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2010 Sponsors

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Board of Director 2010 Officers:

Co-Chairs Judi Schaim Larry Ramey

Treasurer Joe Mayer Secretary Debra McEntee

Board at Large Jeri Dilno   Bob Leyh Suanne Pauley Chris Shaw Andrea Villa

Emeritus Doug Moore

Board Responsibilities

Title: Director of the Board 

Term: 3 years. 

Qualifications: Specific experience and/or knowledge in at least one management area: Administration, Board functions, Program Development, Personnel, Finance, Public Relations, Marketing, or Event production.

Overall Responsibilities: Together with the rest of the Board, each Director is responsible for ensuring effective and fiscally sound operations consistent with Pride's mission. This will require the Director to provide vision, leadership, expertise, and judicious advice.

General Expectations:

• Know Prides by-laws, mission, purposes, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs. 
• Contribute at least 8-10 hours per month (on average) in working on board-related activities. 
• Serve and actively participate on at least one and not more than two standing committees of the Board. 
• Suggest individuals of achievement and distinction for membership on the Board. 
• Serve as an advocate of Pride to various constituent groups and to the public. 
• Fulfill Pride-related commitments within agreed upon deadlines.

Fiduciary Responsibilities:

• Exercise prudence in conjunction with the whole Board in managing the control of Pride funds. 
• Faithfully read and understand the organization's financial statements. 
• Understand the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of serving on the Board.

Meetings:

• Attend and participate in all regular and special Board meetings as well as assigned committee meetings. 
• Prepare of all meetings by thoroughly reviewing any relevant materials in advance. 
• Suggest agenda items to ensure that policy-related matters are addressed. 
• Directors are expected to notify chair if unable to attend any meeting assigned.

Conflicts of Interest:

• Serve the organization as a whole rather than the exclusive interest of one particular constituency. 
• Refrain from accepting personal favors or gifts from persons who do business with or work at Pride. 
• Maintain independence and objectivity at all times.
• Operate fairly, ethically, and with personal integrity even when not obliged to do so legally or through other explicit policies.

Updated May 2010