Annual Meeting

The MWPA is required to have a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of nine (9) board members.

 

Two of the five (5) available positions were elected at the Annual Meeting in September 2025,

leaving three (3) additional positions vacant.  The MWPA Board of Directors is empowered to appoint additional Board Members, or an election may be held at a Special Meeting.

 

Board Members are responsible for:

 

• establishing the Bylaws and policies 

• preparing a strategic plan

• approving the annual operational plans and budget 

• attending and participating in Board meetings 

 

To be eligible for election as a Board Member an individual must:  

 

• be eighteen (18) years of age or older

• have the power under law to contract

• have not been declared incapable by a court in Canada or elsewhere

• not be an undischarged bankrupt

• be a member in good standing with the MWPA

 

 

The MWPA is seeking individuals to serve as Directors who:

 

• have facility for big picture, future-oriented thinking

• appreciate the difference between governance and management

• have a willingness to create and initiate

• are a team player with strong interpersonal skills

• have knowledge or experience with a not-for-profit organization

• can commit to a 2-year term 

• can commit an estimated 5-10 hours per month

 

While all are encouraged to apply, the MWPA has identified that it is in specific need of individuals with backgrounds in finance, law, policy, marketing and human resources.

 

Please submit letters of interest (self-nomination) to president@manitobawaterpolo.com. The letter should include first name, last name, complete mailing address, email, phone number and a short paragraph explaining why you would like to participate as a Board of Director and the skills that you would bring to the organization. You may also attach a C.V.

 

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