory materials and orientation.

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

Responsible for chairing the Harriers Foundation Committee to initiate, review, accept and report on community, educational, youth, athlete support and charitable club projects.

Website Coordinator
Gary Duncan - 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 on the Harriers website.

Sponsorship Coordinator
TBC

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

Harriers Race Directors

Pioneer 8K Race Director
Jeff Beddoes – pioneer8k at pih.bc.ca

Responsible for coordinating the club's annual January fixture in the Vancouver Island Race Series and BC Super Series.

Elk/Beaver Ultras Race Director
Darcy Kernel - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Responsible for coordinating the club's annual May fixture at Elk and Beaver Lake Park.

Thetis Lake Relay, Gunner Shaw, and Stewart Mountain Race Director
Gary Duncan – thetislakerelay, gunnershaw, and stewartmountain at pih.bc.ca

Responsible for coordinating the club's three annual late Fall fixtures at Thetis Lake Park.

Boxing Day Race Director
Gary Duncan – boxingday at pih.bc.ca

Responsible for coordinating the club's annual December 26 assigned handicap run from the Prairie Inn Pub.

New Year's Day Memorial Run Director
Bob Reid - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Responsible for coordinating the club's annual January 1 predicted time run from the memorial bench at Beaver Lake Park.

Another Brick in Nepal 10K/5K Race Director
Randy Jones - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Responsible for coordinating a March fund-raising race in East Sooke Park with proceeds going to build schools in Nepal.

Complete 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 to 2016 Susan Norrington (15 consecutive terms)

2017 to 2020 - Kathleen Birney (4 consecutive terms)
2021 - Gary Duncan
2022 - Gary Duncan
2023 - Gary Duncan

List of Lifetime Members and Year of Induction

1986 - 1. Gunner Shaw
1986 - 2. Alex Marshall
1986 - 3. Ken Smythe
1999 - 4. Bob Reid
2004 - 5. John McKay
2006 - 6. Ken Bonner
2007 - 7. Maurice Tarrant
2008 - 8. Garfield Saunders
2009 - 9. Marg Melvin
2011 - 10. Susan Norrington
2012 - 11. Brian Turner
2012 - 12. Anita Carter
2013 - 13. Wendy Davies
2014 - 14. Dan Harlow
2014 - 15. Merell Harlow
2014 - 16. Garth Ball
2015 - 17. Gary Duncan
2016 - 18. Mike Emerson
2020 - 19. Dawn Wilson
2020 - 20. Randy Jones
2023 - 21. Sara Pape-Salmon