Camping In Ontario Update Newsletter June 2019 March 2013 | Page 24

CAMPING IN ONTARIO UPDATE | 24 Have You Ever Thought About Being on the Board? If you are considering, or have ever considered putting your name forth for a Board of Director position, we want to provide you with basic information about our organization, general expectations of board members and what you might expect of us. This will allow you to make an informed decision about your interest in joining our Board. Candidates for the Board are recommended for election at a Region meeting where there is more than one interested candidate. The Association’s mission is “Camping In Ontario, as a vital and active stakeholder in tourism, supports member campgrounds in the Province of Ontario by educating campground owners, marketing camping in Ontario to the general public and advocating to government.” The Board is the legal custodian of the organization and, as such, is responsible for its proper and prudent stewardship. Its role is one of governance. This means ensuring that: • The organization has a forward-looking vision and a values framework for the conduct of its affairs; • The mission is respected but remains responsive to contemporary circumstances; • The organization carries out its business in a professional and ethical manner that is responsive to the broad interests and needs of its members; • Decisions are made in a clear, timely and transparent manner; • Resources necessary to achieve its goals and objectives are secured; • Performance is monitored and; • There is a proper accounting of performance provided to members, other key stakeholders and the public. The goal of Camping In Ontario is to be a more respected, effective and influential tourism-sector association in Ontario We employ an Executive Director, Alexandra Anderson, to provide support to the Board and manage the day to day operations of the Association. We have a staff of four (including the Executive Director) and a yearly budget of approximately $660,000. Qualifications for Board Members: • Must be 18 or more years of age; • Not be an undischarged bankrupt nor a mentally incompetent person; and • Have been an operator, manager or shareholder of an Active Member for at least two (2) consecutive years before becoming a director  As a member of the Board, you will be expected to: • Commit sufficient time to become oriented to your responsibilities and the work of the organization; • Regularly attend meetings of the board and of the committee on which you agree to serve (approximately five per year, as well as phone calls) 2011–12 Board of Directors (back row, left to right — Frank Brouwers, Doug Dinan, Bruce Dressel, Robert Trask, Stéphane Deschênes, Bruce Martin, Mike Tomaszewski), (front row, left to right — Tammy Gillespie, Stephanie Doomernik, Darci Lombard, Karen Challinor, Lisa Veritis, Jan Maat, Willy Hollet) • Review agenda material and be well prepared for meetings; • Contribute to board discussions; • Support board decisions and be a team player; • Provide advice and support to the board chair and Executive Director; • Attend and/or participate in special events including the annual general meeting; • Positively promote the work of the organization and advocate for its interests; and • Contribute to the evaluation of the board’s performance and your own contribution to it. Membership on our Board will provide you with an opportunity to serve our members and contribute to the betterment of the Industry. In addition to the satisfaction you will derive from this, you will have stimulating new contacts, participation in the democratic process of a voluntary sector association that has an important mandate in our Industry and opportunities for personal growth and development associated with new learning. Although you will not normally have direct contact with staff, you will have a unique view of the results of the organization’s work through the board performance monitoring process. Please call Robert Trask (Chairman Election committee) at 519934-2071 or email at [email protected] with any questions you may have about the Board’s role or call Alexandra Anderson at 877-672-2226 with questions about the Association’s operations. I hope that this has increased your interest in our organization.