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Email: sshafer@pcma.org
Phone: 312.423.7215

Duties, Qualifications and Commitments

Duties

The Board of Directors:

• is the principal governing body of PCMA
• provides oversight for the business affairs of PCMA and reviews and approves all of PCMA's financial matters
• works with the President and CEO who is responsible for the execution of programs approved by the Board
• is responsible for setting direction for the organization and establishing policies to guide this direction
• establishes and monitors the progress of PCMA's plans for the future, including monitoring, updating and evaluating the implementation of strategic plans
• continuously seeks to identify future leaders of PCMA
• values and promotes consensus, cooperation and participation among all members
• as individuals, should not represent any particular segment or constituency group of the membership, representing instead the interests of the entire association

Candidate Qualifications include that each nominee:

• must be a Professional or Supplier member of PCMA in good standing for a minimum of three (3) years
• for an officer position, the candidate must be a Professional member who has previously served on the PCMA Board of Directors, and
• must have significant leadership experience within the industry or related organizations

Nominees must have demonstrated:

• a strong belief in the mission of PCMA and a commitment to the association
• knowledge about the programs and goals of the organization
• a capacity to utilize their knowledge on decision making that benefits the overall organization
• an ability to deal with values, vision and the long-term future of the organization
• an ability to actively participate in open and careful deliberation on all matters
• excellent communication skills
• an appreciation for diversity
• skills in multi-dimensional thinking and problem analysis
• vision through an openness to new ideas, with an ability to prioritize key issues
• a willingness to invest in others, inspiring confidence and enthusiasm
• an ability to recognize future content needs for members
• an ability to look at the meetings industry holistically and not just for today
• an ability to challenge the norm
• the capability to be a spokesperson and industry advocate
• financial talent
• marketing knowledge and strategy
• support from their employer and colleagues regarding the time and financial commitment required for board service

Commitments from Board Members:
If you agree to be considered as a nominee for an Officer or Director position with PCMA, you should be aware of the following criteria:

• Term of Service - Officers: one year; Directors: three-year term.
• Officers and Directors are expected to attend:
  • the four (4)official board meetings that take place each year:
    • January in conjunction with Convening Leaders
    • March
    • June in conjunction with Education Conference
    • Fall timeframe.
• Officers must participate in regularly scheduled Executive Committee conference calls between Board meetings.
• New board members must participate in the Board Orientation webinar in December 2012.
• Directors are assigned to serve as a liaison to one of PCMA's chapters with the expectation that they will attend at least one chapter event per year in addition to regularly communicating with the chapter president.
• Directors are assigned as a liaison to one of PCMA's committees or task forces with the expectation that they will participate in regular committee conference calls and activity in addition to regular communication with the committee/task force chair.
• Officers and Directors are expected to assume personal responsibility for expenses related to board and other meetings; however, limited funding for airfare and lodging is available, if requested.