West Point Grey Community Centre Association (Recruiting Board members to join West Point Grey Community Centre Association)

Organization Name: West Point Grey Community Centre Association
Opportunity Title: Recruiting Board members to join West Point Grey Community Centre Association
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: February 17, 2021
End Date: February 17, 2023

Email: board@westpointgrey.org
Website: http://westpointgrey.org/
Opportunity Description:

West Point Grey Community Centre Association is recruiting new community members to join our productive and collegial Board of Directors. The Board represents the people in our community, and steers the strategic direction of programming and operations at West Point Grey Community Centre with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. 

Board members believe in the importance of neighbourhood-based community centres and have a desire to work with a team to develop and foster community engagement throughout the West Point Grey community.

Directors are asked to attend Board meetings once every two months, along with at least one monthly Committee meeting. The Board and Committees break for summer. Committees include Governance, Finance, Marketing, Programming/ Operations and Facilities. 

Why you should join: 

● Be part of a team of community members who are actively shaping the future of West Point Grey CC

● Meet new people and make new connections 

● Give back to your community by volunteering your time

Sounds like something for you? Please visit here (http://westpointgrey.org/about-wpgcc/board-members) for more information and to download the nomination form PDF (http://westpointgrey.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WPGCCA-Board-of-Directors-Nomination-Form-2021-22-final-converted.pdf). 

Applications are due by 3:00pm on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021.

The Board of Directors will be elected at the Association’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021 at 7pm. 

The West Point Grey CCA Board welcomes community members from diverse backgrounds and interest areas. We are particularly eager to have more representation on our Board from youth (at least 18 years of age) and individuals with a background in Accounting, Arts and Culture Development, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Management and Organizational Planning. 

Preference will be given to people who live in the City of Vancouver, but exceptions can be made for youth and individuals with the above-mentioned high-priority skills.

All applications will be considered.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Board Assistant, Jaclyne Sibble: board@westpointgrey.org