POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  Board of Directors & Board Members 

ELECTED:  By OUCH membership 

TERM OF OFFICE: Two years 

AUTHORITY: Assigned powers by the Bylaws, exercised in meetings or as delegated 

PURPOSE:  To serve as a team member in providing leadership and direction of the organization and its delivery of service consistent with OUCH goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Board Members are expected to promote and exhibit ethical practices in all activities.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH BOARD MEMBER: 

1. Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of OUCH Bylaws, policies, goals and objectives, Code of Conduct and the ability to explain these to the members of OUCH, the public and potential donors. 
2. Participate in all regularly scheduled and called meetings of the board.  Prepare for each meeting by reading pre-meeting documents, preparing reports to be presented and securing dedicated time. 
3. Make a personal financial donation to OUCH.  Additionally support all activities of OUCH, including Annual Convention. 
4. Participates in leadership development opportunities for board, committee and membership, as available. 
5. Represents OUCH’s interests in all Board, committee and leadership decision-making. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD: 

1. Develop and implements goals, objectives and priorities to improve OUCH and its chapters’ services offered, governance, management and continued financial viability. 
2. Review at least annually, the Bylaws, policies and procedures of OUCH to ensure continued viability and applicability. 
3. Perform any and all duties imposed on Board collectively or individually by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies or Procedures. 
4. Provide for the selection of and the direction to the Executive committee. All members are expected to serve on one or more committees. 
5. Determine and secure the resources needed to implement OUCH operational requirements, funding of research, services to members and direct investments. 
6. Oversees the performance of chapters, provide for guidance and assistance and help each attain a level of success. Recommend and or assist chapters in making changes, as necessary, to improve operations. 
7. Elect and support the officers of the board of directors. 
8. Ensure the operations of OUCH are consistent with the Bylaws, policies, procedures, federal and states laws. 
9. Ensure fiduciary responsibility, sound financial management, and financial accountability for contributions, income, and all OUCH assets. Account for and report financial information and ensure public accountability consistent with OUCH policies 

TIME COMMITMENT:  OUCH business is generally conducted on the Business Board.  Directors are to check in daily for new messages and to give input as necessary.  Board Meetings are held at least quarterly.  The scheduled and called meetings are usually held on online on Sundays starting at 11:00 am Eastern Time and generally last 2-3 hours. Additionally, those that serve on committees will be required to participate in additional meetings. 

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Working knowledge of OUCH structure, governance, policies and procedures. 

2. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and abilities. 

3. Willingness and ability to collaborate with others and work effectively as a team member and leader. 

4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, especially with computer and Internet. 

5. Willingness to adapt and conform to change. 

   I spent 2 yrs. on the BoD.  1 year on a committee.  I am currently on the board again temporarily til the next elections and have been the chair of Family services for 2 years.

     I cannot tell you how much satisfaction I have derived from knowing I have helped a little bit.  It is quite painless, doesn't take up a whole lot of time and is one of the better things I can say I have done in my life. 

           Please consider helping yourself as well as others.  You will NOT regret it.

           Linda

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Application Deadline Extended

Due to the lack of sufficient response, the deadline to submit Director Candidate Applications has been extended to May 25th, 2008.

Lizzie2 wrote on May 15^th, 2008 at 8:58am:


Carrie -
True and False!
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What's new - the organization has more fleshed out build, and that is a combination of all the hard work people have put in during all these years. 

Now, OUCH is at a turning point, with a visible possibility for tremendous growth, sponsors at the door, and the attention of other orgs that everyone has clamored for over the years.  Now is NOT the time to back away.

Support is always welcome, and actions are not just welcome, they are NEEDED.  A ball game has not only pitchers and batters, they have coaches, umps, and water boy/bat boys!

I think I fit in somewhere between the outfielders and waterboy but I've been in the game, trying to do what I can.  Regardless, there will come a time when players need a relief...

That goes for everyone.  I am not a CH sufferer.  But I am a supporter.  Yes, I said it.  You don't have to be a CHer to pitch in - that  mind set has passed in this org, personally speaking, at least from where I stand.

We have a spokesperson, but I feel, as my term end is coming up, that I can say to you, that as hard as this people have worked to get OUCH to where it is - the website, newsletter, liasons, sponsorships, new relationships, a concrete infrastructure, and every mundane but necessary task, etc. - this is not the time to stop the momentum.

Take a moment, and realize -  a big task divided among many, is not so difficult, but a task carried out by 1 or 2 will become monumental to the point of impossible. 

Maybe I've said too much.  I just can't keep my big trap shut sometimes. 

Think about it.  Everyone can contribute something, and I'm not talking dollars.

Pepp

We're coming down to the wire now, folks.  If this is something you've considered (or even if it is not) , I really encourage you to consider putting your name forward.

It's an unparalleled opportunity to be a part of the solution--OUCH is the leading organization advocating for you, and for your fellow clusterheads. 

Many thanks to those who've come forward--and thanks in advance to those who may yet choose to do so.  You don't have to be a grizzled veteran--even if you're green as the grass to CH, to CH.com, or to OUCH, we'd love to hear from you if you believe you have something to offer.

All the best,

George

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I have not been around here for several weeks so I apologize for those who PM'ed me and did not get a response.

I do have several questions prior to saying "Me 2" and will adress them to the appropriate people.

the one thing that I can guarantee is that I can not make convention this year which appears to be a requirement.

If "you" need to get in touch with me please email me

best,

Eric

ATTENDING THE CONVENTION IS NOT A REQUIREMENT!

Sorry about the shouting, but I wanted to make sure everyone heard me.  LOL


I'm sorry if anyone thought the had to attend the convention to apply to be on the Board of Directors.

Attending the convention is desirable because we will be doing some training, but the training can be done on your own and via chat or whatever.

If thinking you had to attend the convention has the stumbling block for anyone, please reconsider now.

Again, I am very sorry for any misunderstanding in this.

Best regards,

Mike Day

    The dead-line for applications is Monday, May 25th.

  I have heard this:

"If you don't vote.  You have no right to complain."  The same holds true for this.  My head hurts.  I assume yours does too or you woudn't be here in the first place.

   You alone,  or me alone,  can do very little to improve anything in the whole scheme of things.  OUCH and all of us together can do MUCH.  OH, so very much.   

There is absolutely no guilt trip in what I am saying.  Some of you may think "I  only have a certain  length of time to devote to OUCH"  and there-fore feel they can't be of service... and that is so far from the truth.

Even if you don't feel you can be a board member,  you can join a committee who helps out once a  month on the newsletter committee for instance,  by tracking down good leads or interesting articles.

The convention committee for next year.  You've got a whole year to pass around ideas and it shouldn't take too much of your time untill the last few months.

If I haven't hit on what interests you here,  go to OUCH page/volunteer center and click on what is needed that DOES interest you or is in your line of expertise.

When Margi quit Family Services and I saw that there was no one to run it, I  had a "MOMENT"  OMG....this is exactly where my talent lies and the rest is history.  Some days Family Services has no one that contacts me in need.  Other days days I am busier than a one legged ....well you know.

You've got til Monday.  Then I come looking for you.  jk...I said no guilt trip and I meant it.