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Volunteer Directors Wanted

The Québec Golf Federation (Golf Québec) is currently seeking volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027. The Board is composed of eleven (11) individuals who serve two-year terms. Of these, five (5) terms are coming to an end.

Details of the positions to be filled in February 2027

• One (1) seat is reserved for a member of the Regional Association Council (CAR)
• One (1) seat is reserved for a member of the Board of Directors of the Association des clubs de golf du Québec (ACGQ)
• The remaining three (3) seats are for individual members in good standing:
  • Two (2) individuals will be seeking re-election
  • One (1) seat remains to be filled

Role and Duties of the Board of Directors

Our directors are all volunteers, and we ask them to actively participate in each of the eight (8) meetings scheduled throughout the year. Meetings are held in French, and are mostly scheduled for late weekday afternoons. About one third of the meetings are held in person, at the Maison du Loisir et du Sport or at a golf club, and the rest are organized by webconference.

Board members are also expected to attend Golf Québec's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, by videoconference.

With their collective expertise and skills, our Board members play a governance role to ensure Golf Québec's long-term viability and the fulfillment of its strategic orientations. In particular, they adopt budget forecasts and financial statements, ensure the efficiency and integrity of our processes, and oversee the activities of the Executive Director and Board committees.

Who are we looking for?

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• Member in good standing in a Golf Québec member club (must be 18+)
• Interest in the governance and strategic vision of organizations
• Listening and collaboration skills
• Professionalism and commitment

All eligibility requirements and other criteria are outlined in our General By-laws.

Competencies

• Significant experience in governance and/or the legal field
• Finance, philanthropy, human resources

Nomination process

The nomination process is divided into three (3) steps:

RECRUITING PERIOD

From October 1 to November 1, 2026, individuals interested in joining Golf Québec’s Board of Directors are invited to complete and submit the Application Form for the Nomination Process.

In addition to this form, please send us your résumé and a digital photo at gsirois@golfquebec.org. These items are mandatory and must be submitted to Golf Québec before the end of the recruitment period. Incomplete applications will be considered ineligible.

The information you provide will be used for the nomination process and the management of our volunteers. It will be protected in accordance with our Privacy and Access to Information Policy.

ELIGIBILITY CONFIRMATION

In early November, all applications received will be reviewed to confirm eligibility.

Individuals who are eligible to serve on Golf Québec’s Board of Directors will be contacted by e-mail and asked to complete a Competency Chart. The Nominating Committee will then be able to finalize its review and identify the individuals who will be invited for an interview.

INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS

Individuals selected to participate in this final stage of the process, which will take place from mid-November to mid-December, will be required to provide the results of a criminal background check.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Nominating Committee will prepare its report and submit its recommendations to the Corporate Secretary by mid-January 2027.

These recommendations will then be approved by Golf Québec members at the Annual General Meeting on February 17, 2027, at which time a new Board of Directors will take office.

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We would like to thank in advance everyone who chooses to volunteer and support the development of golf in Québec.