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Putting Faces to Names: Nominees for Election to GPOP’s Board of Directors

Would You Like to Join Them?

We now have five candidates for GPOP’s six 2016-19 Director opportunities, and have room for at least one more nominee. If you hover your cursor over the images, you’ll see each candidate’s name.

Marlene Beaulieu
Nicole Blanchette
Christabell Pinchin
Sandi White

Thank you to each of Marlene Beaulieu, Nicole Blanchette, Christabell Pinchin, Cheryl McMurray and Sandi White for accepting nominations.

Returning Directors

Incoming Directors will work alongside Joanna Campbell, Laureen Dailey, Diana Falcon, Jenny Forestell, Lori Robert and Heather Steckley – whose first terms will conclude with the 2017 AGM.  Jenny Forestell will assume Chair responsibilities at the close of our May 29/16 AGM, and Shelagh Donnelly will transition to the role of Past Chair.

 

Two Days Left in Which to File Nominations

The call for nominations closes on Thursday, May 26, 2016. If you’d like to discuss the opportunity, or would like to nominate yourself and/or another GPOP member, let’s talk. Please contact any member of the Nominating Committee, which consists of Joanna Campbell, Shelagh Donnelly and Jenny Forestell.

 

Please direct your nominations to

Shelagh Donnelly, Chair, Nominating Committee, on or before Thursday, May 26, 2016

 Email: donnellys@douglascollege.ca    Telephone: 604-527-538

 


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Pre-Conference Poll #1: Should the Conference Grant be an Annual Opportunity?

PBSN PNPA 2014 Conference 2GPOP established the 2016 AGM and Conference Grant to financially support a member who otherwise may not have sufficient resources to attend GPOP’s AGM and Conference in Quebec City.

To support discussions during our May 29/16 AGM, please take a couple of minutes to complete the following poll.

 

Members-Only Poll


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Five Nominations Now Filed for Six Director Vacancies

Call for Nominations Closes Thursday, May 26, 2016

We now have five candidates for GPOP’s six 2016-19 Director opportunities, and have room for at least one more nominee.

Thank you to each of Marlene Beaulieu, Nicole Blanchette, Christabell Pinchin, Cheryl McMurray and Sandi White for accepting nominations.

Returning Directors

Joanna Campbell, Laureen Dailey, Diana Falcon, Jenny Forestell, Lori Robert and Heather Steckley will all continue in their first terms through to our 2017 AGM.

How to File Your Nomination

The Board has established a Nominating Committee consisting of Joanna Campbell, Shelagh Donnelly and Jenny Forestell. If you would like to discuss the opportunity, or would like to nominate yourself and/or another GPOP member, let’s talk.

Please direct your nominations to

Shelagh Donnelly, Chair, Nominating Committee, on or before Thursday, May 26, 2016

 Email: donnellys@douglascollege.ca    Telephone: 604-527-538

 


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Two Nominations Already Filed for Six Director Vacancies; Room for At Least Four More

Would You Like to Join Them? You Have Until May 26/16 to File Your Nomination

Please think about how you might impact GPOP, and your own professional development.

While we’d love to see you at our AGMs, Board members need not be able to commit to attending conferences in order to contribute and make a meaningful impact. Your GPOP Board conducts its business via conference calls and email.

We designed GPOP’s Board structure with staggered terms, to ensure both continuity and invigoration by way of annual elections. Our inaugural Board includes five members who were elected to three-year terms that will conclude in 2017, and six members whose terms will conclude this month. While each of these six members is eligible to stand again for election, some of us are intentionally standing down to ensure that you and your peers have the opportunity to step forward.

This represents a dual opoprtunity: you can have a positive influence on your national association while also adding depth to your resume

Does this sound like you, or someone you know? Let’s talk. If you’re interested but the challenge sounds daunting, take a few moments to contact any of our current Board members to discuss the role. Then, contact the Nominating Committee.

How to Move Forward With a Nomination

It’s as simple as sending an email to Shelagh Donnelly, Chair of the GPOP Board of Directors.

The Board has established a Nominating Committee consisting of Chair Shelagh Donnelly, Chair Elect Jenny Forestell and fellow Board member Joanna Campell. If you would like to discuss the opportunity, or would like to nominate yourself and/or another GPOP member, let’s talk.

Joanna Campbell

Please direct your nominations to

Shelagh Donnelly, Chair, Nominating Committee, on or before Thursday, May 26, 2016

 Email: donnellys@douglascollege.ca    Telephone: 604-527-538

 


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An Outstanding Opportunity: Act On It Now

If you’re interested in an opportunity for professional growth, consider service on GPOP’s Board of Directors

Why not take a bit of time to consider whether this is the opportunity you’ve been seeking to develop or flex those leadership skills?

