ISO of COSA Board Application

ISO of COSA Board Application ®

ISO of COSA Mission

Our Mission is to serve the fellowship of COSA by fostering the growth of individual groups and facilitating communication of COSA principles and ideals through the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions.

Your Contact Information

Name
Street Address
City, State, ZIP
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email Address

Your Sponsor’s Contact Information

Name
Street Address
City, State, ZIP
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email Address

General Qualifications for Service Work (apply to all in service on the board)

Currently a COSA member
Respectful of the COSA Traditions
Have access toemail and the ability to check ISO Board email daily. Have access to the internet for monthly video chat meetings. Web camera advised but optional.
Be willing to become familiar withRoberta’s Rules and the COSA Safety Guidelines
Become familiar with ISO Bylaws and Service Guide
Meet the special requirements as listed below

Specific Board Qualifications

2 years in COSA
Working with a sponsor or equivalent
Member of a registered COSA Group
Have completed Step Twelve

ISO Board Members are expected to attend the following unless marked optional:

The current Board’s meeting prior to Annual Delegate Meeting (optional) / Oakland, CA / May 24, 2018
(Thursday)
The Annual Delegate Meeting & first Face-to-Face meeting of the New Board during the COSA Convention / Oakland, CA / May 25-28, 2018
(Friday-Monday)
The mid-year Face-to-Face Board Retreat / Prescott, AZ / TBD, Summer, 2018
(Thursday-Sunday)
Board and Delegate meetingsprior to and during Annual Delegate Meeting and COSA Convention / Houston, TX / May 23-27, 2019
(Thursday-Monday)
A mid-year Face-to-Face Board Retreat / TBD / TBD, Summer, 2019
(Thursday-Sunday)
Attend monthly Board Teleconference Meetings, and reply to Board emails in a timely manner throughout the year.

Interests

Mark the 1st and 2nd areas where you are interested in being of service:
___ Budget & Finance Committee / ___ Resource Development Committee
___ Convention Committee / ___ Technology Committee
___ Literature Committee / ___ Board Recording Secretary
___ Outreach Committee / ___ Other (write in an area of interest if not listed above)

Nominee’s Special Skills or Qualifications

Summarize special skills and qualifications you may have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies.

Previous Service Experience

Summarize any previous service experience in your local meetings, retreats, conventions, or committees.

ISO of COSA Board Nomination Policy

The board encourages all COSAs to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, familial status, or disability.

Nominator’s Contact Information (if a self-nomination, just write “self” in Name)

Name
Street Address
City, State, ZIP
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email Address

Thank you for completing this application form and for your willingness to be of service to the ISO of COSA.

Applications are due by February 28, 2018. The completed form can be emailed to the 2017-2018Nominating Committee at .

After your application is received, you will be contacted for an interview.

If you have questions or need clarification, please email .