Scottish Fencing is seeking nominations for three Elected Director posts, to serve on the Board for four-year terms from March 2023.
The terms of office of Sheila Anderson, Paul Vaughan and Adam Szymoszowskyj come to an end on 23 February 2023. Sheila has completed a second four-year term as a Director and cannot stand for a third consecutive term. Adam has indicated that he will not be standing again. Paul Vaughan does intend to seek re-election.
If you want to help lead Scottish Fencing and you have the time to commit please return a completed Proposal Form by 1800 Friday 3 February 2023. Nominees must be current members of Scottish Fencing.
Click here for the Proposal Form.
Submitted Proposal Forms will be published on the Scottish Fencing website as soon as they are validated. An election will be held if more than three valid nominations are received by the deadline of 1800 Friday 3 February 2023.
The Board’s role is to provide strategic leadership for fencing in Scotland, to oversee the activities of Scottish Fencing's staff and volunteers, to maintain its ethical standards and legal obligations, and to safeguard the mental and physical well-being of everyone fencing here.
If you would like to find out more you can speak to Scottish Fencing’s COO, Clare Queen or any of the current Board – email clare.queen@scottish-fencing.com to arrange a call back. You can read a description of the directors’ roles here.
You can find Scottish Fencing’s Articles of Association, Bye-Laws and other key documents about the Board's work here https://www.scottish-fencing.com/meeting-minutes-strategies.
As part of our commitment to being an equality driven organisation, we strive to provide equality of opportunity for members, volunteers and staff and we will promote a work culture that values diversity.
If you have a disability or have any difficulty in completing the application process please reach out via email to admin@scottish-fencing.com or telephone on 07803207349.
Hugh Kernohan
Electoral Officer (elections@scottish-fencing.com)
