The NWT Recreation and Parks Association AGM will take place on October 20, 2021 where a new Board will be voted in.
We are now accepting nominations for the following Board positions:
Director at Large (2-year term)
Any NWT community
Yellowknife Director (2-year term)
Sǫ̀mba K’è / Yellowknife
Beaufort Delta Regional Director (2-year term)
Akłarvik/Aklavik, Teet’łit Zheh/Fort McPherson, Paulatuuq/Paulatuk, Ikaahuk/Sachs Harbour, Inuuvik/Inuvik, Uluksaqtuuq/Ulukhaktok, Tuktuuyaqtuuq/Tuktoyaktuk, Tsiigehtchic
Dehcho Regional Director (2-year term)
Kakisa, Zhatıé Kų́ę́/Fort Providence, Tthets’éhk’édélı̨/Jean Marie River, Pedzéh Kı̨́/Wrigley, Tthennáágó / Nahanni Butte, Sambaa K'e, Echaotı’ı̨ı̨ Kųę/Fort Liard , Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę/Fort Simpson
Time Commitment
The NWTRPA Board of Directors is a volunteer position. The Board meets by teleconference 3-4 times a year and in-person 3 times a year for a two-day, face-to-face meeting usually in Winter, Spring/Summer, and at our Conference/AGM.
Board members will be asked to join certain committees or working groups that will require additional conference calls and volunteer work. Aside from meetings, Board members can take part in other activities to support the organization.
Requirements
Nominees must be residents of the NWT.
Nominees must be able to meet the time commitments of regularly attending board meetings.
Nominees must be NWTRPA members and must reside in the region that they are being nominated for.
Qualifications
Previous volunteer experience is considered an asset.
Experience in sport, recreation, and cultural activities is considered an asset.
Experience with finance, board governance, policy, and non-profit groups is considered an asset.
To Submit a Nomination
Nominees must be NWTRPA members and must reside in the region that they are being nominated for.
Unsure if you or the nominee are a member? Contact us at admin@nwtrpa.org to check!
Nominations MUST be received by 12 PM on October 19 (the day before the AGM).
Fill out an online application, OR send a completed printable Board Nomination Form and return to: Attn: Sheena Tremblay, NWTRPA Executive Director Email: stremblay@nwtrpa.org Fax: (867) 669-6791
About the NWTRPA Board of Directors
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association has an eight-person volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of a President, a Director-at-Large and six regional members from across the NWT. The Board of Directors sets goals for the organization and monitors the progress towards reaching those goals.
The NWTRPA Board of Directors meets at a minimum six times per year including three face-to-face meetings (in various NWT communities) and three conference calls. Face-to-face meetings are typically two days in length while conference calls last up to two hours.
The Role of NWTRPA Board of Directors:
Create and update policy
Monitor that policies are being followed
Complete tasks assigned to the Board in policy
Report to the membership
For More Information
For more information please contact:
Sheena Tremblay – NWTRPA Executive Director stremblay@nwtrpa.org (867) 669-8375