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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Board Member

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Lake of Bays Library Board Member
The Township of Lake of Bays is seeking a new Member for the Public Library Board

The Township of Lake of Bays is seeking applicants for the volunteer position of Member of the Library Board. The new Board Member will represent the area served by the Baysville Library.

A Board Member must be at least eighteen years old, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of the Township of Lake of Bays. Board Members may not be employed by the Library Board, the Township or by the District of Muskoka.

Prospective Board Members should be:

  • interested in the library and its importance in the community;
  • prepared to devote an average of approximately 3 to 6 hours per month over ten months of the year, and should be willing to participate fully in the Board’s work; 
  • well connected to the community and be aware of its social and economic conditions and of its disparate groups;
  • able to work well with others, have an open mind, intellectual curiosity, and a respect for the opinions of others; 
  • familiar with the process of establishing policies for the successful operation of the library and impartial service to all its patrons; 
  • committed to fiscally responsible management; and
  • should have initiative and courage to plan creatively, carry out plans effectively, and withstand pressures and prejudices. 

Knowledge of information technology would be an asset but is not a requirement.

Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application outlining background and experience by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4th, 2011 to:

Township of Lake of Bays 
Attention: Michelle Percival, Clerk 
1012 Dwight Beach Rd., 
Dwight, ON P0A 1H0 
Fax: (705) 635-2132 

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