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FAQ about Board positions and Support Volunteers
This FAQ is intended to provide you with basic information about the Board of Directors and what is involved with joining the Board. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
How frequently does the Board meet?
The Board meets six times per year, and we have an Annual General Membership meeting. These meetings are held at the Inglewood Community Centre and last approximately two hours. The Annual General Membership meeting is a longer meeting with a meal being served.
The role description indicates written reports are required by members of the Board. How extensive are these reports?
The reports are generally one or two pages long and summarize what activities you have been involved with since the last meeting date. The reports are intended to tell everyone else on the Board what is important for your portfolio and what successes and challenges you have had. Your report is also an opportunity to receive feedback from other Board members on item(s) you have for discussion or motion.
The ad for Board members indicates it is a team approach. What do you mean?
While individual members of the Board and some Support Volunteers have specific portfolios, everyone takes pride in dividing up tasks to ensure that no one individual is responsible for an entire event (e.g., Bruce Trail Day), work project, or assignment. As well, having the input of all Board members brings more information to the table and improves our decision making.
What is the term I would be signing up for if selected and elected?
All positions have a one (1) year term and are confirmed through an election annually. Ideally you will enjoy the opportunities, challenges, friendships, and rewards of volunteering on behalf of a greater cause and continue for 3 to 5 years.
Is there any compensation for joining the Board?
The Club consists of 100% volunteers. You will receive no compensation for your time but, depending on what your portfolio is, you may be eligible for expenses, like gas for a lawn mower or other machinery.
Am I covered with Officers and Directors liability insurance as a Board Member?
The Bruce Trail Conservancy provides Officers and Directors insurance for all Board Members acting in accordance with the by-laws, policies, and procedures of the Club and BTC. There is no charge to you for this coverage.
Do I have to be a member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy to volunteer?
Members of the Board must be a member of the Conservancy. Paying membership fees to the Conservancy is tax deductible, and as an individual who wants to make a difference on behalf of the Trail, volunteers are generally members before joining the Board.
I have never been on a Board before, are there any particular rules to follow at a meeting?
Joining a Board is the same as joining a sports team, a committee of like-minded individuals, or any form of a Club. Meetings are chaired by the Club President, and discussion is informal and inclusive. We have Club By-laws which are on our website, and there is a Volunteer Manual for reference and information. If you have been involved with any type of committee or Club, you will feel immediately comfortable at a Board meeting.