With the 2013 British Softball Federation AGM coming up on Saturday, 23 February, up to six positions on the BSF Executive are still without nominations, and the BSF is looking for candidates to come forward for these positions this week or at the AGM.
The roles that still lack nominees are Membership Officer, Youth & Schools Officer, General Officer (up to two can be elected), Welfare Officer and London Liaison Officer, a new position that reflects the fact that the London Softball Federation has now come to the end of its life and the BSF will be dealing directly with London leagues from this year onward.
Brief job specifications for all of the roles on the Executive are given below.
Nominations were received for seven elected roles on the Executive by the deadline of 6 February, and according to the BSF Constitution, no further nominations can be made for these positions. Each of the nominated candidates is unopposed, but voters at the AGM still have the choice of voting for the nominated candidate or for “None of the Above” for each of these positions.
Roles and nominees
The full list of BSF Executive roles and nominees is as follows:
President
Stella Ackrell
Treasurer
Mike Jennings
Administrator
Vicky Hall
Tournaments Officer/Logistics
Fiona Thorley
Tournaments Officer/Statistics & Administration
Liz Graham
National Teams Officer
Beth Perkins
Marketing and Communications Officer
Mark Wigington
Membership Officer
No nominations received to date
Youth & Schools Officer
No nominations received to date
General Officers
No nominations received to date (two can be elected)
BASU Representative
Chris Moon (the candidate to fill this position is nominated by BASU and is not elected by the membership)
Welfare Officer
No nominations received to date
London Liaison Officer
No nominations received to date
Those elected to all of the roles listed above except for the Welfare Officer and the London Liaison Officer will also be Directors of British Softball Federation Ltd.
Although people will be elected at the AGM to positions as listed above, the BSF Executive now has the ability to change some roles as needed to suit the requirements of the BSF and the skills of elected individuals, apart from the positions of President, Secretary (Administrator) and Treasurer.
For positions that currently have no candidates, nominations can be received up to the time of voting at the AGM. Anyone interested in standing for one of these positions should contact BSF President Stella Ackrell (stella.ackrell@britishsoftball.org) and Administrator Vicky Hall (vicky.hall@britishsoftball.org) before or during the AGM.
Role descriptions
Here are brief role descriptions for positions on the BSF Executive:
President
- Chairs BSF Executive meetings and represents British Softball at ESF and ISF meetings.
- Has overall responsibility for Federation work and softball in Great Britain.
- Sits on the BSUK Board as a Director and other BSUK committees as required.
- Acts as a point of contact internationally and from the British softball community with regard to Federation business.
- Works closely and maintains good working relationships with BSUK and the BBF.
Treasurer
- Keeps accounts and prepares annual budget for approval of the Executive and the membership.
- Maintains control of BSF bank account(s), pays invoices and reimburses expenses.
- Reports to the Executive on financial issues as appropriate.
- Liaises with Auditors regarding review and preparation of annual accounts.
- Maintain Companies House data re: Directors and Annual Returns.
Administrator
- Carries out BSF administration, arranges meetings, develops agendas, keeps Minutes.
- Follows up and liaises with other Executive members on action points from meetings.
- Distributes and follows up on enquires received from the domestic and international softball community.
Tournaments Officer/Logistics
- Manages all National Championship and other tournaments run by the BSF on the day.
- Oversees the procurement and management of infrastructure at BSF-run tournaments.
Tournaments Officer/Statistics & Administration
- Oversees registration and communication for BSF-run tournaments.
- Does scheduling for BSF-run tournaments.
- Takes the lead in proposing structures for BSF competitions and Championships.
National Teams Officer
- Works with BSUK’s Development Officer/Softball Programmes Manager to make sure that all softball national teams have the support and help they need to run effectively and be successful.
- Chairs the GB Management Committee, which oversees, sets policy and provides support for national team programmes.
- Works closely with GB coaches regarding strategy for all national teams, including training delivery and the organisation of tours.
- Chairs tour de-briefs and performance reviews.
Marketing and Communications Officer
- Maintains the BSF brand and image (logos, websites etc).
- Manages the design of BSF signage and merchandise and liaises with suppliers and advertisers.
- Organises the promotion of the BSF at tournaments and other events.
- Represents the BSF at BSUK meetings (Development Subcommittee and Board).
Membership Officer
- Develops and maintains contact with League Heads and Committees.
- Invoices and monitors fee receipts and chases up latepayers.
- Monitors use of the BSF website by leagues, teams and tournaments.
- Encourages non-affiliated teams to join and develops initiatives to encourage new members.
Youth and Schools Officer
- Develops youth and schools softball initiatives and programmes.
- Works with BSUK on schools projects.
General Officers
- Assist with BSF events and other matters.
- Take on specific projects as determined by the Executive.
BASU Representative
- Acts as the BSF Technical Officer.
- Maintains information flow between the BSF Executive and the BASU Committee.
- Advises the Executive on all matters to do with umpiring.
Welfare Officer
- Promotes welfare policies and best practice throughout the sport.
- Keeps the Executive aware of welfare issues and developments.
- Liaises with BSUK if and when welfare issues arise.
London Liaison Officer
- Develops contacts and liaises with London leagues.
- Keeps the Executive informed about issues affecting softball in London.