Pequot Lakes Community Foundation Advisory Board

As an outcome from the Pequot Lakes Thriving Communities Initiative (TCI), the Pequot Lakes TCI has partnered with the Initiative Foundation to develop a Pequot Lakes Community Foundation. The purpose of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life in Pequot Lakes which is defined by the geographic region which includes the cities of Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, and Jenkins and the townships of Ideal, Jenkins, Loon Lake, and Maple. ThePequot Lakes TCI Steering Committee is seeking eight (8) Advisory Board members to serve anintegral role in preparing the groundwork for the Foundation and its future. Board members will go through a fivesession training process to guide them through this process.

Board Member Roles and Responsibilities

The Pequot Lakes Community Foundation Board members function as a team, working with the City of Pequot Lakes and surrounding communities to identify and implement programs and projects that foster stability and growth for the community. The Board will solicit donations while coordinating and leveraging the resources of the Foundation and other partners.

Board members are asked to serve for three years, participate in regular Board and focus area work group meetings (both in-person and by conference calls), and contribute time, energy, and insight to the mission and requests of the Foundation. Board members must also uphold the Foundation’s values and ethics, abide by its policies, provide stewardship of its resources, engage in the leadership role of the Foundation, and represent the Foundation publicly when asked.

Preferred Characteristics of a Board Member

Ability to: Listen, analyze, think clearly and creatively, work well with people individually and in a group.

Willingness to: Prepare for and attend Board and committee meetings, ask questions, take responsibility and follow through on a given assignment, contribute ideas for attaining financial resources per circumstances, create community partnerships, process self-evaluation.

Passion for: Addressing challenges and successes for Pequot Lakes and surrounding communities.

Board Member Applicant Information

Date:

Name:

Physical Address:

Mailing Address (if different from above):

Telephone Number:

Email:

Occupation:

Why are you interested in serving on the Pequot Lakes Community Foundation Advisory Board?

What are your interests related to the stability and growth of the City of Pequot Lakes and surrounding communities?

In your opinion, what are the three key issues facing communities in this area?

How will your skills, interests, and/or expertise contribute to the work of the Foundation?

What has been your involvement in the community, experience with governing boards or financial oversight, or other relevant work you have done?

Please return the completed form, preferably by email, to the following:

Nancy Malecha, City Administrator/Clerk

City of Pequot Lakes

4638 County Road 11

Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

(218)568-5222 - Telephone

(218)568-5860 - Fax

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