Governance
GOVERNANCE
Since its founding in 1933 ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVANCY ONTARIO has evolved to facilitate local action backed by the strength of a province-wide organization. ACO is a charitable organization operating through a province-wide network of local branches linked together electronically through a small coordinating office in Toronto, managed by staff, and governed by an Executive and Provincial Council.
Members of Council (Board of Directors of ACO)
| President (Chair) | Leslie Thompson |
| Board Vice-Chair | Kae Elgie |
| Treasurer | Scott Bond |
| Corporate Secretary | Jocelyn Kent |
| (NextGen President) | |
| Past President | Catherine Nasmith |
| Member-at-Large | Jean Haalboom |
| Member-at-Large | Sarah Hill |
| Member-at-Large | Shannon Kyles |
| Branch Representatives | |
| BRANCH | |
| Cambridge | Phil Osburn |
| Clarington | Tracey Ali |
| Cobourg & East Northumberland | Diane Chin |
| Collingwood | Margaret Mooy |
| Guelph-Wellington | Susan Ratcliffe |
| Halton Hills | Pat Farley |
| Hamilton | Barbara Murray |
| London | Jennifer Grainger |
| Meaford | John Kerr |
| Muskoka | Gunta Towsley |
| Newmarket | Bill Wolske |
| North Waterloo Region | Marg Rowell |
| Port Hope | Julie Mavis |
| Quinte Region | Stanley Jones |
| St. Catharines | Colin Johnston |
| St. Thomas-Elgin County | Laurence Grant |
| South Bruce-Grey | Ted Cobean |
| Stratford-Perth | Thor Dingman |
| Toronto Branch | Matthew Zambri |
| Windsor/Essex | Tammy Dewhirst |
The Council can be reached at: president@arconserv.ca
MEETINGS
Annual General Meeting:
Travel: While Executive travel expenses are reimbursable, many Executive members donate the cost of their travel to the organization, as this assists us with cost control.
Elections: Elections for the branch and provincial executives are held annually, with officers serving two year terms.
MEMBERSHIP
All members receive Acorn twice a year, as well as being able to participate in the activities, both local and provincial, of ACO.
Our monthly e-newsletter "Acorn in a Nutshell" keeps our members informed about ACO activities as well as heritage-related events across the province.
As it costs the provincial office more than the membership fee received to support members, donations above the membership fee are encouraged, and gratefully received. Membership fees and donations are tax-receipted.
Membership Term/Renewal
Memberships are effective immediately, and expire 12 months from the date of registration. Renewal notices will be sent out via email before your membership expires. Any renewals processed early will be added on the term of your membership, extending the renewal/ending date by one year beyond the original date.
Membership is offered in several categories: Individual, Household, Associate, Student, and Corporate
BRANCH MEMBERSHIP is for those wanting to support the work of their local branch. The membership fee is split between the branch and the provincial office. Additional donations can be made to either the local branch or the provincial office.
PROVINCIAL MEMBERSHIP is offered for those with an interest in province-wide matters, or who do not have a branch nearby. The full amount of the membership goes to support the provincial office activities.
