The Hostýn Association (hereinafter referred to as HA) is a non-profit organization established and administered in the Canadian province of Quebec. HA is governed by its statutes and led by an 11-member Board of Directors. Board members are unpaid volunteers. The Committee is elected each year by HA members at the Annual General Meeting.
Membership
A person of Slovak or Czech origin, their spouse, or a person closely connected to the Czech Republic or Slovakia (for example through knowledge of the language, culture, etc.) may become a member of HA. A member’s duties include paying membership fees, protecting the good name of HA, promoting and participating in HA activities, and complying with HA statutes. Information on how to become a member can be found here.
Our Mission
The goal of HA is to maintain and improve Camp Hostýn. Camp Hostýn serves as a place for families and individuals to meet and relax, and for organizing various activities. Camp Hostýn is the only and last property owned by Czech or Slovak associations in the province of Quebec.
How You Can Get Involved in Camp Hostýn Activities
Camp Hostýn is open to the public; HA membership is not required to visit Camp Hostýn.
How You Can Contribute to Camp Hostýn
- All work, renovations, and repairs at Camp Hostýn are carried out by a group of volunteers, both members and non-members of HA.
- Help is always welcome with cleaning, mowing the lawn, painting picnic tables, and similar tasks.
- You can help either during organized work brigades or outside of them by agreement with the site manager.
- HA also welcomes help in the kitchen during organized events (Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Hostýn, Slovak Picnic, etc.).
- At the children's camp, activity leaders, cooks, assistant cooks, a maintenance worker, and a camp director are needed.
- Camp Hostýn welcomes donations of building materials, tools and equipment, gardening supplies, kitchen appliances and equipment, and sports equipment.
- Direct financial support is also welcome; HA will issue a receipt.
For information about cooperation opportunities, donations, and sponsorship, please contact any member of the Committee.
