This News Article will cover the following items:

1. Thank You to Departing Executive Members
2. Expression of Interest for Interim Executive Positions

Thank You
On behalf of the SMHA Board of Directors, we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our SMHA Executive Members who are stepping away from their positions. Thank you to our outgoing VP of Competitive - Aaron Hiscock, VP of Recreation- Todd House and President (now current Past President)- Nathalie Amirault for all of their efforts, contributions and dedication to SMHA during their time on the Board. We look forward to seeing you around the rink.

We would also again like to congratulate Rob Nurnber on becoming the new SMHA President and thank him for everything he has done as VP of U7 over the past several years. 

Expression of Interest
We are now putting out a call out for an Expression of Interest for three available Interim SMHA Executive roles. 

As per section 18 in the updated Bylaws, these will be INTERIM positions to be filled for one season and will be up for election for a complete term at next year's AGM. In order to be considered a qualified candidate for these positions, you must have two years of volunteer experience within SMHA and have been a member in good standing the previous two hockey seasons.

DEADLINE: Please email your expression of interest noting why you are interested & suitable for the position to Melissa Berkvens (secretary@flyershockey.ca) by11:50pm on Friday, June 30.  All qualified applicants will be contacted and interviewed next week.

1. VP Competitive- The Vice President Competitive is responsible for the overall management of the Competitive program, including but not limited to, coordinating the coaching selection and player evaluation processes. They shall effectively represent the interests of players, parents, coaches on the executive and may represent SMHA on the CMHL.
   
   
2. VP U7 (Initiation)- The Vice President LTP/U7 is responsible for ensuring the Initiation programs meet the identified program objectives and effectively represent the interests of players, parents and instructors at the Executive level. They will provide ongoing support and guidance to the LTP/U7 Divisional Coordinator
   
   
3. VP Risk Management- must have legal/policing background (or equivalent) as per bylaws. The Vice President of Risk Management coordinates, oversees and assists coaches and volunteers with required certifications, as well as the use of HCR and other on-line requirements. They receive and process complaints from or related to SMHA teams, coaches, volunteers or members, initiate disciplinary committees and processes where necessary, liaise with Hockey Nova Scotia as required and prepare and distribute notices of suspension as necessary. The Vice President of Risk Management works closely with the Safety Coordinator to address safety concerns of any nature within the association as requested.

Additionally, we will be putting a call for an expression of interest out for all Board Positions (one year terms) after the Executive team for the 2023-2024 season is finalized.

Please email your expression of interest in any of these positions explaining why you are interested and feel you are suitable for the position, as well as confirming you are qualified for the role as per section 18 of our  Bylaws to Melissa Berkvens at secretary@flyershockey.ca no later than Friday, June 30 at midnight. All qualified applicants will be contacted and interviewed next week.