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This year there will be two positions up for election on the Ascent Board of Directors and three on the Executive. Nominations for these positions must be submitted 14 days prior to the election. The nominees will be communicated to the membership prior to the AGM. Voting will take place at the AGM using a paper ballot. Anyone wishing to vote who cannot attend the AGM can do so via email

Timeline

August 18 - Deadline for nomination and submissions.
September 9, 2023 - Voting takes place during AGM (Welsford Rendezvous).

Descriptions of positions

Board of Directors (2): 
These are at large positions with no specific duties or responsibilities listed.
Typically, board members offer council on big picture matters and decisions usually concerning Ascent Policies and Procedures. Board members often sit on committees designed to formulate policy. These are two year term commitments.
These seats are currently held by Dom Caron and Phil Ouellette. In order to run for one of these positions candidates must have 5 years of outdoor climbing experience.

Executive (3):
President (Greg Hughes) - the President's primary responsibility is to manage access issues including concerns and agreements. Other duties include policy development and vision. This is a two-year term. Candidates for this position must have held a previous position with Ascent New Brunswick either on the Board of Directors or Executive.
Treasurer (Mike Delaney) - the primary responsibility is to manage the financial matters for Ascent. This includes deposits and expenditures and accurate record keeping of the books.
Crag Stewardship Coordinator (Luke Perrin) - this position is designed to help address issues with crags that are of an environmental nature. Everything from making signs at crags to coordinating removal of trash to organizing trail days.

Submissions

All positions listed above are open for nominations.

Note that the incumbents have indicated that they will be reoffering.
To apply, please submit your candidature to ascentnb@gmail.com (subject: Ascent NB < position > candidature) with a small paragraph about yourself and why you are applying; To be shared with the membership.

We are now into the 2023 membership season and it is time to renew your Ascent NB membership (or join for the first time)! We are currently accepting memberships for the 2023 season (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024).

To complete this process click on the link below and follow the steps described on that page:

Membership – Ascent NB

All existing memberships will expire as of March 31, 2023. Join now to ensure you're ready to go as soon as that first warm, sunny day arrives! Members that renewed their memberships recently will retain their good standing.

Membership rates are $40 for adults and $20 for students.

We remind all members that the Peregrine Falcon closure at Cochrane Lane is in effect as usual, and no climbing is allowed between Gollum's Cave and Pooh Corner from April 1 to August 1. Reindeer Land is fair game, as is Waterfall Layback, but not in between.

Remember, being a member of Ascent New Brunswick comes with its rewards, such as:

• special access privilege to CFB Gagetown cliffs all year-round,
• access to events like the Red Rock Rendezvous on April 29th or the Welsford Rendezous in September,
• the knowledge that you're supporting an organization that maintains access to climbing areas in New Brunswick as its focus.
• access to climbing areas in New Brunswick like McQuirks, Kingston, Parlee Brook, the Hatchery and Glebe Road Ice Crags