Nomination Notice

Existing Board Members who are not up for election this year include: Donald Dion and Dr. Saul Marks.  The positions currently held by Linda Cuthbert, Benoit Seguin and Kelly Stark-Anderson are open to election this year. Both Benoit and Kelly have expressed their interest in running for another term of office.  Linda Cuthbert, who has served as DPC President since 1998 and continued on as a Board member in 2004-2005, is stepping down from the Board.

This year’s Nominating Committee comprised of Linda Cuthbert, Gord Peterson and Mike Plueschow have considered potential nominees and have endorsed the re-nomination of both Benoit Seguin  and Kelly Stark-Anderson as well as the nomination of Kathy Seaman.   The Committee has confirmed that the Board members not up for re-election have also agreed to continue their work on the DPC Board for the upcoming year.

The President of the organization will be elected from among the members of the new Board when that new Board holds its first meeting following the Annual General Meeting of members this November.

As required in our By-Laws, the Nominations Committee issues a call for additional nominations from the general membership. Each nomination must be submitted in writing on the official nominating form (attached); and must be signed by no fewer than two members of Diving Plongeon Canada, one of whom must be a voting member. However, there may be additional nominations from the membership until 8:00 a.m. the day of the election.

Nominations for DPC’s Board of Directors

There are three positions up for election to the Diving Canada Board of Directors this year. They are the positions currently held by Benoit Seguin, Kelly Stark-Anderson, and Linda Cuthbert. Benoit and Kelly have chosen to stand again for this term. Linda will not be standing for re-election.

The nominating committee puts forward the following slate of candidates for your consideration:

Kathy Seaman
Benoit Seguin
Kelly Stark-Anderson

At this time, the committee also issues a general call for nominations from the membership. Below is an outline of the role and responsibilities.

General Board Responsibilities

• ensure ethical conduct of the organization
• ensure financial responsibility and viability of the organization
• articulate and communicate the vision and priorities
• manage the relationship with senior staff
• monitor the ongoing progress of the organization
• maintain overall stewardship and governance of the organization
  

Specific Skills and Knowledge for Diving Canada Board of Directors (collectively)

• knowledge of diving and the Canadian sport system
• appreciation of athlete and coach needs
• strategic thinking
• objectivity and judgment
• marketing and communication
• business and fiscal management
• leadership and team building
• diplomacy and advocacy skills
• writing and presentation skills
• although Board members do not represent any constituent group, geographic, language and gender balance are also considerations
  

Responsibilities of Board Members

• attend Board meetings
• attend other meetings as required, for example provincial, committee, or external meetings
• attendance at competitions in local area
• completion of out of meeting tasks
• accountability for liaison role
• active involvement and connection to the sport beyond the Board role
  

Time Commitment

• attendance at the AGM each year (Friday to Sunday inclusive)
• 3 Board meetings per year (Friday morning or afternoon to Sunday)
• minimum 4 conference calls (1 – 2 hours each)
• at least 10 – 15 hours per month depending on other roles and liaison responsibilities
• term of office is two years

Benefits

• opportunity to actively contribute to Canada becoming the number one diving nation and be part of a special sport community
• opportunity for personal and professional development

As per Diving Plongeon Canada’s Nominations and Elections Policy, each nomination

• must be submitted in writing on the official nomination form
• must have the written consent of the nominee to serve if elected and,
• must be signed by at least two members of the Association, one of whom must be a voting member.
  (nominees and signing authorities may indicate their consent by submitting an email to the national office from their regular personal or business email address)

Nominations committee:

Linda Cuthbert (Chair)
Gord Peterson
Mike Plueschow