Call for Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) Board Director Nominations
The CRF is looking for candidates to fill two positions on its Board of Directors
In April 2019, the Canadian Radiological Foundation (CRF) will need to replace two departing Directors of its Board: Dr. Raquel del Carpio (Vice President) from Montreal (QC) and Dr. Gregory Butler (Secretary-Treasurer) from Halifax (NS). Both have served the Board with distinction and we thank them for their dedication and many contributions to the work of the Board.
By offering your name in nomination, you can help the CRF continue to advance its mission to promote the art and science of radiology through research and education. With new initiatives on the horizon, the CRF needs and welcomes the enthusiastic participation of its members on the CRF Board of Directors. We are specifically looking for one candidate from the province of Quebec and one candidate from the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
We thank you in advance for taking an active role in this nomination process and look forward to hearing from you – this is an opportunity to make your voice heard.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information at [email protected].
Dr. Bruce Forster (CRF President)
Chair, CRF Board Nominations Working Group
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the CRF and:
- Applies business judgment in the best interests of the foundation on behalf of its members
- Has responsibility for governance, control and oversight, as well as participation in the preparation and approval of the strategic plan, annual plan and budget
- May exercise its authority directly or through Working Groups of the Board
- Provides direction, advice and counsel to senior management
Attributes of a Director
- Demonstrates leadership capabilities
- Thinks strategically
- Thinks innovatively
- Maintains a global perspective on professional issues and CRF matters
- Accepts and adheres to the CRF Board Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates an energetic ability to accomplish the CRF’s objectives
- Demonstrates executive temperament
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
- Has demonstrated positive performance in current and previous provincial and/or national foundations or other professional/volunteer roles
Further information can be obtained in the following documents:
- CRF Board Director Job Description
- Duties, Code of Conduct and Responsibilities of CRF Board of Directors and Officers
Time Requirements
- A Board Director serves a two (2) year term (renewable twice, for a total of six (6) years) or until his/her successor is elected
- The Board usually meets three (3) times per year:
- Early/Mid-March (1h teleconference to approve the financials for the Annual General Meeting)
- Mid/End April (half day meeting during the CAR Annual Scientific Meeting)
- Mid-October (1h teleconference to review the grant applications)
- The Board may hold additional meetings by teleconference to discuss a specific topic or approve a proposal.
- Board Directors are expected to participate on some Working Groups
Nomination Process
PLEASE NOTE: You must be a CAR member in good standing to submit a nomination
- The nomination should contain a Statement of Interest and a current Curriculum Vitae
- The Statement of Interest should include the following three headings and describe:
1. Your qualifications and experience
2. What you would bring to the CRF Board
3. Your vision for the CRF - The nomination must be accompanied by letters of support from two members in good standing of the CAR
- Forward your nomination to (Please indicate in the subject line: CRF Board Director Nomination):
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 613 860-3112Mailing Address:
CRF Board Director Nomination
c/o Canadian Association of Radiologists
600-294 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1P6E6
If unsuccessful the first year, the nomination may be reactivated by any member in good standing for consideration for a maximum of two (2) years following the first submission. This can be done by submitting a letter requesting reactivation by December 31 of the subsequent year. This reactivation does not require any new supporting data.
Nomination Timeline
September 1, 2018 | Nomination process opens |
October 31, 2018 | Closing day for submitting nominations |
By January 31, 2019 | 2019-20 Board of Directors slate gets approved by the CRF Board of Directors |
April 13, 2019 | 2019-20 Board of Directors slate is voted by the CRF members at the Annual General Meeting |
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria used by the Board Nominations Working Group to select Board Directors includes:
- Have a profound knowledge of the CAR
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- History of service to the CAR and the radiology community locally and/or nationally
- Particular leadership needs of the CRF at the time candidates are being considered re. geographic and gender balance
- Type of career e.g. community vs. academic practice
- CAR membership is current and in good standing
- Interest or experience in fund raising is an asset
2019-2020 Board Nominations Working Group:
- Bruce Forster (BC), Chair
- Raquel del Carpio-O’Donovan (QC)
- Gregory Butler (NS)