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Call for Nominations

For Camp Kerry Society Board of Directors Elections 

About

The Camp Kerry Society specializes in providing bereavement programs and supports to individuals and families impacted by Serious Illness, Grief and Loss.

The Camp Kerry Board of Directors is calling for nomination of candidates to stand for the Camp Kerry Society Board of Directors. Member engagement is critical to the success of the Society and the Board relies upon your recommendations for strong candidates.

The Board currently consists of 8 members. There are 5 positions available for Election at the June 12, 2021 Annual General Meeting. The incumbents are eligible to stand for re-election, although some have indicated they will not. The Society Bylaws state in part:

A member in good standing may nominate another member in good standing of the Society to become a director by presenting to the Executive Director the name of the nominated individual no later than the deadline indicated. All nominees must be members in good standing of the Society for a minimum of six months at the date of nomination to be eligible to become a director of the society.

Bylaws

Camp Kerry Society

In reviewing candidates for Board Membership the Nominations Committee will be considering their experience and skills, including one or more of the following areas:

  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Governance
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising
  • Grant Applications
  • Capacity and Desire for Operational Support
  • Camp Kerry Program Understanding
  • Leadership role in the Non-Profit sector

Nominations should be sent to Dr. Heather Mohan, Executive Director by mail to 145 E. Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3W2 or by email to heather@campkerry.org by April 11, 2021.

If you wish to contact the Society’s Board of Directors with any questions please email info@campkerry.org or call 604-553-4663 – your question(s) will be forwarded to the appropriate board member.

Thank you for your participation in this important process. Camp Kerry Society’s Board of Directors.

Reference – Bylaw section 5.3

Nomination of Directors

The Board shall arrange for a call for nominations at least three months prior to an annual general meeting, requesting that all nominations be submitted to the Executive Director of the Society at least two months prior to the annual general meeting. A member in good standing may nominate another member in good standing of the Society to become a director by presenting to the Executive Director the name of the nominated individual no later than the deadline indicated. All nominees must be members in good standing of the Society for a minimum of six months at the date of nomination to be eligible to become a director of the society.