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.

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