Special ItemsCall for a Nominations Chairperson
The OLBA is looking for a Chair of its Nominations Committee, we certainly feel that this position is an excellent opportunity for any of our members to learn the governance of not for profit organizations & associations. The candidate will gain valuable experience in vetting applications, chairperson responsibilities. Good communication and familiarity with lawn bowls across the province of Ontario is definitely an asset for the position. The committee is responsible for identifying potential individuals whom they approach to run for offices of the organization. The committee is further responsible to conduct the elections in accordance with the by-laws of the OLBA. at the annual general meeting. The incoming chair will have the assistance of the outgoing chairperson Ken Armstrong. Should you have any questions or confirm your interest regarding this position, please contact Ken direct at 905-878-0951 or kenarmstrong@look.ca The Ontario Board of Directors consist of 12 members. In April 2021 the following positions are up for re-election President, Treasurer & 4 Directors Return to Play (RTP) Update
At the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA) Board of Directors’ meeting of June 7th, the OLBA approved a motion to rescind the March 14, 2020, motion which suspended OLBA club on-site activities. As a result, and effective as of June 9, 2020 at 12:01 am, the OLBA will allow clubs to implement Phase 1 of the Bowls Canada Return to Play protocol, as a start to re-open lawn bowling clubs across the province, subject to municipal and provincial approval. Following is the OLBA recommended course of action for implementing the Bowls Canada Phase 1 protocol. Documents Attached This link will take you to these 5 documents.
Recommended Link: Closure of Places of Non-Essential Businesses (Subsection 7.0.2 [4]): https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200082 Role of the OLBA in the RTP Protocol
Role of OLBA Clubs in the RTP Protocol
Additional Resources A rebroadcast of the May 31st OLBA Town Hall meeting regarding Return to Play scenarios is available online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIX9gHCA69I&feature=youtu.be |