As a Member of the Board of Trustees for Texas Veterinary Medicine Foundation, I am committing to best serve the organization, and understand that I have an obligation to ensure that the organization fulfills its mission as best possible. I understand that I have a legal responsibility, as a board member, to follow the laws pertaining to 501(c)(3) organizations in my state and maintain the highest degree of integrity through my participation.
Further, I commit to the following standards of board participation:
- To engage fully in dialogue to ensure that the best decisions are made
- To attend 70% of all board meetings
- To serve on at least one committee of the board
- To philanthropically support the organization at a meaningful level through a personal financial commitment during the annual board appeal
- To support the organization with my time and talents as best I can outside of board meetings, whether at events or by helping staff
- To represent the organization and my board participation in a positive way through community interactions
- To effectively communicate my needs to my fellow board members, board leaders, and staff, as appropriate, to allow my highest level of participation
- To review information sent via email prior to meetings and make myself available to board members for communication via phone or email
- To treat all associated with the organization with respect, listening to views different from mine and keeping discourse focused on solutions and improving the organization
In exchange for this commitment, Texas Veterinary Medicine Foundation commits to the following standards of operation:
- To provide all support materials in a reasonable amount of time
- To create a work environment that supports the high standards of the board’s conduct, communication and performance
- To facilitate deeper learning about the organization as needed or desired
- To carry D&O Liability Insurance
- To accurately represent the financial standing of the organization at all times
I understand that if I am unable to meet the standards set forth by this agreement that I may be removed from the board. I also understand that if the organization fails to meet the standards set forth in this agreement, I may take action to have those standards met.