Foundation travels to Southern Alberta

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On August 10th, AREF Staff and members of the Board of Governors travelled to Lethbridge to meet with potential partners in the area. While there, we learned a great deal about the strengths and opportunities in Southern Alberta including some of the research occurring at the University of Lethbridge with respect to Alberta climate change and its effects on agriculture and on the effects of communities on watersheds and land use. We also discussed the challenges and possible solutions Lethbridge faces with population retention, and how skills in the arts and entrepreneurship together with technology offer unique possibilities for rural communities.

AREF also stopped by the Helen Schuler Nature Centre to tour the remarkable facility and to see the Prairie Roof, an intensive living roof to which AREF granted funding for in 2013. The roof features a stunning display of rugged and well adapted grassland plants. Should you find yourself in the Lethbridge area, we strongly encourage dropping by the Helen Schuler Nature Centre to learn more of what nature can teach us about ourselves and how to build and live more sustainably.

Thank you to all of those who met with AREF Staff and Board for their hospitality. While AREF has strong and important partnerships in the Calgary and Edmonton areas, we hope to engage more with other communities and organizations throughout Alberta.

For more information on the Helen Schuler Nature Centre

For more information on the University of Lethbridge

For more information on the City of Lethbridge

 

Foundation seeks new Public Board Member

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The Foundation is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Public Appointment (Business) on the Board of Governors.

As a Governor you will:

  •  – Participate in three meetings a year;
  •  – Contribute to the strategic direction of the Foundation;
  •  – Decide upon community investment grant funding;
  •  – Contribute to a dynamic learning board and organization;
  •  – Develop and grow your skills and provide leadership to projects in Alberta.

According to the Ministerial Regulations, the Foundation is seeking one person, who is not in the industry, who is appointed by the current members of the board then in office and is, in the opinion of those members, representative of Alberta businesses.

Preference will be given to a candidate who brings the following:

  •  Understanding of Alberta’s economy, housing choices, industry and community innovation.
  •  Governance and previous Board experience including financial and investment responsibilities.
  •  Awareness of good grantmaking and community investment practices.
  •  Is not a practising member of the real estate industry (does not hold a real estate licence).

For more information, please view the complete description here or contact Executive Director, Cheryl De Paoli, at 403.228.4786 or cdepaoli@aref.ab.ca (Indicate in the subject line: Board Public Appointment).

All applications are due by September 25st, 2015.