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- Published: 15 September 2015
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Wednesday September 23, 2015
1pm to 2pm (EST)
Join us for our Annual General Meeting
DOCUMENTS FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
2015 AGM Annual report
Audited financial statement
Candidates' biographies
Report on the Knowledge-Sharing Project
To register for the AGM, please contact
Kelly Heisz
709) 737-5904 ext. 209
UPDATE:
Log-in information and call numbers for the AGM today.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/400871077
You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada (Toll-free): 1 888 455 1389 FREE
Canada +1 (647) 497-9353
Access Code: 400-871-077
The CNPEA is looking to fill 3 positions on its pan Canadian Board. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting the prevention of elder abuse in Canada and eager to provide leadership to this growing network of elder abuse professionals.
Number of positions available: 3
Commitments:
The Board of Directors of the CNPEA oversees the governance and operations of the organization through current and forward-looking planning.
Board members are expected to:
- Attend monthly phone/web meetings (10 meetings per year, 2hrs each) and one AGM
- Serve on committee(s) tasked with specific goals
- Provide guidance regarding the network’s mission, strategic plan, programs, policies, operations and finances.
- Actively support the sustainability and growth of the CNPEA; interest and involvement in this process is required.
- Attend a two-day board retreat this fall.
Average total time commitment: 3-5hrs/month
Board members will be elected for two-year terms, so a two-year commitment to the organization is recommended.
What we are looking for:
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Committed and reliable individuals with a passion for elder abuse prevention, a familiarity with seniors’ issues, and a willingness to commit to 3-5 hrs a month (through phone-based board meetings and email communications).
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Our board tries to be representative of its pan-Canadian members, by featuring one board member from each jurisdiction. We are currently looking for new board members to represent Québec and New Brunswick.
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Applicants with a background in (but not limited to) the health sector, nursing, knowledge translation, law, victim services, the financial sector, etc.
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Applicants who will actively participate and who can contribute skills and knowledge in any of the following areas: Policy & Procedures, Fund Development and Sustainability, Communications.
What’s in it for you?
- Collaborate with a tight-knit group of professionals from across Canada and network with a growing number of elder abuse professionals.
- Become one of the leaders in elder abuse prevention in Canada
- Acquire additional experience in governance, leadership, planning, and people engagement through your work with the Board.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: September 9th, 2015
Please submit a short bio along with your expression of interest to serve on the board of directors to
in the care of the Membership Committee.
