Houston Food Bank’s f.r.e.s.h. Board
The f.r.e.s.h. Board is the governing body of f.r.e.s.h. and is composed of its most committed members
Expectations
 Goal: Engage young professionals with exclusive leadership opportunities to build a relationship with them while
they are early in their careers
 The f.r.e.s.h. Board is composed of up to eleven (11) members with (two (2) appointed co-chairs who serve a
one (1) year term)
o Need to submit application for consideration on f.r.e.s.h. Board
 $1,000 Annual Pledge and twenty (20) volunteer hour commitment – This can be fulfilled through company
match, personal contribution, sponsorships, or hosting events that require a donation
o $100 “membership”/deposit of annual pledge to secure f.r.e.s.h. Board position
o Members will setup a personal fundraising page through TeamRaiser
o Deadline for the pledge/commitment is June 30, 2016.
 Will select a HFB program annually to learn about and support
 One (1) Year Commitment - Must reapply each year
 Members are expected to attend the f.r.e.s.h. Board Retreat/Orientation
 Members are expected to attend f.r.e.s.h. Board meetings every other month where we discuss the following:
o Planning for upcoming events
o Educational presentations from HFB staff (i.e. Reggie about Allocation for Change)
Tentative Timeframe
 April 3, 2015 – f.r.e.s.h. Board applications due
 April 24, 2015 – f.r.e.s.h. Board selections notified
 June, 2015 – f.r.e.s.h. Board Retreat/Orientation
 July 1, 2015 – f.r.e.s.h. Board official start
 June 30, 2016 – f.r.e.s.h. Board pledge/commitment deadline
Committee Involvement
 f.r.e.s.h. Board members will be appointed to serve on a following f.r.e.s.h. committees:
o Fundraising
o Educational
o Membership
 If a f.r.e.s.h. member is interested in joining the f.r.e.s.h. Board, they will need to show involvement by serving
on a committee
 All f.r.e.s.h. Board members are expected to be involved in a committee
Board Interaction
 Potential for two (2) members from the f.r.e.s.h. Board are required to attend HFB Board Meetings as an
observer and must deliver a Board Report to the f.r.e.s.h. Board
 One (1) HFB Board Member will attend a f.r.e.s.h. Board meeting to deliver a brief discussion of their role on the
HFB Board and why they are involved at least once a year
 After completing at least three (3) years of service on the f.r.e.s.h. Board members are eligible for nomination to
fill a Board committee position, Junior Trustee position, position on the HFB Board
 f.r.e.s.h. Board is a way to engage individuals who Board members are mentoring at their companies
Please review the application below.
Please return your completed application to Brooke Curtis at [email protected] no later
than Friday, April 3rd at 5:00 p.m.
f.r.e.s.h. Board Application
Contact Information
Name
E-mail
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
Alternative phone
Company name
Company title
Committee Involvement
Please select the committee(s) you would like to serve on this fiscal year.
Fundraising______
Membership______
Programming______
Activities
Please select all the activities you might be interested in (check none or as many as you want)
Host a food and fund drive____
Interact with the Houston Food Bank Board of Directors____
Learn more about Houston Food Bank programs (i.e. Backpack Buddy, Allocation for Change, etc)____
Volunteer at the Houston Food Bank and Keegan Kitchen_____
Host an individual fundraiser to support the Houston Food Bank____
Help plan f.r.e.s.h. meetings and events_____
Be a table captain for the Feeding Hope Luncheon____
(free to attend, annual informational luncheon in May where captain asks guests to make a donation)
Engage your company with the Houston Food Bank____
Provide your own professional expertise____
Other____________________________________________
Questions
Why are you interested in joining the f.r.e.s.h. Board?
Do you currently make charitable contributions to the Houston Food Bank? If so, please explain.
Do you volunteer? If so, please explain for which organizations and the volunteer opportunities.
Would you be interested in chairing a committee?
Would you be interested in one day serving on the Houston Food Bank Board of Directors?
Are you able to attend at least one meeting a month? If not, please explain. When would you prefer to meet?
Please return your completed application to Brooke Curtis at [email protected] no later than Friday, April
3rd at 5:00 p.m.