To: Potential VIHC Board Members
The humanities play an increasingly important role in all our lives, helping us to tell our stories to one another and to set the agenda for a coherent future. The Virgin Islands Humanities Council’s nominating committee now needs your assistance in identifying individuals who may be appropriate nominees for the Council’s board of directors this year.
We are looking for two nominees from St. Croix to join the board in 2007. Enclosed you will find both general criteria for membership as well as specific attributes the board is seeking. In particular, we are looking for individuals who have community connections, business experience, legal experience and knowledge of the humanities.
Thank you in advance for your time and interest. We look forward to talking with you soon.
Sincerely,
Dennis Parker, Chair
2007 VIHC Nominating Committee
CANDIDATE CRITERIA – 2007
In general, preferred candidates will:
1) Be willing to devote significant time, energy and enthusiasm to supporting the Virgin Islands Humanities Council. This means willingness to work as an active and committed board member.
2) Be able to understand and articulate how the VIHC works – its mission plans and needs.
3) Help set direction for the VIHC and oversee the implementation of the Council’s strategic plan.
4) Establish and oversee policies of the VIHC.
5) Make an appropriate financial commitment to the VIHC as a board member.
6) Advocate for the VIHC before Legislature and the general public.
In particular, in 2007 the Council board needs:
A) Individuals with political insight and connections, who are willing and able to advocate effectively on behalf of the VIHC at the local level.
B) Individuals with expertise in developing financial resources for non-profits.
These criteria are offered as guidelines and indicators of the types of skills and experience needed on the VIHC board. We continue to seek a board with gender, ethnic, and racial diversity.