Have you ever wanted to have direct input into the running of a nonprofit organization? February 15 is the last day to submit your application for the Board of Directors of D2Care. We have 5 positions to fill. Time Commitment is about an hour a week. And you will be on the front lines helping to make the decisions to chart the course of D2Care’s future.
Candidates will be asked to attend the Members Meeting scheduled for March 15, times to be announced. This meeting is intended to give our membership an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates. As an additional reminder, in order to vote in the upcoming elections, your dues need to be paid and current by February 15, 09.
To apply, answer these questions.
Board Candidacy Entry Form
Name:
State/country of residence:
Are you over 21? Yes (__) No (__)
Member of D2Care since: ________________________
Do you have a computer and internet access? Yes (__) No (__)
Do you belong to another national or international organization or group with substantially the same purpose and objectives as D2Care? Yes (__) No (__) If yes, please describe:
Do you agree to abide by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and other policies of D2Care? Yes (__) No (__)
Do you belong to an internet dog list or group? Yes (__) No (__) If yes, please describe all.
What dog related activities have you participated in? (Examples: rescue, agility?)
Do you or have you owned a deaf dog? Yes (__) No (__)What do you think the D2Care needs to accomplish in the next 12 months?
Where do you see D2Care being in the next four years?
What do you see your role as in accomplishing this plan?
Once complete, send the Entry Form to the Membership Development Committee, using this link:
http://www.d2care.org/aboutus/committees.php
(you will need to scroll to the Membership Development Committee and click on “contact”.
If you are not sure you are a qualified candidate, the criteria for sitting on the Board Of Directors is:
- Be over 21 years old;
- Be a Member in good standing of D2Care for one (1) year, or a Charter Member, whichever is less;
- Have own reliable computer with e-mail or internet access;
- May not be a Board Member or Committee Member of a national or international group or organization with substantially the same purposes and objectives as D2Care;
- Agrees to abide by the D2Care Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, all other D2Care rules and regulations, and promises to promote the health, welfare, and quality of life for deaf dogs.
