The boards of Rotary Charities and Rotary Camps & Services are now accepting nomination forms for the Board of Trustees. Terms will begin in October 2021 and end in September of 2024. Any Rotarian who has been a member of and active in the club for five years and is currently in good standing may apply (note: if the Rotarian transfers in from another club and has at least 5 years total between the two, or if they have served in the capacity of Presidential Designee, they are eligible to run).
Key Characteristics for Rotary Charities and Rotary Camps & Services board members:
Proven leadership
Strong community connections
Nonprofit board experience
Exemplary of the Four-Way Test
Objective, with no personal agenda
Respectful of differing opinions
Collaborative
Strategic thinker
Visionary
Creative
5-county perspective
The time commitment varies with each board, committee membership, and role. Both boards meet monthly for 1 ½ - 2 hours. There will be additional time for joint board meetings, legacy trustee meetings, committees/task forces, and grant meetings (Rotary Charities Board only). Plan on a monthly commitment of 5 –15 hours.
The application form for both boards are attached to this email, posted on the club website, and are also available from Stacey Foster. Applications are due by September 13, 2021, and should be submitted via email to Stacey Foster, sfoster@rotarycharities.org.
At the September 21 st Rotary Club meeting, the Joint Nominating Committees will propose a slate of candidates for election. Additionally, nominations will be taken from the floor at that time. The election will take place at the annual meeting of Rotary Charities and Rotary Camps & Services on September 28, 2021.
Questions may be forwarded to Stacey Foster, sfoster@rotarycharities.org
