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Take this opportunity to let us know what economic development opportunities you think we should make a priority or just let us know if you would like to receive updates.
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Board Development
The 2 facilitators for this workshop held October 23rd and 24th were Bill Beamish, CAO for the Village of Queen Charlotte and Ron Poole, CAO for the City of Terrace and NWCC Public Administration Instructor.
Bill Beamish's Power Point Presentation as a PDF: Society Constitution & Bylaws
Bill Beamish's Power Point Presentation as a PDF: Strategic Planning
Ron Poole's Power Point Presentation as a PDF: Volunteer Boards and Executive Directors
Workshop Handouts and Notes:
Boardwalk - Board Orientation (4 pages) - Create a manual! Also information on Conlict of Interest and effective meetings
Boardwalk - Board Recruitment (4 pages) - a ten-step checklist
Boardwalk - Volunteer Board members & Liability (4 pages) - vital information
Managing Conflict (5 pages) - A guide for Volunteer Boards
A Primer from Industry Canada 2002 (111 pages) Chapter Titles:
Chapter One: Corporations and Directors. What, Who, Why and How
Chapter Two: Duties of Directors
Chapter Three: Liability of Directors
Chapter Four: Rights and Powers
Chapter Five: Committees
Chapter Six: Risk Protection
Chapter Seven: Taxation
Chapter Eight: Director Development
Useful websites on the topic:
Northern Savings Credit Union information for Non-profit organizations
Haida Gwaii mission statement game
Can you figure out the island organization by their Mission statement?
"The XXX Society is an inclusive community based agency, which provides a variety of services in a safe and supportive environment for the women, children, and families of Haida Gwaii. These services endeavour to promote empowerment, overcome trauma, address violence against women, and provide resources for the wellbeing of our communities (2009)." ANSWER
"Supporting entrepreneurial spirit to create a sustainable economic future for Haida Gwaii" ANSWER
"XXX is in the business of prodiving solutions to our members' financial needs. We will do this by providing a wide array of financial products and services and will deliver them in a manner that exceeds expectataions." ANSWER
"XXX provides quality learning experiences that help prepare our students for successful, positive futures. We celebrate the diversity of our northern and First Nations populations and reflect this diversity in our programs, services and our workforce. We approach every interaction with respect and integrity and collaborate with our partners to meet the unique educational needs of our communities." ANSWER
"1.To undertake and support research and long term monitoring of wildlife populations of the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of Haida Gwaii, especially the XXX area.
2.To provide opportunities for non-scientists, especially students and local residents of Haida Gwaii, to participate as volunteers in our field programs, and to offer training to impart necessary field research skills.
3.To promote better understanding of the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of Haida Gwaii, especially the XXX area, by providing information to youth, local residents and to the public in general, in the form of publications, meetings and exhibits.
4.To promote the conservation of native species and to develop public awareness of the changes caused by introduced species to Haida Gwaii.
5.To support and assist other programs aimed at providing better knowledge, management and conservation of ecosystems in Haida Gwaii." ANSWER
"•We deliver stimulating community immersion programs for students from Haida Gwaii, across Canada, and the rest of the world. Our community-based approach to teaching provides students the opportunity to learn from local knowledge-holders in addition to their professors.
•We improve community wellbeing in Haida Gwaii.Visiting professors enrich local dialogue and engagement in global events and issues. Students contribute their energy and talent to community projects and, through positive role modeling, bring fresh inspiration to the youth of Haida Gwaii. We give Haida Gwaii residents the chance to study at home.
•We provide economic development and diversification opportunities for the people of Haida Gwaii." ANSWER
