I would like to see Paddle Canada as a strong, unified association with members in every province, able to support paddling instruction, education and promotion to all levels of the sport. I believe it is essential to develop a working relationship with all provincial associations, clubs and paddling advocates.

Paddle Canada would benefit by continuing to build a profile that promotes paddling at the grass roots level with clubs, camps and associations that themselves promote paddling sports at the entry level and carry on through to the professional and competitive levels.

Every effort must be made to mend fences and resolve disputes between our national and provincial associations. I'd like to see the Sea Kayaking program continue to build on it's strengths and the other programs as well, but leave the Provincial programs to do what they do best.

Paddle Canada's strength should lie in its ability to allow paddlers of all experience levels to share their knowledge and develop new skills. We are able to help paddlers realize what can be achieved. I do not want to see Paddle Canada become more concerned with organizational administrivia than the celebration of the pleasures that recreational paddling provides.

My own goals within the organization are selfish. I'd like to see Paddle Canada's resources foster a broader attitude towards kayaking on PEI. We have dozens possibly hundreds of untrained paddlers who are unable to enjoy much of what the Island has to offer, either because they lack the necessary skills, or are unaware of the possibilities. With Paddle Canada's help we can develop a paddling culture which better reflects the potential of the activity.

As a director I wish to strengthen the already well-established pillars of Paddle Canada. I believe a nationally recognized program will provide huge benefits for the residents of Saskatchewan. By learning skills that they will need both on Saskatchewan lakes and on the coastal waters broadens a person perspective on this sport.

By teaching courses I can see the influence I have on individuals and by having national certification assures my customers I have high standards and come with knowledge acquired nationwide. I hope to make Paddle Canada a household name associated with high quality recreational canoe and sea and river kayaking programs. In the future I see Paddle Canada as a strong internationally recognized business, playing a stronger role in environmental issues, providing double the number of courses registered to date and increasing our office staff to handle this load more efficiently.

As a Director, I am prepared to dedicate personal time to participate in monthly calling meetings and a yearly face-to-face meeting. I expect as Paddle Canada becomes as strong as it should be, face-to-face meetings will increase making the resources between provinces stronger. I look forward to being a part of this piece of history.