Author: Madeline Walker

Election on Sun. June 8, 2014 at AGM Meeting

Attached, you will find a list of leadership positions within our organization as well as a brief description of the roles and responsibilities involved. Each position is in bold type and marked with an asterisk. Any member can either self-nominate, or be nominated by another member for any of the listed positions. Nominations MUST be submitted by May 16, 2014. No nominations will be considered after this date. Please send all nominations by mail to the P.O. Box listed above or E-mail them to: contact@steelheaders.ca

Candidates & nominees will have the opportunity to represent themselves or may be represented in absentia, by an OS member at the election ceremony. Voters will have the opportunity to vote in advance polls by mail or by E-mail prior to the election date as well as in-person during the AGM on June 8, 2014 between the hours of 1:00 – 2:00 PM.

To be eligible to vote, you MUST be a member in good standing with dues paid in full. The majority of the membership cards expire in May of 2014. Only one vote per person and any family memberships are only permitted one vote as a whole. All results will be verified by a team of members for authenticity.

Join the team!

Please note that your commitment will involve traveling in order to attend BOD meetings. The bank account and PO Box will remain in Brantford and as such if you are planning on running for the position of Secretary/Treasurer you will have to make yourself available to access the bank and PO Box. As a collective BOD we are required to make decisions that affect all of our projects in a democratic way. Computer literacy is a definite asset. 

Positions Available for Nominations

PRESIDENT

• Principal Spokesperson & Public Representative of the Ontario Steelheaders, and its members.
• Oversee all executives and volunteers within the organization.
• Meet with board of directors and other executives to determine if club is in accordance with goals and policies.
• Oversee budgets.
• Oversee election of board members.
• Directs the clubs financial goals, objectives and budgets.
• Implement the clubs guidelines on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and implement strategies and set the overall direction of a certain area of the club.
• Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks, supervise cash management activities and acquisitions.
• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization.
• Collaborate with the board of directors to develop the policies and direction of the organization.
• Ensure members of the Board of Directors have the information necessary to perform their fiduciary duties and other governance responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other associations and government officials that are in the best interest of the club.
• Provide adequate and timely information to the Board to enable it to effectively execute its oversight role.

Karl Redin standing President will be running in this election for this position.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Main person responsible for membership administration and promotion. Keeps an accurate and up to date membership roster and distributes to BOD. Maintains a log of volunteers and organizes groups on an as needed basis. Required to administer our Face Book site. Required to administer our website any inquiries from the public. Receives all communications from membership inquiries from the website and responds in a timely fashion. Sends out notices to membership as needed. Administers the PayPal site. Computer literacy is a definite asset.

Madeline Walker standing Membership Director will be running in this election for this position.

MERCHANDISE DIRECTOR

Chief person responsible for ordering, selling and creating club branded merchandise. This requires contact with various suppliers to order merchandise. Must be capable of keeping accurate records. Computer skills a definite asset, as we will be launching an on-line store. Carlo Baldassarra standing Merchandise Director will be running in this election for this position.



SECRETARY-TREASURER

Chief administrator and finance controller for club operations. Reports finances to membership and organizes permits, services, supplies, merchandise etc… Maintains minutes for meetings and prepares agenda for such. Is required to access the bank account and PO Box in order to pay any bills.

Harold Curtis standing Secretary/Treasurer will not be running in this election for this position.

FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR

Main person responsible to oversee, supervise, promote and report fundraising activities. Is responsible for obtaining sponsorship from community at large – Decal program, etc.

Don Power standing Fundraising Director will not be running in this election for this position.

Other Positions

Please note that the positions of Derby Chairperson/Social Events Coordinator and that of the News and Media Director are NOT up for nomination as these positions were just recently appointed.

*** Please direct questions, comments or concerns regarding this memo to the P.O Box on the front page or e-mail: contact@steelheaders.ca