CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH – MANITOBA
(CPF-MB)

Wishes to fill 2 vacancies on its
VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Position 1. An individual with a legal or financial background
Position 2. A student studying law or finance/business

• Canadian Parents for French furthers bilingualism by promoting and creating opportunities for youth to learn and use French
• Our Vision – A Canada where French and English are an integral part of daily life.

Requirements of Board Membership:

• Membership in CPF/willing to become a CPF member
• Commitment to the goals of the organization
• Knowledge and skills relevant to the work of the Board
• Director terms are for 2 years

Advantages:

• Be part of a strong, vibrant organization
• Have an impact on French-Second-Language (FSL) education in Manitoba
• Participate in CPF events
• Receive professional development in Board and Committee related activities
• Be heard and share your strengths and ideas
• Have fun with a great group of people

Duties:

• 5 meetings a year - face to face or teleconferences
• Committee work (Directors usually serve on one committee and if the need arises there may be committee meetings between Board meetings). Committees include:
  • Nominations
  • Executive/Management
  • Regulations/Bylaws/Policies
• Public Relations – visits to schools, Parent Advisory Groups and Chapters, meetings with government officials
• Support at events, such as Concours d’art oratoire

Go to http://mb.cpf.ca/ and www.frenchforlife.ca to find out more about what we do!