Our Organization

FOPLA is comprised of three groups who participate in our decision-making, see that our goals are met, and contribute to the Ottawa Public Library.

Volunteers

Over 300 Ottawans from all areas of our community volunteer with the Friends, and without them we couldn’t be successful! From sorting books to managing stores and serving on the Board of Directors, our volunteers contribute their talents and time to support their public libraries.

The talent and commitment of our volunteers is something the Friends are very proud of, and volunteers are proud of their work giving back to the library.

Click here for more information about our volunteer opportunities.

Board of Directors

The FOPLA Board of Directors carries out and coordinates advocacy efforts, performs financial services for Local Committees, and allocates funds raised towards any activity or program that it deems appropriate. These are the people who keep pushing FOPLA to achieve more!

Employees

FOPLA has two part-time employees who provide a constant link between our community, our volunteers, our supporters and our Board of Directors. Contact Marie Petersen or Jasmine Ball with your questions.

2011-2013 
Board of Directors

Directors-at-Large 
Colin Plows, President 
-- Vice-president of Operations 
Jessica Hertzog, Vice-president Advocacy and Public Relations
Heather Murphy, Secretary 
Sean Ingutia, Treasurer 
Janis Sops, Member-at-large 
Anne Rutherford, Member-at-large 
Anthony Beck, Member-at-large
Matthew Geigen-Miller, Member-at-large
Shelly McQuillen, Member-at-large
Stanley Lowe, Member-at-large
Cindy Streefkerk, Past-president

Local Committee Representatives: 
-- (Ottawa Local Committee) 
Anthony Beck (Goulbourn - Rideau Local Committee) 
-- (Vanier Local Committee)
Judy Wisking (Nepean Local Committee) 
Heather Murphy (Kanata Local Committee) 
Colin Plows (Cumberland - Orleans Local Committee) 
Nancy Shurtleff (Greenboro Local Committee)