Community Futures Recruiting New Volunteer Directors
April 29th, 2007
Community Futures Recruiting New Volunteer Director from Kaslo & Slocan Valley Area.
Community Futures has volunteer opportunities for a community economic development role in the Central Kootenay region.
"Sitting on the Community Futures board of directors has been one of my favourite experiences," says Karen Hamling, director since 1991. "Meeting with directors throughout the Central Kootenay helps me to keep in touch with what is going on in the whole region, not just my community."
Community Futures has been enhancing the economic environment of our communities since 1984 via entrepreneurial support, and development and creation of small business initiatives. We are seeking expressions of interest for volunteer directors from the Kaslo and Slocan Valley areas to serve on our board.
"I enjoy working with a staff that is energized and committed to their jobs and a board that works towards the betterment of not just their communities but the Central Kootenay," added Hamling.
Community Futures welcomes individuals who are well-connected to the culture of their community, with a diversity of experience and background. We pride ourselves in having a committed and focused set of directors - many have been on the board more than 10 years - who demonstrate integrity, fairness, dedication and enthusiasm for their role.
Directors represent the values and focus of their community in the context of small business, leadership and entrepreneurialism while supporting community economic development in the region. Their role is heading up policy, overseeing new projects, and strategic direction. Innovation, accountability and connectedness are key to understanding and working with the economy in this dynamic rural region.
More information is available from Community Futures - call 250-352-1933, ext. 107
Send expressions of interest by May 25th to:
Paul Wiest, General Manager
Community Futures Central Kootenay
201-514 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4E7
pwiest@futures.bc.ca