Who we are, what we stand for.
Mission.
To promote volleyball and the well-being of the 2SLGBTQ+ community of the National Capital Region by offering fun, inclusive, and positive spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ people and allies of all skill levels to play volleyball and collaborating with other like-minded organizations, groups and individuals with similar goals and values.
Vision.
That all members and friends of the 2SLGBTQ+ community feel that they have the opportunity to participate, develop, and excel in the sport of volleyball at the level of their choice, in a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment.
Values.
PCV’s programming is carried in a way that encourages the following core values:
Health: We provide opportunities for members and friends of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to actively engage in the sport of volleyball in support of greater physical and mental health.
Participation: We promote a safe and supportive environment for all our members to participate in competitive and recreational volleyball and encourage all members to participate in the League’s programs, tournaments, an events.
Integrity and Diversity: We treat everyone with respect, fairness, honesty, patience, understanding, and trust; regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, income, or ability.
Engagement: We engage with individuals and community groups on important 2SLGBTQ+ issues related to sport and physical and mental health.
Good Governance: We develop by-laws, policies, procedures, structures, and principles, with the intent of serving the greater good of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and ensuring the League’s long-term viability and sustainability.
Check out the highlights of our previous season:
Governance.
Board of Directors
PCV is managed and operated by a Board of Directors, consisting of up to eight volunteer members. The Board generally meets once a month to plan and organize PCV’s programs and events, as well as make strategic decisions about PCV’s long-term sustainability.
At each Annual General Meeting (AGM) in December, the pCV members elect four Directors to serve two-year terms.
The members of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors are:
Sheen Andola (he/him - il)
Justin Barrette (he/him - il)
Tony Bui (he/him - il)
Denis Bégin (he/him - il)
Samuel Charbonneau (he/him - il)
Dean Dewar (he/him - il)
Mackenzie Mumby (he/him - il)
A. Tiberias Murali (he/him - il)
How we operate.
By-laws
As a not-for-profit organization, Pride Capital Volleyball must have by-laws which outline the conduct required by its directors, officers, and members. PCV’s by-laws have been enacted by the Board of Directors on December 8, 2019, and confirmed by members who attended the Annual General Meeting held on December 18, 2019.
Committees
PCV has committees whose responsibility is to advise the Board of Directors on issues of policy, finance, governance and leading the recruitment and election of directors to the board. These committees are:
Policy and Governance Committee
Finance Committee
Performance, Appointments and Recruitment Committee
Nominations Committee
Policies and Guidance Documents
Gay Ottawa Volleyball has developed various policies and guidance documents to ensure the league is managed in a fair and transparent manner. These policies have been enacted by the Board of Directors.
Strategic Direction
Past and current Board members have drafted a Strategic Intent, to articulate a longer-term vision for PCV and how it will grow, based on our core principles, values and needs.
Board Meetings
Minutes from our board meetings are posted here once approved by the Board.