Organization Structure

Meeting Overview Mission of CFI Calgary Matching Structure to Mission New Structure Overview Mission Teams & Chairs Support Teams & Chairs Executive Roles Get Involved in CFI Questions & Discussion

CFI Transnational’s Mission is: “to promote and defend science, reason, and free inquiry in all aspects of human interest.” CFI Transnational’s Purpose is: “to contribute to the public understanding and appreciation of science and reason, and their applications to human conduct.”

CFI Calgary’s Mission aligns with the transnational organization. That is: “to promote and defend science, reason, and free inquiry in all aspects of human interest.” Initial focus has been on the “science” portion Members have expressed interest in fulfilling the entire mission Resources are now available to add “reason, and free inquiry” to our work

Recognizing the separate “science, reason, and free inquiry” mission teams Allows members to focus on their area of expertise and/or passion, or participate in many areas Gives CFI Calgary the ability to properly address multiple issues Administrative duties have been an obstacle to CFI Calgary’s effectiveness Support groups can reduce strain on mission teams Specialized support can be at the ready for all mission teams

Mission Teams Science Reason Free Inquiry Support Teams Communication Membership Investigation Social Outreach Administration Team

Each Mission Team has a Chairperson Reports to Executive Chair Co-ordinates with other Mission Teams Mission Team Chair leads their team Recruits volunteers Chooses and prioritizes current issues Sets long-term plan for Mission Team Co-ordinates with support teams as needed

Science Mission Focus: Science in Alberta Public Education Public awareness of Science Science Chair: Scott Rowed Member Involvement: Government & Legislation Watchdogs Policy Advisement Think-tank Strategy & Ally Development Speaker’s Program

Reason Mission Focus: Promoting Skepticism & Critical Thinking Exposure of logical fallacies of public concern Reason Chair: TBA - Nominations to Executive Chair Member Involvement: Youth Outreach Pseudo-science Watchdogs Strategy Development Speaker’s Program

Free Inquiry Mission Focus: Protection and Promotion of Secular Humanist Values Dogma Free Living Promoting Ethics & Exposing Unethical Behaviour Free Inquiry Chair: TBA - Nominations to Executive Chair Member Involvement: Government Policy (Church-State) Watchdogs Formation of Ethical Arguments Speaker’s Program

Each Support Team will have a chairperson reporting to the 2 nd Chair Support Team Chair co-ordinates with Mission Team Chairs and 2 nd Chair Support Team Chair leads and co-ordinates their team Recruits volunteers Provides “at the ready” support for Mission Teams

Communication Mission: Provides a consistent internal and external message from CFI Calgary Maintains website, Facebook group, newsletters with current activities of Mission Teams Develops and maintains media relations Chair: Mike Gray acting chair pending long term decision Member Involvement: Webmaster, writer(s), and other communication

Membership Mission: Recruit and maintain Friends of the Centre Raises funds to support CFI’s mission Chair: Helen Beach Member Involvement: Event teams to support inquiries at large events Fundraisers Volunteer Assignment

Investigation Mission: Use the scientific method to investigate claims Research assertions that require investigation Chair: Randy Tyson Member Involvement: Scientifically minded persons to do investigations Researchers to look into suspected false claims

Social Mission: Co-ordinate charitable work through CFI Calgary Support event planning and execution Chair: TBA - Nominations to Executive Chair Member Involvement: Charity volunteers Event planners & execution teams Bakers

Outreach Mission: Provide support of CFI’s sponsored Student Groups Seek out new opportunity for youth & senior outreach Chair: TBA - Nominations to Executive Chair Member Involvement: University & High School Students and Educators Program developers for youth programs Future support for camps, after-school programs, and other outreach opportunities.

Administration Mission: Efficiently maintain necessary reporting and record keeping for CFI Calgary Chair: No Chair – Team reports directly to Executive Chair Positions: Treasurer: Brett Gartner Secretary & CFI Reporting: TBA – Volunteer Needed

Executive Chair Cliff Erasmus Works with CFI Canada and CFI Transnational Responsible for CFI Calgary achieving its mission. Recruits and works with Mission Chairs for the completion of CFI’s Goals Provides a public face for CFI Calgary in co-ordination with Communication Team Works with 2 nd Chair to ensure adequate support for Mission Teams from Support Teams

2 nd Chair TBA – Chosen by Executive Chair Co-ordinates Support Teams Provides support for Executive Chair

Become a Friend of the Centre Contact Helen with the Membership Team to sign up tonight Volunteer Contact the team’s Chair if you have a role in mind Contact Helen with the Membership Team if you are unsure Contribute to all the areas that interest you

Immediate Needs Secretary Mission Chairs for Reason and Free Inquiry Support Chairs for Social and Outreach Long-Term Needs Volunteers within each team Where can you contribute most?