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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!
Wordstorm has a track record of producing professional-quality, in-person and online programming, including Counterflow Magazine, an established annual publication; and has strong ties with local partners to create mutually beneficial offerings to a community of writers, artists, and fans of both written and spoken word.
If local literary community is among your priorities, consider volunteering to support Wordstorm through acting as a board director and/or volunteering to help create and implement future programming.
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Wordstorm has openings for the following
board director positions:
President:
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presides at all meetings of the Society and of the directors.
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responsible for supervising the other directors in the execution of their duties.
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 director?
★ 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)
★ Be a resident of British Columbia
★ 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.