Independent Director for AMSA Board

Independent Director for AMSA Board

To the Shed Coordinator,

The current developments and the rapid growth in membership have added extra responsibilities on the AMSA Board to monitor financial and legal compliance with their contracts. To improve this the Board has decided to appoint up to three Independent Directors who will be selected because they have specific skills, knowledge and experience to supplement the requirements of the Board which currently consists of six State Appointed Directors (one per State), an Independent Chairman and the Executive Officer. 

We would like to fill these positions with qualified people who are already in the AMSA organisation or assisting Sheds.

These people may, or may not, have decided to take an active role in their local Shed or State committees but who would like the challenge and interest in developing the National Board and the rapidly increasing programs and activities that are now involving the Men's Sheds movement.

The first appointment requires someone with a legal background and the details of the position are given below. If you have a Shed member (or someone closely involved with your Shed) who you feel has the necessary skills and experience and may be interested in this position would you please pass on the attached information for them to consider. They can contact me if they have any queries or post the information to the AMSA office.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th April.

 Best Regards,

Ted Donnelly - Chairman, AMSA
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INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR FOR AMSA BOARD

 The Australian Men's Shed Association (AMSA) is the peak body for Men's Sheds  and has over 700 member Sheds comprising approximately 80,000 men and this number is increasing rapidly.
 AMSA is now the fastest growing men's organisation in Australia and has recently established an International Affiliation of Men's Sheds Associations, based in Australia, but involving a number of other countries.

The Federal Government has recognised the values involved in Men's Sheds and is using AMSA to deliver some of its programs, particularly relating to men's health. This has added extra responsibilities on the Board to monitor financial and legal compliance with their contracts.

Currently the AMSA Board consists of six State Appointed Directors, an Independent Chairman and the Executive Officer. 

To improve this specific monitoring and general governance, the Board has decided to appoint up to three Independent Directors who will be selected because they have specific skills, knowledge and experience to supplement the requirements of the Board. 

We would like to fill these positions with qualified people who are already in the AMSA organisation or assisting Sheds. These people may, or may not, have decided to take an active role in their local Shed or State committees but who would like the challenge and interest in developing the National Board and the rapidly increasing programs and activities that are now involving the Men's Sheds movement.

The first appointment requires someone with a legal background and the details of the position are given below. If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience and are keen to take up the challenge of developing Men's Sheds please send your details to me together with a summary of your relevant experience. Please contact me if you have any queries or post your details to the AMSA office.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th April.

Ted Donnelly,

Chairman, Australian Men's Shed Association
Phone:- 0410 150 164
Email:- shedman@tpg.com.au
PO Box68, Windale,NSW 2306