​The president on Wordstorm’s Board of Directors is resigning due to health issues. As a result of this unfortunate development, Wordstorm is seeking a new board member for the role of President. The roles of Treasurer and Secretary also remain open.
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As Wordstorm is a volunteer-run organization – we have no staff –programming capacity has been minimized since Fall 2024 due to the diminished number of directors on Wordstorm’s working board, who also volunteer their time to create programming and administer the organizational requirements of a non-profit society.
We understand that these are difficult times for everyone and especially for arts organizations. We all need to make choices about where to invest our time and energy. If local literary community is among your priorities, we urge you to consider volunteering to support Wordstorm through acting as a board director and/or volunteering to help create and implement future programming.
Send your interest/questions to: wordstormsociety@gmail.com​
Wordstorm has a track record of producing professional-quality, in-person and online programming, including Counterflow Magazine, an established annual publication; and has strong ties with local partners to create mutually beneficial offerings to a community of writers, artists, and fans of both written and spoken word.
Wordstorm has openings for the following
board director positions:
President:
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presides at all meetings of the Society and of the directors.
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responsible for supervising the other directors in the execution of their duties.
Treasurer:
Responsible for doing, or making the necessary arrangements for, the following:
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receiving and banking monies collected from the members or other sources;
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keeping accounting records in respect of the Society’s financial transactions;
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preparing the Society’s financial statements;
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making the Society’s filings respecting taxes.
Secretary:
Responsible for doing, or making the necessary arrangements for, the following:
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issuing notices of general meetings and directors’ meetings;
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taking minutes of general meetings and directors’ meetings;
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keeping the records of the Society in accordance with the Act;
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conducting the correspondence of the Board;
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filing the annual report of the Society and making any other filings with the registrar under the Act;
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maintain the register of members.
Directors-at-Large:
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Attend board meetings and carry out other duties as agreed upon by the board and the individual director..
Join the Board of Directors
What does it take to be a board director?
★ Attend online, bi-monthly board meetings
★ Follow and deliver duties set out in Wordstorm’s bylaws
★ Be a member of Wordstorm (it’s easy to become a member – no test required)
★ Be a resident of British Columbia
★ Have a passion for advancing opportunities for new, emerging, and established literary artists
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Currently, as a volunteer-run society, there are lots of rewarding activities to take part in to keep Wordstorm presenting fresh programming for the community. Things like:
★ Communications
★ Website maintenance
★ Program planning
★ Hosting and MC’ing events
Sitting on Wordstorm’s board is a great way to connect with other lovers of the literary. Plus, for anyone looking to expand their skillset, your resume will look even shinier with a board role on it.
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Have questions or want to join the board?
Introduce yourself via email.