
Oak Bay Figure Skating Club Executive
Current Executive
President - Alison Ramsay
Vice-President - Ruth Macintosh
Secretary - Nicola Donaldson
Financial Advisor - Karin Kwan
Fundraising Chair - Emily Scott
Test / Competition Chair - Heather Galey
Member at Large - Gino Conforti
Member at Large - Olaf Niemetscheck
Registrar - Kirsten Conforti
Director of Skating - Jamie McGrigor
OAK BAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All Board Members, including Members at Large, shall:
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Act as liaison between membership and the Executive Board;
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Attend monthly Board meetings and AGM as a voting member;
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Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the Club’s mission and programs;
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Maintain confidentiality and avoid any potential conflicts of interest;
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Act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Club.
Overview of Executive Positions
President
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Calls and presides over Club meetings, including the AGM.
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Works with Secretary to prepare agenda for meetings. Prepares a written report summarizing
the Club’s overall organizational performance and program results for the AGM.
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Liaises with the Director of Skating.
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Attends the tri‐annual Vancouver Island Region meetings; keeps Board members current on
National, Sectional, and Regional skating matters.
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Sees that the Club is run according to the rules of Skate Canada, the Societies Act, B.C. Gaming
Commission, and Labour Standards.
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Performs various annual compliance and administrative tasks.
Past President
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Assists the Board in maintaining continuity in Club operations.
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Acts as an advisor.
Vice President
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Responsible for personnel, standards and procedures, including contracts.
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Oversees coach/staff recognition and related events.
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Assists the President in the performance of their duties and acts as President in the event of
their absence.
Secretary
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Issues notices of Board, Club, and Annual General meetings.
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Works with President to prepare and distribute agenda for meetings.
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Keeps accurate record of minutes of meetings of the Club and the Board, and maintains an
electronic file of minutes and other Board documents.
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Ensures that Board members have been provided with relevant documentation including Skate
Canada and similar policies.
Treasurer
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Oversees a bookkeeper and is ultimately responsible for the keeping of the Club’s financial records, and payment of expenses and payroll.
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Reports to the Board on the financial position of the Club.
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Prepares annual budget and year-end financial statements for the AGM.
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Oversees annual application process for BC Gaming Grant.
Fundraising Chair
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Develops an annual fundraising plan at the beginning of the year.
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Provides leadership and direction on fundraising activities.
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Files reports for fundraising projects and submits financial information to Treasurer.
Test Chair
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Stays current with Skate Canada test policies and performs the activities necessary for the smooth functioning of test days, in compliance with Skate Canada requirements.
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Works with Director of Skating and judge(s) to set test day dates for each upcoming year.