Vision Statement
Striving to create meaningful growth and development to its athletes and coaches.
Mission Statement
Build the Clubs’ capacity to encourage volleyball involvement across the Region.
Core Values
Inclusivity Commitment Growth Respect
We value belonging and participant centered focus.
We value dedication and passion.
We value empowerment and learning.
We value inspiration and integrity.
Executive
President - Lanna van der Velden 2019-2023
Vice President - Sue Bradley 2021-2023
Treasurer - Marifer Lam 2020-2023
Interim Secretary - Stacie Donovan 2023
Directors at Large
Awards & Alumni coordinator - Marla Jones 2021-2023
Events - Jennifer Johnson 2022-2023
Governance & Policy coordinator -Tarralin Hanson 2021-2023
Regional Coordinator - Sue Bradley 2019-2023
Volunteer coordinator - Open
Executive/Technical Director - Bryan Fraser
Administrator - Marifer Lam
Immediate Past President - Steve Kamps
Coaches
Managers
Committees
Communication - Internal & External
Policy/Risk Management
Fundraising/Sponsorship/Grant Writing
Nomination/Election
Athlete Evaluation
Financial
Officiating
Manager
Coach
Screening
Facility Bookings
Event
The Board of Directors is ultimately accountable for competent stewardship and long term development of East Kootenay Volleyball Club. The Board, as a whole, provides leadership for the association through strategic planning and organizational policies that set out priorities, values and limitations on staff and committee actions. The Board delegates authority to the Administrator to ensure that these policies are operationalized in programs, finance, personnel, marketing and administration. The Board monitors the Executive Director’s performance.
Composition of the Board
The Board of Directors has a minimum of seven(7) and a maximum of eleven (11) directors. During the first meeting of directors following the AGM, the board will elect from its own number the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer as officers of the association.
Terms of Office
The directors will serve one to three-year terms, dependent on the position and will hold office until their successors have been duly elected in accordance with the association By-Laws.
Characteristics of a Director of the Board
The board model requires individuals who will enjoy focusing on the big picture. The following describes the desirable characteristics of an ideal individual board member:
Interested in becoming a Board Member?
The Board meets twelve times a year, monthly, with a requirement that a minimum of 9 meetings in the year are attended. Each meeting will be 1 to 1.5 hours long with an agenda and back up documents being provided for review a minimum of a week prior to the meeting. As this is a working board, you will be asked to select a job description that best fits your skill set such as; Program Coordinator, Internal Communication Director or External Communication Director to name a few. Part of the responsibility of these positions will include heading committee(s) members to fulfill duties as assigned to the position. Please be aware that some positions are a set term of minimum 1 year and up to 3 years.
Non-board members that want to attend a meeting
A non-board member may attend a regularly schedule meeting. To do so; at least two weeks prior to a meeting, email info@ekvcvolleyball.com with the topic, questions that you would like to ask and background information for review. You will be contacted with a time and location to attend.