The HBA exists to help guide & grow the Hubbards Barn & Community Park as an accessible and sustainable community hub.
Our Mission: The Hubbards Barn Association preserves the cultural and natural heritage of the Hubbards Barn and Community Park, facilitates community activities and events on the property, and provides organizational continuity through the sound management of our resources.
As members of the community, the Board of Directors provides an essential community vision at the heart of all HBA’s governance and operations.
We are committed to maintaining the integrity and rural environment of the Barn. We keep in mind our community, the history of the Barn, and the need for sustainable and accessible environment when making decisions. We work together as a team, but often break into smaller working groups to achieve tasks. We support each other, have fun, and work to ensure we preserve the Hubbards Barn & Community Park as an invaluable community asset to be enjoyed today and in the future.
Our Recruitment Process
In general, the HBA seeks Directors who are committed to:
General principles of collaboration, engagement, and inclusivity.
HBA’s core interests, such as food security, local producers, and the local economy that inform our Hubbards Farmers’ Market program; preservation and promotion of the cultural and natural heritage of the Hubbards Barn and Community Park; and community programming.
Providing, on average, 3-5 hours per month for Board meetings, working group meetings, and supporting HBA administrative needs and programming, as appropriate.
In addition to these general requirements, for any given Board recruitment period the HBA may seek candidates with specific skills, experiences, and circumstances to meet specific needs that aid HBA’s succession planning and organizational sustainability.
As Board Director positions are limited (the HBA Board may have a maximum of nine directors, each elected for two-year terms), the HBA Nominating Committee will review Expressions of Interest received and present for election by majority vote at the annual general meeting at least one nominee for each anticipated vacancy on the Board of Directors.
Also of note is that at the first meeting of the new Board of Directors for the new governance year, the Board appoints Directors to serve as Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary). Directors are not voted into Officer roles at the AGM.
Please note we appreciate and value any and all Expressions of Interest to serve on the Board of Directors. As the Board must always keep succession planning in mind, even if you are not selected for election to the Board at this time, we hope to engage you in other volunteer roles to help advance the work and community vision of the HBA.
Thank you for your interest in the HBA Board of Directors. Please complete this Form (HBA Board Member Expression of Interest Form) so that you may tell us about yourself, your skills, and experiences. Email the completed form to secretary@hubbardsbarn.org and chair@hubbardsbarn.org. And feel free to contact us with any questions at any time!
Thank you!
~ The Hubbards Barn Association