Call for Nominations
Lumara’s Board of Directors
About
Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society is a charitable organization that helps children, youth, adults & families cope with serious illness, grief, and bereavement. We bring light to grief and sorrow, nurturing healing and hope within the strength of community.
We are calling for the nomination of candidates to stand for the Society’s 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 10 members. There are 7 positions available for Election at the June 27, 2023 Annual General Meeting. The incumbents are eligible to stand for re-election.
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.
In reviewing candidates for Board Membership the Nominations Committee will be considering their experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:
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Nominations should be sent to Dr. Heather Mohan, Executive Director by mail to 322 – 198 Island Hwy East, PO Box 809, Parksville, BC V9P 2G8 or by email to heather@lumarasociety.org by April 27, 2023.
~ Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care 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.