Become a Board Member We look forward to hearing from you. Please complete the form with your board selection. Feel free to also suggest other board positions as well! Name Email Phone Board Position Applying For VP Chair of the Board Treasurer Secretary Membership Events Public Relations Senior Governance I agree that the Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring the organization’s long term financial stability and integrity. Directors ensure that the organization fulfills its mission by doing quality work. Directors recognize that in order to foster the organization’s continued visibility and growth, diversification of income sources is essential and they pledge to personally contribute needed resources and talents toward this end. I agree Support the misssion I agree to support the mission statement to empower women to improve their economic status through education, employment, and entrepreneurship. I agree Fiduciary Responsibility I agree to read and understand the financial statements and otherwise assist the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility. I agree Participate I agree to attend board meetings and actively participate in decision making, strategic planning activities, organization’s conferences, meetings, and regular assessments to improve board performance. I agree Share I agree to share your area of expertise with the board volunteers and staff. I agree Advocate I agree to be an advocate for the organization, promote it in ways appropriate to your profession and contacts. I agree Maintain Membership I agree to maintain your membership, and in addition to membership, make a financial contribution appropriate to your circumstances. I agree Obtain Support I agree to obtain various means of support for the organization, such as sponsorships, advertisers, members, exhibitors, speakers, etc. I agree Fulfill I agree to fulfill the duties of care, obedience and loyalty to the organization. I agree Partner I agree to partner with the executive director to accomplish the mission. I agree Serve I agree to serve on at least one committee each term served. I agree Develop I agree to work to develop new leadership and recommend potential board members to the board development committee. I agree Desired Skills & Experience I agree to have knowledge of history, mission and goals. Knowledge of the organization and commitment to maintaining a strong organization that is responsive to the membership. Working knowledge of bylaws and policies. Ability to handle organization business with tact, enthusiasm and commitment. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to motivate members to be involved and attend regional meetings, conferences, etc. Ability to take responsibility and follow through on assignments. Ability to work well with people individually and in a group. I agree Terms of Service I agree that members of the Board of Directors are elected for one year terms. Members may be re-elected according to the bylaws. I agree Terms of Service I agree that members of the Board of Directors are elected for one year terms. Members may be re-elected according to the bylaws. I agree Terms of Service I agree that members of the Board of Directors are elected for one year terms. Members may be re-elected according to the bylaws. I agree Message Send