AAA at Large Board Member Application Form

Application for AAA at Large Board Members

Allen Arts Alliance Board
Instructions

Persons who are interested and qualified to serve on the Allen Arts Alliance Board of Directors are required to complete this application. Please fill out this application form completely to be considered for appointment to this board. Qualified candidates are persons who are at least 21 years of age at the time they would be seated by appointment; have resided in the Collin County or Dallas County for 30 days at the time of application; have not been convicted of any federal offense or under indictment for any criminal offense.
Responsibilities as a Patron Board Member:
1. I will interpret the organization’s work and values to the community, represent the Allen Arts Alliance, and act as a spokesperson.

2. I will attend at least 75% of the board meetings, committee meetings, and special events.

3. Each year, I will make a personal financial contribution at a level that is meaningful to me. I will actively use my network to gain outside contributions for the Allen Arts Alliance.

4. I will participate in one or more Allen Arts Alliance fundraising activities.

5. I will act in the best interest of the organization, and excuse myself from discussions and votes where I have a conflict of interest.

6. I will stay informed about the business and activities of the organization. I will ask questions and request information. I will participate in and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other board matters.

7. I will work in good faith with staff and other board members as partners towards achievement of our goals.

8. If I do not fulfill these commitments to the organization, I will expect the board chairperson to call me and discuss my responsibilities with me.

In turn, the organization will be responsible to me in several ways:
1. I will receive a copy of the by-laws and quarterly financial reports and an update of organizational activities that allow me to meet the “prudent person” standards of the law.

2. The organization will help me perform my duties by keeping me informed about issues in the industry and field in which we are working.

3. Board members will respond in a straightforward fashion to questions that I feel are necessary to carry out my fiscal, legal and moral responsibilities to this organization. Board members and staff will work in good faith with me towards achievement of our goals.
Candidate Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

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Secondary Phone

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E-mail*
A copy of this application will be sent to your email address.
Please respond to the following questions:
Why do you want to be a member of the Allen Arts Alliance Board of Directors?*
Describe what you believe are the three greatest strengths of the Arts Community in Allen, TX.*
Describe what you believe could be improved upon, in serving the community by the Allen Arts Alliance.*
How would you describe your role as a board member in supporting local arts in the community?*
Describe your education, work experience and other activities that have prepared you to be an effective board member for a Non-Profit organization.*
Describe any potential conflicts of interest that you may have that would limit your ability to function as an impartial board member or would be cause for recusal from voting.*
(Optional) Attach resume and up to two letters of reference.

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Affirmation and Signature
I swear (or affirm) that the information that I have provided on this application is true and correct and that:
- I am, or will be on assuming office by appointment, 21 years of age or more;
- I will have maintained residence in Collin or Dallas County for at least 30 days at the time of application for this appointment; and
- I have not been convicted of any federal offense nor am I under indictment for any criminal offense.
- I understand that as a Patron Member of
  the Board of Directors of the Allen Arts Alliance, I have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that the organization does the best work possible in pursuit of its goals. I believe in the purpose and the mission of the organization, and I will act responsibly and prudently as its steward.
Please note: Submitting this application with your name in the signature field will serve as your signature.
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email and questions or comments regarding this application to: Office@AllenArtsAlliance.org
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Application for AAA at Large Board Members

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