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<strong>PAN</strong> Forum and AGM<br />
October 5 th , 2010<br />
<strong>Important</strong> <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Regarding</strong> <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>Elections</strong><br />
What Seats are open for Election this year?<br />
During this year’s PHA Forum and AGM, elections for our <strong>Board</strong> of Directors will take place for<br />
the following seats (potentially 9 in total) (all for two-year terms):<br />
• Northern: one designated PHA seat, one open seat.<br />
• Interior: one designated PHA seat.<br />
• Fraser: one open seat.<br />
• Vancouver Coastal: one designated PHA seat, one open seat.<br />
• Vancouver Island: one designated PHA seat, one open seat.<br />
• Provincial Health Services: one open seat.<br />
What Candidates are being recommended by the <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong> Selection<br />
Committee?<br />
Based on their qualifications, the <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong> Selection Committee is recommending to the<br />
membership, the following candidates for election to 6 of the 9 available seats:<br />
Interior<br />
Designated PHA Seat (Forum election)<br />
Chris MacKenzie, Living Positive Resource Centre, Kelowna (incumbent)<br />
Fraser<br />
Open Seat (AGM election)<br />
Charles (Chuck) Osborne, South Fraser Community Services Society<br />
Vancouver Coastal<br />
Designated PHA Seat (Forum election)<br />
Darren Lauscher, Vancouver Friends For Life Society (incumbent)<br />
Vancouver Coastal<br />
Open Seat (AGM election)<br />
Jesse Brown, YouthCO <strong>AIDS</strong> Society<br />
Vancouver Island<br />
Open Seat (AGM election)<br />
Katrina Jensen, <strong>AIDS</strong> Vancouver Island (incumbent)<br />
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Provincial Health Services<br />
Open Seat (AGM election)<br />
Marcie Summers, Positive Women’s Network (incumbent)<br />
Chris, Darren, Katrina and Marcie have previously sat on the <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong> of Directors. They are<br />
endorsed by their member agencies/organizations.<br />
Chuck and Jesse have completed their <strong>PAN</strong> BOD applications, and are endorsed by their<br />
member agencies/organizations.<br />
Please Tell Me More about these 6 Candidates<br />
Bio for...Chris MacKenzie – Incumbent - Interior Designated PHA Seat<br />
Chris has completed a two-year term on the <strong>PAN</strong> BOD, last elected in Fall 2008. Chris has sat<br />
on the <strong>PAN</strong> BOD since 2003. Chris volunteers for Living Positive Resource Centre in Kelowna,<br />
BC. Further bio details not available at time of delivery of Forum/AGM notice package.<br />
**<br />
Bio for...Charles (Chuck) Osborne – Fraser Open Seat<br />
Charles has been a dedicated member of the South Fraser Community Services Society<br />
(SFCSS) <strong>Board</strong> of Directors since 2004. As a member of the <strong>Board</strong> Charles has been a strong<br />
advocate for the Society, in particular, the Djaef Mahler Food Bank, one of the few supplemental<br />
high-protein food banks in the lower mainland, and Positive Haven, the SFCSS’ HIV/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />
Support Lounge in the community. Charles has also been a long-time volunteer with the<br />
BCPWA Society.<br />
As Charles states on his <strong>PAN</strong> BOD Application: “I felt the need to step forward because I<br />
believe that in the Fraser region we are greatly underserved as agencies for those with HIV.<br />
From the skills gathered through my work with BCPWA, I hope to invigorate a larger presence<br />
for the work of so many individuals who require better services. I hope to help persons affected<br />
by HIV who feel they don’t belong to anything, as there is nothing at present that suits their<br />
needs. With the opening of Positive Health Services in the new hospital, we will have a chance<br />
to build better and more accessible services for everyone in the Fraser Region. My contacts are<br />
wide and hopefully my network skills will also be valuable to <strong>PAN</strong> and to share with others.”<br />
**<br />
Bio for...Darren Lauscher – Incumbent – Vancouver Coastal Designated PHA Seat<br />
“Hello all. My name is Darren Lauscher and I currently sit on the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors of <strong>PAN</strong> as<br />
the PHA representative for Vancouver Coastal Health Region. I would like all of your support<br />
once again to run for a second term on the <strong>Board</strong> of Directors.<br />
It has been an exciting time to have been on the <strong>Board</strong>, a lot of work has been accomplished in<br />
these past two years during which I have served as your Vice Chair. Starting with looking to our<br />
past to shape our future as we transitioned from an Working <strong>Board</strong> into a <strong>Board</strong> of Governance,<br />
to hiring an Executive Director, effectively changing our Constitution with all of your input and<br />
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dealing with Ottawa to allow us to obtain charitable tax status!...to partnering with other national<br />
and provincial partners such as CATIE and the Ontario <strong>AIDS</strong> Network to bring resources and<br />
training opportunities to our membership.<br />
This period of time has been full of new and exciting challenges and joy, from it I have received<br />
a lot of personal growth and support as I and others have worked hard to bring support and<br />
services to our membership that meet the needs at this time. I realize there is still much to be<br />
done as the shopping list is always growing and <strong>PAN</strong> is a very diverse group of Organizations<br />
