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New PD Workshop & Save the Date for our AGM
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23rd Annual General MeetingDear Chapter members, The Board of Directors of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) – Ontario Chapter hereby gives notice that the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held: Date: Wednesday, June 19th 2019 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm with a discussion on achieving our strategic plan’s goals and an Learning Event to follow until 4:15 pm Location: Ryerson’s Oakham House, 63 Gould St. Toronto, ON M5B 1E9 For now, please save the date and plan to attend. Official registration will be announced shortly. The AGM is a great opportunity to:
This year’s AGM also provides members with the opportunity to provide input on CES-ON's recently drafted strategic plan. Members will review and vote on our new Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Directions, and Goals. Then, we’ll facilitate the first of a series of regional discussions with members in different parts of the province to help us identify and plan how to best achieve our goals. To gather input on achieving our goals for members in the East, West, and North, we will host web conferences shortly after the AGM. Electing your Board of Directors A key component of the AGM is electing new board members. Joining the Board of Directors is a wonderful opportunity for interested evaluation practitioners to help develop and deliver services to members, as well as promote and strengthen closer ties with peers. Subsequent to the Annual General Meeting, as per the Chapter bylaws, the Board of Directors elects and/or appoints Board Officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, National Representative and Past President) and committee chairs to serve the association. CES Ontario’s Officers serve for a 2-year term running January – December, allowing for transition time of new directors over the summer after the AGM. Nominations for 2018-21 Term This year the CES-Ontario Chapter has one (1) vacancy for directors and two (2) directors renewing for their second term. Chapter members who meet the following requirements are strongly encouraged to apply:
What you need to know Our Culture: We respect diversity and different perspectives. As an association, we pride ourselves on balancing due diligence and evidence-informed decision making with pragmatism and risk taking. Your Engagement: Board members serve a three-year term and typically spend 8-10 hours per month on Board initiatives. Officers and committee chairs, in leadership positions, may spend up to 25 hours per month on Board initiatives. This is a purely voluntary role for which there is no financial remuneration. Directors are expected to be engaged, attend monthly meetings, participate in cross-functional teams or on committees, or lead special projects. As CES Ontario grows in influence, there will be opportunities to serve on working groups externally with stakeholders as well, along with opportunities to build partnerships. In order to bring new directors to speed, we provide trainings in all key areas of the association’s business, board policies and procedures manual and a mentor/ buddy from among the veteran directors. We’re there to guide and help, but we expect directors to take ownership and be proactive about learning about the association and its work. An important note: Director turnover is a key issue for all non-profit associations. We recruit new directors every year as directors retire and/or leave part-way through their terms due a variety of reasons e.g. new job responsibilities, relocation, personal reasons, etc. To minimize turnover, we want to ensure that we educate potential directors as to the reality of volunteering for CES Ontario. You will contribute to decisions that impact the association but you will be expected to miss no more than 3 meetings per year, barring extenuating circumstances. A substantial amount of work will occur in-between meetings and via email and Dropbox. Board Member Benefits The Chapter recognizes directors’ volunteer service to the association. We understand that members volunteer for different reasons, ranging from the chance to give something back to the community to providing an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Regardless of the motivation, what unites us all is that we find our work both challenging and rewarding. Directors participate in group-based training on financial oversight, governance, strategic planning, project management or any other topic the Board determines. Individual directors are eligible for either $250 per person for training and development of their choice reimbursed by the Chapter, or for an early-bird ticket to the CES National Conference (a $575 value) upon completion of one year of service. I’m interested. How do I proceed with my nomination? Submit the following to nominations@evaluationontario.ca by Friday May 31, 2019 at 11:59pm. 1. Completed nomination form (available on www.evaluationontario.ca); 2. Brief Cover Letter (750 words or less) outlining:
3. Current resume including volunteer and board experience; and 4. Two references. How are Board positions filled? Once nominations for vacant positions are received, the Nominations Committee will review all applications for eligibility. Applicants may be invited for an interview with the Nominations committee. As per Chapter bylaws, a full complement of the Board has thirteen (13) members. Please refer to the Chapter bylaws for more information. A complete Slate of Nominees will be presented to the CES Ontario members prior to the Annual General Meeting. For any vacancies not filled through the Nominations process, the Board may accept Nominations from the floor at the Annual General Meeting. Election of the Board of Directors will take place at the Annual General Meeting. As per Chapter bylaws, a minimum of ten (10) CES Ontario members in good standing must be present for there to be quorum at the AGM. Chapter bylaws require that two CES Ontario members support a nomination (nominator and seconder). Questions? |
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June 20-21: Performance Measurement: From Theory to Practice
Date: June 20-21, 2019 The overall purpose of this two day intermediate to advanced level workshop is to focus on how performance measurement frameworks are built, their technical properties, and on how they add value to organizational decision-making. The challenges and limitations of developing performance measurement systems will also be emphasized. The workshop will present current approaches and research based practices in the performance measurement field. It is designed to bring your measures to life and to make performance measurement about transformation and not just about accountability. The workshop format utilizes formal presentations, interactive exercises, discussions, small group activities, and case studies. Emphasis is placed on the relevance, utility, technical, and practical application of performance measurement. Participants will have an opportunity to apply the theory learned. The workshop is designed for individuals working in program evaluation, performance measurement, program managers, funders, board of directors. It is designed for both government and not-for-profit/human service delivery sectors. |
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July Essential Skills SeriesJuly 2019 Essential Skills Series |
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