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. inancial responsibility of board members What are you talking about? I'm a . art‘l member, not the treasurer! A5 a board member, you are respon- ible for the management of your orga- 'zation’s finances. The treasurer‘s role to carry out the decisions of the board .1 to periodically report onthe finan- ial Status. How well does your organization .. nage its finances? How does it stack u in the following areas? Do you treat the financial affairs of t rr organization as you would your .1 n'! )0 you ensure that your organiza- u n‘s records are audited by a reputable : liting firm? )0 you know your organization‘s . lget, budget process and current . mcial situation? )0 you know who is authorized to V 'l cheques and in what amount? Peter Fleming * Do you avoid the substance or ap- pearance of conflicts of interest? * If your organization is tax exempt or a registered charity. are you sure all pro- cedural requirements are upâ€"tooare? * Ifyour organization employs stafi. are there documented hiring, promotion, appraisal and termination procedures? "‘ Are there clear terms of authority for the executive committee? * Is there adequate insurance in place -â€" property, liability, treasurer’s bond? "' Can you honestly say that every board member and member attending the annual meeting understands the annual financial statement? The above list identifies potential problem areas related to financial man- agement. Deficiencies should be ad- dressed hy the board since it is the board members, not just the treasurer or any other officer who is ultimately account- able and responsible to the members of the organization who entrusted the or- ganization‘s assets to them. Peter Fleming is manager of 4-H and Organizational Developmenl for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Guelph. w t v-Vorkshop leaders trained by FWIO \s a result of the FWIO Visions for ‘i’ lunteers workshop, held recently in l route, every area including JWIO, -- xv have two trained people who can ' :anize workshops on any topic. This --- ans that they, with the help of a com- »u -tee will organize the workshop â€" it i .s not mean that they will be the topic .- heaters. lbpics such as volunteers, resources, --- stings, delegating, publicity and pro- u :tion, displays and layouts, and the ctical pointers on putting on a work- up, Were covered. This workshop, sponsored by FWIO 41 taking the place of the former fficers’ Conference, was offered in War to numerous requests from 0 members for information on how ' organize a Workshop. Now that each Area have trained leaders, it is up to you to put into action what they have learned. Geraldine Campbell FWIO Public Relations Ofiicer Peace Canada is the country in which we live, It is great, vast. strong and safe. Day after day, we hustle and bustle about. But what do we to Canada really give? There‘s the mountains, lakes and rivers where we ski, skate, swim and fish. Yes, we take everything for granted But, what do we to Canada really give? Here‘s where the Women's Institute stand and say, It's peace, hope and love for people who live From the north to south, and east to west, That's what we, the WI, strive to give. Florence Gale. Kitchener H & C April. May 1989 3