It is with great pleasure that the Martindale Community Association’s Board Selection Committee announces it is time to elect a new Board. If anyone wishes to run for a position on the Martindale Board, please contact us at 403-590-2833 or email martindaleyyc@gmail.com.
Getting involved with your local Community Association is an excellent way to build and cultivate
relationships within your community and with neighbours. Serving on the Board of Directors can also
enhance your professional skills, is great for resume building, and will provide you with incredible
opportunities to work with your local government.
Board of Directors positions require a person act honestly, in good faith, and with the best interests of
the Association in mind. It is expected that an individual exercise the care, diligence and skill that a
reasonable, careful person would exercise in similar conditions. The Board is primarily responsible for
promoting the objects and membership of the Community Association. A successful community needs volunteers and support from its residents. Get involved today!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
SECRETARY: Attend meetings to take minutes and deal with all correspondence (emails, voicemails,
regular mail, etc.) Also, to keep a record of the membership, send out notices for meetings, and to carry
out other duties assigned by the Board. The role of the Secretary is to support the Chair in ensuring the
smooth functioning of the Association by ensuring meetings are effectively organized, minutes taken,
and maintaining records and administration.
TREASURER: Attend meetings of the Executive and keep the financial records of the Association. Ensure
that all monies are collected and deposited, pay bills and maintain a detailed account of receivables and
payables. As well, Chair the Finance Committee and prepare an annual audited statement. This is a good
position for someone with some bookkeeping experience.
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR: Raise funds for the development, maintenance and operation of facilities and
amenities. As well, Chair the Fundraising Committee to gather ideas and implement them. They manage
and assign responsibilities to members and write grants to obtain funds as well as work closely with the
Social Director.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: Coordinate all discussions and lobbying around planning and
development issues in Martindale Community. Development information will come to the Community
and the Director will investigate it and present the information to the Board.
SOCIAL DIRECTOR: Initiate, arrange and manage social activities for the residents of Martindale. This
position will work closely with the Fundraising Director. They manage and assign responsibilities to
members and coordinate fundraising efforts.
MARTINDALE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD NOMINATIONS 2025
SPORTS DIRECTOR: Initiate, arrange and manage recreational sports activities for residents of
Martindale. As well, Chair the Sports Committee and look for funds and resources for programs.
NEWSLETTER DIRECTOR: Collect and edit articles to maintain Social Media (Facebook). This would be a
great position for someone interested in Journalism.
DIRECTOR: This is a good position to hold if you are not sure what you are interested in. A Director will be available for committees and functions. You can be a Director and assist any of the other Directors. Being on the Board of the Martindale Community Association is very rewarding. You get to meet your
neighbours, other community members and get to be a part of the City of Calgary. There are many learning opportunities, and everyone brings their own special talent to the Board.
Please submit nominations by March 31, 2025, to Martindaleyyc@gmail.com
Our Annual General Meeting is Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Genesis Centre, 7556
Falconridge Blvd. NE.