The GCABC extends support to families and professionals working with gifted children through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Our website provides basic information for those who are just beginning to learn about giftedness in BC, while a members’ area provides seasonal news and opportunity to discuss and ask questions. We organize speaker events both to offer information about giftedness and to create opportunities for networking in the community. Advocacy at the provincial and school district level seeks to effect policies which support gifted students at school. In addition, we partner with local educators and parenting groups whose aims are like ours.
Directors of this provincial organization are elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Association each Fall and serve for a minimum of two years. This is your opportunity to make a difference.
A well-functioning board assists the organization to remain vibrant when there is a combination of returning, experienced members, and new members interested in expanding their understanding and being influencers for gifted learners. We have analyzed our current board composition and our future needs and are looking for new board members that have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- General board experience
- Financial management
- Comfort with technology: e.g., basic/intermediate website maintenance
- Communication: e.g., creating content and/or editing for websites, newsletters, etc.
- Event planning and marketing
Directors are expected to attend and fully participate in 11 regular board meetings (2-2.5 hours each) during the year. The monthly time commitment ranges from 10 to 20 hours depending on the Director’s role, as this is a Working Board. Additionally, the Board starts the year with a comprehensive Orientation, and from time to time the Board participates in planning and training seminars. Directors must be members of the GCABC and all positions are volunteer positions with no financial compensation.
How to apply:
Persons interested in applying to become Board Members, please download an application form. You may also email president@giftedchildrenbc.org for more information or to request an application form.
Please note that specific roles, including officer positions, will be assigned by the newly elected board at the first board meeting scheduled for December 2024. GCABC receives all expressions of interest with appreciation. The current board is tasked with making selections from applicants that will best add to the board’s skill set and moving those selected forward to the November 2024 AGM as nominees.
