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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT AND TWO GOVERNANCE BOARD MEMBERS  

Nominations are now open for the position of National Vice-President and two Governance Board members for the Theosophical Society in New Zealand Inc. These are for a three-year term, commencing at the end of the AGM in January 2019. Each proposed nominee must have been a member of the Society in good standing for a minimum of three consecutive years.

Nominations must be in writing and proposed by five current members of the Society, who have been members in good standing for no less than three consecutive years.  Candidates must be aware of the skills requirement for the position as outlined in the attached document.

Candidates are to provide, along with their nominations, on the A4 page template provided:

  1.   A short statement of their background.
  2.   A visionary statement.
  3.   A passport size photo.
  4.   Previous experience including relevant experience in leadership, finance, governance, strategy and policy development or similar leadership and business skills.

These details will be included in the ballot paper.

Nominations with all the required details must reach the Election Officer by 4pm Friday 28 September 2018 at 18 Belvedere St, Epsom, Auckland 1051.

Governance Board

National Vice-President

 

Call for Nomination for an additional member of the Investment Oversight Committee

Nominations are now open for one additional member of the Investment Oversight Committee which has the responsibility for the Society’s investments.   Details of the role and responsility for the Committee can be found here:  IOC (must be logged in to the website)

Additional Members

[i] Applications will be invited from eligible Theosophical Society members to join the Committee. Should no suitable members come forward or the number required not be met, then in either case, the Governance Board has the right to appoint an eligible and qualifying Theosophical Society member to the Committee.

[ii] Additional members are required to be members in good standing of the Society and have been a member for no less than five consecutive years.

[iii] Appoint begins after the AGM on 18 January 2019 for a period of 5 years.

Skills and Experience

  1.  Proven skills and experience are sought in one or more of the following areas - finance, investment, real estate and property management and/or oversight, or similar general governance ability at the appropriate levels.
  2. Applications should be on a one A4 page and outline the applicant’s skills, experience and any other factors that may be relevant. 

Nominations should be sent to the National President, 18 Belvedere Street, Epsom, Auckland 1051 or by email to office@theosophy.org.nz

Nominations close on 4pm on 30 October 2018.

 

Call for Nomination for membership of the Property Maintenance Committee

Nominations are now open for membership of the Property Maintenance Committee which has the responsibility for the maintenance of the Society’s properties to acceptable standards..   Details of the role and responsility for the Committee can be found here:  PMC  (must be logged in to the website)

Additional Members

[i] Applications will be invited from eligible Theosophical Society members to join the Committee. Should no suitable members come forward or the number required not be met, then in either case, the Governance Board has the right to appoint an eligible and qualifying Theosophical Society member to the Committee.

[ii] Additional members are required to be members in good standing of the Society and have been a member for no less than three consecutive years.

[iii] Appoint begins after the AGM on 18 January 2019 for a period of 3 years.

Skills and Experience

  1. Proven skills and experience are sought in one or more of the following areas - real estate, property maintenance, and property management and/or oversight, or similar general management ability at the appropriate levels.
  2. Applications should be on a one A4 page and outline the applicant’s skills, experience and any other factors that may be relevant. 

Nominations should be sent to the National President, 18 Belvedere Street, Epsom, Auckland 1051 or by email to office@theosophy.org.nz

Nominations close on 4pm on 30 October 2018.

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Volunteer Opportunities

We are always looking for volunteers to help us in our work of promoting our Objects.

Some of the areas in which we are looking for specific help are:

National Office Library (Auckland) – to oversee the National Library and correct processes for both the  Book and Online sections for TSNZ. 

Contact: If you would like to volunteer for any of above roles then please write to:

          John Vorstermans:  np@theosophy.org.nz

National Tour Coordinator

The National Section is seeking applications for the appointment of a Tour Coordinator to organise tours of local and international speakers to Theosophical Centres around New Zealand.   This is a voluntary role of 10 to 13 hours per week and is based in Auckland.

If you are interested in more information about the role then please contact Marilyn by email at office@theosophy.org.nz or by phone on (09) 523-1797.

Applications close on Wednesday 22 February 2017.