Nominations and Elections

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UOAC


The United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. is seeking candidates for the Board of Directors to serve a two-year term from August 2010 to August 2012.

A President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and four (4) Directors are to be nominated and elected for a two (2) year term (August 2010 to August 2012). Eligible candidates are invited to send their completed nomination forms to our National Office no later than April 15, 2010.

Candidate Eligibility
  • Member of an affiliated chapter in good standing of the United Ostomy Association of Canada.
  • Must be nominated by a member chapter of the United Ostomy Association of Canada.
  • Candidates must complete and sign the Candidate Profile and Candidate Nomination Forms and agree to serve if elected.
  • Commit in principle to attend all meeting of the Board of Directors.
Expectations of a Board Member
  • Attend an initial Board meeting on Sunday immediately following the Annual General Meeting; a three (3) day Board meeting when called and a four (4) day meeting at the biennial conference during August.
  • Familiarize yourself and adhere to UOAC By laws and Policies and Procedures.
  • Participate in the establishment of policies and procedures.
  • Develop or operate programs and approve the annual budget.
  • Actively serve on one or more committees as appointed by the President.
  • Represent UOAC in a professional manner.
Please return completed Nomination and Candidate Profile forms and the Candidate Office Only Form to
United Ostomy Association of Canada,
344 Bloor St. W. Suite 501,
Toronto, ON M5S 3A7
Attention: Nominations Chair

no later than April 15, 2010.

The elections will be held at the UOAC Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Saturday, August 21, 2010.

Nomination Letter

Nomination Forms (4 pages)

Microsoft Word documents are available here:

Nomination Form

Candidate Profile Form Page 1

Candidate Profile Form Page 2

Candidate Profile Form for Office Use

If you have any questions regarding nominations, please contact me through the office at telephone # 416-
595-5452 or 1-888-969-9698; Fax # 416-595-9924 or uoacan@astral.magic.ca.

Doug Graham
Chair, Nominations & Elections Committee