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Board Members Wanted - Canadian Women’s Health Network

The Canadian Women’s Health Network (CWHN) is a national bilingual organization
guided by a women-centred, holistic vision of women’s health.  The CWHN:
-       promotes the advancement of the health of girls and women in Canada; 
-       provides access to information and resources related to women’s health
and health status;
-       supports critical debate; and,
-       facilitates networking. 

We are seeking individuals from across Canada to become members of our
governing Board.  Board members are expected to support the principles and
values of the CWHN mission statement.

Board members serve 2 year (renewable) terms.  Most Board and committee
meetings are carried out by teleconference; most other work is done by email. 
This is not a salaried position, but approved direct expenses related to the
position are reimbursed.  

Qualifications: 
- Interest and experience in women’s health and health care;
- Experience and/or interest in the governance of a national voluntary health
organization;
- Ability to reflect women’s health issues from the perspective of a broad and
diverse range of communities in an equitable, comprehensive and open manner;
- Ability to contribute 6-12 hours per month to governance and networking
activities;
- At least 18 years of age.

Experience in fundraising, law or accounting, and familiarity with a diversity
of women’s health issues would be a definite asset.  Aboriginal and Francophone
women, women from visible and language minorities, lesbians and bi-sexual women
and women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.  

To apply, please fill the application form that is on our web site
(http://www.cwhn.ca/coord_applic_form.html) and forward your resume along with
any other relevant details about your qualifications and interests to the Chair
of the Nominations Committee (address below).  Please provide the names of two
character or business references.  Please contact us if you do not have access
to the Internet, so that we may send you a copy of the application form.

Suzanne Rajotte
Chair, Nominations Committee
C/o [log in to unmask]   or fax to:  (204) 989-2355       
Applicants will be considered in order that they are received.

For comprehensive information on the Canadian Women’s Health Network, including
its mission, core principles and values, goals and objectives, please visit the
website at: www.cwhn.ca, or contact us at [log in to unmask]
Mona Dupré-Ollinik, BSW, BA
Coordonatrice de liaison/Outreach Coordinator
Canadian Women's Health Network/Réseau canadien pour la santé des femmes
419, avenue Graham, Suite 203
Winnipeg (MB) R3C 0M3

Tel: (204) 942-5500 ext,/poste 13
Fax/Télécopieur: (204) 989-2355
Toll free/Numéro sans frais: 1-888-818-9172
www.cwhn.ca 
e-mail/courriel: [log in to unmask]

TTY 204-942-2806 
TTY toll free number 1-866-694-6367

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