January/February 2006
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Volunteers
Valuable is the work you do.
Outstanding in how you always come through.
Loyal, sincere and full of good cheer,
Untiring in your efforts throughout the year.
Notable are the contributions you make,
Trustworthy in every project you take.
Eager to reach your every goal,
Effective in the way you fulfill your role.
Ready with a smile like a shining star,
Special and wonderful - that's what you are!
The Winnipeg Ostomy Association is looking for some volunteers. At the Annual General Meeting in April we will be electing an Executive Committee for the 1 year term beginning September 1, 2006. We know that some of the current executive will be retiring, ie., Elaine Beyer has indicated she will not be letting her name stand again. All positions will be open.
Here are job descriptions for the various positions:
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
- It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Association and exercise supervision of its affairs generally. He/she shall cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie.
- It shall be the duty of the Vice-President(s) to assist the President in the discharge of his/her duties and to occupy the chair in his/her absence.
- It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a true and correct record of all proceedings, receive communications and to conduct the
correspondence of this Association.
- It shall be the duty of the Treasurer of this Association to receive all monies or donations to this Association. It is to be deposited in a Chartered Bank or Credit Union to the credit of an account in the name of this Association. He/she shall disburse all monies of this Association by cheque duly signed by two of four signatures (Treasurer, President, Secretary, or a Vice-President).
- It shall be the duty of the Visitation Co-ordinator to co-ordinate visits to persons who have, or will have ostomy or related surgery.
- The immediate Past President shall serve as a non-elected member of the Executive with full member rights and shall serve as a resource person to the organization.
As Chair of the Nominating Committee I would appreciate hearing from anyone interested in volunteering their time a talents to this worthy cause.
Remember this is your organization, your participation is needed!
You can contact me at:
Tel/Fax: (204) 775 - 2175
E-mail: myostomy@shaw.ca
Snail-mail: 1107 Ashburn St.
Winnipeg, Mb. R3G 3E2
Dave Page
Chair, Nominating Committee
Source: Inside Out On-line Jan/Feb 06.
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