Member since 1970 – Founding Member
Deceased: 1998

Work and Experience
Youth Agency – Director of Regional Field Services
Government of Saskatchewan – South-central Regional Recreation Supervisor, Moose Jaw
Saskatoon Separate School System – Superintendent of Recreation
St. Mary’s Parish – Recreation Director
City of Saskatoon – Assistant Recreation Director
City of Moose Jaw – Aquatic Director
Canadian Military – RCAF

Notable Boards, Committees, Memberships, and Awards
S.A.R.P Board of Regents
CP/RA Award of Merit

Member since 1970 – On the Board of Regents during the founding years
Retired in 1977
Deceased: 1998

Work and Experience
University of Saskatchewan – Dean, College of Education,
McGill University – Director and Professor of Physical Education
Provincial Government Saskatchewan, Fitness and Recreation Division of the Department of Education – Director

Notable Boards, Committee, and Memberships 
S.A.R.P.
– Board of Regents – Chairperson
– CP/RA Award of Merit

CAHPHER
SPRA

Member since 1970 – Founding Member
Started working in Recreation in 1955
Deceased: 1998

Education
University of Alberta – Bachelor of Education in Physical Education

Work and Experience
Sask Sports – Program Manager
LaSalle Hotel – Manager
Department of Culture and Youth – Director of Facility Grants Division
Administration and Central Services – Executive Director
Provincial Youth Agency for the Government of Saskatchewan:
– Board of Regents – Chairperson
– Director of Regional Service
– Executive Director

Fitness and Recreation Division and Continuing Education Division – Reginal Consultant and Supervisor of Athletics
Province of Alberta – Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

Notable Boards, Committees, and Memberships
S.A.R.P. Committee Member

Member since 1970 – Founding Member
Deceased: 2020

Education
University of Saskatchewan – Bachelor of Education

Work and Experience
Saskatchewan Culture and Recreation, Moose Jaw – Senior Culture and Recreation Consultant
Armed Forces – Recreation and Physical Education Officer
Military employment in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, France, and Moose Jaw
Real Estate
Teacher

Notable Boards, Committees, and Memberships
S.A.R.P. Board of Directors
Chairman of the Society (SARP)
Established the John Austin Foundation
Alderman, City of Moose Jaw
Chairman of the Moose Jaw Industrial Development Corporation
Charter member of the Saskatchewan Recreation Society
Member of the Canadian Legion

Notable Boards, Committees, Memberships, and Awards
Recipient of Canada Decoration (awarded to individuals with long term military service)
Foundation named in his honour (John Austin Foundation)

Member since 1970 – Founding Member
Training and Education
Play Ground Leader Course
Gymnastics Clinic
Arena and Rink Operators Course
Recreation Administration Course
Recreation Certificate Course

Work and Experience
Municipality of Surrey, BC – Administrator of Parks and Recreation
City of Prince Albert – Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Moose Jaw – Director of Recreation

Notable Boards, Committee, and Memberships
S.A.R.P.
– Board of Directors
– Chairperson

Member since 1973

Education
University of Saskatchewan – Bachelor of Arts Dregree

Work Experience
Department of Culture and Youth – Regional Coordinator
Department of Social Services, Swift Current – Social Worker
Department of Health, Prince Albert – Camp Director

Notable Boards, Committees, and Memberships
S.A.R.P.
– Board of Regents
– Chairperson

Fitness Canada Advisory Committee
Saskatchewan Director for the Federal Provincial Parks Council and Canadian Heritage Rivers System Board
Chairman of the Minister’s Parks Advisory CommitteeInter Agency Committee on Recreation is Disabled
Advisory Committee to the Minister of Education on daily physical activity in Saskatchewan schools
Water Safety Service Advisory Committee of the Saskatchewan Red Cross
Vice President of the Saskatchewan Camping Association
Sask Sport Management Committee
Saskatchewan Games Site Selection Committee
Director at Large for the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
– Committee Member
– Board Member
– President

Saskatoon Hill Football Club
– Committee Member
– Board Member

Member since 1979

Education
S.I.A.S.T. – Diploma in Recreation Technology
University of Saskatchewan – Bachelor of Education

Experience and Work
Community Development Branch, City of Saskatoon
– Manager, Leisure Service Department
– Manager, Community Support Services

Parks and Recreation Department, City of Saskatoon
– Acting Supervisor, Community Services
– Area Recreation Co-ordinator
– Assistant Co-ordinator, Community Programs

Department of Culture & Youth, Regina
– Recreation Consultant
– Resource Assistant