with many different needs....although sharing the one commonality that brought us all together<br />
<strong>AIDS</strong>/HIV. I look forward to continuing the work that we as a group have identified as priorities<br />
and continue to bring my best forward as we work on achieving them.”<br />
**<br />
Bio for...Jesse Brown – Vancouver Coastal Open Seat<br />
Jesse is the Community Engagement Coordinator at YouthCO <strong>AIDS</strong> Society. He believes he<br />
can make a valuable contribution to the <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong> through his life experience, strong work<br />
ethic, and desire to affect social change surrounding HIV. He believes his time as a former<br />
board member of YouthCO, and now as staff, has given him the professional tools to assist<br />
<strong>PAN</strong> in various capacities. Areas of this work particularly interesting to Jesse include youth<br />
engagement, and increasing awareness on the issue of HIV criminalization. He’s eager to use<br />
this opportunity to learn more and strengthen his capacity to continue HIV education and<br />
advocacy within the community.<br />
As Jesse states on his <strong>PAN</strong> BOD application: “I believe strongly that increased youth<br />
engagement and education is vital to reduce stigma and reduce cases of HIV. I’m interested in<br />
promoting community services (support, education, etc.) in all areas of BC. I have a track<br />
record through my work at YouthCO of educating the public on the realities of HIV and<br />
advocating for HIV positive people. And I’m pretty rad.”<br />
**<br />
Bio for...Katrina Jensen – Incumbent – Vancouver Island Open Seat<br />
Completed a two-year term on the <strong>PAN</strong> BOD, last elected in Fall 2008. Katrina is the Executive<br />
Director of <strong>AIDS</strong> Vancouver Island in Victoria, BC. Further bio details not available at time of<br />
delivery of Forum/AGM notice package.<br />
**<br />
Bio for...Marcie Summers - Incumbent – Provincial Health Services Open Seat<br />
“I have been involved in the HIV movement in BC since 1986, first as a volunteer at <strong>AIDS</strong><br />
Vancouver, then as a founding member of the first prevention program for women in Canada,<br />
and then as the Executive Director of the Positive Women’s Network since 1993. I attended the<br />
first <strong>PAN</strong> meeting in the mid 90’s and have been an active member ever since, as a delegate,<br />
Working Group Member and <strong>Board</strong> Member.<br />
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I am also a founding member of the Blueprint for Action on Women & Girls & HIV/<strong>AIDS</strong>, sit on<br />
the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Status Report on Women, and was Chair of the Women<br />
& Children’s HIV Care Committee for many years.<br />
I value the voices of all of the people living with HIV/<strong>AIDS</strong> I have met throughout Canada and<br />
the world and continually learn and grow from these relationships.<br />
I am passionately committed to the goals and vision of <strong>PAN</strong> and am honoured to be a part of its<br />
evolution and its new directions.”<br />
Will <strong>PAN</strong> still be taking nominations from the floor?<br />
Yes, we will still be taking nominations from the floor, even for seats where the <strong>Board</strong> Selection<br />
Committee is recommending candidates. However, we will still require that all <strong>PAN</strong> delegates<br />
who are nominated from the floor still complete an application and provide proof of endorsement<br />
from their <strong>PAN</strong> member organization/agency.<br />
What are the ideal qualifications of a <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong> member?<br />
• Experienced in the field of HIV/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />
• Ideally minimum of two years experience working in the field<br />
• Past Committee or <strong>Board</strong> work experience<br />
• Able to look at the “big picture” and think strategically<br />
• Dedication – in spirit – as well as the time and energy to commit to this volunteer<br />
experience<br />
• Team player – knowing what you bring to the table and being open to what others bring<br />
as well<br />
• Willingness to learn, get involved and stay engaged<br />
What are the expectations of all <strong>Board</strong> members?<br />
• Adhere to <strong>PAN</strong>’s Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics<br />
• Attend monthly <strong>Board</strong> meetings (held via teleconference) – 90 minutes<br />
• Attend (day long) in-person/face-to-face <strong>Board</strong> meetings – two times per year (typically<br />
coincides with <strong>PAN</strong> conferences)<br />
• Committee work throughout the year: policy, governance, membership, PHA Leadership,<br />
finance, etc.<br />
• Able to access email and reliable computer access<br />
Where can I find out more & download a <strong>Board</strong> application?<br />
You can get more information about joining the <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, including obtaining an application<br />
form, by visiting <strong>PAN</strong>’s website at http://pacificaidsnetwork.org/about/interested-in-joining-thepan-board/.<br />
How can I connect with a Current <strong>Board</strong> member to discuss my interest?<br />
If you are interested in speaking with a <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong> member about your interest in running for<br />
election to the <strong>PAN</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, please contact the <strong>Board</strong> Selection Committee via email at<br />
board2010@pacificaidsnetwork.org or contact Jennifer Evin Jones, <strong>PAN</strong> ED, at 250.537.4082.<br />
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