The BCGS is looking for members to stand for several positions on our Board of Directors 

Will you stand for nomination?

The March Members’ Meeting & AGM will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, 13 March 2024, at 7:30 pm. In addition to the regular meeting, elections will be held for a number of positions on the BCGS Board of Directors.

We are grateful that several of our current Board members have agreed to stand for positions on the Executive Committee. But we are still looking for a Society Secretary, Administrative Secretary and a Library Administrator.

Society Secretary: main function is to attend the Monthly Member and Board meetings, via Zoom, (2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month) and take the minutes.  Work with the president to compile the agenda for these meetings, and set-up the zoom meeting link.  This position liaises with the Board of Directors, Membership, Treasurer.  Maintains the Society Timeline to ensure deadline are met.  May be required to set up ad hoc zoom meetings.

Administrative Secretary: main function is to submit forms and applications concerning tax exemptions, business licence, annual reports, lottery licences, insurance and other administrative reporting to various agencies, as outlined in the Timeline. Also to attend the Monthly and Board meetings, and act as back-up to the Society Secretary. 

Library Administrator: We are also looking for a volunteer administrator for the BCGS Library. Duties include:

• Oversee library activities including personal contact with the library volunteers, computer tech and catalogue team.

• Use basic computer skills for the library email account, and Microsoft Word and Excel for updating documentation and forms.

• Work with others as needed, such as the Web Team, Facilities Management and project facilitators (eg. Findagrave and Newspaper Indexing).

• Attend monthly Zoom Board of Directors meetings as an ex officio board member with voting privileges.

• Promote the library through events like Begin with Books, and writing short pieces for the library section in the monthly newsletter.

• Orientation and support is available from the previous library administrator.

We need proactive participation from more of our members, to provide guidance and leadership for the future endeavours of BCGS.

Nomination forms are available here.

Contact Eunice Robinson if you would like further information about any of these positions.