CWNA 2021 call for Board members

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to make an impact in the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood? Well, look no further! The Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association (CWNA) is looking for leaders like you to join our board of directors.  
 
We are a non-profit, volunteer run organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone who lives, works, and plays in our neighbourhood, bounded by Yonge Street east to Jarvis Street and Charles Street south to Carlton Street.  The work of the CWNA is focused in the areas of: 

• Development and Housing  
• Placemaking (Parks and Public Realm)
• Heritage Conservation 
• Community Safety (including the Community Crisis Response Network)
•  Membership and Communications 
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Our board maintains active relations and meets regularly with our elected officials, partner organizations (the Church Wellesley BIA, The 519, Progress Place, and other local agencies), the Community Crisis Response Network, and various city departments.     
 
The CWNA is currently accepting applications for open positions on the CWNA Board. All candidates for the CWNA Board of Directors must live in our catchment area and be members in good standing. We encourage members of equity-deserving groups to apply so that our board may reflect the diversity of our neighbourhood and our community’s unique needs. We are particularly seeking board members who have knowledge and experience in any of the following areas: community outreach and engagement, urban development and planning, legal expertise.  
 
As the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be virtual, the election for open positions will take place immediately following the November 29, 2021 AGM. All members in good standing that are present at the AGM will be entitled to vote and will receive an online ballot via email following the AGM. Results will be announced on November 30, 2021 at 7 pm. 
 
There are 4 positions that will be open for candidates at the 2021 AGM.  
 
The CWNA Board normally meets once a month and board members are expected to attend these meetings regularly. In addition to the monthly board meeting, board members will be expected to sit on at least one committee and will be required to complete additional tasks between meetings, approximately 5-10 hours per month.
 
Returning to the board to complete their terms are:  
Donald Altman, Neil Gibb, Trevor Hennig, Robert Packham and Tara Schorr 
 
Deadline for submission of nominations is NOVEMBER 26, 2021, 11:59 pm.  To apply: download and print the Nomination Form; complete and sign; and email a scan or image of the form to [email protected]