BOARD AND COMMITTEE POSITION APPLICATION
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Board of Directors of the City Club or a City
Club Working Committee. It will assist the Governance Committee if you will complete the
information below, and attach a vita, resume, or brief biography.
Board member responsibilities include:
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Attend monthly board meetings
Financially support City Club with a personally significant contribution beyond membership
Help ensure City Club’s financial success, including securing at least 3 new members, at any
level, each year
Serve on at least one committee
Be an ambassador for City Club and attend events
Be a City Club member
Committee member responsibilities:
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Attend committee meetings (monthly or quarterly, depending on committee)
Be a City Club member
Other responsibilities depending on committee. City Club has a very small staff, and depends
on board and committee members to execute a number of tasks, on an ongoing basis
throughout the year.
Please complete the following:
Name: ____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________
City: ______________
State: ___
Zip: ________
Cell Phone: _______________________ email: ____________________________
Employer: _________________________
Address: ___________________ City: _____________ State:_______ Zip: ____________
Work Phone:________________
Referred By: _____________________Phone: ____________________
I am interested in a ___ Board Position ___ Committee Position (circle any you are interested in):
Forum Planning, Marketing, Salons and Tours, Membership/Fundraising, Student Programs
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Board experience:
Organization
From/To
Participation in community organizations:
Other relevant experience:
Are you presently a member of City Club?
___ YES ____ NO
The following are considered in a potential candidate for the City Club Board/Committee:
1. Accept and uphold the mission, principles, and strategic plan of City Club (available at
http://www.cityclubofboise.org/ on the left side in the “News” section)
2. Be willing to act as a good-will ambassador for City Club
3. Be willing to financially support City Club with a personally significant contribution
4. Be a City Club member
5. Be available to serve on at least one committee of the Board, including completing tasks
outside of meetings
6. Be available to attend monthly Board meetings and committee meetings
7. Be available to attend City Club forums, salons, and tours
8. Be willing to assist with outreach and/or fundraising for City Club
9. Current needs and demographics of City Club
10. Skill sets (listed below)
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Please rate yourself on a scale of 1-3 (1=low, 3=high) in each of these areas needed in Board
members, and tell us about other qualities you bring:
Connection to relevant segments of the community at the local, regional, national,
or international level, please describe:
Knowledge or familiarity with operation or governance of a non-profit
Financial, accounting expertise
Legal expertise
Public relations, marketing, social media expertise
Fundraising experience/connections/experience
Membership development experience
Grant writing experience/familiarity
Ability to commit the time and energy needed
Connections with high school and college students
Other:
Please describe your interest in serving on the City Club Board of Directors:
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