Cathy Farley has been a member of the WBN for 4 years and is excited to be a part of the Board of Directors.
Kim is an energetic, strategic leader who brings a broad business acumen to her organizational partnerships. She has 30 years of corporate finance experience across multiple sectors, in large and small organizations. Kim held several senior finance roles with Sysco Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, during their rapid growth from 2 Canadian facilities to 27 diverse companies.
Katelyn Kemp is Team Lead of the Individualized Support Services program at Alternatives Community Program Services. Providing services and supports for individuals living with developmental/intellectual disabilities and other exceptionalities. I am very passionate about working in the Developmental Sector and supporting others to empower individuals while developing life skills to live independently.
Dr. Ange Wellman is the owner of the Wellman Clinic a new Chiropractic clinic in downtown Peterborough. As a mom of two Dr. Ange understands the stresses that come with raising a family and is passionate about helping families adapt better to these physical and emotional stresses so that they can create extraordinary health and well-being naturally from the inside out. With the combination of her extensive health knowledge, passion for personal growth and gentle approach to Chiropractic adjustments Dr. Ange offers a truly unique Chiropractic experience.The WBN is run by a volunteer board of up to 13 directors. The commitment necessary to successfully serve the WBN membership is approximately 10-30 hours/month (depending on the position) fulfilling the duties of the role including attendance at monthly and special board meetings throughout the year, and attendance at membership meetings from September through June.
Additionally, directors must be email and computer savvy as this is a progressive organization that relies heavily on communication and technology for efficiency.
The following documents are posted for Members to review prior to the May 5, 2021, AGM:
- AGM Meeting Minutes – May 27, 2020
- Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison
- Profit & Loss Previous Year Comparison
- Profit & Loss Budget Performance
*Please note: these financial statements are posted for your review only and do not encompass a full fiscal year which ends in June 2021; these are only a year-to-date to the end of March 2021 and will be presented as they are at the AGM.
Constitutionally, WBN Board of Director positions commence July 1st each year and each Board Director term runs for two consecutive years.
Board Nominees will be applying to serve on the WBN Board from July 1, 2021, through to June 30, 2023.
Newly Elected WBN Board members will be expected to attend monthly board meetings and a Strategic Planning session in June of 2021, as a means of transitioning into the role with your predecessor.
Nominations for 2021-2023 Board of Directors
The WBN received the following nominations:
- Cathy Farley
- Kim Freeburn
- Katelyn Kemp
- Ange Wellman
The nominees were presented to the membership at the AGM. The eligibility of all nominees was validated according to our constitution and bylaws.
Note that a nomination is to the Board, not to a specific position. However, there is an opportunity to list first and second choices on the nomination form. We endeavour to match the skill set to the position. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved with the operations of the Network.
The deadline for Board Nomination submissions is April 15, 2021.
Please contact WBN President president atttt wbnptbo dotttt ca for more information on becoming a board member.
Details on available positions for the 2022-2024 Board of Directors will be posted here in the first quarter of 2022.
WBN Constitution, Article 5. Board of Directors:
- Eight to thirteen elected members shall constitute the Board, at the discretion of the current Board.
- The Board shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting, shall serve a two-year term and shall not be eligible for re-election for more than two consecutive terms, with the exception of the President and Past President. Nominations and elections shall be conducted in accordance with By-Law 7.
- The Board shall meet monthly to formulate plans, elect the Officers, and decide all purposes and procedures of the Network.
- The Officers may appoint a network member to fill a Board position that has become vacant. Such appointment shall expire at the next Annual General Meeting (or after the June Strategic Planning Meeting). An exception may be made if a vacancy occurs during the Network year in the office of President, in which case the Vice President may succeed to the office of President.
- Directors must be Network members in good standing for the duration of their term.
Bylaw 7A. Nominations:
- The current Board may appoint a Nominating Committee, chaired by the Past President, who shall present a slate of nominees to the membership a minimum of ten days in advance of the Annual General Meeting. Such notice shall be posted on the Network website and distributed to the membership.
- Any single member, or the named member of record for a Corporate Membership, who is currently a member in good standing and who meets the board requirements as set out in the WBN board policy document. Nominees must sign a completed current nomination form, which must be submitted to the Past President by April 15th.
- Any current Director who is completing their current two-year term may submit a new nomination form by April 15th to stand for re-election to the Board as per Article 5.2.
Elections
Bylaw 7B. Elections:
- At the Annual General Meeting, the slate of nominees shall be presented to the membership for election.
- When more nominations than vacancies exist the elections shall be by secret ballot and the nominees receiving the most votes shall be declared elected. Votes are to be counted by scrutineers appointed by the Past President.
- In the event, the number of nominees equals the number of vacancies the slate will be presented in a motion by the Past President and voted on as a whole. A show of hands from a two-thirds majority of the members present shall constitute a pass of the motion.
- Each membership is entitled to one vote and proxy votes will not be accepted.
Depending on the number of nominations received, the election may take place by secret ballot with the nominees receiving the most votes will be declared elected. In order for you to make an informed decision, please read each nominee’s submitted biography in the box to the right. Their skills and experience will help you to determine the best fit with the demands of the various positions.
Remember, elections are to the Board as a whole, not to specific positions. The WBN officers will appoint each elected member to the position they are most interested in assuming and qualified for.
If you have any questions about the positions, how the board operates, or anything else regarding governance, the president atttt wbnptbo dotttt ca or the pastpresident atttt wbnptbo dotttt ca are more than happy to help you.