Organizational Structure

Kin Canada is a national service Association made up of hundreds of locally operated service clubs across Canada.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Kin Canada is governed by an 11-member volunteer National Board of Directors. National operations are managed by four full-time and two part-time staff.

Kin Canada was accredited by Imagine Canada in 2024 following a rigorous independent peer review of our operations and governance practices.

2025/2026 National Board of Directors

Patrick Bowers
National President
Debbie Flagg
National Vice President
Marley Hanishewsky
Past National President
Vicki Andrews
National Secretary
Al MacQuarrie
National Director
Lonny Wiebe
National Director
Corinne Mathews
National Director
Tammy Allan
National Director
Wendy Rolfe
National Director
Bob Hall
National Director
Bill McFadden
National Director

Our National Board of Directors (NBOD) defines Kin Canada's vision, policies, and ends (purposes) based on the needs of our Association and membership.

Board members are Kin Canada volunteers elected to serve on the NBOD.

Club, Zone, and District Structure

Clubs

Kinsmen, Kinette, and Kin clubs are volunteer-driven organizations where individuals come together to make a positive impact in their communities, forge new friendships, and develop valuable skills. As a collective, members of clubs determine the best ways to address local needs through fundraising and service projects.

Each year, clubs elect an executive team, typically consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Risk Manager. The executive team oversees the day-to-day operations of the club. These roles offer members valuable leadership experiences.

Zones

Clubs are organized into Zones, which group nearby clubs in a specific region. Each Zone is supported by a Deputy Governor who provides guidance and assistance to clubs within the area.

Members can easily expand their personal networks in neighbouring cities through Zone meetings and events. Clubs in the same Zone can also collaborate on regional projects.

Districts

Zones are further grouped into eight larger regions across the country, known as Districts. Each District is led by an elected District Governor and their executive team. The District team organizes events for clubs within their region and plays a key role in offering support to clubs.

Districts offer members many rewarding leadership and networking opportunities. Members enjoy meeting like-minded people from their province (and surrounding regions) through District business and social functions.

Operational Staff

Kin Canada’s Operational Staff manage national administration and provide support to clubs. They implement operational activities based on our Association's strategic plan and national policies and procedures.

The staff team is led by Executive Director Randy Sidhu.

Funding of Kin Canada’s National Association

Kin Canada's administrative and national membership programming costs are funded by annual membership fees as well as revenue generated from the sale of Kin Canada branded merchandise.