Healthy Start for Mom & Me

Board Treasurer opening – October 2008

Healthy Start for Mom & Me is a charitable organization in Winnipeg, reaching out to women and families that are pregnant and/or have a baby up to one year of age. Operating since 1997, the agency collaborates with public health and other partners to offer educational drop-in sessions from 9 locations, and largely in the inner city. Home visiting is also offered as needed. Funded by both the federal and provincial governments via the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Healthy Child Manitoba, the organization is stable, has a staff of 14 plus many volunteers, childminders and interpreters, and attracts over 1300 women a year.

A committed Board of 8 women is in place and our long-serving Treasurer is finishing up her service with us. Meetings are monthly except in summer. We seek a special complement to our Board team who will bring financial background, experience and vision along with interest in our purpose and activities. Directors’ insurance is in place, a CGA does the bookkeeping, annual audit or financial review is done by an outside firm, and appropriate financial procedures are in place. The Treasurer has signing authority and all cheques are signed by two people.

This is an opportunity for someone who seeks a new experience, is available for daytime downtown Board meetings (currently held at lunch for up to 2 hours, the 4th Wednesday of the month) and has interests in the areas of poverty, health, parenting and women’s capacities. The nomination would occur at the AGM October 31st.

Those interested in pursuing this possibility are asked to contact:

Gail Wylie , Executive Director, 949-5350, gwylie_healthystart@mts.net

or

Ruth Diamant, Board Chair, diamant@Ms.UManitoba.ca

Posted July 10, 2008

V-07-09-08

Manitoba Arts Network

Board Treasurer opening for the Manitoba Arts Network

The Manitoba Arts Network is a stable, well-run, non-profit charitable organization. We have excellent staff and a strong active Board who represents our membership. Our mandate is to foster arts & culture programming in rural and northern communities, and our members are community arts organizations throughout Manitoba. We look to our Treasurer for leadership and guidance in financial matters. Our Treasurer is expected to present and interpret financial reports to the Board, present the audited financial statements at the Annual General Meeting, and act as one of the required signing authorities for bank transactions. Board liability insurance is in place. Reports are prepared by staff on the Simply Accounting program; cashflows and budgets on Excel. The Treasurer has full access to all records and information. The office is based in the Artspace building in Winnipeg, but the Board meets 5 times a year in Portage la Prairie. (Travel is provided.)

We would be pleased to meet with interested candidates. To discuss the position and/or receive more information on our organization, call Heidi Thomas, CA, at 831-0526 or email: heidithomas@mts.net. Our website is: www.communityarts.mb.ca.

Posted June 27, 2008

V-06-10-08

Day Nursery Centre

Day Nursery Centre is a non profit charitable organization providing childcare in the community since 1909. We are seeking an individual experienced in financial management to serve as a Treasurer on our volunteer Board of Directors beginning September 2008 and to be elected at our 100th Annual General Meeting June 19, 2008.

The maximum term for board members is four years. Board Meetings are held monthly from September to June (excluding December) on the last Tuesday of the month from 5:00pm - 7:15pm at 222 Furby Street.

The Treasurer sits on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors with; The past President, President, Vice President, and Secretary. This committee meets once a month from September to June at 222 Furby from noon till 1:00 p.m. Times and dates may need to be adjusted to accommodate committee members availability.

The Treasurer works closely with the Executive Director and Financial Manager giving financial assistance and direction as required.

For information on this position and Day Nursery Centre please contact:

Fernanda Hodgson, Executive Director
Day Nursery Centre
103-222 Furby St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2A7

Phone 775-6513 Email: dnced@mts.net

More information regarding Day Nursery Centre can be found
On line at www.daynurserycentre.ca

Posted June 11, 2008

V-06-10-08

Purpose

To act as an officer of the Manitoba Council/Executive in the capacity of Treasurer.

To administer the affairs of the Finance Committee according to the Policy of the Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, and within the Terms of Reference of the Provincial Finance Committee.

Responsibilities

1. The Treasurer shall attend Executive and Provincial Council meetings.
2. The Treasurer shall present a duly audited financial statement at the Annual Meeting of the Manitoba Council and shall present an interim Statement to regular meetings of the Manitoba Executive and Council.
3. Chair meetings of the Finance Committee.
4. Present an annual budget for approval to the Manitoba Council.
5. To accept responsibility as one of the authorized signing officers.
6. Be responsible for all Provincial Financial Reports and liaise with the Executive Director, Bookkeeper and Auditor as required.
7. Review year-end working papers.
8. Be prepared to handle extraordinary items in consultation with the Provincial Commissioner, the Executive Committee and/or Finance Committee.
9. Ensure that all monies to/from Provincial Council are deposited to a financial institution approved by the Executive.
10. Review the Areas' Annual Financial Statements and submit a report to the Provincial Commissioner and Areas.
11. Review Audited Financial Statements and management letter points with the auditors.
12. Perform financial training as required.

For more information, please contact:

Elaine Cullingham

Executive Director

Girl Guides of Canada – Manitoba Council

T: 204-774-GIRL (4475) Extension 223

E: execdir@girlguides.mb.ca