TO: All Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Members
FROM: Board Development Committee - Ajax-Pickering Board of
Trade
DATE: November 3, 2009
RE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS -
2010 AJAX-PICKERING BOARD OF TRADE
COUNCIL
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The board of directors (Council) of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is
comprised of 14 directors and two advisors. Collectively, the Council
membership should reflect the diversity of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and
is required to cover a range of skills.
The Council is currently looking to fill two vacancies for the 2010-2013 term of office.
The APBOT continues to thrive due to the current energetic and enthusiastic Council members who are interested in this business community and want to actively support and to participate in the growth of this association as the voice for business.
The normal expectations for the director position are:
* to commit to a three year term of office
* to participate in the policy making and governing body of the Board of Trade
* to attend all monthly Council meetings (11 annually) and participate in as many Ajax-Pickering Board events as possible throughout the year.
* to act as a liaison or member of a sub-committee, standing committee or task force. This list includes: Government Relations, Board Governance, Membership, Finance and Audit, Human Resources and Environment Task Force, golf, AGM/Christmas lunch
* to actively promote the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and encourage and bring in a minimum of two new members per year
Pursuant to our by-laws, we will accept additional nominations and conduct an election if necessary during the Annual General Meeting of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT), set for Thursday, December 10th at 11:00am, at the Ajax Convention Centre, followed by the Annual Christmas luncheon at 11:30am.
The Council is currently looking to fill two vacancies for the 2010-2013 term of office.
The APBOT continues to thrive due to the current energetic and enthusiastic Council members who are interested in this business community and want to actively support and to participate in the growth of this association as the voice for business.
The normal expectations for the director position are:
* to commit to a three year term of office
* to participate in the policy making and governing body of the Board of Trade
* to attend all monthly Council meetings (11 annually) and participate in as many Ajax-Pickering Board events as possible throughout the year.
* to act as a liaison or member of a sub-committee, standing committee or task force. This list includes: Government Relations, Board Governance, Membership, Finance and Audit, Human Resources and Environment Task Force, golf, AGM/Christmas lunch
* to actively promote the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and encourage and bring in a minimum of two new members per year
Pursuant to our by-laws, we will accept additional nominations and conduct an election if necessary during the Annual General Meeting of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT), set for Thursday, December 10th at 11:00am, at the Ajax Convention Centre, followed by the Annual Christmas luncheon at 11:30am.
Nomination submissions must be in writing, signed by two members in
good standing, and are to include a business biography (maximum 150
words) that includes:
* any current Board of
Trade/Chamber movement involvement,
* current community
involvement,
* a brief description of the nominee's
business experience and interests,
* a signed acceptance of
nomination by the nominee - a copy of which is attached to this
email.
TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL COMPLETED PACKAGES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE APBOT OFFICE, NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 26TH AT 12:00 NOON.
The Board Development Committee reserves the right of approval of nominees according to the standards and policy guidelines established by the APBOT including diversity of representation.
We look forward to your thoughtful participation in this process. If you have any questions, please speak with any member of the committee, or e-mail the office at kmckay@apboardoftrade.com.
John G. Smith, Don Terry,
President
Chair
Kathy McKay, Jason Cameron,
Kathy McKay, Jason Cameron,
Executive Director 1st
Vice President
