CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2021

ELIGIBILITY

Any member in good standing (GHC Policy Manual, Section 3.1) is entitled to participate in and benefit from the activities and resources of the Association applicable to their classification of membership.

All Parent Members, Athlete Members (18 years +) and eligible Volunteer Members in good standing have the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
All Parent Members and Volunteer Members in good standing have the right to stand for office on the Board.

POSITIONS AND VACANCIES

As per Girls Hockey Calgary Association (GHC) By-Laws, the Board shall consist of no less than seven (7) Directors and no more than fifteen (15) Directors. The term of office of the Directors shall be for a period of two (2) years.

Terms Ending in May 2021:

Name	Position
John MacDonald	President *Executive
Shannon Cleary	Secretary / VP (Marketing) *Executive
Jason Higgins	VP (Community)
Grant Borbridge	VP (AAA/AA)
Dale Risling	Director (AAA/AA)
Tanya Mitenko	Director (Community)
	Director (Communications)

Terms Ending in May 2022:

Ted Oloriz	VP Operations *Executive
Jarid Poissant	VP Administration / Treasurer *Executive
Samm Holmes-Domagala	Director (Community)
Kyle Wanvig	Director (Community)
Jodie Baldwin	Director (Community)
Stu Bridle	Director (Operations)
Shonn Hilliard	Director (Operations)
Jeaniece Frick	Director (Operations)

Number of Members Seeking Re-Election TBD

Total Number of Vacancies: TBD

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations will be accepted from May 1-14, 2021.

Candidates are required to submit a Nomination Form including a Personal Statement.
Nominations must be supported by two (2) GHC Members in good standing.
Candidates must indicate their Position of Interest, however these positions are determined after the election.

If the number of eligible members seeking nomination is less than or equal to the number of vacant positions, those members will be acclaimed to the Board of Directors and no election will take place.

If the number of eligible members seeking nomination exceeds the number of vacant positions, all candidates must stand for election at the AGM. The Personal Statement of all nominees will be published on the GHC website for members a minimum of one week prior to the AGM.

VOTING

Any Parent Member, Athlete Member (18 years +) and eligible Volunteer Member in good standing is entitled to vote.
There is one vote allowed for a Parent Member per registered Athlete Member.
Athlete Members who are 18 years old by the date of the AGM or Special Meeting may vote themselves. This will eliminate the eligibility of the Parent Member's vote.
Votes must be made during the AGM and not by proxy or otherwise.
A simple majority of the votes of the Voting Members present decides each issue and resolution.
Ten Voting Members may request a ballot vote. In such case, the President or the presiding officer may set the time, place and method for a ballot vote. The result of the ballot is the resolution of the General Meeting.

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