Your GPOP Board conducts its business via conference calls and email, and this represents a unique opportunity to shape GPOP’s future.

While we’d love to see you at our AGMs, Board members need not be able to commit to attending conferences in order to contribute and make a meaningful impact.

We designed GPOP’s Board structure with staggered terms, to ensure both continuity and invigoration by way of annual elections. Your inaugural Board includes five members who were elected to three-year terms that will conclude in 2017, and six members whose terms will conclude this month. While each of these six members is eligible to stand again for election, some of us are intentionally standing down to ensure that you and your peers have the opportunity to step forward.

We have opportunities for six engaged members who would like to make a difference

Does this sound like you, or someone you know? Consider the impact on your CV of serving on a national board of directors, and the impact you can make on your professional association.

If you’re interested but the challenge sounds daunting, take a few moments to contact any of our current Board members to discuss the role. Then, contact the Nominating Committee.

 

How to Move Forward With a Nomination

The Board has established a Nominating Committee consisting of Joanna Campbell, Shelagh Donnelly and Jenny Forestell. If you would like to discuss the opportunity, or would like to nominate yourself and/or another GPOP member, let’s talk.

Joanna Campbell

Please direct your nominations to

Shelagh Donnelly, Chair, Nominating Committee, on or before Thursday, May 26, 2016

 Email: donnellys@douglascollege.ca    Telephone: 604-527-538

 


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Coming Soon … GPOP’s 2016 AGM Agenda Package

It’s almost AGM and conference time! Your Board of Directors has been hard at work on great AGM, networking and conference programmes, and we anticipate publishing the full agenda package early next week. 

Agenda signCheck back next week for your agenda package, and set aside some time in your schedule to review the package and let us know of any feedback you have.

Whether or not you are able to join us in person in Quebec City, you have the opportunity to contribute to our progress. Feel free to direct any comments you have following review of the agenda package to any of your Board members. We will raise your ideas or comments for discussion during our May 29/16 AGM.

 

 

 


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GPOP 2016 Conference & AGM Updates

We are a few short weeks away from the CICan:GPOP annual conference and AGM in Quebec City!  Be sure to check out the final agenda for Sunday, May 29th, including information on the afternoon’s concurrent session topics. We will kick things off with a fun and relaxed networking reception on Saturday, May 28th so if you’re able to attend, please make sure you’re registered. Today is the deadline!

Meet Erin – GPOP’s first grant recipient!

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Earlier this year, the GPOP Board of Directors established a $500 grant to financially support a member who otherwise may not have sufficient resources to attend the 2016 AGM and Conference. A call for applications went out in March and submissions were adjudicated by the Awards and Recognition Committee.

Erin Elliott NSCCThe deserving recipient of the 2016 grant is Erin Elliott, Executive Assistant to the President at Nova Scotia Community College.  This will be Erin’s first time attending a GPOP AGM and Conference and she is looking forward to benefiting from the insights of colleagues across the country, meeting others in similar positions and bringing back new ideas of how to enhance her own role.  As Erin remarked, “I am honored to be a recipient and it is pretty cool to be the first!”  On behalf of all of us, congratulations Erin.  See you soon in Quebec City!


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Who’s coming to GPOP 2016?

Are you planning to attend this year’s Governance & Presidents’ Office Professionals (GPOP) conference and AGM on May 28-29 in Quebec City (prior to the annual CICan conference)? If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late!  Your PD Committee has been working hard to plan a fun evening and a day of learning and sharing that has something for everyone. Check out the GPOP website for recent conference updates, including information on Saturday night’s reception, Sunday’s conference and AGM, keynote speaker and how to register. Additional information will be posted in the weeks ahead. In the meantime,  feel free to direct any related questions to the Conference & PD Committee Chair, Jenny Forestell at jenny.forestell@nbcc.ca. We look forward to seeing you in Quebec City!


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GPOP Membership

Our GPOP membership currently sits at 72, representing Board and President’s Office professionals from across the country, and more continue to sign up as they hear about GPOP from various sources. This request is two-fold. First, please take a minute to review the membership list for any errors or omissions as it relates to your listing, and second, think about colleagues you may know in other CICan member institutions who would benefit from this peer group but haven’t yet joined or perhaps don’t even know that we exist! Feel free to share the gpop.ca website with them and let them know that membership is free! Interested individuals can email Diana Falcon at dfalcon@langara.ca to request membership and provide contact information. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising and we appreciate your efforts in helping to spread the word!