Board Member Expectations
Purpose: To lead the organization in the fulfillment of its mission.
 
Term: 3 years, renewable twice
 
Reports to: Board of Directors

Meets: Fourth Tuesday of every month (except December) from 12 PM – 2 PM at the Loose Park Garden Center at W 51st Terrace and Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO.
For more information about becoming a board member, please contact Joan Sherman:
816.289.2500  |  Jtsherman40@att.net

Major Responsibilities:
  • Become a member of KCRS
  • Participate in Board meetings
  • Exercise fiduciary responsibility and oversight
  • Participate in at least one committee or task force
  • Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic and operational plans
  • Participate in a minimum of 4 regular organizational events (e.g. annual luncheon, educational programs, Rose Show, Rose Day, Wine and Roses and other social events, etc.)
  • Make an annual meaningful financial contribution to the organization.  Your financial contribution can include donations made to:
    • Wine and Roses
    • Love is a Rose program
    • Rose Show
    • Patron donation,
    • other KCRS programs or projects
  • Participate in fundraising activities
  • Comply with all legal requirements and maintain high ethical standards
  • Be an ambassador and advocate for KCRS in the community
 
Qualifications:
  • Sincere interest in roses and/or in furthering the development of the Loose Park Rose Garden
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Knowledge or skills in particular content area(s)
  • Willingness to be actively involved in the work of the Board
  • Computer literacy
  • Social media literacy
 
Board members sign:
  • Personal Commitment to Serve
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Whistle blower Statement
  • KC Parks Volunteering Form
 
KCRS carries liability insurance on the Board directors and officers.