Wordstorm Society of the Arts is incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia. To continue remaining a registered society in good standing, Wordstorm needs to have board directors in the roles of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, or one director in the role of Secretary-Treasurer.
Two Wordstorm members have expressed a willingness to stand for Vice President and Secretary. If current or potential members of the organization do not step forward to stand for the roles of President and Treasurer by May 31, 2025, Wordstorm will not have a sufficient slate of candidates to stand for election at the June 2025 annual general meeting. Without sufficient candidates to form a complete board, Wordstorm would need to put forward a resolution to dissolve the society.
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If you're a current Wordstorm member or are considering joining, and you’re passionate about supporting the literary community in British Columbia, now is the time to step forward and bring your energy and voice to Wordstorm’s board of directors.
Board directors can reside anywhere in B.C. and all board meetings are held virtually. Wordstorm maintains directors and officers liability insurance (all board directors are covered by the policy).
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 members are eligible to put their name forward 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.
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Vice President:
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responsible for carrying out the duties of the President if the President is unable to act.
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.
Director-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​​
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.