Martensville School
– Teacher

Wild Goose Regional Association
– Program Co-ordinator
– Zone 7 Winter Games Co-ordinator

Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Saskatoon – Crafts Instructor

Department of Culture and Youth, Rose Town
– Recreation Intern

Opportunities for Youth – Recreation Worker 

Notable Boards, Committee, and Memberships
Saskatchewan Recreation Society (AKA SARP)
-Member
-Board of Directors
-Committee Member for various committees throughout membership

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
Saskatchewan Trust for Sports, Culture and Recreation
Canadian Parks and Recreation
Meewasin Valley Authority

Member since 1977

Education
University of Waterloo – Undergraduate Degree in Recreation Administration

Work and Experience
Parks, Recreation, and Culture
– Environmental and Resource Management
– Director, Contract Services Branch
– Commercial Services Manager
– Director of Parks and Services

Outdoor Recreation Office
– Director of Visitor Services
– Recreation Coordinator
– Coordinator

Government of Saskatchewan, Department of Tourism and Renewable Resources – Assistant Recreation
Notable Boards, Committees, and Memberships
S.A.R.P. Committee Member

Started in the Recreation field in 1967

Education
University of Saskatchewan – Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education

Work and Experience
SIAST
– Program Head, Recreation and Leisure
– Program Head, Recreation Technology

Government of Saskatchewan
– Instructor, Department of Recreation Technology

K.I.A.A.S (Kelsey Institute for Applied Arts and Science) – Instructor, Recreation Program
Provincial Youth Agency – Regional Coordinator
City of Tallahassee – Planning Assistant

Notable Boards, Committees, Memberships, and Awards
Canadian Parks/Recreation Association Member
Award of Merit
CP/RA Award of Merit
S.A.R.P.
– Committee Member
– Board of Regents
– Task Group Member

Member since 1992
Started in the Recreation field in 1989

Education
Recreation Technology Diploma at SIAST Kelsey Institute
University of Saskatchewan classes
Various ongoing Professional Development workshops and certificates

Work and Experience
Arts & Culture Coordinator, City of Prince Albert (2015 to present)
Northern Regional Program Manager, MEND Saskatchewan (2014-2015)
Self Employed, Achieve-JMC Strategic Support (2014-2015)
Games Manager for the Prince Albert 2014 Saskatchewan Winter Games (2013-2014)
Program Manager for Culture & Community Development, Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District (2008-2013)
Northern Consultant, Saskatchewan in motion (2006-2008)
Sport & Recreation Consultant, Government of Saskatchewan, Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation (2000-2006)
Fundraising Coordinator, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Saskatchewan Branch (1999-2000)
Regional Coordinator, Athabasca Regional Recreation Association, La Ronge (1997-1999)
Director of Recreation, St. Mary’s Villa Special Care Home in Humboldt (1992-1997)
Sherbrooke Community Centre in Saskatoon – Recreation Therapy (1989-1992)
Fitness Instructor (1992-2004)

Notable Boards, Committee, and Membership & Awards
Saskatchewan Games Council Board of Directors (2014 to present)
School Community Councils, La Ronge and Prince Albert (2008 to present)
Terry Fox Run, Organizer and Committee Member, La Ronge and Prince Albert (1998 to present)
S.A.R.P. Board of Directors, various committees, action groups, and SIAST Advisory Committee (1992-2019)
Several other boards, events and programs (ongoing)

City of Prince Albert Outstanding Service Award – 2017
Saskatchewan Special Olympics Co-Coach of the Year (Humboldt) – 1996
SIAST Kelsey Institute Recreation Technology Award of Merit – 1989

Member since 1980

Education
University of Manitoba – Bachelor of Recreation Studies
SIAST – Recreation Technology Diploma

Work and Experience
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon Campus – Instructor
University of Saskatchewan – Director of Operations, MEND Saskatchewan
Curriculum Developer, SCI Stenberg College International Inc
S.I.A.S.T, Kelsey Campus – Instructor
Research Association, University of Saskatchewan – Consultant
Saskatoon Health Region

Notable Boards, Committees, and Memberships
S.A.R.P.
– Board Member from 1981-83 and from 2016 to current
– Task Force Committee
– Board of Regents for 6 years

Started in the Recreation field in 1993 and retired in 2014
Member since 1993

Education
S.I.A.S.T. – Diploma in Recreation and Leisure

Work and Experience
Saskatoon Health Region, 33 years
– Mental health
– Transitional care
– Rhabilitation
– Acquired Brain Injury Outreach
– Senior’s Health and Continuing Care

Helped develop and implement two programs: Forever in motion – a community based physical activity program for older adults
– and Stay on Your Feet – a fall prevention education, and balance exercise program.

