Board of Directors position

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A Girls on the Run(r) Board Member must possess a passion for and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. The Girls on the Run program provides a safe and interactive way to learn about healthy living which includes an introduction and education on important topics such as goal-setting, cooperation, healthy decision-making, and self-respect, while training for a 5K event. The innovative curriculum teaches girls to listen and open up while also encouraging them to commit to a healthy lifestyle, and harness the inner strength that they possess. Our important mission is accomplished by giving girls the tools to make positive choices for a healthy body and mind, while reducing the many risks they face today.

• Regularly attends board meetings (2 nd Tuesday of every month, 6:00-7:30) and related important meetings
  • If unable to attend a board meeting, reviews minutes from missed meeting prior to next meeting and acknowledges review over email
  • Remains involved in board work via email and communicates with other board members regularly
  • If unable to attend at least 8 out of 12 Board meetings each year, board will discuss alternative volunteer options within the organization
• Makes a serious commitment to participate actively in board work
• Commits to checking girlsontherun.org email at least once per week
• Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time
• Stays informed about committee matters, prepares her/himself well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports
• Gets to know other committee members and builds collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus
• Is active in committees, annual evaluation, and planning efforts
• Participates in fundraising for the organization
  • Commits to getting (or giving) $500 annually. Corporate sponsorships and fundraising events initiated by the board member may also count towards this $500.
  • Commits to making a personal financial donation to support GOTR annually.