Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada albertahorsetrials@gmail.com

AHTA Seeking Volunteer To Fill Position Of Treasurer

The AHTA is looking to fill the position of treasurer, effective immediately. We are looking for someone who is passionate about eventing, is a good team player, and has a strong financial background or bookkeeping skills. Accounting or CPA designations would be an asset, but are not required. Training will be provided to ensure a smooth transition.

If you are interested please send a current resume or detailed cover letter on or before February 11, 2022, with the following experience outlined:
 
1. Involved in the Association for at least one year, and prepared to become a member right away (you don’t need to be a rider – for example a volunteer or parent would be ok )
2. Board Experience (asset, not mandatory)
3. Well documented financial/treasurer experience (asset, not mandatory).
4. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), or other accounting or bookkeeping designation strongly desired (asset, not mandatory)
5. Bondable

Some general information about yourself, other skills, and why you’d like to be on the board would be appreciated as well!

Some of the requirements can be found below, and more information on Director Roles & Responsibilities can be found here: http://albertahorsetrials.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AHTA-Director-Roles-and-Responsibilities-Policy_2021.pdf

If you have any questions, would like to express interest, or want more information on the position, please contact Cristin Embury at ahtapresident@gmail.com or Jessica Kerschbaumer at ahtavicepresident@gmail.com


“3.2 Qualifications of a Director

Individuals may stand for office as Directors, by the provisions contained in these bylaws, with the following provisos:
a) They have at least one year involvement with the association
b) They be computer literate, with access to a computer, electronic mail service and relevant document software.
c) There be only one family member serving on the Board at any one time
d) Directors must respond to emails and participate regularly in discussions, electronic or otherwise, as a part of the fulfillment of their duties and obligations as Directors of the Association as per 3.5 g.”
“7. FINANCIAL
Financial Year
7.1 The Associations’ financial year shall begin on the first day of January in each year and end on the last day of the succeeding December.
7.2 Books of Account
Proper books of account shall be kept to reflect the financial transactions of the Association and such account shall be examined at least once in each calendar year by the Association and/or auditors and the correctness thereof or otherwise, ascertained and certified. Books are available for inspection at meetings.
7.3 Bank Accounts
Proper bank accounts shall be maintained at a Canadian chartered bank or banks or other institution approved by the membership. There shall be up to four signing officers from the board of directors designated by the Board of Directors. All cheques of the Association require two signatures one of which must be the treasurer or president.”
“3.5 Casual Vacancies
The Board shall have the power to fill any casual vacancy in its numbers by appointing a person from amongst those qualified and such appointee shall be a Director for the un-expired portion of the term of the member whose position on the Board is being filled.”