People interested in Fort Macleod’s business community have an opportunity to help chart its growth.
The Fort Macleod and District Chamber of Commerce is recruiting new members for its executive.
“I think it’s a great opportunity to get involved with the business community and put your ideas forward,” Chamber president Mike Bourassa said. “The town is growing.”
The Chamber will hold its annual general meeting at 7 p.m. March 19 at the REO Hall.
There will be at least two vacancies to fill on the Chamber’s 10-member board of directors with two people having indicated they don’t plan to seek re-election.
“It’s always good to have some new voices,” Bourassa said.
Once the board is in place, they will meet to choose a president and other executive members.
Five directors are voted in for two-year terms and five for one-year terms.
“That way there is always consistency,” Bourassa said.
As part of the process for joining the Chamber board of directors, candidates are to fill out a nomination form that is available from executive director Ashley Tebbutt at the Chamber office on Main Street.
Candidates provide some basic personal information, including a short biography and a photo.
They are also asked to answer the following questions:
- What interests you most about the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce?
- How many hours per month can you commit to the Fort Macleod Chamber?
- Provide an example of how you have helped another organization develop and/or implement its strategic plan.
- List other volunteer positions held or other organizations with which you have been involved.
- Who has nominated you?
The nomination form also contains a code of conduct advising that Chamber directors “shall maintain the highest standard of conduct, act with fairness, integrity and dignity and in a manner not detrimental to the interest of the public or to the Fort Macleod and District Chamber.”
Chamber directors are expected to represent the views of their industry and region; bring expertise and experience; be familiar and agree with the mission, vision, and objectives of the Chamber; and act in the best interest of the organization.
Directors are expected to be well-informed and make every effort to attend all meetings of the board; participate in the activities of Chamber committees and task forces; establish and assess the policies and goals of the Chamber; and be involved in recruiting and retaining members on the advice and assistance of staff.
Anyone interested in serving on the Chamber board of directors should contact Mike Bourassa at 403-849-7529 or mandacater@gmail.com or Ashley Tebbutt at 403-431-3643 or fmchamber1888@gmail.com.
