The Tearmann Society Board

• Tearmann Society By-laws allow for 21 Board Members.  Included in the Board are the Tearmann House Executive Director and a staff representative.
• The Board Executive Committee consists of a Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Past Chair.

Current Committees in place: 

Governance, Labour Management, Bursary, Special Events, Fund Raising, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, Policy & Procedures, Finance Oversight and Finance Operational Committees, Maintenance and Public Relations

• Board members are expected to volunteer on one or more of the committees.  This allows a person to choose areas of interest and expertise.
• The Board operates using the Complementary Model of Board Governance.
• The Board meets every third Wednesday September through June.  There are no meetings in July, August & December.  Meetings are held at the New Glasgow Police Station and are usually from 6pm-7pm.
• The committees meet on a separate basis, often monthly, and send written reports to the Board prior to each monthly meeting.

New Board Members Receive:

• A Board Orientation Manual
• A tour of Tearmann House
• An Executive Director overview of Tearmann House background  and current activities
• A review of how the Complementary Model works

New Board Members:

• Must belong to the Tearmann Society in order to become a Board member.  This involves a nominal cost of $2.00 per annum
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement
• Agree to a police background check & vulnerable persons check
• Must sign a "Tearmann Society Code of Conduct for Board Members"
• Must agree to the Respectful Workplace Policy

If you are interested in volunteering as a Board member please contact: 

Tearmann House Executive Director by email director@tearmann.ca