Board of Directors 2011 - 2012 (June – June)  

President: Garry Ryan

National Vice-President: Robin Harlick

Past President:  Cathy Astolfo

Directors & Regional Vice-Presidents (RVP):

· Debra Purdy Kong, British Columbia/Yukon RVP

· Kevin Thornton, Prairie RVP

· Mike McPherson, Toronto/GTA/Southern Ontario RVP

· Janet Kellough, Ottawa & Eastern Ontario RVP

· Patricia Flewwelling, Québec & Atlantic Provinces RVP

Director at Large: Treasurer: Donna Carrick

Director at Large: Jake Doherty

Director at Large: Don Hauka

Board members are elected at the annual general meeting.

Board members receive no remuneration for their work on the board. 

 Non-Board Post  

General Manager:  Melodie Campbell  

The General Manager receives a part-time salary.

Assistant Manager:  Alison Bruce

The Assistant Manager receives a part-time salary.

 Committees

 As a non-profit organization, our activities are made possible by hard-working volunteers and committees. Most committees are chaired by a director.

Committees include:

Arthur Ellis Awards

Finance

Grants & Funding

Human Resources

Membership

Marketing

Nominations

Professional Development

Publications

Regional Relations

Special Events

Sponsorship

Website 

Please note: The Bloody Words Conference is organized independently of

Crime Writers of Canada, although many of our members participate and attend.