Business Advisory Committee Member

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Purpose: The Advisory Council (or Business Advisory Committee) serves as a critical community champion of The M.E.E. Hub, Inc. Members of the Advisory Council share their gifts in service to our mission by providing our organization with their professional expertise; their diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; their connections to local, national or international resources, colleagues or peers; their philanthropic support or other forms of needed assistance. The Advisory Council has no governing function within the organization.

Reasons for creating this Advisory Council:

• Provides a means for involving people who are willing to give critical assistance but have limited time.
• Provides a means for involving people who would have been good candidates for the board of directors, but who are unable to serve right now.
• Provides a way to keep critical supporters connected to this organization and the people it serves.
• Creates a direct link to important professional and technical expertise.
• Energizes Advisors as ambassadors for the organization in the community.
• Recognizes individuals for their distinguished service.
• Assists in efforts to increase philanthropic support.
• Elected by the board of directors.
• Up to three, two-year terms.

A minimum of ___7_ to a maximum of __9_ slots

Expectations and Duties Advisory Business Committee Members:

• Open invitation to attend board meetings, but in a nonvoting capacity
• Could have an ex-officio position dedicated to a particular institution (e.g., president of a civic club or university) or even government officials (e.g. Two Senators, Governor, Mayor) Expectations:
• Act annually in some significant way to support the organization’s mission (e.g., expert advice, door opening, funding, or fundraising).
• Allow the organization to publicize their name and participation on the Council, list names on letterhead, and other communications.
• Attend events such as the annual meeting and special gatherings.
• Keep informed about plans, activities, and needs of the organization.