Chair for the West Central Region

The OTA is looking for an individual to chair the West Central region on the OTA . Below is the role description and responsibilities. If you are interested and live in the region please respond.

OVERVIEW

1. The Regional Chairperson (RC) is a constituent member of the board and represents member clubs in an active OTA region.
2. The RC is elected by the member clubs in the region on an annual basis at a regional Annual General Meeting.
3. The RC is a volunteer who is prepared to exercise leadership in promoting the sport of tennis by facilitating the delivery of region-specific programs which meet the identified needs of the member clubs in the region and support the objectives of the Association and the Region.
4. The RC is accountable to the OTA Board of Directors and to the members of the region to facilitate regional tennis programs which support the objectives of the Association.
5. The RC serves on the OTA Board of Directors and is a member of the Regional Council, subject to a term limit of six years as outlined in bylaw Section 10.
6. The RC is expected to attend OTA Board and Regional Council meetings and report on regional programs undertaken to fulfill their objectives. As outlined in By-law Section 10, a minimum of two active volunteers is required to staff a regional committee and to provide for succession planning.

RESPONSIBILITY

1. Calls and chairs regular meetings of the Regional Committee and sets the agenda.
2. Prepares an annual report which is presented at the region's Annual General meeting.
3. Participates in Regional Council meetings chaired by the VC of Membership and Regional Development.
4. Oversees and participates as necessary in the delivery of the region's portfolio of programs.
5. Establishes an annual operating plan and financial budget.
6. Reports annually on their region’s finances, activities and initiatives to the Board of Directors.
7. Participates in meetings of the Board of Directors.
8. Partners with Association staff to recruit new member clubs.
9. Develops new regional programs and reviews viability of existing programs to ensure they meet stated objectives.
10. Meets with the membership formally and informally to promote the image of the Association and to elicit member input.
11. Advocates and coordinates on behalf of local clubs with municipalities to resolve issues.
12. Is a member of the Nominating Committee.
13. Seeks potential candidates for Appointed Director positions on the OTA Board
14. Seeks potential candidates for Bruce Childs and Distinguished Service Awards.
15. Seeks to engage local politicians and educate them on the benefits of tennis participation and the value the regional committee and its clubs bring to the community.

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