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QLN Board Members: Gail Hawley-McDonald, Gail_Hawley-McDonald@ssss.gouv.qc.ca Greg McWhirter, greg.mcwhirter@globetrotter.net Ian Kenney, ian@asticou.ca Pierre Paquet, pierre.paquet@ccra-adrc.gc.ca QLN SEEKING “A Few Good People” The Quebec Learners’ Network (QLN), a small federally-chartered community-based corporation established in 2000, is seeking several new board members who, working co-operatively with the core operational staff, can provide overall strategic guidance and fulfill effective governance responsibilities in order to support the QLN in the achievement of its objectives. What are the QLN’s objectives? To support lifelong learning opportunities for rural communities in Quebec: through developing and adapting appropriate-scale learning technologies to rural settings, building information-sharing networks supporting people of various age-groups and skill-levels; and through partnering with regional groups, organizations and individuals to support their technology-based learning needs. What is required of a QLN board member? According to the QLN bylaws (copy available on request), Members serve two year terms after being elected at an annual meeting. There shall be a minimum of one board meeting per year—but realistically, the board (or at least its executive committee) should meet several times per year: to fulfill its governance obligations and to authorize significant corporate decisions (e.g. contracts, funding arrangements, human resources policies, major purchases, etc.); and to provide strategic guidance to support QLN’s operational staff in the pursuit of the organization’s goals and business objectives (as established annually by the board). Will I be compensated for being a QLN board member? According to our bylaws, board members may be reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses (subject to funds being available), but may not receive other compensation for their service. QLN is a non-profit, voluntary organization. WIIFM (What’s in it for me)? QLN is helping break new ground in new learning technologies—recognized and funded by governments as being able to carry out learning support activities that governments are no longer capable of undertaking on their own. 2005–07 board members can help promote and advance these new learning opportunities in their communities throughout the Outaouais—helping keep rural communities (in our region and beyond) viable; and Opportunities for learning firsthand about emerging information technologies and distance learning (although this is not a prerequisite—only a side benefit of board membership). Contributing with like-minded people from different regional communities and with different experiences/backgrounds is always a stimulating experience which helps to give our lives broader meaning beyond our individual pursuits. So if I’m interested in being on the QLN Board, what do I need to do? Step Forward and let us know—by phone, email (or by “snail mail”—we’re not totally opposed to using “old” technologies) Visit the QLN website for more information: www.qln.ca Obtain an orientation package and links to specific documents of interest from Peter MacGibbon, our Executive Director, and then arrange to meet with him for a short discussion when you can ask other questions about your possible role on QLN’s board Accept the formal nomination to the board at our upcoming Annual General Meeting For further information, please contact: Gail Hawley-McDonald, Interim Board Chair, (819) 776-7616 Gail_Hawley-McDonald@ssss.gouv.qc.ca Peter MacGibbon, Executive Director, (819) 827-8038 peter@qln.ca