UNITY OF MADISON BOARD OF TRUSTEES

APPLICATION

Some of the qualifications for board members are spelled out in our by-laws and some requirements have evolved by way of practice and guidance. While you must meet those requirements that are spelled out in the by-laws, there is some flexibility with regard to the qualifications based on practice and guidance. If you do not meet all of these practice and guidance qualifications, but are willing to step into these behaviors, and/or acquire the training and experience, then you may complete this application to be considered.

Please read through the following requirements and expectations to help you determine if you are qualified and interested in being considered:

Qualifications – as spelled out in our By-laws:

To be eligible to be elected to the Board of Trustees, a person must:

●Be an active member in good standing of Unity of Madison

●Endeavor to live in accord with the Jesus Christ principles of love and truth as taught by Unity

●Work to further the purposes of this ministry through active interest, love, and support

●Be a sincere and continuing student of Unity always remaining conversant with its teachings

●Shall have demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Qualifications – according to practice and guidance:

●Tithes, or is willing to step into tithing

●Has access to current technology for email, document creation, and downloading information (or is willing to move toward this)

●Desire to grow spiritually through regular attendance at services and classes

●Volunteers on a ministry or project team

Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone numbers: (Day or Home) ______(Cell) ______

Email address: ______

Application Due by Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

Please respond to the following questionsin the space provided below each question.

●Please briefly describe your interest in serving on the board.

●Please describe your experience serving on any other Board in any other organization?

●Which service teams, project teams, or committees have you served on at Unity?

●Which service teams, project teams, or committees have you served on in other organizations?

●What special skills, insights, passions, or commitments do you bring?

COMPETENCIES ASSESSMENT

Please share your assessment of your skills and abilities according to the following scale:

1 = a conceptual understanding

2 = working knowledge

3 = basic competency

4 = demonstrated ability

5 = strength

COMPETENCY / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Knowledge and practice of Unity principles
Active Listening
Compassion and Understanding
Kindness
Self-differentiation
Maintaining Confidentiality
Working with volunteers
Time Management
Making and Keeping Commitments
Resource management
Long range planning
Reading financial statements
Fund-raising
Facilitating discussions
Understanding and managing polarities
Community connections
Problem solving
Written Communications
Verbal Communications
Building repair and maintenance
Developing and managing budgets

In addition to completing this application, please also provide a resume, biography or brief write up of your work and life experience.

The Nominating Committee will conduct an interview with all candidates prior to recommending nominees. If you are recommended for board service by the team, you will be asked to provide a short biography and photo to be used for the announcement of the candidates.

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Board of Trustees, and please feel free to reach out to any of the team members listed below should you have any questions or need any clarification about the application process.

With blessings and gratitude,

The Nominating Team

Kay Frazier

608.444.6281

Laura Shaffer

608.225.1363

Pat Arnold

608.8462747

Rev, Judy Pilat

269.377.1619

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