Camp Cadicasu Assocation of Calgary
Organization Type: Sports & RecreationAddress: 1251, Calgary, Alberta T2V 1K2
Contact: Margie Schuett
Phone: 4034798662
Website: http://www.cadicasu.com
For over 93 years, Camp Cadicasu Association of Calgary has provided a safe, affordable place for children and youth aged 7-15 years of age as well as over 10+ generations of families, the Calgary Public and Separate School Board, special interest groups like the Duke of Edinburgh Award candidates, Boys Scouts, Girl Guides, Environmental workshop attendees, Hikers and sports enthusiasts who want easy access to the ski hills of Canmore and Banff. We also host weddings and family get-togethers for Calgarians of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Today our Board, whose members possess and demonstrate a strategic combination of personal attributes, expertise, social capital, competencies, and occupational backgrounds so that, collectively, it has access to a broad diversity of experiences, perspectives, knowledge, connections, and skills to carry out its governance, planning, stewardship, and advocacy functions. We are looking for a Board Director. Terms are for three (3) years, and term limits are set at 3 terms. Camp Cadicasu orientation and training is provided to new Board Directors. Board Directors commit to attending and actively participating in approximately four (2-hour) Board Meetings/year (on ZOOM), 1 full-day Strategy Meeting, and approximately four (2-hour) Committee Meetings/year. Please note that most Board Directors serve on one Committee Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Human Resource Advisor, Finance, Special Projects, and Governance). Based on Camp Cadicasu’s most recent skills matric review, our immediate preference for the upcoming Board appointments will be given to a candidate demonstrating strategic skillsets and experience in Financial Management. While previous Board governance experience is not required, successful candidates must exhibit the qualities of a strong governor. If you bring a strong passion for the community and ensure that all people have the support they need to flourish and demonstrate one or more of the above-noted strategic skill sets, we want to hear from you! To learn more about this exciting Board of Directors opportunity with Camp Cadicasu, don’t hesitate to contact Margie Schuett, President/Chair of the Board of Directors, at margie@cadicasu.com. We are looking for a successful applicant to shadow the outgoing Treasurer for the next few months before taking on the treasurer’s responsibility in April 2025 to prepare and understand the budgeting and operational process. Please note that the closing date for applications is not specific. We are looking for the perfect candidate interested in growth development and building capacity and sustainability for one of Calgary’s most successful camp and recreational outdoor facilities in over 94 consecutive years. Cadicasu has been voted BEST Outdoor summer camp By Parents Choice Magazine for 2018, 2019, and 2023, with Honourable Mentions in 2006, 2010, 2016, and 2017.