LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

I understand my responsibilities as a Board Member are to:

• Serve as an active advocate for the organization.
• Make a personal contribution to the organization of $350 as well as be a dues-paying member of the organization or a lifetime member.
• Assist in fundraising activities.
• Attend quarterly Board meetings.
• Provide counsel and guidance.
• Participate in Leadership Oklahoma activities such as the Fall Forum, Spring Summit, Excellence in Leadership Gala, etc.
• Review the annual budget, major expenditures, and investment of funds.
• Assist the organization in planning its budget.
• Review board meeting materials before the meeting.
• Identify any potential conflicts of interest.
• Assist in the recruitment of new members for Leadership Oklahoma.
• Serve on at least one committee.

I accept the above commitment as an understanding of my role and responsibilities as a member of the Board of Directors.

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of Leadership Oklahoma, Inc. (LOK) recommends that a Conflicts of Interest Policy for members of the LOK Board of Directors be adopted.

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee states that the objectives for such policy are as follows: 1. to ensure that a board member is independent and impartial when acting for LOK; 2. to ensure that LOK policy and decisions are made through established corporate procedure; 3. to prevent a board member from using his or her position for personal profit; 4. to help avoid action or activities that create the appearance of conflicts of interest; and 5. to promote the public's confidence in LOK and its board members.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following be and is hereby adopted by the Executive Committee as the Statement of Policy in regard to Conflicts of Interest. Each board member has a duty to place the interest of LOK foremost in any transaction with LOK or on its behalf and has a continuing responsibility to comply with the requirements of this policy.

The conduct of personal business between any board or committee member and LOK is prohibited unless fully disclosed to the Executive Committee and intrinsically fair to LOK. Board or committee members may not obtain for themselves, their relatives or their friends a material interest of any kind from their association with LOK.

If a board member has an interest in a proposed transaction with LOK in the form of a significant personal financial interest in the transaction or in any organization involved in the transaction or holds a position as trustee, director or officer in any such organization, he or she must make full disclosure to the Executive Committee of such interest before any discussion or negotiation of such transaction.

Any board or committee member who is aware of a potential conflict of interest with respect to any matter coming before the board or committee shall not be present for any discussion of or vote in connection with the matter.

To implement this policy, board members of LOK will submit annual reports on the attached forms and, if not previously disclosed, will make disclosure before any relevant board or committee action.

These reports will be reviewed by the Executive Committee, which will attempt to resolve any actual or potential conflicts, and, in the absence of resolution, refer the matter to the Board of Directors.

Please answer all questions. If the answer is "Yes," please explain. An affirmative response does not necessarily imply that the relationship is improper or that it should be terminated.

If the answer is "yes," please describe the relationship, including total billings (fees and reimbursement of out-of- pocket expenses) for this item. (Use back of page if necessary

If the answer is "yes," please indicate the type of indebtedness and the amount. (Use back of page if necessary

*Related party is defined as members of your immediate family, which includes your spouse, minor children and all other dependents; estates, trusts and partnerships in which you or your immediate family has a present or vested future beneficial interest; and a corporation or entity in which you or your immediate family is a beneficial owner of more than five percent of the vote

I have read the statement of policy regarding conflicts of interest.

To the best of my knowledge and belief, except as disclosed herewith, neither I nor any person with whom I have or had a personal or business relationship is engaged in any transaction or activity or has any relationship that may represent a potential competing or conflicting interest as defined in the statement of policy.

Dear LOK Board Member,

As part of your service to Leadership Oklahoma, you have agreed to make a personal donation. It is important to potential funders to see 100% board donation participation. Due to pending grant deadlines, please submit your donation on or before July 31, 2025. 

For your convenience, LOK accepts payments online. To make a payment, please click the link below:

https://secure.affinipay.com/pages/leadership-oklahoma/payments?reference=LOK%20Board%20Donation&readOnlyFields=reference&amount=350.00

You may change the amount you wish to donate ($350 is the suggested amount).

Thank you for your service to Leadership Oklahoma!