Current Executive

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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

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OAK BAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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All Board Members, including Members at Large, shall:

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• Act as liaison between membership and the Executive Board;

• Attend monthly Board meetings and AGM as a voting member;

• Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the Club’s mission and programs;

• Maintain confidentiality and avoid any potential conflicts of interest;

• Act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Club.

  Overview of Executive Positions

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President

• Calls and presides over Club meetings, including the AGM.

• 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.

• Liaises with the Director of Skating.

• Attends the tri‐annual Vancouver Island Region meetings; keeps Board members current on

  National, Sectional, and Regional skating matters.

• Sees that the Club is run according to the rules of Skate Canada, the Societies Act, B.C. Gaming

  Commission, and Labour Standards.

• Performs various annual compliance and administrative tasks.

  Past President

• Assists the Board in maintaining continuity in Club operations.

• Acts as an advisor.

 

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Vice President

• Responsible for personnel, standards and procedures, including contracts.

• Oversees coach/staff recognition and related events.

• Assists the President in the performance of their duties and acts as President in the event of

  their absence.

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Secretary

• Issues notices of Board, Club, and Annual General meetings.

• Works with President to prepare and distribute agenda for meetings.

• Keeps accurate record of minutes of meetings of the Club and the Board, and maintains an

  electronic file of minutes and other Board documents.

• Ensures that Board members have been provided with relevant documentation including Skate

  Canada and similar policies.

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Treasurer

• Oversees a bookkeeper and is ultimately responsible for the keeping of the Club’s financial records, and payment of expenses and payroll.

• Reports to the Board on the financial position of the Club.

• Prepares annual budget and year-end financial statements for the AGM.

• Oversees annual application process for BC Gaming Grant.

  Fundraising Chair

• Develops an annual fundraising plan at the beginning of the year.

• Provides leadership and direction on fundraising activities.

• Files reports for fundraising projects and submits financial information to Treasurer.​

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Test Chair

• 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.

• Works with Director of Skating and judge(s) to set test day dates for each upcoming year.