Courtesy of Cariboo RD Area 'B' Director Heloise Dixon-Warren:
The Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission / BLRC is a volunteer group whose responsibility is to manage Bouchie Lake Hall and Recreation Grounds, Claymine Trails, and Pioneer Park. The Commission is governed by a Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Bylaw and plays an active role in providing direction and setting policy on issues pertaining to the above properties. This includes security, setting rental fees and hours of operation, overseeing contractors, ensuring groups have adequate liability insurance, risk management, short and long term planning, budgeting, and paying all costs associated with management and operation. The BLRC is part of the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service and receives its funding from the Cariboo Regional District.
The Commission consists of the Director of Area B and a minimum of six and a maximum of 10 community members, of which 2/3rds must be residents of Electoral Area B living within the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks taxation boundary. All commissioners are appointed by the CRD on recommendation of the Director.
Although no previous recreation commission experience is required, volunteers with the following skill sets are needed: Book Keeping / Financial Management, Policy Development, Construction (cost calculations), Fundraising, Volunteer Recruitment, Forestry / Botany, Proposal / Grant Writing, Interior Design, and Landscaping / Beautification. Most important is enthusiasm and an interest in rural, community based recreation.
The Commission meets quarterly or as business requires. There are currently 3 vacant seats on the commission. Letters of interest will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Please include a brief explanation outlining your specific interest in becoming a member and any applicable training and experience you have that could be considered beneficial. Letters can be emailed in or sent in to the address below. For additional information please contact Heloise Dixon-Warren, Area B Director at 250.249.5329 / email hdixon-warren@cariboord.bc.ca or Angela Mezzatesta, BLRC Chair at 250.249.5445 or bouchielakerc@gmail.com
Even if you are unable to become a commissioner, there are many ways to volunteer.
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