NOMINATION PACKAGE Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors

YWCA CANADA NOMINATING PACKAGE

NOMINATION PACKAGE

Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors

Fall 2010

Due date: November 15, 2010

Return to:

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CONFIDENTIAL

NOMINATION FORM

Nominee's Name:

Home Address:

Work Address

Nominee”s Contact Numbers/Address e-mail: Home: Work:

Phone : Home: Work: Fax:

The above named candidate has agreed to stand for the position of Director and is a member in good standing of:

______Name of Member Association

______Address of Member Association

______Nominator's Association

______/ ______

Name and email contact: President/Secretary or National Board Member / Date

Note: Nominations may be made by a Member Association or by members of the National Board of Directors.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

QUESTIONS FOR NOMINATOR

The following questions are to be answered by the Nominator.

1. The four key requirements for potential YWCA National Board members are: a. Commitment to the equality of women b. Leadership – the ability to create a vision and capability of devising strategies towards achieving the vision c. Ability to work towards a long term national perspective within a movement philosophy d. Be familiar with and knowledgeable about the social policies of YWCA Canada and be able to promote, defend and speak to them as and when required.

Please describe, with specific examples of activities/behaviours, how the nominee meets each of these four requirements.

Response:

2. What particular abilities and strengths will the nominee will bring to the National Board of Directors that you think are important ?

Response:

Confidential NOMINEE/APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM

Before you begin – it would be beneficial for you to review on the YWCA Canada Website at www.ywcacanada.ca/members/applications/index.cfm, the following information (check with your local Member Association for a password):  Key Requirements for National Board Members  Competencies  Guidelines for Conduct  Responsibilities and Expectations of Board members

Wherever possible, provide concrete examples of activities and behaviours you have demonstrated. Provide examples that are either current or from your recent past, either from your paid work or voluntary positions. Please insert answers immediately after each question.

Name of Candidate/Applicant:______

Email address:______

1. YWCA Canada is a feminist organization. How do you describe feminism? Do you consider yourself a feminist – why/why not? If you do not consider yourself a feminist – how would you reconcile that to participating on this Board?

2. What leadership experiences have you had? Describe a maximum of 2 most relevant leadership experiences in which you have had to create a vision and led people towards achieving that vision. Tell us the most effective strategies you used. Tell us about the lessons you learned.

3. Provide 1 or 2 examples of your current or recent past involvement on key YWCA Canada social policy issues. Tell us your specific role, the issue(s) you were involved in, as well as the impacts and outcomes for women and girls in your community.

4. How would you advance the work of the YWCA movement? What do you see as the 2 most pressing challenges facing either the YWCA movement or the Women’s Movement in Canada? Please give examples of current/previous experiences and relationships that are relevant to a National Board Member.

5. What role do you think YWCA Canada has at the regional, national and international levels? What role do you think a National Board member has in meeting the

D:\Docs\2017-12-14\007fb9c166ff2c4ae5bbd0e8ffcfa7d1.doc YWCA CANADA NOMINATING PACKAGE organization’s objectives in each of the three levels? What specific skills/abilities do you bring to help meet these objectives?

6. To which age group do you belong?

 30 and under  31-39  40-55 over 55

7. What languages do you speak? English? French? Other? (please specify)

8. Do you wish to self identify as a member of a visible minority group or other group represented by the YWCA? If so, which one?

Note: Please attach a copy of your résumé to this form.

AGREEMENT

Thank you for agreeing to put your name forward for consideration as a Director of YWCA Canada. Please complete the nomination information form and this agreement and forward to your nominator.

I, ______am a member in good standing of the YWCA or YM/YWCA of ______

Having had the opportunity to review and understand the duties and responsibilities of the National Board of Directors, the Key Requirements and Competencies, I will let my name stand in nomination for the position of National Board member, YWCA Canada. Further, I consent to the collection of pertinent information relating to the nomination assessment process by the National Nominating Committee. (All information collected is confidential.) Should I be selected as a Director, I will agree to and abide by the Guidelines for Conduct for Board Members.

Applicant’s Email address: Date:

Please identify two references that will be able to speak to some of your examples and experiences (other than your nominator):

1. First Reference - Name: Address:

Contact Numbers/ e-mail(preferred):

Home: Work:

2. Second Reference - Name:

Address:

Contact Numbers/e-mail( preferred)

Home: Work:

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