VML Board

Current Board, 2023

VML is a community-directed organization, served by a board of members who are selected annually to take on the responsibility of maintaining the club for the year.

2023 VML Board

Board Positions

President

Attends and chairs monthly board meetings, is usually a signing authority on the club’s bank account, and will at times help with membership and club events as required. Is responsible to ensure the goals of the club are attained in response to the needs of the membership.

Treasurer

Attends monthly board meetings and will prepare under the direction of the VML board a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.  Will keep financial records for all VML income and expenses and is responsible for all of the club’s banking requirements.  The Treasure does NOT have signing authority on any of the club’s bank accounts and expenses are approved by the board not the treasurer.  The treasurer will pay expenses in accordance with the direction of the VML board members.   The treasurer will also at times be required to help with memberships during club events.

Secretary

Attends monthly board meetings and is usually a signing authority on the club’s bank account, and will at times help with membership and club events as required. Is responsible to maintain minutes at board meetings and AGM’s.

Membership Coordinator

Attends monthly board meetings and is sometimes a signing authority on the club’s bank account to provide redundancy.  Maintains an up to date membership list of all club members and will at times help with memberships during club events and will at times help with club events as required.  Is responsible for sending out emails to the membership at large.

Events Coordinator

Attends monthly board meetings.  Will coordinate committee members and volunteers for various VML events.  Will act as a liaison between committee members and the board of directors.  Presents reports to the board of directors regarding the status of club events.  May be required to help with memberships during club events.

Committee Members

The success of VML depends on the commitment of the membership.  Our members have many valuable talents which are required for the future success of VML.  The VML Board would like to invite members of VML to join any of the committees they may find of interest.  It is a great opportunity to meet new people and no matter how much or how little time you have to volunteer, your contribution will be greatly appreciated by the VML board and will help grow Vancouver’s leather community.