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Wordstorm has openings on its board of directors. You could be part of the team that envisions how Wordstorm moves forward!
This is an exciting time for our regional literary society: we have a track record of producing professional-quality, in-person and online programming; Counterflow Magazine is an established annual publication; and we have strong ties with local partners to create mutually beneficial offerings to a community of writers, artists, and fans of both written and spoken word. We're looking for passionate people to keep the momentum going!​
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Wordstorm has openings for the following
board director positions:
Treasurer:
Responsible for doing, or making the necessary arrangements for, the following:
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receiving and banking monies collected from the members or other sources;
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keeping accounting records in respect of the Society’s financial transactions;
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preparing the Society’s financial statements;
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making the Society’s filings respecting taxes.
Secretary:
Responsible for doing, or making the necessary arrangements for, the following:
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issuing notices of general meetings and directors’ meetings;
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taking minutes of general meetings and directors’ meetings;
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keeping the records of the Society in accordance with the Act;
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conducting the correspondence of the Board;
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filing the annual report of the Society and making any other filings with the registrar under the Act;
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maintain the register of members.
Directors-at-Large:
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Attend board meetings and carry out other duties as agreed upon by the board and the individual director..
Join the Board of Directors
What does it take to be a board member?
★ Attend online, bi-monthly board meetings (1.5 hours each)
★ Follow and deliver duties set out in Wordstorm’s bylaws
★ Be a member of Wordstorm (it’s easy to become a member – no test required)
★ A passion for advancing opportunities for new, emerging, and established literary artists in the region
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Currently, as a volunteer-run society, there are lots of rewarding activities to take part in to keep Wordstorm presenting fresh programming for the community. Things like:
★ Communications
★ Website maintenance
★ Program planning
★ Hosting and MC’ing events
Sitting on Wordstorm’s board is a great way to connect with other lovers of the literary. Plus, for anyone looking to expand their skillset, your resume will look even shinier with a board role on it.
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Have questions or want to join the board?
Introduce yourself via email.