We are looking for passionate, curious, solutions-oriented folks to join the team directing our organization
Local Food Matters (LFM) is looking for new board members!
We are a passionate group of people taking proactive steps to build a resilient food system in Golden. The activities are inspiring and empowering, deeply collaborative and making change at both a grass-roots and systems level. If you feel inspired to be a part of the team that oversees the programs and activities of Local Food Matters we would love to hear from you!
LFM Board members should plan on attending monthly board meetings as well as other project or event planning meetings as needed and interested. The expectation is for a 1 year commitment, with the hope for a 3 year term.
Some of the qualities we’re looking for in our Board members include:
A friendly and collaborative approach. Willingness to listen, learn and pitch in.
An understanding of and interest in local food security.
Connections with other Golden organizations.
Experience as part of a Board of Directors for a non-profit organization. Specific skills that we are seeking are:
Governance experience or experience with other non-profit organizations
Financial Management experience
Administrative and organizational skills
Volunteer Management experience and skills
What is LFM currently up to?
LFM is in a time of tremendous growth and momentum. We now have an executive director, a number of part-time contractors, as well as volunteers, working on various initiatives.
In summary, over the last year we have amalgamated with the Golden Farmers’ Market, and are now the proud operators of this beautiful market. We have launched the Growers’ Collective, to help incubate new producers, and the Glean Golden project, to make unharvested fruit accessible. We are undertaking significant investments to strengthen our internal administrative capacity with the aim to have ongoing core funding, staff, and the capacity to manage significant investments in the coming year(s), including critical food infrastructure such as a Food Hub. We are embarking on the creation of a Food Security Strategy for our community to chart the course of the work we will be undertaking. We collaborate closely with the Golden Food Bank and other community organizations, as well as supporting a potential composting programming in town.
Process for applying to become a Board member:
Complete the Board of Directors Questionnaire
A current Board member or our Executive Director will reach out to have a short phone conversation
Prospective Board members will be invited to attend one of our monthly board meetings to meet the rest of the team
If we are a good fit, an offer to join the Board will be extended. If you accept the offer, the existing Board members will vote to have you added to the Board.
The following excerpt from our bylaws is intended to give you more information about expectations of Board members.
6. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
6.1 The Board will be composed of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of nine (9) Directors, each of whom will be elected or appointed in accordance with these Bylaws.
6.2 Directors of the Board shall become members of the society upon appointment to the Board.
6.3 The Board will have the authority and responsibility to manage, or supervise the management of, the property and the affairs of the Society.
6.4 Directors shall join the Board through an application process determined by the Board and commit to a minimum of a one (1) year term on the Board.
6.5 Changes to the Board shall be determined with as much notice as possible and will be announced and made effective at the AGM.
6.6 Directors and officers shall not receive remuneration for acting as such, but may receive reimbursement for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Society as the Board shall approve.
6.7 The Society may, subject to the Act, pay remuneration to a director for services provided by the director to the Society in another capacity and/or contract.
6.8 The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and shall oversee the other Directors in the execution of their duties.
6.9 In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall preside at meetings, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
6.10 The Secretary shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements for:
(a) the issuance of notices of meetings of the Society ;
(b) the keeping of minutes of all meetings of the Society;
(c) the custody of all records and documents of the Society except those required to be kept by the Treasurer;
(d) the maintenance of the register of Members;
(e) the conduct of the correspondence of the Society;
(f) the record of the attendance of Directors at meetings of the Board and the notification of Directors who have been absent for three consecutive meetings of the Board.
6.11 The Treasurer shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements for:
(a) the keeping of the financial records, reports and returns including books of account, as are necessary to comply with the Act and the Income Tax Act, Canada;
(b) the rendering of financial statements to the Directors, Members and others when required.
6.12 Directors at Large shall be responsible for attending all meetings, participating in discussions (in person and electronically), supporting events and projects as appropriate or necessary.
Feel free to contact us at inquiries@localfoodmattersgolden.com if you have further questions.