ORCBC 2025 Annual General Meeting - Call for nominations and resolutions
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The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual General Meeting, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm PT.
Nominations for ORCBC’s Executive Board of Directors
Six positions on ORCBC ’s Board of Directors will be up for election/re-election at the AGM.
We encourage all ORCBC members to submit nominations.
Nominations from ORCBC members, accompanied by a brief biography/resume detailing the nominee’s involvement in recreation-related activities and experiences, along with an acceptance note from the nominee, must be received by ORCBC no later than April 15, 2025.
Please note that, per ORCBC’s bylaws, nominations cannot be accepted from the floor during the AGM.
A list of nominees will be shared along with the notice of the AGM, one month prior to the meeting. In the event of more nominations than available positions, elections will be conducted during the AGM.
To be eligible for election as a director of ORCBC, a nominee must meet the qualifications outlined in ORCBC’s current bylaws, and at least one of the following:
Be a member of a provincial ORCBC Member organization in good standing
Be a member of a regional ORCBC Member organization in good standing
Be an individual ORCBC member
Be an advisory member nominated by the ORCBC Board
We provide guidelines for preferred candidate backgrounds and considerations for availability as follows:
Actively engaged with an outdoor recreation organization
Experience in multiple facets of outdoor recreation
Strong interest in outdoor recreation and public policy issues, including access to public lands, trails, and community well-being
Prior experience in NGO administration or in government is desirable
Willingness to bring forward issues of general concerns within the outdoor recreation sector at Board meetings
Ability to represent the nominating organization’s perspective while prioritizing the overall benefit of the outdoor recreation sector
Balanced approach to issues impacting the outdoor recreation sector
Availability for monthly meetings, typically held at 6:00 PM on the third Monday of each month via Zoom
A list of current ORCBC directors is available here.
Members’ Resolutions
ORCBC members are invited to submit resolutions by April 15, 2025, addressing issues relevant to the outdoor recreation sector. Resolutions passed at the AGM will serve in an advisory capacity, with the Board determining any subsequent actions.
For assistance in drafting resolutions or for general inquiries, please contact the ORCBC office.
Where to Submit Nominations and Resolutions
Members wishing to nominate individuals for ORCBC Board positions or submit resolutions should contact Eric Vanderkruk, Chair of ORCBC’s nominating committee, at chair@orcbc.ca.
Registration
Please click the button below to register. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing details on joining the AGM.
