ABOUT SQUASH ONTARIO

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE

SQUASH ONTARIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Squash Ontario Nominating Committee is seeking 3 new director members to serve on the Board of Directors for 2008 – 2010.  The Committee is comprised of chair, Rob Brooks, Robbie Osher, Vincent Taylor, Brenda Forbes and Bill Malmo.

Policy decisions and the overall management of the Association are in the hands of the Board of Directors which number 6.  The slate of directors is elected by the members at the annual and general meeting and the president is then elected by the directors. 

SQUASH ONTARIO MISSION STATEMENT

To provide an environment in which the sport of squash can thrive, by offering quality services and innovative promotion to ensure that the needs of both current and potential players are met.

SQUASH ONTARIO VISION STATEMENTS

• Squash Ontario is a dynamic organization which provides quality, player-centred development services
• Squash Ontario strives to achieve excellence through trusting partnerships in an environment of fairness, integrity and respect which values all participants
• Squash Ontario is respected for its player development services, financial security and stability and organizational effectiveness

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 Eligibility

Individual members and Honourary members in good standing, and individuals who are members in good standing of a Full Club, Associate Club or Associate Community member, who are 19 years of age or older, who have the power under law to contract, and who are resident of Ontario may be nominated for election as a Director.

Individuals with an extensive background in and knowledge of the structure of Squash Ontario either at the regional, player or committee level will find this a challenging and interesting position.

Board Terms

The Committee is seeking candidates to fill the following terms:

One director member to fill the term from June 2008 through June 2009 (this person would be eligible to put their name in nomination for a two year term for the period 2009 – 2011).

Three director members to fill the term from June 2008 through June 2010.

Specific Skills and Qualifications

Squash Ontario is looking for director members who have skills and background in the following areas:

• finance
• marketing
• competitions
• business

The Board of Directors meets approximately every six weeks, usually by conference call. In addition, it meets on a face to face basis twice a year.  Members of the Board are expected to attend all Board meetings.

Nomination Instructions

Please provide a statement of no more than 250 words.  Your name (or your nominee’s) name, address, telephone and email address must be included in your statement.

In your statement, please include information such as:

• Why you want to be a Squash Ontario Board member
• What skills, expertise, affiliations, etc. you bring to Squash Ontario
• Your squash history/background
• Goals you would help the organization to achieve
• Anything else you want to share that will help our members get to know you!

Deadline for nominations is April 15, 2008.

Submissions must be sent to Sherry Funston, Executive Director:  sfunston@squashontario.com

Board of Directors

At the 2007 Squash Ontario Annual and General Meeting, held on

Saturday, June 2nd, a new Board of Directors was elected.