Board Member
| Our mission | To engage, empower, enrich, and advance the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, allies and queer community of Henderson, NV by providing a safe space, pursue resources and providing courses focus on educational, social, support, skill building and job assistance classes for at-risk, low-income LGBTQ youth and adults. |
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| Our board |
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| Position | Board members who do not hold one of the executive positions often volunteer to serve as the head of committees. They attend meetings, where they can make motions and discuss and vote on board matters. After serving as board members, they might be elected to serve in a more advanced role on the board of directors. |
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| Desired skills *required | Board |
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| When | 1st Tuesday of every month |
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| Where | 1490 W Sunset Rd, Suite 120 Henderson NV 89014 |
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| Commitment | 3 to 5 hours/month |
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| Donation | We require a specific amount of “give or get” for all board members. |
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| Requirements | As part of my responsibilities as a board member:• I will interpret the organization's work and values to the community, represent the organization, and act as a spokesperson.• I will attend at least 75% of board meetings, committee meetings, and special events.• I will actively participate in one or more fundraising activities.• I will act in the best interests of the organization, and excuse myself from discussions and votes where I have a conflict of interest.• I will stay informed about what's going on in the organization. I will ask questions and request information.• I will participate in and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies and other board matters.• I will work in good faith with staff and other board members as partners towards achievement of our goals.• If I don't fulfill these commitments to the organization, I will expect the board president to call me and discuss my responsibilities with me. |
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