Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society is featured in the April 2018 Practice Bulletin: Focus on Sexual Violence as part of Prevention of Violence Against Women week. The bulletin contains information on programs, initiatives, training, and tools related to sexual violence for service providers released by the Victim Services and Crime Prevention division of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Read the Bulletin.
Thank you Shannon Cooley-Herdman for submitting the article and congratulations to all those involved in mobilizing to take a leadership role in our community to address this important issue.
Annual General Meeting Reminder
Save the Date. Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday June 27, 2018 at the Squamish Adventure Centre (38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish, BC). Registration begins at 5:30 pm with formal proceedings to follow at 6:00 pm.
Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors
Are you:
· A passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of women and children?
· A self-motivated, results-oriented person who has time, energy, and expertise to share?
· An active supporter of feminist principles of political, economic and social equality for women and girls?
The Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society is inviting the nomination of candidates for its Board of Directors. Each candidate must be nominated by a current member of Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society.
Please contact Sarah Saunders to obtain a Board Nomination Package at admin@hswc.ca.
Nominees must provide the following information for consideration of their candidacy:
1. Nomination form
2. Board candidate letter of consent
3. Resume
4. Short bio (150 – 200 words)
5. Photo of candidate
Important selection criteria of candidates include:
· An understanding of the non-profit sector and related issues and challenges.
· Experience in non-profit board governance and financial management.
· Experience dealing with governments and the private sector, including the emerging fields of social enterprise and corporate social responsibility.
· An understanding of systemic discrimination facing women and girls, the dynamics of violence against women, and the impacts for children who witness abuse.
· Enthusiasm and energy to work with a committed team of board members and staff to support women and children throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.
· A background that reflects the contemporary diversity of Canada.
There are nine (9) elected positions on the Board of Directors. There are currently 7 vacant seats with 6 current Board members seeking re-election.
All nominations must be received by admin@hswc.ca no later than 4:00 pm Friday, June 1, 2018. Nominees are invited to present their candidacy platform in a 2 – 4 minute speech in person at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
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