Thursday, August 28, 2008

2008 Board of Directors Election
Considerations for potential BOD candidates

By Gary Coy
Election Committee Chairman

Seventeen things for potential candidates to consider before throwing their hat into the ring.

· Must have the time.
· Must be willing and committed to taking a position involving performing the work of the Board. Either in a lead role or in a supportive role.
· Board business is conducted year around. There is no "off season".
· Family issues, job issues, personal issues, etc. can all be detrimental to the most well intentioned board member.
· Have support of wife, husband, or significant other.
· Monthly board meetings that can last late into the evening.
· Frequent telephone calls regarding member issues, committee responsibilities, and board business.
· Large volume of daily e-mails that require a response. More and more board business is conducted via e-mail rather than at meetings.
· Must have the time and desire to respond and contribute thoughtfully. Must be capable of respecting dissenting opinions.
· Want to serve for the right reasons.
· Loyalty to NBUA
· Must commit to the full two-year term.
· Possess good communication and reasoning skills.
· Capable of working constructively with other board members and the assignor.
· Possess the work habits to complete tasks within proscribed time limits.
· Be able to maintain confidentiality regarding information that is properly deemed to be of sensitive nature.
· Dedicated to adhering to our charter, bylaws, and policies and procedures.

Interested candidates may communicate their intent to run for one of the five open positions in writing by email to st1jrp@comcast.net or U.S. Postal Service to John Philbeck, 2709 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA 98134 no later then 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Candidate statements (600 words or less) and photos are due at the same time.