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CVCC seeking board members
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) is looking for candidates with established business, leadership and advocacy expertise to join its Board of Directors.
Nominations Committee Chair Andrea Tubbs announced January 31 the board is seeking directors for one year terms of office commencing April 1, through to March 31, 2019.
“Directors represent and are accountable to the membership and as such are responsible for governing and overseeing the strategic direction of the CVCC. The effectiveness of your chamber is directly dependent on the leadership and enthusiasm of the Board of Directors,” the CVCC notes on its website.
In completing a nomination form, the Nomination Committee urges nominees to consider the following desirable director qualities, some or all of which strong candidates would possess:
- Awareness and understanding of the role of the CVCC and a desire to support it;
- Awareness of the business and economic climate in the Columbia Valley, British Columbia and Canada and the ability to view issues from a local, regional, provincial and national context;
- Experience in serving on a governance board;
- Experience in strategic planning;
- Experience in an advocacy role or setting;
- Experience in leadership or executive positions;
- Sound entrepreneurial skills;
- Ability to understand financial statements, management reports and risk management practices;
- Well developed faculty for critical analysis;
- High ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal dealings;
- Ability to work as a team member;
- Track record or interest in community involvement.
In addition, nominees must be CVCC members in good standing or representatives of CVCC member companies in good standing for a minimum of two years, available to attend a minimum of 10 board meetings per year, and must be endorsed by two CVCC members in good standing.
The nomination process will close at noon on Monday, February 26.
Contact Nomination Committee Chair, Andrea Tubbs at 250-688-0189 or Susan Clovechok at 250-342-2844 or email [email protected] for more information.
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