Community LAMDA is a registered charity that provides staff -supported, affordable, apartment-style homes as a foundation

for stability and wellness for adults living in Calgary who experience mental illness, particularly schizophrenia.
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APPLICATION for NOMINATION to the LAMDA BOARD of DIRECTORS
Name: Mr/Ms/Mrs ________________________________________________________________________________________________

BoardAddress
Members(home) :__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone(s) for contact from LAMDA: ____________________________________ Email: _________________________________________

Fay Herride (By submitting your email address, you are consenting to the LAMDA Board contacting you electronically.)
Chair Person
The LAMDA Board is responsible for the governance and operations of the Society including staffing and programing for LAMDA tenants. Board
members are nominated and elected at our Annual General Meeting. Tell us about your experience and interests, and the contributions you can
Svetlana
bringShklavov
to the LAMDA Board. Mentoring and learning opportunities are available to Board members.
Treasurer
Focus of past or current work: __________________________________________________________________________________
Faye Knudson
Professional Affiliations: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Secretary
Community Involvement (Other non-profit boards, agencies, foundations and committees): _____________________________________
Midge Allen
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

HelenMy
Goldenberg
experience, skills and special interests: (please check all that apply)
___ Accounting/Bookkeeping ___ Marketing & Promotion ___Fund raising ___ Casinos
Gordon
___Hoffman, Q.C. ___ Political Lobbying
Law ___ Legislation ___ Advocacy ___ Mental Health ___ Housing
___Personnel Management/Supervision ___ Teaching ___ Public speaking ___Networking
___Research ___Program Evaluation ___ Grant/Funding Proposals ___Policy Development ___ Strategic Planning
Donna___Website
MichaelManagement ___Media ___Public/Community Relations ___ Event Planning/Organization

SandyOther
Pepper
(specify) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

BettieMy
Yanota
goals for Board membership are to help LAMDA:
___manage financial planning & reporting ___pursue additional funding
___recruit volunteers ___recruit Society and Board members
Dr. Trevor Josphen
___increase exposure in the community ___develop resources through networking
___develop programs ___ expand permanent housing for people with mental illness

My other reasons for getting involved are to:

___build my résumé ___use my skills to make an impact in the community
___utilize professional contacts ___gain recognition for efforts
___make social contacts ___gain experience (committee work, leadership opportunities)

LAMDA Board member requirements:

 membership in LAMDA Society ($10.00)
 computer skills (e-mail including opening, filing, attaching, scanning and sending documents)
 attendance at a minimum of 5 Board meetings per annum (September, November, January, March, and May)
 communication including responding to Board e-mails between meetings
 involvement with two annual social events for tenants (June and December)
 participation in committee work
 elected Directors must sign a Confidentiality Agreement and Conflict of Interest Statement

Thank you for your interest and the time you have taken to apply for Board nomination. Our Resources Committee will contact you for an interview
within two weeks. Please forward your application and any questions to Svetlana: shklar@shaw.ca (403-252-7991).
Revision approved by the LAMDA Board March 26, 2018