About the GOTC
Founded in 2007, the Global Organization of Tree Climbers has members, recognized facilitators, and recognized instructors around the world.
The GOTC supports recreational and professionals in the following areas:
- Promoting safe practices for rope and harness tree climbing.
- Providing learning opportunities and services for individual climbers.
- Increasing access for tree climbing.
- Facilitating professional growth and accreditation for instructors and program leaders.
- Forging links with outdoor experiential organizations and the public.
- Fostering wilderness, environmental and climber ethics.
Our signature event, the Tree Climbers Rendezvous, is held in different locations across the US and worldwide each year, working together with local organizers. This unique event brings new and old climbers together to share, learn, network, and have fun in the trees.
History
In 2007 a group of some of the most experienced tree climbing instructors and facilitators came together with the goal of creating an inclusive, non-profit, and democratic organization to serve our growing community. From that initial meeting arose the Global Organization of Tree Climbers, an organization dedicated to serving the recreational, adventure, experiential and educational tree climbing communities.
GOTC Board
If you are interested in joining the GOTC Board, contact info@gotreeclimbing.org
President
Griëtte van der Heide
Boulder, CO USA
Secretary
William Cottrell
Athens, Georgia, USA
Board Member
Tammy Bills
Acron, MI USA
GOTC Council
If you are interested in joining the GOTC Council, contact info@gotreeclimbing.org
Joyce Yousoon Kim
Seesaw Tree Climbing
Genaro Macchiavello
Sori Kim
Seesaw Tree Climbing
The rest of the leadership team
GOTC Ambassador
Dan House
Tree Climbers International
Newsletter Editor
Eric Folmer
www.Treewolf.com
Webmaster
GOTC Committees
An excellent way for you to become involved is to join a committee. Committees are active on an ongoing basis. The committees operate independently as best works for the members and report to the monthly board and council meetings.
Please consider joining a committee that fits your interest and let us know by email to info@gotreeclimbing.org
The committees are:
- Rendezvous Planning Committee – Works with the main Rendezvous host and the venue on the planning of the Rendezvous.
- Website Committee – Develops content and works with webmaster to update the site
- Newsletter Committee – Develops content and publishes newsletter
- Outreach Committee – Works on communication strategies and resources.
- Scholarship Committee -Solicits, evaluates and awards scholarships to individuals for Rendezvous expenses.
- Special Needs Clients Committee – Develops and coordinates special needs facilitating programs.
- Finance Committee – Develops and oversees budget.
Be a part of the GOTC!
Join our community as a member, partner organization, or facilitator/instructor.