Katikati Community Centre Executive Board
MEET OUR BOARD
Zinta Krumins (Treasurer)
Over the last year, I have enjoyed working with the team at The Community Centre the last few years, I have enjoyed working with the team at The Community Centre. I feel honoured to be on the Board and look forward to continuing to work with the Board and the team to support the activities of the Community Centre.
I worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years. Since leaving full time employment in 2015, I have worked in voluntary positions, spent time on my hobbies and carried out some consultancy. Moving to New Zealand in 2019 has allowed me to continue to work in voluntary roles as well as spending time on my hobbies of pottery, art and reading and of course supporting the Community Centre.
Lucia Vallely
Moving from Seattle, Washington USA in late 2005, we chose Katikati as our home. It was a momentous decision for my Kiwi husband, two children and me and one that we have not regretted. Establishing roots in this community is important to me and to facilitate this, I have worked to support numerous educational, sport and community-sponsored organizations and events over the years.
My current role as Offshore Lecturer for Wintec-Guizhou Tech Interior Design program is a continuation of my 30-year Interior Design career which allows me to share my knowledge and design project experience with Wintec International students in China.
Prior to my teaching role, I worked for nearly nine years in Professional Relations and Marketing/Dental Training for a local dental manufacturer to successfully promote our homegrown brand to a global market.
In addition, I have taught computer technology courses for adult learners for Toi Ohomai and continue to teach courses for Katikati Community Centre to further support lifelong learners with basic computing and internet engagement skills.
Rita Robinson
Being involved in the local community has always been important for me, from running a mums and toddlers group, managing school sports teams and supporting community events. Having moved to Tauranga in 2010 with my young family, being part of a community provided a sense of belonging, support and friendship.
In the UK, I worked as a Senior HR Manager for a large corporate enterprise. My current role is as business owner of my own HR Consultancy, and I am privileged to work with a number of small and medium-sized organisations, including NGOs and Charities across New Zealand, dealing with a range of employment matters from recruitment, performance and process management and organisational design.
I am looking forward to playing an active role as part of the Board and being able to add value to the Katikati Community Centre.
Board Selection & Duties
Katikati Community Centre is a non-profit community organization established in 1991, and operating in the community for 30 years, since 1993.
The governance of the Centre has been entrusted to an Executive Board whose members are asked to commit to serve a 2-year term. A second 2-year term, confirmed at the AGM, or an SGM, is possible, after which Board members must retire for a minimum of 24 months, before being eligible for reelection. The Board consists of 4-7 members.
Diversity within the Board is actively sought and encouraged, emphasizing diversity of ethnicity, age, culture, gender, relevant skills, and ability to represent a segment of the wider Katikati community.
Duties of the Board
The purpose of the Executive Board is to oversee the management of the business of the Community Centre, employ the Centre Manager, and to provide leadership within the organization and wider Katikati community. The board as a whole is responsible for the following roles that are essential to the success of the Community Centre.
1. Determining the Centre’s Mission, Vision, Objectives (Purpose), and Operating Norms
2. Ensuring effective organisational planning
3. Ensuring adequate resourcing.
4. Ensuring resources are managed effectively.
5. Approving and monitoring, the Centre’s programs to best reflect community needs.
6. Promoting the Centre’s public standing and reputation.
7. Ensuring legal and ethical integrity while maintaining accountability.
8. Recruiting and orienting new Board members with required complementary skill sets.
While the implementation of the day to day running of the Centre is delegated to the Centre Manager and staff, the Board retains responsibility for the governance oversight of the organization.
Board Meetings
The Board generally meets on a bi-monthly basis for up to 2 hours.
Additional meetings are held as required should circumstances require Board input – eg appointment of a new Centre Manager, setting Annual Budget targets etc. Some Board members may serve on subcommittees of the Board – eg Finance, HR etc which will require more ad hoc meetings organised to suit the availability of the members.
Board Selection
The Board frequently seeks to recruit new Board members to expand its skill base and/or community diversity.
Board members need to be passionate about serving the community, particularly in the areas of children & youth, adult education, social support, and information services.
They need to be prepared to commit a minimum of 2 hours of service per month to be familiar with the Centre’s activities and governance issues, and to attend the organised Board & subcommittee meetings.
People with a strong personal commitment to the community with knowledge and experience in community led development, advocacy, and governance are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed by the Board and candidates offering key needed skills and community diversity will be invited to fill any current vacancies. Applicants may be unsuccessful, not due to their lack of suitability for the Board, but purely because they do not contribute greater diversity or the specific needed skills at that time.
How To Apply
If you wish to volunteer as a Board member, please submit an application to the Katikati Community Centre by completing the adjacent online form. Applications will be considered at the following Board Meeting and the applicants advised of the outcome in a timely manner.
We appreciate all offers of help in this governance role.