Board of Directors of the Foundation of The YMCAs of Québec

The Foundation of The YMCAs of Québec is managed by a Board of Directors whose Directors are responsible for implementing the mission of the Foundation which includes:

• Creating an annual fundraising plan to support YMCA programs and strengthen its philanthropic role.
• Supporting a major campaign (such as presenting a number of initiatives – programs and infrastructures – to significantly increase the number of individuals who benefit from our actions).

Mission
The Foundation of the YMCAs of Québec supports The YMCAs of Québec Association and ensures its sustainability by promoting the impact of its community action, by raising the funds to support it, and by administering these funds responsibly.

Vision 2014
The Foundation of the YMCAs of Québec is the partner of choice for volunteers and donors wishing to improve the well-being of children and youth in the regions where The YMCAs of Québec Association is present.

The Board of Directors of the Foundation is composed of 20 members elected during the General Assembly of the Foundation. The term of each Director is of two (2) years from the date of election, with no limitation on the number of terms.

The Directors can take all necessary measures to allow the Foundation to solicit, accept, or receive donations and bequests of any kind in order to fulfill its mission and that of the YMCA.

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Board Committees of the Foundation

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee operates under the authority of the Board of Directors and exercises all of its powers to manage the Foundation's day-to-day operations, except those powers solely reserved by law to the Directors, as well as those that the Board of Directors can specifically reserve for themselves. The Executive Committee reports on its activities at every meeting of the Board of Directors, who can in turn reverse or modify the decisions made, provided that third party rights have not been infringed upon.

Governance and Nominating Committee
The Governance and Nominating Committee ensures that the governing bylaws of the Foundation are being followed, recommends work practices and evaluation of the Board's effectiveness, and nominates candidates suitable for election to the Board of Directors or other Board Committees.

Endowment and Investment Committee
The Endowment and Investment Committee ensures the responsible management and growth of the Endowment Fund of the Foundation. Each year, the Committee receives and evaluates various requests for the funding of YMCA projects, decides which of these to fund, and recommends to the Board the allocation of revenues from the Endowment Fund.

Golf Tournament Committee
The Golf Tournament Committee is responsible for organizing the annual golf tournament, including the sale of sponsorships and foursomes, and the researching of gifts. The Committee collaborates with the full-time employees of the Foundation to organize the tournament which benefits the youth programs of the YMCAs of Québec.

Peace Medal Award Ceremony Committee
The Peace Medal Award Ceremony Committee is responsible for organizing the event, including the sale of sponsorships, corporate tables, and tickets for the Peace Medal Award Ceremony to benefit YMCA international youth-exchange programs. The Committee collaborates with the full-time employees of the Foundation and the International Programs to organize the event.

Election

Individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors must submit their candidacy by email to pauline.st-pierre@ymcaquebec.org. Candidates will be evaluated by the Nominating Committee who will then submit the list of nominations to the Annual General Meeting.

Annual General Meeting

The General Meeting is held for the purpose of voting on the financial statements and the auditor's report, to elect Directors, to appoint an auditor, and to take notice of and make decisions on all other matters included in the mandate of the meeting of member-partners as prescribed by law.