Community Council

BE THE DIFFERENCE - VOLUNTEER

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Past Community Coordinator - Stella Haskin bqw.coordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca
Volunteer Coordinator - Kelsey Bartlett bqw.volunteers@specialolympicsontario.ca
Athlete Coordinator - Crystal Whalen bqw.athletecoordinator@specialolympicsontario.ca Public Relations & Communications - (vacant)
Secretary - (vacant)
Treasurer - Laura Woodall bqw.treasurer@specialolympicsontario.ca

Vacant community council positions

Community Coordinator - March 2023

Future considerations - Fundraising, competitions, special events, sports, athlete respresentative

THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Communicate with all of the stakeholders to ensure that all of the constituents have knowledge of what is happening in their community with Special Olympics.
Communicate to SOO, the activities of the community
Support and provide guidance on community growth and development
Create community awareness and exposure
Follow the financial and fundraising accountability practices for SOO to maintain the organizations good name and reputation
Ensure that athletes and volunteers are not at risk and are not prevented from participating for fear of risk
Improved decision making for the protection of the membership and the organization as a whole
To create an annual statement of goals for the community in regards to volunteer, athlete, sport program and competition growth
Establish set meeting times and agendas that cover the basic elements of Special Olympics programming including issues of policy and procedures, program goals etc.
Create and execute a well-organized fundraising plan to meet current and future financial needs of the community