Vision, Values and Mission
Vision: a healthy and inspired marathon paddling community
Values:
i) Respect indigenous culture and Yukon river history
ii) Inclusivity, equality, and fair play
iii) Well-being, safety and environmental stewardship
iv) Youth engagement and community involvement
v) Board transparency and accountability
Mission:
i) To challenge paddlers in a world class wilderness event – the Yukon River Quest
ii) Acknowledge the cultural value and the historical use of Yukon waterways
iii) Support paddling associations, events and training
iv) Promote the Yukon as a paddling destination
2020 Officers and Board of Directors
- President: Peter Coates
- Vice-President: Deb Bartlette
- Secretary: Spencer Edelman
- Treasurer: Lidwien HanrathDirectors:Jim BoydeJeff BradyStan FordyceAl FosterCarmen GustafsonRoger HanbergAnne JessupStephen MooneyHank MoorlagThe above were elected to one-year terms at the October 30, 2019 Annual General Meeting (draft minutes)
Life Members
- John Firth (2003), Past-President 2003
- Jeff Brady (2003), Past-President 2006-08, Race Marshal 2002, Media Director (2009-present)
- Harris Cox (2003), Race Marshal 2003-2006
- Linda Bourassa (2003)
- Harry Kern (2003), Past President 2014-16.
- Ingrid Wilcox (2003)
- Dianne Villeseche (2003)
- Al Ekholm (2003)
- Yvonne Harris (2003)
- Peter Coates (2003), Past-President 2005, Race Marshal 2007, Race Tracker/Results Coordinator (2012-present), President 2019-2020
- Catherine Pinard (2003)
- Yukon Canoe & Kayak Club (2003)
- Stephen Mooney (2004), Past President 2011
- Valerie Ross (2004)
- Kerry Newell (2006)
- Jean-Francois Latour (2006), Past President 2009-10
- Joe O’Blenis (2008)
- Ron Bernardin (2009)
- Daniel Girouard (2011)
- Joe Evans (2012)
- Carl Rumscheidt (2012), Past President 2012-13
- Roger Hanberg (2012), Past President 2017-18, Race Marshal 2011-19.
- Jason Doucet (2012)
- Tim Hodgson (2012)
- Patricia McKenna (2012)
- Claire Desmarais (2013)
- Linda Rapp (2013)
- Al Foster (2014)
- Thomas de Jager (2015)
- Don Sundquist (2016)
- Estrada Tan Partners (2016)
- Allan Martin (2016)
- Glen Young (2016)
- David Hutchison (2016)
- Anne Clark (2016)
- Emily Matthews (2017)
- Dr. Wolfram Scheicher (2017)
- Stan Fordyce (2018)
- Deb Bartlette (2018)
- Lidwien Hanrath (2019)
- Mia Lee (2019)
- Anne Jessup (2019)
- Bill Stanzeleit (2019)
- Carmen Gustafson (2019)
- George True (2019)
- Spencer Edelman (2019)
- Hank Moorlag (2020)
- Mike De Abreu (2020)
Memberships are $20 per year for adults, $10 per year for juniors (18 & under) • Life Memberships are $100
To become a member click here.