If you would like to get involved with GDC Manitoba, now's your chance; as with anything, the more you become involved the more you get out of it. The call is open to any and all members who are looking to make a difference.

The opportunity to serve on the GDC MB Executive offers the chance to really make an impact on the design community, as well as many opportunities to socialize and network with other designers and people in design related industries. If you have interest in joining, contact

Every member of the executive is required to supply the following:
 

• Attend the monthly Executive Meeting: a monthly Chair Report delivered verbally at the monthly Executive Meeting. If for some reason a member of the executive cannot attend the meeting the report must be supplied the Secretary in writing prior to the meeting in order that it can be read-out.
• Produce an annual Chair Report for the Chapter Annual Report and AGM.
• Participating in and/or maintaining sub-committees as required.

Positions available

Membership Chair: the gatekeeper for GDC Manitoba. The position's mandate is to maximize opportunities for prospective members to engage with GDC Manitoba and manage and optimize the flow of the membership process.

Responsibilities

• Responds to GDC membership inquires
• Arranges Portfolio Review Committee as the need arises throughout the year
• Coordinates with Secretary for follow-up calls on members’ payment of annual dues
• Promotes GDC membership at our own events, workshops, exhibitions and seminars
• Prepares statistical report for AGM
• Maintains mentor/"mentee" relationships and organizes Portfolio Mentorship sessions as needed

Activities Chair: the co-ordinator of professional development and social activities for the chapter. This provides members the opportunity to learn, network and socialize.

Responsibilities

• Recruits speakers for professional development lunches
• Co-ordinates venues for activities
• Promotes events, workshops and lectures to membership
• Prepares report for AGM

If you have interest in these or any other position, contact gdcmanitoba@mts.net