Position: Board Member
Time commitment: Five hours per month (meetings, preparation, consultation)
Term: Three years, appointed or elected at Annual Meeting (end of year)
Vision Statement: Quality Community: vibrant, friendly and prosperous.
Mission Statement: Building business success through education, leadership and partnerships.
Core Values: Dedication: Committed to performing at a high level of organizational excellence.
Integrity: Operate honestly and ethically, in all matters.
Collaboration: Work together to achieve impactful results.
Benefits of Becoming a Board Member
• Greater visibility and reputation building for your business through Chamber activities
• Greater opportunity to contribute to shaping Osceola’s and the Chamber’s future
• Leadership and personal growth opportunities within the Chamber
The Board of Directors are collectively accountable to the members, community and other stakeholders. They are accountable for the organization’s performance in relation to its mission and strategic objectives and for the effective stewardship of financial and human resources.
Responsibility
Board members are role models for our members and the community. We stand for a code of values that creates a Culture of Leadership, Collaboration and Engagement. Board members are responsible for acting in the best long-term interests of the organization and its community. Bring informed decision-making, a broad knowledge, collaborative attitude and an inclusive perspective to the task of decision making.[i]
General Duties and Expectations:
Qualifications
The following are considered key qualifications:
Application can be downloaded below.
Time commitment: Five hours per month (meetings, preparation, consultation)
Term: Three years, appointed or elected at Annual Meeting (end of year)
Vision Statement: Quality Community: vibrant, friendly and prosperous.
Mission Statement: Building business success through education, leadership and partnerships.
Core Values: Dedication: Committed to performing at a high level of organizational excellence.
Integrity: Operate honestly and ethically, in all matters.
Collaboration: Work together to achieve impactful results.
Benefits of Becoming a Board Member
• Greater visibility and reputation building for your business through Chamber activities
• Greater opportunity to contribute to shaping Osceola’s and the Chamber’s future
• Leadership and personal growth opportunities within the Chamber
- Connections with elected officials, local entrepreneurs and professionals
- Opportunities to make meaningful contributions to your community
- Lasting business relationships and friendships
- Accountability
The Board of Directors are collectively accountable to the members, community and other stakeholders. They are accountable for the organization’s performance in relation to its mission and strategic objectives and for the effective stewardship of financial and human resources.
Responsibility
Board members are role models for our members and the community. We stand for a code of values that creates a Culture of Leadership, Collaboration and Engagement. Board members are responsible for acting in the best long-term interests of the organization and its community. Bring informed decision-making, a broad knowledge, collaborative attitude and an inclusive perspective to the task of decision making.[i]
General Duties and Expectations:
- Prepare for and attend board meetings once monthly
- Work as a team member, support board decisions and staff
- Participate in review of the mission, objectives, core values and the development of a strategic plan
- Participate in the fundraising process
- Monitor the performance of the organization in relation to objectives and core values
- Approve the budget and monitor financial performance.
- Abide by the by-laws, code of values and other polices that apply to the board
- Establish, review and monitor polices that guide core operational practices (eg. financial management, human resource management)
- Participate in the development and evaluation of the board itself
- Participate in hiring, evaluation and releasing of the Executive Director
- Participate in the recruitment of new board members, ambassadors, members and staff.
- Participate in a committee of your choice
- Attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting
- Keep informed about community issues relevant to our members needs, the mission and objectives
Qualifications
The following are considered key qualifications:
- Knowledge of the community and downtown district
- Commitment to organization’s mission and strategic directions
- Commitment of time
- Openness to learning
- Interest in growing professionally in leadership and creating a thriving community
Application can be downloaded below.
| board__application.pdf |