JUNE 2014 THE RIDER/ 5
Equine Canada Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Havaris was an Associate Director of High Perfor- mance Women’s Rugby and Rugby Development Manager for Rugby Canada. In these concurrent roles, she raised the sport’s profile, reinvigorated
Eva Havaris
and myself, I am very happy to welcome Eva to the Equine Canada family. She comes to us highly respected by her peers among her fellow national sport organiza- tions and the Canadian Olympic Commit- tee,” said Equine Canada president, Al Pat- terson. “The Executive Recruitment Com- mittee and I knew immediately, upon com- pletion of Eva’s interview, that she was the
Rural Priorities for the Provincial
Election Questions of importance for rural and small town Ontario developed
Guelph, Ontario, May 12, 2014. Over 200 rural Ontarians weighed in on what issues need to be addressed by the political parties, coming in to the next election. The top five priorities identified were:
top ten priorities has been developed and sent to the leaders of the political parties, asking for their party`s view- point and platform. Interested rural cit- izens are invited to use the list as a basis for discussion with local candi- dates.
as complete survey results are avail- able at
www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca. Respondents were asked to rate a list of 30 topics in terms of importance. This online, non-statistically valid sur- vey was done through the Rural Ontario Institute between May 3 and 7, 2014.
non-profit organization committed to developing leaders, initiating dialogue, supporting collaboration and promot- ing action on issues and opportunities facing rural Ontario.
The Rural Ontario Institute is a The list of ten questions, as well
1. Job opportunities 2. Access to quality medical services nearby 3. Youth employment/underemploy- ment 4. Services for aging population: aging in place/home care/housing 5. Cost of electric power A list of questions based on the
the Board chose Havaris for her strong fit with Equine Canada’s strategic plan One Vision. In addition to her exemplary man- agement skills and extensive sport qualifi- cations, the Board was impressed with Havaris’ executive leadership, dynamic vision and commitment to national sport organization (NSO) success. “On behalf of the Board of Directors
Ottawa ON, May 23, 2014 —- On behalf of the Equine Canada Board of Directors, it is a pleasure to announce the appointment of Eva Havaris as the new CEO effective June 9, 2014. Following a thorough search process,
do Canada for the past four years, Havaris pro- duced results against the strategic plan, redefined the terms of membership and stakeholder input, increased external financial support yearly and sub- stantially built sport’s reputation nationally and internationally. Prior to working with Taekwondo Canada,
next CEO for the future of Equine Canada.” In her previous position as CEO of Taekwon-
and eager to begin working with, and unifying, the entire Canadian Equine community towards achieving One Vision. The goal in the years ahead
Equine Canada with a Master of Arts in Sport Management from the University of Western Ontario. In addition to her NSO leadership accom- plishments, Havaris was also the head coach of the University of Toronto Women’s Varsity Soccer from 2008-2011. “I am excited to join the Equine Canada team
participation and programs and initiated and aug- mented sport funding. A proven strategic leader, Havaris comes to
is to solidify Equine Canada’s place as a prominent leader within the Canadian sport system and inter- national equestrian community. I am truly hon- oured to be given this opportunity and wish to thank the entire Executive Recruitment Commit- tee.”
Equine Canada’s CFO, for adding extensively to his duties by also serving as the acting CEO over the past six months. Please join Equine Canada in welcoming
Havaris to the federation, and wishing her success in this important role.
The Board is grateful to Michael Arbour,
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