nominations open for 2023 board of directors
The nomination process is now open for the 2023 Board of Directors of The London Potters Guild, doing business as London Clay Art Centre. The election of five (5) new Directors will occur at our Annual Meeting in January of 2023.
Nomination Period - June 1 to August 9, 2022
The Rules for Nominations
As per our Bylaw under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act:
As per our Bylaw under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act:
- The Corporation shall invite submissions of the names of persons to be considered for election to the board.
- All nominations shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by:
- the name and contact information of the person making the nomination;
- the name, contact information, and a biographical outline of the nominee and such other detailed information concerning background and experience as deemed necessary by the Nominating Committee; and
- the consent of the nominee to act as a director, if elected.
- In selecting candidates for the board, the Nominating Committee shall also consider “the skills and selection criteria as established by the board” [see below].
Skills and Selection Criteria as Established by the Board
As we are about to enter an exciting time of organizational growth, we are now specifically looking for five (5) passionate community-minded leaders who come with experience in finance, business plan development, fundraising, and grant writing experience. Of course, we don’t expect one person to possess all those skills. We are assembling a team. And we are asking for your help in doing so.
At the May Board Meeting, the Board of Directors established the following Skills and Selection Criteria. Here is our wish list:
As we are about to enter an exciting time of organizational growth, we are now specifically looking for five (5) passionate community-minded leaders who come with experience in finance, business plan development, fundraising, and grant writing experience. Of course, we don’t expect one person to possess all those skills. We are assembling a team. And we are asking for your help in doing so.
At the May Board Meeting, the Board of Directors established the following Skills and Selection Criteria. Here is our wish list:
- We are looking for individuals who are passionate about charities, specifically OURS!!!!
- We are looking for clay artists and non-clay artists alike, but we are looking for nominees with the qualities and skills listed below. By the way, you can nominate yourself!
- Do you know someone with expertise in finance (i.e. an accountant)? If so, we could use them for the treasurer’s position.
- Do you know someone who has experience in business plan development? We’ve got some very interesting projects in the pipeline!
- How about someone with fundraising experience, especially in the non-profit sector?
- Do you know anyone with grant writing experience who would be a good fit for our organization?
- And we could also use folks who have expertise in
- marketing,
- communications,
- web development, and
- volunteer engagement.
Submitting an Application
Please use the format stated above to put together your application and submit it between June 1 and August 9 to:
Karen Bailey
Chair of the LPG/LCAC Nominating Committee
karenbailey@sympatico.ca
Karen Bailey
Chair of the LPG/LCAC Nominating Committee
karenbailey@sympatico.ca
Volunteer Sales Associate
at London Clay Art Centre Store
Description:
Are you interested in engaging with the arts community?
Do you have retail sales experience?
We are recruiting a team to work in London Clay Art Centre retail store at 664 Dundas Street. The LCAC store sells unique wheel thrown and handmade pottery and sculptural pieces, all made locally by studio-users and affiliates of The London Potters Guild. If you have an interest in arts and local crafts, can commit to a regular shift on an on-going basis, and want to contribute to your community, London Clay Art Centre is the place for you!
Commitment:
At least once per week is preferred, but flexible
Requirements:
Duties and responsibilities:
Benefits
HOW TO APPLY:
Send us a brief note that outlines your experience and reason why you would like to volunteer in the retail store at London Clay Art Centre.
Are you interested in engaging with the arts community?
Do you have retail sales experience?
We are recruiting a team to work in London Clay Art Centre retail store at 664 Dundas Street. The LCAC store sells unique wheel thrown and handmade pottery and sculptural pieces, all made locally by studio-users and affiliates of The London Potters Guild. If you have an interest in arts and local crafts, can commit to a regular shift on an on-going basis, and want to contribute to your community, London Clay Art Centre is the place for you!
Commitment:
At least once per week is preferred, but flexible
Requirements:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Superior verbal communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to receive feedback and take action when appropriate
- Previous sales and retail experience is preferred
- 2-3 references verifying your retail experience, ability with customer relations and cash registers
- Police Records Check verifying no history of fraud
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Duties and responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service by connecting with and greeting all customers
- Provide up-to-date information about public programming available at LCAC
- Tour visitors through the facility upon request
- Provide background information to customers about LCAC and The London Potters Guild
- Assist in upkeep of the shop – cleanliness and appearance of displays
- Assist with setting up periodic window displays
- Provide support to fellow volunteers through sharing of knowledge, helping to complete tasks and/or assisting in customer interactions
- Work with current store staff
Benefits
- Discount on retail store purchases
- Discount on pottery classes and workshops
HOW TO APPLY:
Send us a brief note that outlines your experience and reason why you would like to volunteer in the retail store at London Clay Art Centre.
