Board Election Information 2022/2023

Board Election Candidate Updates:  2022/2023

 

 

The following members have accepted the nominations for the following positions…..

Director Positions- 2 year term
Allison Foulser

When I was asked to write a short bio for my nomination my first thought was oh no, I’m a numbers or  people person and not a great writer. I really value Gymnastics Energy as an organization and respect  everyone there, so I am going to bring my best to this little bio. So here goes… 

Hi! My name is Allison Foulser and my 3 children have been coming to Energy for over 10 years. I love  this place and its people and all the values and confidence it has instilled in my littles. I have previously  held board positions at Energy for 4 years, a good portion of it during the pandemic. I took a year off this  past year for some personal time and pursuing my studies and am excited and honoured to be  nominated again. 

The values I will bring to the Energy Board are dedication, a strong work ethic, dependability,  trustworthiness, and a positive attitude. I also value the effort of the Energy Board this year to move to  a governance board of directors and will uphold their effort and hopefully advance them further along that path.  

The pandemic was hard on everyone at Energy, staff, athletes, and parents and all you have been  nothing more than amazingly resilient. I’m very excited with the recovery that has taken place since reopening, and I look forward to the opportunity to help continue the club on its rebuilding and growth.

 

Erin Wiltshire

 

Previous Board of Directors volunteer and currently is the Past Chair. This past year has been an active volunteer and a lead on the Meets Committee.

 
Justine Marsh
 
Current President/Chair on the Board of Directors. I have been on the Board now for 2 years as of the end of this season. My daughter is currently in the WAG program training 20 hours per week and has plans to return next year. I have been a member of the GE family for approximately 8 years and would love to continue volunteering my time to assist the growth and development of Gymnastics Energy.
 
 
 
MAG representative– 1 year term
 
David Chuchman
 
Currently holds the Secretary position on the Board of Directors completing a 2 year term at the end of this season. Looking to continue to volunteer for Gymnastics Energy as the new MAG representative which is currently vacant. Has been the lead for the GE maintenance team for the past 2 years.
 
WAG representative– 1 year term
 
Lianne Doan
 
My name is Lianne Doan. I was born in the Netherlands and moved to the Niagara Region with my family when I was 9. We opened Dutch Flower House shortly after our move and my husband and I recently became part owners of the business. I also own Signed with Love, a customized wood sign business that I run with one of my best friends. I am a mother of 3 energetic and sweet kids: 8 year old twins, Bella and Markus, and 3 year old Mila. In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.

 

 

 

 

Nomination Process/Board Overview

 

 

The Election Process

 

 

  • Elections happen annually at the AGM but generally not each Director position will need to be filled as Directors serve 2 year terms
  • WAG and non-WAG/MAG Board representatives are elected annually
  • As a member, you will receive an email 60 days in advance of the AGM asking you to submit names to stand for election.  
  • To nominate someone, you must be a member in good standing.  In order for your nomination to be considered, they also must be a member in good standing and receive 2 nominations.
  • Those nominated will be given the opportunity to accept or decline the nomination.
  • The membership will be notified at least 10 days in advance of the AGM who has accepted the nomination and will be standing for election. 
  • We elect Directors to the BOD who will then be placed into the five main Officer roles according to their skill set.

 

 

What is it Like to Serve on the Board?

 

 

Serving on the Board of Directors is a very rewarding experience but does require a significant time investment.  Collectively the BOD is responsible for the viability of the organization and must oversee the main areas of a successful operation.  While this primarily includes financial decisions, it also includes all areas that can affect its finances.  The Board oversees and assists committees with the delivery of fundraising, gym events, program delivery, marketing, community outreach and so much more is.  An effective BOD will assess their individual strengths and work together to specialize in the areas that they can best serve the gym.  The BOD also must recognize the value and expertise of Energy’s staff and trust them to run the day to day operations of the facility, doing what they do best.  Each Director’s unique background and skill set is considered before they are placed into an Officer role. 

 

 

The duties and responsibilities of the BOD change based on the needs of the Gym at any given time.  If the Gym is actively in need of staff, or experiencing a crisis such as a pandemic and gym closures, the role can be very operational and require a weekly time investment.  When the operations and programs are running well the BOD meets monthly and focuses on big picture needs such as strategic planning, large policy changes, community outreach and support future business development. Currently the board is considered partially operational with aspirations to move to the governance model when financial recovery is complete.  

 

 

2020/2021 Board term: Average meetings 2 per month, varying from 2.5-3 hours. The meeting goal is a hard stop at 2 hours however Covid19 has caused additional workload, but it is managed by all BOD members.