Volunteer Board Member for Bow Valley Hockey Society (BVHS)

Description of Charity/Foundation:
Bow Valley Hockey Society was established in 1987 and today consists of over 1050 members. We have teams that play in age groups from Timibits through Midget.
BVHS is committed to providing players an opportunity to grow as individuals and gain self esteem through a positive hockey experience that emphasizes fun, participation, development, safety and respect. BVHS will strive to accomplish these goals in a consistent, transparent and collaborative environment that encourages the participation of coaches and parents

Description of Role:
Board Duties:
• Be familiar with the BVHS, Hockey Calgary and Hockey Canada Constitution, By-laws and Regulations
• Attend all BVHS Board Meetings and give a financial report at all Executive meetings and a yearly report at the AGM.

Operational Duties (but not limited to):
• Ensure adherence to and implementation of financial Policies in the financial administration of the Association
• Evaluate, review and recommend financial policy to the Executive Committee
• Authorizes all expenditures and investments
• Is a signing officer for BVHS transactions
• Develops budgets for all BVHS operational programs and tracks expenditures against those budgets
• Shall be responsible for having the BVHS’s books and accounts audited by a competent accounting firm each fiscal year
• Provide information and assist the auditors appointed by the BVHS at the AGM;
• Assist BVHS Manager of Finance with accounting concerns and questions
• Prepare and present quarterly Financials to Board of Director
• Review and approve Bank Reconciliations, Journal entries, and monthly, quarterly Financial Reports
• Ensure system controls are being followed
• Liaise with Banks, Insurance, Credit Card company and other entities as required by Executive Committee

Certification/Education Required:
CPA designation in good standing.

Applicable Interests:
Hockey, Volunteering, Process Improvements, Financial Control, Long Term Planning, Modelling

Duration:
1 Year to 2 Years

Contact:
Charity/Foundation Website: https://www.bvhs.ca
Tony Harvie
Email: tony@culturesmith.ca