Northwood News ♦ October 2012

Could Serving on the NFCCA Board Be Part of Your Future?

By Carole Barth

The first order of business at the October members’ meeting is to elect a new board.  In addition to presenting a slate of candidates, we ask for nominations from the floor.  It’s good to get new people onto the Board because everyone brings a fresh perspective and a unique skill set.

The Board meets five times a year (September, November, January, March, and May.)  At these meetings, we discuss any issues we expect will come up at the next members’ meeting and plan articles for the upcoming newsletter.

The Board also functions as an executive committee, responding to issues that come up in-between members’ meetings.  This is an important function, because we often have a very short window for input into governmental decisions.

In general, we look to board members to contribute occasional articles to the newsletter and help with association events and activities.  Often Board members chose to focus on a particular issue or project.  Board members also help by recruiting additional volunteers.  We are all volunteers, so it’s understood that we do what we can in the context of very full lives.

In addition, the officers have the following duties:

• The President serves as the point of contact for the community, receiving official notices from a variety of agencies.  The President usually conducts NFCCA meetings and often represents the Association by testifying at hearings or otherwise communicating NFCCA’s positions. 
• The Vice President steps in if the President is unavailable. 
• The Treasurer manages the accounts, keeps track of the memberships, and writes the checks. 
• The Secretary checks for a quorum (if we’re voting on any resolutions) and records any proposed resolutions and votes.

Finally, as a Board member, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve made a tangible contribution to your community’s well being.  We all treasure living here, and we owe much to those who have worked hard over the decades to preserve and enhance our neighborhood.  So, is this the year you step up and take a turn at the wheel?

If you are interested in serving on the Board, please contact Jacquie Bokow at [contact data redacted].   ■