VETERAN ADVISORY BOARD & RETIRED/ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBERS

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So you want to be an Adviser for Pets Loyal 2 Vets? Make a difference to an amazing non-profit?vHere's how you can be a part of Minnesota's first organization that will train dogs exclusively for disabled Minnesota veterans.

Giving back a little of your time to further the goals and mission of the organization is self sacrificing. Your expertise and knowledge will travel far in supporting our veterans through PetsLoyal2Vets programs.

Minnesota Advisers will have important input into our training programs, mental health services, poly trauma, public relations, veterinary medicine, service dog training, services and state wide expansion opportunities of a non-profit organization that will shape the needs and goals for Minnesota veterans for years to come. It's not about personal glory and recognition, it's about helping those who need help.

PetsLoyal2Vets is all about helping others. Reaching out and touching another person's life while making a difference and experiencing personal growth from the inside out. To be considered as an adviser, you must be able to fit into one of the positions we are looking to fill that are listed below. Simply wanting to be an adviser for Pets Loyal 2 Vets is not what we are looking for. If you officially represent one of the organizations below, and want to be an adviser for us, you should be currently or in the past, have served as a board member or executive position to be considered.

All advisory board positions are voluntary but must attend at least 6 of the 12 meetings during their one year term. All Advisers must maintain a positive professional demeanor in good standing. Volunteer advisory role positions do not carry voting rights as Executive Board members or Directors do. Advisers cannot create or write policy or By Laws.

If selected as an Adviser for Pets Loyal 2 Vets, you will be attending board meetings. Advisers provide relevant information based upon their backgrounds, education, experience and provide suggestions and or recommendations to the Executive Director two weeks prior to a board meeting, providing sufficient time to review and add suggestions to the next monthly board meeting agenda. We are very excited as to the direction Pets Loyal 2 Vets is headed and we'd love to have you on the team.

Adviser Positions Retired military leaders, retired corporate executives, Dept. of Military Affairs, County Veteran Service Officer, Military organizations such as AMVETS, Beyond The Yellow Ribbon, VFW Representative, American Legion Representative, Marine Corps League, Veterans Resource Center Rep. VA Hospital PTSD / TBI Therapist, VA Hospital Physical Therapist, VA Hospital Mental Health Nurse, VA Hospital Veterans Social Worker and Corporate Business Leaders.

Advisers answer directly to the Executive Director and then to the full board. Advisory board selection will be made by the Executive Director with recommendations made to the full board. The Advisory Board was formed to embody the mission and goals of the organization with professionals from throughout the community to offer a broader consensus into program development and future planning.

The Executive Director will interview candidates and when an appropriate candidate has been selected, will provide his recommendation to the board. If you are selected as a potential candidate, an e-mail will be sent to you acknowledging receipt of this form and where you can fill out our on-line application. We are not looking for resume builders but rather team builders who can embrace change and take things to the next level.

All advisers are held to the same prudent organizational standards and policies but are not involved with fiscal responsibilities as are board members who are voted in. The following carries:

• Cannot participate in Executive Board decisions
• Affect corporate policy
• Write policy for the organization
• Does not have access to company forms, accounts, client lists, e-mails, names and contact info of volunteers, donors or sponsors
• Must use a personal e-mail or Pets address and not a business or employer e-mail when communicating with any Board member on Pets Loyal 2 Vets matters
• Attack other board members or volunteers
• Cannot Vote on any business related topics
• Must not have any conflicts of interest
• May not send or receive company confidential information

Advisory Board Members Primary Function is to: Advise

• Provide suggestions and recommendations to the Executive Director based on their field of expertise
• May volunteer for one committee if they choose to
• May volunteer at fundraisers and special events outside of their area of expertise to refrain from any potential conflicts of interest
• Adviser positions are typically held for 1 year terms unless otherwise noted by the Executive Director
• To have fun and enjoy helping our Minnesota veterans and homeless dogs

Benefits:

• Opportunity to share professional expertise, insights, and experiences to board members
• Help guide the organization's strategy in a positive direction
• Experience valuable networking opportunities with peers in the profession
• Engage in strategic dialogue about the organization and it's mission and how you can support them
• Help veterans treated for PTSD and TBI receive a trained dog
• Participate with the knowledge that Pets Loyal 2 Vets values your time and expertise at events and fundraisers
• Participate in committee work and sharpen your business leadership skills in a supportive environment

We truly appreciate your willingness to join the team and look forward to meeting you. Interested candidates must reside within the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul or surrounding suburbs, genrally within 25 miles of Burnsville, MN. Applicants from outside this area will not be repliued to. To Reply: Please e-mail us your resume with a cover letter to Jeff@pl2vets.org outlining what you can bring to the organization and why you feel your field of expertise can make a difference. You can read what we are about on our web site at http://petsloyal2vets.org/jobs/board-adviser/or keep up to date with us on Facebook under PetsLoyal2Vets.

US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply