Board of Directors Application

Board Member Applicant Requirements:
1. GROWS member in good standing for 1+ year.
2. Active participation in GROWS.

Board Member Responsibilities:
1. Serves a minimum of one (1) three-year term on the Board. Eligible to serve two (2) three-year terms if reelected.

2. Be present at BOD meetings. You may not miss more than three (3} consecutive or four (4) cumulative regular meetings calendar year. Full Board of Directors meets the 3rd Friday of every month from 9:30-10:30am, unless otherwise determined.

3. Makes a serious commitment to participate actively in GROWS monthly meetings and events, BOD & committee work. GROWS is a working board where each director participates on a committee to continue planning and advancing our organization. Participation in the advancement of GROWS includes committee work, fundraising and membership development & retention. Committee meeting times vary and should last 60-75 minutes.

4. Stays informed about GROWS matters, is prepared for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports. Members stay connected through meeting attendance, committee work, membership events, email and other communications.

5. Builds a collegial working relationship with other committee members.

6. Participates in the board’s annual evaluation and planning efforts, including that of the Executive Director.

7. Ensuring all legal and ethical responsibilities of GROWS are fulfilled.

8. Ensuring adequate financial resources are secured and maintained effectively, including contributing or fundraising a minimum of $500 in GROWS membership/sponsorship.

9. Enhancing the public image of GROWS and using connections in other organizations to promote GROWS mission.

10. Maintaining Integrity — Board directors should behave truthfully and ethically and set an example for others. Boards are responsible for establishing basic policies to support the integrity of the nonprofit’s reputation.

Committees are:

Program Committee
Initiates membership programs that reflect our mission of networking, advocacy, and education.
Membership Committee
Promotes and reaches out to introduce prospective members to GROWS and all it offers. Also maintain and highlight current members while promoting GROWS at events and functions.
Marketing Committee
This committee collaborates to communicate with members, recruit new members, promote on social media, evaluate member surveys.
Fundraising Committee
Work and develop ideas on fundraising and community outreach.

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1. Name

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2. Company

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3. Position/Title

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4. Phone

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5. Email

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6. Number of years with present company

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7. Number of years as GROWS member

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8. Other affiliations/Memberships/positions

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9. What is meaningful to you about a position on the Board of Directors?

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10. If selected, what specific skills, connections and resources do you feel will help you contribute to the success of GROWS

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11. What previous committee or board experience(s) has prepared you to take on a role as a Director for GROWS

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12. Are you comfortable soliciting others for membership and funding? If yes, describe any previous experience.

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13. What volunteer activities are you active within the community?

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14. What do you believe are the two most significant issues or problems facing GROWS?

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15. Which committee do you most wish to join once on the BOD? (Program, Fundraising, Marketing and Membership)

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16. What concerns do you have about joining our BOD?

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17. Is there any other information we should know / consider?

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