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Our Mission
To promote competitive, affordable, and safe environment go-kart racing where amateur and experienced racers can battle in a family friendly environment.
Our Vision
Our Vision as a club is to grow awareness about kart racing in our community and allow as many people the opportunity to race as possible.
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
EDKRA Executive Members and committees are responsible for overseeing the club, board policies and ensuring good governance practices.
Our Values
Our Executive is committed to representing the club with good leadership, transparency, accountability, cooperation and inclusion for all.
As a club and as an Executive, we recognize that EDKRA would not exist without the ongoing hard work of our team, appointed officials & coordinators, volunteers and our members. We all work together seamlessly to bring something special and unique to the karting community to help it thrive and grow for generations to come!
Pearce Shewchuk
PRESIDENT
president@edkra.club
Craig Mackenzie
VICE PRESIDENT
vicepresident@edkra.club
Kristi Allen
TREASURER
treasurer@edkra.club
Doug MacKay
SECRETARY
secretary@edkra.club
Kevin Seal
MARKETING
marketing@edkra.club
Whitney Stevenson
REGISTRATIONS COORDINATOR
registrations@edkra.club
Jake Hoogland
DRIVER TRAINING COORDINATOR
tryakart@edkra.club
Lorna Wolodko
AGLC COORDINATOR
volunteercoordinator@edkra.club
Brandi Kozakowski
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
volunteercoordinator@edkra.club
Nicholas Wolodko
PAST PRESIDENT
EXECUTIVE TEAM POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
EDKRA President
Pearce Shewchuk
The President shall co-ordinate all activities of the Executive and ensures that each member of the Executive is given all required information and guidance to perform their various functions. The President shall also maintain contact with the other karting organizations as needed. The President holds the right to vote in the case of a tie or may put the matter back to the executive for further discussion. The President shall be ex-officio a member of all Committees. He/she shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the society and of the Executive. In his/her absence, the Vice-President shall preside at any such meetings. In the absence of both, a chairperson may be elected at the meeting to preside. As the Chief Executive officer of EDKRA, shall supervise and coordinate EDKRA’s affairs and activities and shall submit a written annual report thereunto the membership. The President shall chair all meetings of the Executive and assign areas of responsibility to the members of the Executive.
EDKRA Vice President
Craig Mackenzie
The Vice President is directly responsible to the President for duties and responsibilities directed to him/her for the operations of EDKRA. He/she shall carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to him/her throughout the course of his/her term in office by the President or Executive. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the President.
EDKRA Secretary
Doug MacKay
The Secretary will keep an accurate record of the minutes of all Executive meetings and will receive and issue all required correspondence. It shall be the duty of the secretary to attend all meetings of the society and of the Executive, and to keep accurate minutes of the same. He/she shall have charge of the Seal of the society which whenever used shall be authenticated by the signature of the Secretary and the President, or, in the case of the death or inability of either to act, by the Vice-President. In case of the absence of the Secretary, his/her duties shall be discharged by such officer as may be appointed by the Executive. The Secretary shall have charge of all the correspondence of the society and be under the direction of the President and the Executive. The Secretary shall also keep a record of all the members of the society and their addresses, send all notices of the various meetings as required.
EDKRA Treasurer
Kristi Allen
The Treasurer shall receive all monies paid to the society and be responsible for the deposit of same in whatever Bank, Trust Company, Credit Union or Treasury Branch the Executive may order. He/she shall properly account for the funds of the society and keep such books as may be directed. He/she shall present a full detailed account of receipts and disbursements to the Executive whenever requested and shall prepare for submission to the Annual Meeting a statement duly audited of the financial position of the society and submit a copy of same to the Secretary for the records of the society. The Treasurer will provide required information to our Accounting firm to ensure that the financial records are up to date and filed properly. He/she will also provide financial reporting to the AGLC as required to account for casino funds. The positions of the Secretary and Treasurer shall remain separate to protect the Society. It is recommended that the treasurer be bondable. The Treasurer will provide a financial report at each meeting of the Executive and will have Financial Statements prepared once each year.
EDKRA Registration Coordinator
Whitney Stevenson
The registration coordinator will maintain the website and online registration systems for the race events, pit stalls and try-a-kart programs. He/she will have control of the pit stalls as directed by the executive. The registration coordinator will work closely with the treasurer, secretary, and driver training coordinator to ensure all online software is up to date and working properly.
EDKRA AGLC Coordinator
Lorna Wolodko
The AGLC coordinator will maintain a productive relationship with the AGLC and provide advise
or seek consultation regarding Casino funds as required by the executive. He/she will recruit
volunteers for the casino dates and ensure that the records/paperwork required are completed
in a timely manner. He/she will also maintain a relationship with our Casino Advisor company
and confirm arrangements as needed.
EDKRA Volunteer Coordinator
Brandi Kozakowski
The volunteer coordinator will initiate the request for volunteers for the operations of the facility, events and programs offered by the society. They will also track hours worked to apply towards the volunteer deposits.
EDKRA Driver Training Director
Jake Hoogland
The Try-a-Kart Director will be responsible for the development of the driver training program. They will ensure that the executive is aware of the needs and work within the budget provided. He/she will coordinate with the Volunteer coordinator to ensure adequate staffing levels for all events. The Director will also ensure that the equipment and safety gear is always maintained properly.
EDKRA Marketing
Kevin Seal
The Marketing Director will be responsible for the development and maintenance of social media platforms, sponsor and dealership relations.
