Events & Announcements

Due to a number of circumstances, we are rescheduling the AGM from May 30^th to June 20, 2024. You will receive the meeting package – agenda, minutes of 2023 AGM, proxy voting form, review Report on Motion re: AM voting by May 30^th. Signing up to attend the AGM will be a breeze this year, as that functionality is included on the new website.

In advance of that, an has been sent to all active members with details of the call for nominations Call for Nominations. Background information is included on the Roles & Responsibilities page. We have an excellent group of directors from across Canada, and you can look forward to joining an energetic, creative team planning the future of CWC. The board and committees hold monthly business meetings.

Here are the vacancies for which we are seeking volunteers:

• Chair (Professional Author Member) – term ending
• Treasurer (PAM or Associate member) – vacant
  
• Alberta/NWT (PAM or Associate member) – 1 position
  
• Saskatchewan (PAM or Associate member) – 1 position
  
• Ontario: Southwestern/Northern/GTA (PAM or Associate member) – 1 position
  
• Ontario: Central/Eastern/Ottawa (PAM or Associate member) – 1 position
  
• Atlantic Provinces (PAM or Associate member) – 1 position

We also have several committees needing members: Marketing & Promotions, Fundraising, Membership, Jury Selection and Awards. The latter two committees are well established, so there would be a short learning curve. The others are new.

The coming years will be exciting ones for Crime Writers of Canada as we build a stronger foundation for the future. Volunteer to join the CWC team – there will always be experienced folks around to support you and ease your transition to your new role. We’d love to have you bring your skills and ideas to the table.

Please send your expression of interest to Cathy Fynn at ed@crimewriterscanada.com. Cathy will forward that information to our Nominating Committee Chair.

Cathy Fynn
Executive Director
Crime Writers of Canada