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Coop elections November 2023

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Email address:  nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca

Positions open for election in November 2023 

– Board of Directors – 3 positions for 2 years, 1 for one year to complete the 2-year term
– Membership Committee – 3 positions for 2 years
– Editorial committee chair – 1 position for 2 years
– CHFC – 2 positions for 1 year (This includes attending the conference in June 2024, paid for by the co-op)
– CHFT – 1 position for 1 year, to fill the alternate term unfilled in 2022.·
– SLNA – 1 position for 2 years ,

How to stand for a position in the Elections 2023

The process for standing for election requires the submission of a signed nomination form. Without this no one will be eligible to stand. Please follow the steps listed below to ensure that your nomination is acceptable, and you are listed on the ballot forms.

·  Fill in and submit a nomination form. Nomination form are available online, on bulletin boards, in the Weekly, and photocopy room. Sign it and return to the elections committee through the election’s mailbox in the Photocopy Room on the 2nd floor.

· Write a short bio, plus photo of yourself. The bio should introduce yourself to members. Possibly include why you are standing. Other helpful information might include a specific skill that you feel is useful. The photo does not need to be studio worthy; a selfie is fine. It helps members to place you in their minds. When happy with your bio simply send it to the election committee email address: nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca.  We will make sure it goes into the Weekly in a timely fashion.

Timeline:

On Monday, November 13th,  nominations close at 6pm and all forms plus bios must be submitted by 6pm. The bios will be published in the Nov 19th issue of the Weekly.

Elections follow on November 22nd to 26th by both electronic voting in Election Buddy and paper ballots for those without electronic access.

Full details of the election voting process will follow closer to the date.

After the results are tallied and verified, they wil be announced by the board at the AGM on Wednesday November 29th

Event – Coop Mingle wine and cheese 

On Sunday October  22nd, the Election and the Social committees are hosting a ‘Coop Mingle’ event for all to come and get to know each other better and to enjoy some wine and nibbles. Whilst there you can ask questions of past and present members of the committees and delegates and pick up written information on coop management in general from CHFC resources.
Time: 2pm to 6pm   Location: Penthouse   Age Group: 16+

Nomination forms:

They are available in the Photocopy Room, on bulletin boards and here on the website.

Board – https://www.woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/nomination-form-for-board-of-directors-election/

Committees and delegates – https://www.woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/nomination-form-for-co-op-elections-committees-and-delegates-elections/

Contacting the Nomination / Election Committee:

There is a mailbox in the Photocopy Room on the second floor. Only the Election Committee will have access to the box. Use this to de- posit your completed nomination form.

The Elections Committee has a dedicated email address, nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca. All enquires re process or more information can be sent to this address. If you don’t use email, you can send us a note through the election box in the Photocopy Room.

More information:

See articles in the Weekly or contact the Elections Committee. nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca

Information session for residents who wish to become members, NOVEMBER 2023

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Attending a membership information session is a key part of becoming a member of Woodsworth. These are held annually only.

There will be a joint information session on Monday November 6 at 7pm.

More information:

The Membership Committee is planning to hold information sessions for residents who wish to become members of the coop. These sessions which are held once every year are the first steps to becoming a member. The sessions are part of the membership process and attendance is compulsory.

Becoming a member secures rights of residency and participation in the co-op, for example voting at meetings. The information session explains your role in Woodsworth, how co-op decisions are made, and your rights and responsibilities.

Long-term guests:

After attending the session, you will receive an application form which must be co-signed by the members in your household since you acquire rights to that unit with them.

Long-term guests are interviewed by two Membership Committee members and a recommendation is made to the Board of Directors. The directors confers membership.

Turning 16s (young people aged 16-19):

Only those age 16 and up can become a member of Woodsworth.

The membership process for Turning 16s is a little less formal. After attending the session, you will receive an application form which must be co-signed by the members in your household since you acquire rights to that unit with them.

The Board of Directors votes to approve membership status.

To get ready for your session:
– Register:  notify the Membership Committee that you will be attending. Deadline to register: Monday October 23
Send an email to woodsworthmembership@gmail. com

– Get your documentation ready – you need to have signed a long-term guest agreement on file in the Office. (Turning 16s don’t need a long-term guest agreement.)

– Woodsworth must be the applicant’s principal residence.

– Ensure that your host or family (the members living with you in your household) support your request. The application form which you receive at the info session must be signed by each member of the household, as you acquire equal rights to that unit once you become a member.

If you have any questions contact the membership committee via email  to: woodsworthmembership@gmail.com

Elections November 2022

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When and how:

The election will take place the week of November 21, 2022. You will be able to vote  online with Election Buddy or on paper. Watch for more details closer to the time.

Positions available:

Board of Directors – 4 positions – 2 years [Meets twice a month on Tuesday evenings]

Directory Committee – 1 position for 2 years.
Election Committee Chair – 1 position for 2 years
Social committee chair – 1 position for 2 years
Membership Committee- 5 positions [Meets once a month]

CHFT Delegate and Alternative for 2 positions 1 Year.
SLNA Delegates – 3 Positions
CHFC Delegate and Alternative – 2 positions for 1 year [Conference: Ottawa, ON (June 15 – 17, 2023].

To run, you must:

1.  Fill in and sign a nomination form (forms available on this website, in the Weekly, and in the Photocopy Room)

2. Submit a profile (something about you, why you are running) and a photo (selfie, whatever) so members can know who you are.

3. All submissions can be through email – nominate @ woodsworthcoop.ca or through the Election mailbox in the Photocopy Room.

Board nomination form

Committee and delegate nomination form