Call for Candidates – Board of Directors – Paddling Association Representatives

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Call for Candidates – Board of Directors – Paddling Association Representatives
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CanoeKayak Canada is looking for two individuals to join the organization’s Board of Directors.  This position is representative of the Paddling Association members of CKC and will be instrumental in providing a member perspective to the discussions and decision-making of the organization.

The Board of Directors is comprised of a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 11 people.  Below outlines how these positions are elected or appointed by the two classes of membership within CKC:

  • Each of the 3 Paddling Disciplines have 2 positions which they elect or appoint from their discipline members for a total of 6 positions
  • The Paddling Association members elect 4 positions from amongst the entire CKC membership

Candidate must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Be 18 years of age or older,
  • Have the power under law to contract,
  • Be a resident of Canada,
  • Have not been declared incapable by a court in Canada or in another country,
  • Do not have the status of bankrupt, and
  • Satisfies the requirements of the Income Tax Act in relation to the eligibility to serve as a director of a registered charity
  • Be a current member in good standing of a Paddling Association member of CKC

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in serving on Not For Profit Boards of Directors
  • Knowledge of CKC and its member disciplines
  • A specific skill set or expertise that would be of benefit to the organization
  • Knowledge of the Canadian sport system is an asset but not required
  • Ability to commit approximately 10 – 15 hours per month to the work of the Board
  • Willing and able to travel if necessary

 

This is a volunteer position with a term of three years.

Interested candidates are required to complete this form  (scroll to the bottom section) in order to be considered for the position.

Deadline for applications is midnight EST on September 5, 2023.

Please send applications to Chair of the CKC Nominating Committee, care of Kathy Hare by email to khare@canoekayak.ca

Nov
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Canoe Kayak Canada
2022/23 Openings for Upcoming Elections
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CKC wants to provide an overview of all the Committee/Council Openings that will be fulfilled during the Summit Time Frame (Nov/Dec).

WHITEWATER:

Whitewater Council Canoe Polo Rep Appointed by Canoe Polo Committee
CS Development Committee Chair Elected by the Whitewater council
Standing Committee Chair Elected by the Whitewater council
Freestyle Rep Appointed by the Freestyle Committee

* Contact Scott Best if you have any questions sbest@canoekayak.ca

Slalom HPC Member at Large Elected by the Whitewater council
Member at Large Elected by the Whitewater council

* Contact Scott Best if you have any questions sbest@canoekayak.ca

Slalom Development Committee CS-DC Chair Elected by the Whitewater council
Coach Rep #1 Elected by the Whitewater council
Coach Rep #2 Elected by the Whitewater council
3 positions for Provincial Reps Elected by the Whitewater council

* Contact Scott Best if you have any questions sbest@canoekayak.ca

Freestyle Committee East Rep Elected by the Whitewater council
2 West Rep Elected by the Whitewater council
Athlete Rep Elected by Freestyle National Team
Chairperson Elected by the Freestyle Committee

* Contact Scott Best if you have any questions sbest@canoekayak.ca

 

SPRINT:

Sprint Racing Council Athletes Rep Elected by National Team Athletes
Divisional Reps (1 per Division) Appointed by respective Divisions (1 each)

* Contact Jessica Kenney if you have any questions jkenney@canoekayak.ca

Sprint National Officials Committee Member at Large

(2 open positions)

Elected by the Level 4/5 officials in good standing
DOC Representative Appointed by the DOC (Divisional Officials Coordinators)

* Contact Jessica Kenney if you have any questions jkenney@canoekayak.ca

Domestic Development Committee Coaches Rep Elected at Summit Coaches Meeting
Member Appointed by the SRC

* Contact Jessica Kenney if you have any questions jkenney@canoekayak.ca

High Performance Committee Athletes Rep Elected by National Team Athletes
Member Appointed by SRC

* Contact Jessica Kenney if you have any questions jkenney@canoekayak.ca

Athlete Committee SRC Rep See SRC above
HPC Rep See HPC above
Para Rep Elected by Para National Team Athletes

* Contact Jessica Kenney if you have any questions jkenney@canoekayak.ca

Coaches Technical Committee DDC Rep (see DDC above)

* Contact Jessica Kenney if you have any questions jkenney@canoekayak.ca

 

CKC COMMITTEES:

Alumni Committee Chair Appointed by CKC – please contact Sam Rogers

* Contact Sam Rogers if you have any questions philanthropy@canoekayak.ca