CALL FOR COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS

About The Learning Centre Literacy Association 
Mission 
The Learning Centre Literacy Association (TLCLA) engages people in community-based learning and literacy development that further enables them to make positive changes for themselves and their communities. 
Vision Statement 
TLCLA is a vibrant, diverse community confidently exploring and using literacy. TLCLA offers free reading, writing, math and other literacy skills programs for adults in Edmonton. Programs focus on individual adult learning goals such as improving literacy and numeracy skills to enhance the quality of individual lives, improving job prospects, furthering education and skills training, strengthening families, and helping to increase involvement in community activities and organizations. 
Board of Governors 
Our Board is a volunteer-based governance Board. 
The role of the Board is to: 
•	Govern: determine the organization’s mission and overall strategic direction
•	Fundraise: organize and carry out effective fundraising
•	Monitor Operations: evaluate organizational performance 
•	Collaborate: select, evaluate and collaborate with the Executive Director 
•	Review Policy: amend the organization’s rules and bylaws 
•	Promote: publically support the organization and its purpose 
•	Audit Finances: approve audited financial statements and appoint the auditor 
Board Member 
A member on the TLCLA Board will:  
•	Actively support TLCLA’s mission, values, and philosophy 
•	Attend Board/Committee meetings, planning, and evaluation sessions
•	Add value to the Board’s deliberations and decisions
•	Support fundraising initiatives 

Board Members Term
Board Members are elected at the spring Annual General Meeting (AGM). 
A Board Member is elected for a two (2) year term with the option for re-election. 
Board Composition 
The Board is currently seeking up to three (3) volunteer board members representing the community. 
Community Board Member Qualifications
Successful applicants will have:
-	An interest in community-based learning and literacy development for adults
-	A belief that they can make a difference in their community
-	A belief in the value of diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to promoting equitable opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds
-	Personal maturity and teamwork skills
-	Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Note: Previous experience with TLCLA, or past work on a board, is not required.
Volunteer Time Commitment
Board Members attend Board meetings which are held approximately every 6 weeks to be decided by Board Members at the first meeting following the AGM. Typically meetings are held on weekday evenings. Meetings are mostly held virtually with the exception of the Annual General Meeting and other occasional special events. Additional committee meetings will occur as each committee decides the dates & times of those meetings. It is expected that each Board Member sit on at least one committee.
Recruitment Process
The Nominations Committee will conduct interviews for vacant Board positions during the month of March, 2025. Short-listed candidates will be voted in at the AGM on April 16th, 2025. All successful candidates will require a Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector search. 
Board Application Package
Please include the following in your application: 
•	Cover letter (one page) outlining your interest in serving on the TLCLA Board 
•	Resume
•	Contact information for two professional references 

Please submit your application package by March 11, 2025 to: Denis Lapierre, C/O The Learning Centre Literacy Association at denis@tlcla.org