Triathlon Alberta BOD Nomination Form

Triathlon Alberta, the provincial governing body for multisport in Alberta, is currently seeking nominations for:

President-Elect: This position requires demonstrated leadership and management experience
Secretary: This position requires prior experience fulfilling the role of Secretary, at either the Triathlon Alberta or another organization, with knowledge of bylaws, meetings/agendas and Roberts Rules of Order
2 Director at Large vacancies

Descriptions of Triathlon Alberta Board of Directors Positions

on its Board of Directors to serve a two-year or three-year term until the 2021 or 2022 Triathlon Alberta Annual General Meeting (AGM); Secretary and Director at Large are two-year terms, President-Elect is a three-year term.

After successful review by Nomination Committee, Board Members will be appointed by online election of the Members between September 29 and October 20, 2019. Of the four vacancies, two current board members are eligible to stand for re-election.

With the support of key stakeholders, such as Alberta Sport Connection and Triathlon Canada, Triathlon Alberta is responsible for the direction of the sport of Triathlon and Multisport in Alberta. We strive to foster the innovation and development of programs, services and resources.

The Triathlon Alberta Board of Directors consists of nine positions, elected for two or three-year terms. This governance-level Board exemplifies good governance, financial management, and accountable processes in the promotional and strategic development of Multisport and Triathlon in Alberta. The Board of Directors have ten to twelve scheduled meetings per year, with up to two meetings held in-person and the remainder by teleconference. Additional meetings may be added.

A new Board Member will be expected to participate in an orientation session and to be comfortable being a member of a governance board.

The Nomination Committee has assessed the skills, experience and diversity needs of the Board and recognizes several important needs:

Primary criteria: Candidates with the following skills and experience are required
- Governance Board experience (all)
- Communications (written and verbal)
- Management and leadership
- Not-for-profit and corporate policy
Specialized criteria: we are looking for individuals with one or more of these skill specializations for our director at large positions (in order of need)
1. Sponsorship and marketing
2. Legal
3. Fundraising and development
4. Government relations
5. Finance and accounting
6. Information Management and technology
Triathlon Alberta is looking for qualified females outside of the Edmonton region to fulfill fair gender and regional representation.

The Nomination Committee will assess nominations received by the deadline and present a slate of recommended candidates to Members on September 29, 2019.

If you are a strategic thinker interested in driving forward a dynamic, growing and robust sport and meet the criteria set out by the Nomination Committee, we welcome you to complete the form below and seek endorsement from an annual Triathlon Alberta member or a current Triathlon Alberta Board of Directors member.

Should you have any questions about the nominations process or your candidacy, please contact the Triathlon Alberta Nomination Committee via email nomination@triathlonalberta.ca.

Nominations must include the following:

BOD Nomination Form
Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
Annual Member or Board Member BOD Nomination Endorsement Form

Nominations will be accepted until 5pm (MT) September 18, 2019.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

example@example.com

I agree to let my name stand for a Board of Directors position on Triathlon Alberta Board of Directors. I consent to the verification by Triathlon Alberta of the information provided in support of my nomination.

Signature*

Date*

Date

Language Skills*

	Yes or No	Limited, Basic, Proficient
English
French
Other Languages

Detail your background by completing the chart below and providing illustrative examples.

	Provide level of proficiency - High (H), Medium (M), Low (L)	Provide examples where applicable
Governance Board Membership
Communications (Written and Verbal)
Corporate
Finance and Accounting
Fundraising and Development
Governance
Government Relations
Human Resources
Information Technology
Legal
Management and Leadership
Media and Public Relations
Risk Management
Sponsorship and Marketing
Non for Profit and Corporate Policy
Strategic Planning

In the space below, please explain your reasons for seeking this Board nomination, how your specific skills and experiences meet the criteria specified by the Nomination Committee, and how your attributes and interest will contribute to advancing the mandate of Triathlon Alberta. Highlight any unique characteristics that you feel would make you an exemplar member of Triathlon Alberta Board of Directors. (Maximum one page - if space below is not sufficient, please send as an attachment)*

CV or Resume*

Browse Files

Did you forward the Annual Member or Board Member BOD Nomination Endorsement Form Link (https://form.jotform.com/92455197221256) to a Triathlon Alberta Annual Member or Triathlon Alberta Board Member?

YesNo

Thank you for your interest in joining the Board of Directors for Triathlon Alberta. The Nomination Period closes on September 18, 2019, at 5 pm (MT). The Nomination Committee will review your application and endorsement by September 28, 2019. You will be notified by September 29, 2019, if you are a successful candidate. Election winners will be notified on October 22, 2019, ahead of the AGM to give adequate time for travel arrangements if necessary.

Triathlon Alberta BOD Nomination Form

Criteria for 2019 Nominations

Please complete this form and submit before 5pm (MT) September 18, 2019.