SIRC Governance Resources and Webinars

Over the past year, SIRC has been working together with Sport Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee to enhance the knowledge base about issues concerning governance within sport organizations. In an effort to help sport organizations develop and maintain effective governance practices SIRC has been gathering resources and tools that can assist sport organizations with their governance and made these available through our online Sport Governance portal.

Why should governance matter to sport organizations?

• Strategic thinking and direction-setting are fundamental to success 
• The sport environment is complex and the demands on leaders are significant 
• Management can thrive when supported by strong governance 
• Organizations need to be accountable to their members and stakeholders 
• Organizations want to be recognized as credible by the public 
• Funding partners expect results and accountability 
• Participants in sport have high expectations of their organization and its leaders. 

As part of our efforts to bring useful tools to the sport community SIRC has been working with experts in the governance field to develop a series of free webinars that focus on a variety of governance related topics. All webinars continue to be archived on the SIRC website so that anyone can go back and share with colleagues that may not have been available at the live presentation.

Topics already presented include:

• Governance and Operations presented by Marg Soden-Strus (en Français)
• Board Models and Structures presented by Rose Mercier 
• Implementing Your Strategic Plan presented by Dina Bell-Laroche (en Français)
• Board Orientation presented by Joan Duncan 

We invite those interested in governance concerns to register for the upcoming free live webinars on the following topics:

• Meeting Management and Facilitation presented by Nora Sheffe
  April 25, 2012 from 11:00 - 12:00 (EST)


• New Canada Not for Profit Corporations Act presented by Rachel Corbett
  English: May 29, 2012 from 11:00 - 12:00 (EST)
  French: June 5, 2012 from 11:00 - 12:00 (EST)
  
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  Board Evaluation presented by Judy Sutcliffe
  June 27, 2012 from 11:00 - 12:00 (EST)
  

Contact SIRC for more information on sport governance!

Volunteerism

SIRC Newsletter now available online: Volunteerism

Volunteerism is considered the backbone of Canada's sport and recreation system. Currently, Canada has over 6.5 million volunteers with 35% of those being involved in sport. Sport volunteers encompass people from all walks of life, from active and retired athletes, coaches and officials to professionals, parents and youth (and more) who want to help out in their community. Volunteers are the key to making sport possible for the physical, social and emotional development of children and adults, so it's important that we recognize and value their contributions to the sport community.

Read more: http://www.sirc.ca/newsletters/october12/index.html

Volunteering

SIRC Newsletter now available online: Volunteering

Volunteers play an extremely important role in the sport community - without these hard working people, many events simply would not occur. SIRC fully recognizes the value and vital role volunteers contribute every year so that we can continue to build upon our strong tradition of volunteering in sport.

Read more:  http://www.sirc.ca/newsletters/May13/index.html