The Board at Canadian Memorial Church

The Board meets monthly in their role as spiritual elders. The congregation elects nine members to serve a three year term, who along with the ordained Minister, comprise the Board. The terms are staggered, so generally each year three new members join the Board and three retire. The Board elects a chair (currently Russ Quinn) for a term of three years.

Board Governance Policies

The Board has adopted a set of Board governance policies (pdf document) based upon the Carver model. We are greatly assisted by the work done by Gilmore Park United Church, in Richmond, BC. The plan was approved by the congregation at their AGM in June 2006. Paper copies of the policies can be viewed or obtained at the office in the Centre for Peace.

A New Balance for Mission

The Board is supporting our Minister's process of consulting with the congregation regarding the balance between our funding of the M&S Fund and direct mission projects. The January 2007 Mission Newsletter sets out the issues and our process. The Board welcomes verbal and written feedback from the congregation.

Members of the Board are listed below: