Archery Victoria

Archery Victoria Board Member – nominations

Archery Victoria Board Member – Nominations

Nominations are now open to all Archery Victoria members to apply for a position on the Archery Victoria Board.

Complete the Nomination Forms below the information shown and submit to secretary@archeryvic.org.au

About Archery Victoria

Archery Victoria (AV) is a not-for-profit regional governing body for Archery in Victoria. A key objective of Archery Victoria is to promote and grow the sport of archery. Archery Victoria is affiliated with Archery Australia.

Membership in Victoria consists of over 1,600 athletes who are members of the 28 recognised Archery Victoria member clubs. Clubs are situated in both metropolitan and rural areas of the State.

A new Strategic Plan has now been developed and will be published shortly. The plan builds on the priorities of Archery Australia, the Victorian State Government and our archery community.

AV is strongly supported by the Victorian State Government with current grant funding in excess of $140,000 over the next four years.

In September 2019, at a Special General Meeting, Member Clubs of Archery Victoria voted in new Rules of Association for Archery Victoria.

As a result of the adoption of our new Rules – and subsequent need to lodge and get approval – the 2019 Archery Victoria AGM will be conducted on 25 January 2020.

The AV Board

Our new Rules establish the authority of the Archery Victoria Board.

Amongst many changes put in place by the new Rules, there has been an increase in the number of Board members to 6 elected and up to 3 appointed Board Members. All current Board positions will be declared vacant at this Annual General Meeting with new elected Board Members elected for 1, 2 or 3 years. As such all current Board positions will be declared vacant at the AGM and elections for up to 6 positions will be undertaken.

The Board will second appointed Board Members (up to 3) as needed.

The Victorian Government has introduced a gender quota requirement for State Sporting Associations within Victoria. This requirement requires Archery Victoria have 40% representation of female Board members. This requirement has now been enshrined in the new Rules. As such, the AV Board is actively encouraging female nominations for Board positions at the upcoming AGM.

Key Board Responsibilities

The AV Board provides leadership and governance for:

Business operations;
Governance responsibilities;
Financial management;
Compliance with WHS, Child Safety and other legislative responsibilities;
Review of organisation and program projects and reports; and
Delivery of AV strategic plans.

As a volunteer Board with no paid staff, the Board takes on a wider operational responsibility than may be the case on other Boards. The major work of the Board over the next twelve months includes the implementation of the new Rules and the Strategic Plan, governance reviews of both Archery Victoria and Member Clubs and the development and implementation of the major grant funding project relating to increasing the participation of women and girls in our sport.

Length of Term

Board Members at this election will be elected for 1, 2 or 3 years in accordance with the new Rules.

Meetings and Time Commitment

The Board meets every month (with the exception of December). Meetings are generally held on the 4th Thursday of each month and commence at 7pm.

Meetings are mostly held as electronic meetings – via Zoom technology. Electronic meetings reduce the time and travel commitment for our Board members.

Board Members are also expected to attend the Annual General Meeting and any Special General Meetings which may be held from time to time. Member Forums are also held and the presence of Board Members at these Forums is beneficial.

Archery Victoria has a number of working groups and sub-committees. Members of the Board can expect to be appointed to roles within these working groups and sub-committees.

Board Members also take on the role of Club Mentor to a number of clubs throughout the State. The Board as a whole determines which Board Members will mentor which clubs. The Board Mentor is the first port of call for any support required by the member club.

The AV Board is a working board. Board Members take on tasks within their capability and time commitments. Anyone elected to the Board should expect to contribute to the operational and strategic running of the organisation.

Skills Required

Nominees for Board positions will require a range of personal and professional skills including:

  • A demonstrable passion for sport and a genuine understanding and respect for the opportunities and health, social and other benefits that Archery Victoria presents to the entire Victorian community.
  • Strategic thinking, with an ability to build a shared understanding of, and commitment to, a vision for archery in Victoria.
  • The ability to relate to people at all levels.
  • The ability to influence and work collaboratively with a range of interest groups including contractors, officials, volunteers, members, athletes and supporters.
  • Demonstrate integrity in all dealings, be honest and open, listen to and consider stakeholder views and act in a way that reflects the culture and values of Archery Victoria.

Nominations and Timelines

At the upcoming 2019 AGM, AV is seeking nominations for six elected Board members with the newly elected Board Members taking up their positions following the AGM. The voting members of Archery Victoria are the Member Clubs represented by the Club delegate.

The first meeting of the new Board will take place immediately after the AGM. This meeting will determine which Board Members will undertake which roles on the Board (e.g. President, Vice-President, Secretary, CFO etc). The agenda of this first meeting is limited to appointments to positions only.

Archery Victoria is actively encouraging nominations from all interested members.

Nominees must be members of the association and must be 18 years of age or over.

Nominations can be submitted on the form below. Form should be sent to secretary@archeryvic.org.au. Nominations are due by cob 23 December 2019.

Enquiries

Enquiries in relation to these positions can be made to any current Board Member – contact details are on the Archery Victoria website – www.archeryvic.org.au or via email to secretary@archeryvic.org.au

Nominees are requested to convert the nomination form to a pdf document prior to submission.


Nomination Form

Applicant Details

Name:

Postal Address:

Email:

Mobile Phone:

AA Membership Number:

Member Club:

Professional Background: (Please detail any professional background information relevant to taking up a position on the Archery Victoria Board)

Operational Background: (Please detail any Board or committee experience relevant to taking up a position on the Archery Victoria Board)

Archery Experience: (Please be specific in relation to the years of involvement in administration, coaching, judging and competition.)

Objectives: (If elected to the Board what would you like to achieve during your term of office?)

 

(Movers and Seconders of this nomination must be full members of an Archery Victoria Member Club, Archery Victoria and Archery Australia)


MOVED

I……………………………………………hereby formally nominate ……………………………….for a position on the Archery Victoria Board subject to the conditions as outlined in the Archery Victoria Constitution

Name:

Club:

AA Membership No:

Signature:

Date:


SECONDED

I………………………………………hereby formally second……………………………………….for a position on the Archery Victoria Board of Management subject to the conditions as outline in the Archery Victoria Constitution

Name:

Club:

AA Membership No:

Signature:

Date:


I……………………………………hereby accept the nomination for a position on the Archery Victoria Board of Management subject to the conditions of election and the terms of office under the Constitution of Archery Victoria and acknowledge that I have read, understood and accepted the role and duties of the position as listed in the relevant duty statement.

Signature:

Date:

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