Board
Recruitment
Pack
1 Personal letter of invitation
My name is Robin Sergio Carf I am the founder/director of Green Block Project. I have been disabled
and living on a fixed income for 8 years. Buying fresh organic fruits and vegetables wasn’t in my
budget. I created Green Block Project to fill that need.
That’s why it is so important that my team, the Board of Directors and all board members, are people
who can look beyond boundary fence lines and work towards the long-term sustainability of urban
agriculture. It is my view that your role as a board member is to provide the following services:
• Strategy and vision
• Identify and manage risks
• Provide performance management
• Act as a cohesive team.
The pop up garden is an innovative model that will be well positioned to deliver sustainable urban
agriculture, provide food security, and will teach the benefits of eating fresh and organic fruits and
vegetables.
Within this package you will find material about the role and responsibilities of being a board
member and officer of the board as well as an outline of the organization.
I encourage you to be part of my team, together we can transform communities with sustainable
agriculture for everyone.
Robin Sergio Carf
Executive Director
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Plant the Seed of Sustainability, One Neighborhood at a Time.
2 Organization overview
Green Block Project endeavors to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods by educating
neighbors about the health and financial benefits of community gardens, by building community
relationships, and providing the opportunity for self-reliance, recreation, exercise and improvement
of the environment.
Green Block Project created an innovative temporary fruit and vegetable community gardens and
will transform vacant lots from eyes sore and possible locations of criminal activity, and home for
rodent and insect infestation into productive land, cultural and community’s focal points and youth
education.
Micro Garden program is environmentally sustainable by re-purposing PET (Polyethylene
terephthalate) plastic bottles into self-feeding planter container, these planters are low
maintenance, water conservative and space saving. Also we provide all supplies and materials.
3 Mission statement and objectives
3.1 Our mission
Green Block Project empowers communities with the resources to build and maintain short-term
community gardens on unused land throughout the United States as well as workshops on micro
gardens, food preservation and preparation.
3.2 Our vision
Planting the seed of sustainability one neighborhood at a time. Providing the knowledge and ability
to garden where space is an issue, to transform neighborhoods by teaching community members
how to micro garden in their own homes and partnering with property owners, residents, and local
businesses to provide temporary fruit and vegetable community gardens on vacant land.
3.3 Our core values
G – Grow: To grow fruits and vegetables in urban communities; recognize the power of small,
sustainability growth.
R – Responsibility: Responsible and accountable for gardens, workshops, and materials, and to
inspire others to be accountable and responsible for their contribution and gardens.
Copyright 2015: Green Block Project Inc. – Nonprofit Corporation – 501c3
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E – Education: Educate communities on micro gardens, fruit and vegetable gardens specific to
urban environments, and create on-line as well as group meetings to share and discuss ideas and
progress so everyone can learn together.
E – Empower: Empower all participants with the materials, knowledge and support at low-cost
to free to ensure sustainability for gardens.
N – Nutrition: Encourage healthy eating habits and awareness of ways to prepare fruits and
vegetables, the nutrition of each produce and embrace the diversity of palates present in each
community.
S – Sustainability: Develop programs that create sustainability for Green Block Project and its
programs.
4 Board member job description
The Board of Directors. As stated in our Bylaws, we currently have a minimum of three (3) Board
members. They represent various areas of business/agriculture. The duties of the Board are:
• To meet at quarterly teleconference to discuss the organizational activities of the GBP advise and
approve the general direction.
• To make decisions on the fiscal annual budget for the best benefit of the organization, and hold
teleconference annual meeting.
• Maintain the organization's corporate books and meeting minutes.
• To some be a Chair of a certain area with relevance to the health of the organization.
5 List of current board members and staff
Board of Directors
Staff
President of the Board
Treasurer
Secretary
Robin Sergio Carf
Jason Dollar
Thomas Walker
Executive Director
Operation Manager
Promotion Coordinator
Robin Sergio Carf
Lynette Cabral
Tom Walker
Copyright 2015: Green Block Project Inc. – Nonprofit Corporation – 501c3
Plant the Seed of Sustainability, One Neighborhood at a Time.
Mail completed form to
Board Application Form
Green Block Project
1524 N Serrano Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
1. Candidate Name
Mailing Address
City
State
Home
Phone
Work
Phone
Zip
Email
2. Current position/employer:
3. Relevant Experience and/or Employment. Please attach resume.
4. Please circle area(s) of expertise/contribution you feel you can make to further the mission of
Green Block Project:
Fundraising
Special Events
Capital Campaign
Policy Development
Strategic Planning
Public Policy Advocacy
Evaluation
Legislative Contacts
Technology
5. Please list prior experience serving as a Board member for other non-profit organizations:
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6. What other volunteer commitments do you currently have?
7. Why are you interested in serving as a Board member for Green Block Project?
8. Please share any other information you feel important for consideration of your application to
serve as a Green Block Project Board member.
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Plant the Seed of Sustainability, One Neighborhood at a Time.
For Board Use
Nominee has had a personal meeting with either Executive Director, President of Board, or
other Board member.
Date
Nominee reviewed by the committee.
Date
Nominee proposed to the Board.
Date
Board action
Elected
Rejected
Date
Copyright 2015: Green Block Project Inc. – Nonprofit Corporation – 501c3
Plant the Seed of Sustainability, One Neighborhood at a Time.