Helped develop and implement Age Alive – a photography exhibit designed to help dispel the myths of aging.

Notable Boards, Committees, Membership, and Awards
S.A.R.P. Board of Regents
Advisory Council Therapeutic Recreation Program SIAST – Advisory Committee
Saskatoon Falls Prevention Consortium
Saskatoon Council of Aging Co-Chair, Past President, and Board member
SCPOR Patient/Family Advisory Council
Seniors’ Globe Walk Awards
S.A.R.P. Award of Merit
Saskatoon Health Bravo Award
Rotary Badge and Shield Award

Member since 1989
Started in the Recreation field in 1983

Education
Red Deer College
University of Alberta – Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation Administration
University of Regina – Certificate in Local Government Authority

Work and Experience
S.A.R.P.
Birch Hills Recreation Board
City of Prince Albert
ParticipACTION
City of Red Deer
Red Deer College.

Notable Boards, Committee, and Membership
S.A.R.P.
– Board of Regents
– Board
– President of the John Austin Foundation

LDSCR Board
Community Initiative Fund (Small Capital Projects)
Zone 8 Sport Council
North East Recreation and Parks Association (NERPA)

Member since 1980
Started in the Recreation field in 1980

Education
Kelsey Institute (now Sask Polytechnic Saskatoon)
Community Development for Practitioners
Non-Profit Lifecycle Assessment Consultant

Work and Experience
Currently self-employed: TC Consulting
Director of Leisure Services in Foam Lake from 1980 to 2013
Commercial/Retail Greenhouse and Tree Nursery from 1987 to 2007
Research Officer for the Government of Saskatchewan, within the Department of Culture & Youth – 1980
Director of Provincial 4-H Summer Intermediate Camp Program – 1977 & 1978

Notable Boards, Committee, and Membership & Awards
Saskatchewan Games Committee for the Yorkton/Melville Games
Recreation Technology Program Advisory Committee
Parkland Regional Recreation Association and later Parkland Valley for Sport, Culture and Recreation District
Saskatchewan Recreation Facility Association
Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals
Saskatchewan In Motion Provincial Advisory Committee

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Award of Merit – 2002
Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association Award of Merit – 2003
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association President’s Award – 2013

Started in the Recreation field in 1979
Retired from the Saskatchewan Public Service in 2019
SRS/S.A.R.P. Member since 1979

Education
SIAST – Diploma in Recreation Technology

Work and Experience
Town of Carlyle – Recreation Director
Government of Saskatchewan:
– Ministry of Social Services – Corrections Branch
– Ministry of Culture and Recreation: Regional Consultant and Senior Cultural Industries Consultant
– Ministry of Municipal Affairs/Government Relations:
– Senior Legislative Analyst
– Executive Director of Advisory Services and Sector Relations
– Assistant Deputy Minister of the Municipal Affairs Division
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (Executive in Residence)
Comstock and Associates Management Consultants

Notable Boards, Committee, and Membership & Awards
SRS Board of Directors
SRS President – 1989
John Austin Foundation
University of Regina Rams Board of Directors

SRS Recognition Award – 1988 and 1991
Premiers Award for Excellence in the Public Service

Started in the Recreation field in 1985
SRS/S.A.R.P. Member since 1985

Education
SIAST – Diploma in Recreation Technology 1983-1985
University of Regina – Professional Leadership Certificate for Sports Administration 2013

Work and Experience
City of Melfort – Community Leadership and Programs Coordinator 1985-1989
Zone 8 Sports Council – Sport Coordinator 1989-2008
Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation – Executive Director 2008 to present

Notable Boards, Committee, and Membership & Awards
North East Recreation and Parks Association
– Board of Directors 1986-1989

SRS/SARP
– Board of Directors
– Committee Member
– Chairperson of the John Austin Foundation

SIAST/Sask Polytech
– Advisory Committee

Kelsey Trail Health Region
– Eat Well…Play Well Committee

Community Initiatives Fund
– Grant Review Committee

City of Prince Albert
– Community Grant Program Funding Committee

Education
University of Regina – Bachelor of Physical Studies
University of Alberta – Master’s in Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation
University of Alberta – Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate
University of Alberta – Indigenous Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate

Work and Experience
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon Campus – Instructor

Notable Boards, Committees, and Memberships
S.A.R.P.
– Board Member and Chair
– Advocacy and Research Committee