2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORs CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

As several Directors approach end of terms serving on the Whistler Farmers' Market Board, Director nominations are encouraged from both within the market and wider community.

Nominations Close 5 PM on May 7, 2024.

The Board values engaged, passionate and skilled leaders and innovators to have an active role in representing the organisation’s membership and shaping the future of the Markets.

The WFM Board of Directors is committed to energizing and supporting the vision, mission and development of the organisation within our community and beyond. The following experience and expertise would benefit the organisation:

  • Accounting

  • Administration

  • Fundraising and financial development

  • Board governance

  • Committee experience and working with craft juries

  • Strategic thinking and/or policy

  • Marketing and social media

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATION PACKAGE

A. NOMINATION STEPS:

  1. Carefully review this nomination package.

  2. Complete the “Candidate Application” via the online form linked below.

  3. Submit your nomination by 5 PM on May 7, 2024

  4. Attend the online AGM to vote on May 30, 2024

B. ELECTION PROCESS

  1. Call for Nominations April 22 to May 7, 2024.

  2. Candidate list confirmed and profiles issued to members May 9, 2024

  3. Election AGM, May 30, 2024. Results will be announced immediately. All successful directors will be required to attend a Directors’ meeting in the following month where a further orientation will be given to new directors.

  4. In keeping with non-profit governance best practices and WFM Bylaws, please note that nominations from the floor will not be accepted.

C. INTRODUCTION

The Board of the Whistler Farmers’ Market is comprised of eleven Directors. Directors serve as volunteers with no remuneration for expenses related to travel for required meetings and events. Applications are being accepted from interested members of the community to fill vacancies as they arise. A strong desire to see Whistler Farmers’ Market grow strong within the community as a not for profit organization, and board experience are candidate attributes.

The Board values potential Directors with the following skills:

  • Accounting experience

  • Administration experience

  • Fundraising and Financial Development

  • Board Governance Experience

  • Strategic Thinking and/or Policy

  • Community development 

D. TERM OF OFFICE

A Whistler Farmers’ Market Director is elected for a term of two years from the date of appointment.

E. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS

Meetings of the Board are currently held on the second Thursday of the month with a minimum commitment of 50% attendance required.

F. CANDIDATE APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Please complete the following nomination form. The Board will only consider information on the form. Please do not attach a separate resume or submit any other supporting material including reference letters.

Eligibility: any interested community member and/or vendor may submit a nomination.

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