Board of Directors

 

An elected Board of Directors governs the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. CIWA’s board is composed of not less than nine (9) and not more than fifteen (15) full Board members. A minimum of 75% of Board members must be foreign-born. A maximum of three Reserve Board members maybe elected, who attend all meetings, but have no right to vote. These Reserve Board members may be invited to take office as Director in the event of a vacancy on the Board of Directors during any given year. The Executive Director is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Directors. The Board employs consensus-based decision-making. In the past five years, the Board has updated its policies, created efficient operating procedures, and strengthened the governance framework for the organization.

 

The Board of Directors has the following standing committees:

  • Finance
  • Fund Development
  • Human Resources
  • Self-Governance
  • Recruitment
  • Communication

The Board holds the Annual General Meeting of CIWA in June of each year.


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Find out more about becoming a member of our board of directors

 

2012/2013 Board of Directors

President and Chair: Saawan Logan

Vice-President: Jennifer Biernaskie

Treasurer: Linda Cheung
Secretary: Lisa Litz
Directors: Afshan Naveed,  Joya Sauder, Molly Wan, Carlos Garcia

 

 

Are you interested in gender and immigrant issues?
Do you have the time to support CIWA's vision?
Do you have experience or interest in communications, event planning, leadership or finance?

The Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA) invites you to join a group of dedicated and diverse volunteers who are working towards making a positive difference in the lives of immigrant and refugee women and their families in our community.

Positions on the board of directors include volunteering for board committees, joining our full or reserve board or becoming an advisor to our board or committees.

 

Our standing committees are:

 

·         Recruitment

·         Finance

·         Communications

·         Recruitment

·         Human Resources

·         Program

 

 

What do you need?

♦ A CIWA membership, a donation to CIWA, and Security Clearance

♦ An understanding of gender and immigration & refugee issues

♦ The commitment, time, and heart to support CIWA’s vision

Board volunteer positions do not entail direct work with clients.

Help us support immigrant women in their journey to reaching their full potential.

 

Apply now (this would open the online application page for the bod)