Leading Excellence in Perinatal and Women’s Health Nursing
À la poursuite de l’excellence en soins infirmiers, en périnatalité et en santé des femmes
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – CAPWHN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dear CAPWHN Member,
The Canadian Association of Perinatal and Women’s Health Nurses (CAPWHN) Board of Directors is
extending a call for nominations for positions starting October 23, 2016. CAPWHN is seeking to fill open
positions on the board of directors to help lead the Association, which is committed to excellence in
reproductive, sexual, and women’s health care and advancing the providers of that care.
CAPWHN’s Board of Directors includes a minimum of seven and maximum of 12 directors. The term of
office is two years, renewable once. The bylaws state that renewal of terms requires re-election. Three
directors have not yet completed their two year term and will be moving into the second year of their
terms. These directors are not up for election, and have been appointed to the following positions
through 2017:
Sharon Dore – Hamilton ON (President)
Jennifer Marandola – Montreal QC (Regional Director – Quebec)
Fabienne Morton – Lethbridge AB (Treasurer)
CAPWHN’s Bylaws state that there must be at least one director from each of the following regional
areas:
 British Columbia / Alberta / Yukon
 Saskatchewan / Manitoba / Northwest Territories
 Ontario
 Quebec
 Atlantic Provinces / Nunavut
The Nomination Committee will work towards establishing a regional balance in the composition of the
board by seeking candidates from different regions of the country as well as ensuring diversity in
relation of language, professional backgrounds, and personal experience. Note that the membership will
elect directors. Specific board positions will be appointed by the elected Board of Directors following the
Annual General Meeting.
Board positions include Regional Directors for CAPWHN’s five geographical regions and Directors at
Large, who are responsible for specific portfolios (such as communications and membership) and can be
from any geographic region. Details regarding the positions are available from CAPWHN.
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BENEFITS of serving as a volunteer director of the board
• Play a significant role in advancing the profession working in collaboration with various groups;
• Have the opportunity to enhance the value/benefits to members;
• Access up-to-date information about the challenges facing the profession, and
• Exchange ideas and perspectives with other volunteers.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Exemplify positive leadership attributes, ability to work collaboratively and engage in
appropriate debate and discussion when needed, and a visionary and strategic drive.
 Possess understanding of governance principles: strategic thinking and strategic alliances,
oversight know-how, policies, finance, legislation, and evaluation.
 Have had prior involvement with the CAPWHN including service on committees, participation as
presenters at National Conference, etc.
OBLIGATIONS
• Make a firm commitment to participate in monthly board meetings.
 Fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the job description for the director’s appointed position.
 Support and participate in sub-committees by reporting progress and advancement and to
attend the National Conference and the closest regional activities of their residence.
Please nominate yourself or a colleague (with permission) by August 15, 2016 to:
Lisa Keenan-Lindsay, Chair, Nominations Committee at: [email protected]
Subsequent to the nominations process, should it be required, elections will proceed at the Annual
General Meeting in Calgary, as per the CAPWHN bylaws and Board of Directors nominations policy.
All nomination submissions MUST include a letter from the nominee outlining their interest in the
position, a short biography (250 words maximum) and a .jpg format photo of the nominee (See
nomination form below).
The CAPWHN bylaws and strategic plan are available at www.capwhn.ca or from the CAPWHN office.
Detailed descriptions of the Board positions can be obtained from Rita Assabgui at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Lisa Keenan-Lindsay RN, MN, PNC(C)
CAPWHN Past President
Chair, Nominations Committee
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NOMINATION FORM – CAPWHN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINEE (MUST be a CAPWHN Nurse Member in good standing)
Surname:
Given name(s):
Full mailing address:
Telephone (with area code):
Fax (with area code):
E-mail address:
Employer:
Current position:
All nomination submissions MUST include a letter from the nominee outlining their interest in the
position, a short biography (250 words maximum) and a .jpg format photo of the nominee.
Picture: (insert .jpg format here)
CONSENT TO SERVE: (include electronic signature or signature on faxed or mailed document)
_____________________________________
DATE: ________________________________
ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 23:59 ET, ON AUGUST 15, 2016
TO:
[email protected] or via fax: (613) 730-4314 or by mail to:
CAPWHN, 780 Echo Dr, Ottawa ON K1S 5R7
For further information, please contact the CAPWHN office at 1-800-561-2416 ext. 266.
Only those nomination forms completed in full and accompanied by the required documentation
described above will be considered.
Privacy Policy: Personal information collected on this form will be used only for processing nominations,
proceeding to election and related follow-up.
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