Help determine the direction of CPS-ECP: Join the CPS-ECP Board of Directors

Direction

Jan 9, 2020

APPLY TODAY!

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP.

Successful candidates will be elected to the Board of Directors at the 2020 Annual General Meeting.

A Director’s role is to provide guidance and oversight of CPS-ECP’s activities. The Board of Directors sets the policies and direction of the organization, though, among other things, approving the annual budget.

Some of the experience, skills, and attributes which can contribute to be a successful Director are listed below. These are only a guide, not an exhaustive list.

• Ability to get along and collaborate with others,
• Ability to think independently, and not “follow the crowd”,
• Commitment to CPS-ECP, and passion for the CPS-ECP Vision, Mission and Values,
• Experience in one or more of Education, Membership, Marketing and Communications
• Enthusiasm, time available,
• An ability to see the “big picture” beyond local or regional perspectives.
• A thorough understanding of Squadron and District operations.

Candidates applying for nomination as a Director of CPS-ECP are requested to read, complete
and submit the following documentation:

• Director’s Application Form,
• A current resume or curriculum vitae (C.V.),
• Skills Self-Assessment questionnaire,
• Statement of your personal short- and long-term goals in CPS-ECP.

The above documents can be found on the CPS-ECP website.

Applications must be submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee by:
March 1st, 2020 at 1700 EST

electronically to:
nomcom@cps-ecp.org

or in hardcopy marked ‘Confidential’ to:
Chair of the Nominating Committee, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, 26 Golden Gate Court,
Toronto ON, M1P 3A5

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