Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors
November 10, 2017
The National Network for Mental Health (NNMH) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday December 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
CALL FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS: In accordance with our bylaws, NNMH is looking for board members to represent each of the following provinces and territories: British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island.
A voting member of the NNMH according to by-law 11. Section ii. Page 5.
Individual – A mental health consumer/survivor / a person with lived personal experience with mental health issues who supports the Articles of the Corporation. One individual member has one vote per motion at any general membership meeting of the Corporation.
Commitment: The requirements for your participation will include monthly or bi-monthly directors meetings. Time to review all relevant information to make informed decisions on behalf of the organization. A commitment to participate at board/leadership development workshops when required and on committees and events of the NNMH or on behalf of the NNMH. A time commitment between 6 – 20 hours a month, all dependent on your choices to participate.
How to Apply: Individuals seeking nomination as Directors must supply the following:
1) A paragraph a minimum of 200 words why you seek election to the board of directors?
2) A biography outlining your personal experience or a resume.
3) A photograph (optional).
Nomination for any of the above positions must be received by December 1, 2017 by 11:59 pm Eastern time and can be forwarded by email to; national@nnmh.ca or regular mail to;
National Network for Mental Health
PO Box 1539 Station Main St.
Catharines, ON. L2R 7J9