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Board of Directors

Annually at the AGM, the Cruisers membership elects new member's to it's Board of Directors for two-year terms, with the directors elected each year offset. Eligibility on voting, and who can hold a board position is determined by the By-Laws.

Our 2011-2012 Board of Directors is as follows:

 

President: Linda Beacham
Vice President: Americo Morais
Past President: Tony Gale
Treasurer: Sarah Calvert
Secretary: Antonia Spiteri
Director of Sledge Hockey: Ken Hall
Director of Track & Field, Boccia: Brenda Hall
Director of Basketball: Kathy Ludwig
Director of Registration: Angie Armstrong
Director of Fundraising: Cindy Pettibone
Athletes’ Representative: Chantelle Low
Director at Large: Scott Legassie
Director at Large (External): Chris Gee

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PRESIDENT - The President shall, when present, preside as Chair at all meetings of the members of the Cruisers and of the Board of Directors. The President shall also be charged with the general management and supervision of the affairs and operations of the Cruisers.  The President, with the Vice President and Secretary or other Director appointed by the Board of Directors in the absence of a Vice President shall sign all by-laws.  The Chair of the meeting shall be entitled to a tie-breaking vote only.

VICE-PRESIDENT - The Vice President shall, when present, preside as Chair at all meetings of the members of the Cruisers and of the Board of Directors in the absence of the President. During the absence or inability of the President, the Vice President will assume all rights and duties of the President. The Vice President, while acting as the Chair of the meeting, shall be entitled to a tie-breaking vote only. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING – The Director of Fundraising shall be responsible for the coordination of all fundraising initiatives for the Cruisers. The Director of Fundraising determines and prepares financial budgets pertaining to the requirements of the various events and committees to ensure the growth of operating capital for the Cruisers programs.  The Director of Fundraising shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors.  If the Director of Fundraising is unable to attend a meeting, the Director of Fundraising will provide a written report for the Board of Directors.  The Director of Fundraising shall also perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.

DIRECTOR OF REGISTRATION - The Director of Registration shall be responsible for ensuring that full and accurate registration documentation and personal records are kept current and in the strictest confidence and in compliance with the privacy act.  All registration monies are collected and duly noted and turned over to the Treasurer in a timely fashion.  The registrar is responsible for assisting and enforcing Cruiser members to register to their Personal Sports Organization (PSO) when annual memberships become due.  If the Director of Registration is unable to attend a meeting, the Director of Registration will provide a written report for the Board of Directors. The Director of Registration shall also perform other such duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.

TREASURER – The Treasurer shall ensure that full and accurate accounts are kept of all receipts and disbursements of the Cruisers in a proper form. The Treasurer shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors. If the Treasurer is unable to attend a meeting the Treasurer will provide a written report for the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall disperse the funds of the Cruisers under the direction of the Board of Directors and shall render to the Board of Directors and account of all financial transactions, and of the financial position of the Cruisers. The Treasurer shall also perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.

SECRETARY - The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall record all facts and minutes of all proceedings in the books kept for that purpose. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors. In the absence of the Secretary, the chair shall appoint a member of the Board of Directors to record all minutes and provide a written report.

DIRECTOR OF TRACK AND FIELD – The Director of Track and Field shall be responsible for overseeing coaches, determining and administering track meet entries, Boccia and keeping records of athlete performance accomplishments. The Director of Track and Field shall attend any meetings as required to represent any ongoing concerns and issues on behalf of the Cruisers.  The Director of Track and Field determines and prepares financial budgets pertaining to the equipment, ongoing maintenance and growth of the program.  If the Director of Track and Field is unable to a meeting, the Director of Track and Field will provide a written report for the Board of Directors.  The Director of Track and Field shall also perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.

DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL – The Director of Basketball shall be responsible for overseeing coaches, setting up schedules, determining tournament entries, arranging referees, and keeping track of team rosters. The Directors shall attend any meetings as required to represent any ongoing concerns and issued on behalf of the Cruisers. The Director of Basketball determines and prepares financial budgets pertaining to the equipment, ongoing maintenance and growth of the program. If the Director of Basketball is unable to attend a meeting a written report will be submitted to the board of directors. The Director of Basketball shall also perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.

DIRECTOR OF SLEDGE HOCKEY – The Director of Sledge Hockey shall be responsible for setting up schedules, arranging and overseeing coaches, referees, and trainers for teams, determining tournament entries, and keeping track of team rosters. The Director of Sledge Hockey shall attend all Ontario Sledge Hockey Association meetings as a voting member to represent any ongoing concerns and issues on behalf of the Cruisers. The Director of Sledge Hockey determines and prepares financial budgets pertaining to the equipment, ongoing maintenance and growth of the program. The Director of Sledge Hockey shall also perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETES’ RELATIONS – The Director of Athletes’ Relations (Athletes’ Rep) will contribute to the growth and development of the Cruisers by attending and providing input at meetings and performing duties from time to time as determined by the Board of Directors. The Director will bring forth comments and concerns from their fellow athletes to the board. The director selected to this position is responsible for the organization and chairing of specific sub-committees that have been identified. The Director of Athletes’ Relations shall also perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.

DIRECTOR AT LARGE – The Director at Large will contribute to the growth and development of the Cruisers by attending and providing input at meetings and performing duties from time to time as determined by the Board of Directors. Directors selected to this position are responsible for the organization and chairing of specific sub-committees that have been identified. The Directors at Large shall also perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.

 

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