Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO) Call for Nominations, Board of Directors

The mission of the ASWCO is to “Enhance the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, cultural and social well-being of Aboriginal people of Ontario through physical activity, recreation, and sport activities.”

The ASWCO, operating as the Provincial Territorial Aboriginal Sport Body (PTASB) for Ontario is seeking nominations to fill positions in all three regions (south, central and north). Please contact me at lavallee@ryerson.ca. if you would like an application or more information. Deadline for submission is Sept7th.

Directors of the Board should expect a monthly commitment between 5 – 8 hours a month and Executive Board members approximately 10-15 hours per month. There will be approximately two face-to-face meetings per year which will require travel.

This is a voluntary board and no monetary compensation is provided. Expenses related to travel are covered.

Board members will be required to undergo a police check when working with youth (i.e. attendance/volunteering at North American Indigenous Games, National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, etc.).

Interested candidates can submit their name, or nominate another person. Deadline to submit nominations is September 7th, 2012. The Annual General Meeting is expected to occur September 22nd and 23rd, 2012 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

Candidates are asked to submit the following information:
• Application form (next pages)
• Resume is optional but application form must be completed

Nominations for south should be sent to Lynn Lavallée, Vice Chair South lavallee@ryerson.ca..
Nominations for central should be sent to Roger Boyer, Vice Chair Central roger.boyerii@gmail.com.
Nominations for north should be sent to Tim Archie, Vice Chair North biggrassyriverathletics@hotmail.com.

Applicant should expect a confirmation of receipt email. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt of your application please resend and/or contact Lynn via telephone at 416-979-5000 x4791.

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