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The Greenwood MFRC is governed by a Board of Directors, comprising of a minimum of 51% civilian spouses of military members, that work as trustees on behalf of the community. Board Members are voted into office at the
Annual General Meeting that is usually held in May. The Board may appoint interim Board members to fill vacancies to complete the current term of office.
The Board Governance model selected by the GMFRC is the John Carver model and works on the premise of Board Holism. That is, "the Board is a single organizational position and must officially behave as "one". Consequently, board officers exist to help the board do its job, not as powers unto themselves" (John Carver, "Boards That Make A Difference"
page 152). The Board operates with both Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees. Standing Committees include Executive Committee (Chairperson, Vice, Secretary, Treasurer),
Board Development Committee, and Fund Raising Committee. Ad hoc committees are committees stood up to deal with short-term issues.
The GMFRC Board of
Directors is committed to risk management and regularly conducts checks to
ensure the Centre is actively minimizing identified risks.
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Directors.
GMFRC
Board of Directors' Role and Responsibilities Back
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The Greenwood MFRC is a not-for-profit charitable society registered with Joint Stocks for the Province of Nova Scotia and work in equal partnership with Personnel Support Program Agency, specifically with Director Military Family Services and 14 Wing Greenwood.
The relationship between Board and Staff is most important. The Board has one staff member namely the Executive Director. The Executive Director hires staff to conduct the business of the Board. It therefore can be stated that the Board establishes the "Ends" of what they want to achieve for the organization, and the Staff provides the "Means" of achieving the Boards desires.
The responsibilities of the Board are:
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Develop policies and administrative orders for the
GMFRC;
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Develop Vision Statements;
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Review the Annual Business Plan;
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Approve the Annual Budget;
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Review the Financial posture of the Centre monthly;
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Identify the community needs (Needs Assessment);
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Evaluation of implemented Programs and Services;
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Evaluate work performance of the Executive Director;
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Public Relations
in collaboration with the Coordinator of Outreach and Community Services
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Fundraising;
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Assurance of Risk
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Board Member Recruitment;
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Conduct an Annual General Meeting; and
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Attend monthly meetings, and special events.
How can I become a Board Member?
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The Board of Directors has established a policy that outlines the process a potential Board Member must complete before being considered for acceptance to the Board. This process is as follows:
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Complete a Volunteer Application form and submit to the Volunteer Coordinator for processing in the same manner as all Staff and Volunteers. The candidate is to consent to having references checked, a Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Register check and signing an Oath of Confidentiality.
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Be interviewed by the
Board Development Committee.
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Attend a Board Orientation training session;
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Attend Greenwood MFRC Board Training Course;
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Attend two monthly Board Meetings as an observer; and
Due to postings, the Board of Directors is always in search of new members that bring fresh ideas and talents. If you think you might be interested in serving as a Board member; and if you are prepared to devote a minimum of 8 hours work a month; and you are a civilian spouse of a military member or a military member; give us a call at 765-5611 and
email the Board of Directors at
gmfrcboard@eastlink.ca.
Board Members
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Executive Members
| Annette Davidson |
Chairperson |
| Kim McMahon |
Vice-Chairperson |
| Dawna White, CA |
Treasurer |
| Megan Venner |
Secretary |
| Members |
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| Wendy Lush |
Member |
| Nancy Lewis |
Member |
| Patricia Reinink |
Member |
| Judy Tromp |
Member |
| Annie Lavoie |
Member |
| Mil OPI CWO
Deborah Matthews |
(Ex Officio) |
| Margaret Reid, GMFRC Executive Director |
(Ex Officio) |
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