FoothillsCDS

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Application Process
Nominations must be emailed to the Nomination Committee Chair at foothillschaptercds@gmail.com no later than December 31, 2023.

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• The Nomination Committee will contact nominees to obtain written consent of their interest/acceptance of nomination.

• The Nominations Committee will present the board the list of Nominees at the October board meeting.

• All Nominees must provide a personal brief bio.
  Bios must be emailed to foothillscds@gmail.com

• Bios and ballots will be emailed to Foothill Chapter Members on Nov 9 to vote on by Dec 1st

  • Completed Ballots will be emailed to an impartial member of the Nominations Committee to tally ballots

    • Ballots will be tallied and results disclosed at the December general membership meeting and/or Holiday/Kick Off Party.

Eligibility for Board Positions

• Board positions are a 1-year term

• After term has been completed, position holder may re-apply for the same position or another position. This allows other members an opportunity to fulfill a position.

• Must be a Foothill Chapter member in good standing to apply.

• If no new names are presented or nominated, the current board members have the opportunity to continue their term into the next year.

Brief Position Descriptions
(Please note that the positions may include duties not listed below):

• Chairperson

  • Description:

    • Hold and attend monthly board meetings, notify Board and prepare agenda

    • Organize and run annual fundraising schooling and rated show

    • Organize and attend 2 yearly chapter social events (Awards dinner, summer BBQ and holiday party), and junior social event (summer BBQ)

    • Organize and attend at least 4 yearly educational opportunities for members including adult amateur and junior clinics

    • Oversee award ceremonies

    • Help with fundraising for Chapter

    • Manage, lead and support the various committees. This may include attending events and meetings

    • Keep track of volunteer hours

    • Promote our chapter and the sport of dressage

    • Attend annual CDS meeting (may require travel), report on Chapter activities

    • Store Foothills items and inventory annually 

  • Requirements:

    • Good knowledge of dressage, regulations, and the governing bodies (CDS, USDF)

    • Working relationship with trainers, show organizers, chapter chairs, and chapter members

    • Willing to work closely with CDS board

    • Good leadership and interpersonal skills

    • Organization, honesty, integrity

 Secretary

• Description:

  • Attend, contribute, take notes and vote at monthly board meetings

  • Prepare minutes from meetings for Board approval and website

  • Send email communications out to membership on all Chapter events, clinics, shows, keep membership informed on Chapter updates and other communications as requested by Chair

  • Help organize and attend annual fundraising schooling and rated show

  • Help organize and attend 2 yearly chapter social events (currently BBQ and holiday party)

  • Help organize at least 4 yearly educational opportunities for members including adult amateur and junior clinics

  • Assist with and attend award ceremonies (April & December)

  • Support the various committees. This may include attending events and meetings

  • Promote our chapter and the sport of dressage

• Requirements:

  • Fair knowledge of dressage, regulations, and the governing bodies (CDS, USDF)

  • Working relationship with trainers, show organizers and chapter chairs

  • Willing to work closely with CDS board

  • Good leadership and organizational skills

  • Familiarity with electronics and social media.  

 Treasurer

• Description:

  • Attend, contribute, and vote at monthly board meetings

  • Financial management and oversight including reconciling bank statements, and managing cash flow

  • Keeping detailed records of chapter accounts/funds

  • Preparing and monitoring an annual budget

  • Creating and maintaining systems for ensuring the organization’s ongoing solvency and oversee the development of the organization’s financial policies.

  • Completing required financial reporting forms in a timely manner for the board’s review.

  • Collecting funds at fundraising events

  • Issuing reimbursements, scholarships/grants/awards

  • Support the various committees. This may include attending events

  • Promote our chapter and the sport of dressage

• Requirements:

  • Some knowledge of dressage

  • Knowledge of finances and budgeting

  • Good knowledge of electronic modalities to receive and distribute funds (paypal, venmo etc)

  • Organization, honesty, integrity

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