- define the mission and the purpose of the board
- approve and monitor programs and services
- ensure adequate resources for programs
- ensure effective fiscal management and control over funds
- strategic planning
- recruit and orient new board members
- support the coach and rink relationships
- enhance the club's public image
- ensure proper board operations such as placing committees, meetings, minutes etc
The board deals with the 3 "Ds"
- Duty of Care - the trust and oversight for the club
- Duty of Loyalty & Ethics - the club comes first and avoid personal gain
- Duty of Obedience - public required filings, tax returns, corporate status rules
The USFS headquarters has prepared a checklist that boards can grade themselves on, covering in detail areas of Leadership & Governance, Business and Fiscal Practices, Memebership Development and Programs/Events. They suggested doing that self examination once a year when the new board is convened.
In addition, they offer seminars and are willing to travel. Maybe it would be a worthwhile Bay Area Clubs seminar that we could offer to host/facilitate.
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