CAFCL Board of Directors

Our Board Structure

We have adopted elements from the Carver Model of Board Governance. This means that the Board focuses on setting long-term outcomes (results), and the CEO is responsible for achieving the desired results. The Board does not deal with the day-to-day operations of CAFCL.

Kristy Smith

President


Bart Orr

1st Vice President


Jonathan Sims

2nd Vice President


Clark MacKay

Treasurer


Robin Good

Secretary


Aaron Leckie

Director


Andrea Taeger

Director


Mardell Olson

Director


Wanita Toews

Director


Lindsay Aicken

Director


Schedule

• 9-10 meetings a year; usually the 4th Wednesday of the month
• Some years we have a 1 full day Board development/ planning meeting
• Board members may be called upon to represent CAFCL in the community or to partake in special events, and an ad hoc committee
• Board members are expected to support fund development activities & initiatives (e.g. our charity auction)
• Board Members are provided with a thorough orientation prior to assuming their position

Responsibilities

• Defining CAFCL’s reason for existence (i.e. setting CAFCL’s overall direction)
• Providing accountability and linkage to the community (i.e. representing/ being ambassadors for CAFCL with community and stakeholders)
• Defining how the Board will organize itself to get its work done (i.e. Board meeting structure, individual responsibilities and involvement with the community)
• Defining the limits on the Chief Executive Officer’s authority and action
• Advocating on behalf of CAFCL and our clients to bring about needed change
• Taking part in fundraising activities as necessary

  • “ I volunteer with CAFCL because it’s a great organization with great people doing great things! It has a positive organizational culture and most importantly CAFCL works to support an inclusive community where everyone is an accepted and participating member!”

    Kristy Smith, Board President

  • CAFCL is a respected and trusted service provider in Camrose and the region. I value being part of a talented and diverse board that sets the direction of the organization. We'd be pleased to have you involved!

    Aaron Leckie 1st Vice President