LICA

LICA Volunteer Forms

 ARE YOU A LICA PERSON? 

Lakeland Industry & Community Association (LICA) always has volunteer opportunities available.  These range from being a LICA member, to volunteering at events, to holding a position as a Member or Alternate on one of our Committees, including:  the Airshed Zone, the Education & Information Committee and the Beaver River Watershed Alliance (BRWA).  Here is what you need to know about this dynamic group to decide if you have the right stuff. 

LICA VISION, MISSION & VALUES:

Vision:  Lakeland Industry & Community Association is a working partnership supporting a sustainable environment. 

Mission:  LICA supports the environment by gathering, sharing and acting on information regarding development in our region. 

Values:  Trust, Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Equality, Open-mindedness, Transparency, Cooperation, Responsible Development, Accountability, Participation 

Responsibilities of the Board:

·         Establishing LICA’s purpose and seeing that it is implemented through Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Objectives, self-governance and operational policies.

·         Setting the rate of progress towards achieving the purpose by:

§     setting goals and objectives, with time lines – planning for the future

§     overseeing budgeting and funding and ensuring sufficient funds to achieve            the budget

·         Providing continuity in the management of LICA through bylaws and policy

·         Creating and confirming LICA’s identity in the community through communication, advocacy and lobbying 

Minimum commitment/requirements of Board and Committee Members:

·         Committed to LICA’s Vision, Mission and Values

·         Contribute to one meeting per month, for approximately 3 hours per meeting 

What do Board and Committee Members do?

·         Help to keep the Board informed about issues affecting LICA

·         Represent LICA at public events

·         Propose and assist with projects 

Rewards of Board and Committee Membership:

·         Stimulating discussion and learning experience

·         Exposure to and a greater understanding of your community and the environment

·         A sense of accomplishment and a sense of service

·         Networking opportunities with key people in our community  

2010/2011 LICA Board of Directors 

LICA is a not-for-profit society that is a multi-stakeholder partnership between community, industry and government.  The Board of Directors is responsible for the policy-making function of LICA.  Board Members are elected for a two-year term, with the possibility of being elected for consecutive terms.  On occasions when Directors are unable to attend meetings, their appointed alternate may attend and vote on their behalf.  

                                                                                                                                  Volunteers: If you are not ready to commit to becoming a Board or Committee member, consider volunteering for our projects or events, such as: 

·         Contributing as a guest speaker to one of our Presentation Series Events

·         Assisting at our Annual General Meeting

·         ‘Hands on’ projects, such as lakeshore clean-up, air quality testing and lake sampling 

Interested? 

Contact the LICA Office:

PO Box 8237

5107W 50 Avenue

Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J5

Phone: 780 812-2182

Fax: 780 812-2186

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Read more about LICA on our website :  www.lica.ca

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LICA Activities and Events 2010

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