Trustees
The Society is governed by a Board consisting of seven (7) Trustees. Of these, three (3) Trustees who do not hold officer positions shall serve staggered terms of three years. At each subsequent annual meeting, the Board of Trustees is authorized to appoint individuals to fill any vacancies that may arise. No Trustee may serve more than three consecutive terms. The President and other Officers serve as ex officio members of the Board and retain full voting rights.
Standing Committees
Nominating Committee
A Nominating Committee shall be established and shall include the two most senior Trustees and one member at large, all appointed by the President. This committee is responsible for proposing candidates for election as Officers and Trustees at the Society’s annual meeting.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall consist of the Secretary, the Vice-President, and one Trustee appointed by the President. This committee reviews all membership applications and forwards recommended applicant lists to the President for submission to the Board for approval.
Anniversary Committee
An Anniversary Committee, made up of three members appointed by the President, shall oversee all planning and arrangements related to the annual celebration of Robert Burns’ birth. This includes securing an appropriately qualified speaker for the event. All recommendations made by the committee are subject to approval by the President and the Board of Trustees.
Annual Events Committee
The Annual Events Committee shall be appointed by the President and shall consist of three (3) members. This committee is responsible for the planning and successful execution of annual events as outlined in the Constitution and directed by the Board of Trustees.
Current Board Members and Administrative Members
Col (Ret) Wayne J. Morgan — President and Founding Board Member
Lenna MacDonald — Vice-President
Joe McGougan — Treasurer and Board Member
Mark Calhoun — Founding Board Member
Major (Ret) Bruce W. Macdonald — Board Member
Jim Armstrong — Board Member
