Call for Nominations for RGD's 2023 Board of Directors
RGD Designers Supporting Designers
07/12/22

Certified RGD Members are invited to run for RGD's Board of Directors to participate in the strategy and decision-making of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers.

 

The Call for Nominations for the 2023-2024 RGD Board of Directors is now open to Certified RGDs interested in running for election or encouraging fellow RGDs to run by putting forward a nomination.

 

Nominating Committee Members for 2023

- Kyle Schruder RGD, Toronto (Chair)

- Fahad Ali RGD, Mississauga, ON

- Eryn Corbeil RGD, North Bay, ON

- Craig Medwyduk RGD, Saskatoon, SK

- April San Juan RGD, Vancouver, BC

- Fe Wyma RGD, Harrow, ON

 

Nomination Criteria

Only Certified RGD Members in good standing are eligible to nominate or to be nominated, and to run for a position on the Board of Directors. Further details on eligibility criteria may be found in RGD’s By-law.

 

Click here to download the Nomination Form

 

Deadline for Nominations
Nominations must be completed and either emailed or mailed by Friday, January 27, 2023.

 

About the Board

The affairs of the Association are managed by a Board of Directors of 9 to 14 RGDs as well as 1 Student RGD Member and 2 Provisional RGD Members. RGD Directors serve for two-year terms. The Board is responsible for long- and short-range planning, setting policy, monitoring operations and ensuring that adequate governing documents are in place and regularly reviewed.

 

Director Responsibilities
Directors have a fiduciary responsibility and must exercise the duties of their office honestly and in good faith and with the highest degree of care, diligence and skill. Directors are asked to familiarize themselves with the Act and Bylaws; attend regular meetings; serve on Committees; attend the Annual Meeting; stay informed of the Association’s activities and programs; uphold confidentiality and provide guidance and leadership in support of RGD’s mandate, goals and initiatives.

 

More Information
If you would like to find out more about the roles and responsibilities of RGD Board Directors, contact RGD’s Executive Director, Hilary Ashworth, by phone at 1 888 274 3668 x 0023 or by email at .

 

The Annual General Meeting of Members will take place virtually on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 12 to 4 PM Eastern Time.