Bike Walk CT Board Candidates
Bike Walk Connecticut greatly appreciates your interest in serving on the Board of Directors. We are looking to build the board with diverse candidates and members of underrepresented communities as we seek to grow the organization's staff and membership.
Click here for the full Board Member Agreement (excerpted below) and separate Conflict of Interest Policy. Email us if you're interested in board service. Thank you!
Our official mission statement: Bike Walk Connecticut aims to promote the development of safe and connected biking and walking infrastructure and to provide bike safety education within Connecticut.
Board of Directors Qualifications
A Board member will:
Meetings
Board members are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled board meetings (six or more per year) and committee meetings. There may be a Board retreat each year. If unable to attend a regular meeting, directors are expected to notify the President or Executive Director of the absence at least 24 hours before a scheduled meeting. Excessive absence from board and committee meetings may be grounds for removal from the Board.
Fundraising
All Board members are expected to be involved in fundraising activities. This includes:
Time Commitment
Board Members are expected to:
Ambassadorship
Board members shall serve as ambassadors of Bike Walk Connecticut. Some examples of this role might include but are not limited to:
Click here for the full Board Member Agreement and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Thank you!
Board of Directors Qualifications
A Board member will:
- Be a dues-paying member of Bike Walk Connecticut;
- Be committed to the mission, goals and programs of Bike Walk Connecticut; and
- Have available time to work to advance these goals and programs.
Meetings
Board members are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled board meetings (six or more per year) and committee meetings. There may be a Board retreat each year. If unable to attend a regular meeting, directors are expected to notify the President or Executive Director of the absence at least 24 hours before a scheduled meeting. Excessive absence from board and committee meetings may be grounds for removal from the Board.
Fundraising
All Board members are expected to be involved in fundraising activities. This includes:
- Making an annual financial contribution that is generous for you, if feasible; and
- Actively assisting with fundraising and ensuring that the organization has the resources necessary to carry out its mission. This includes working to increase memberships and sponsorships.
Time Commitment
Board Members are expected to:
- Contribute 7-10 hours per month on committee/task force work;
- Take a leadership role in, and actively participate on, at least one board committee or task force; and
- Support major Bike Walk Connecticut events by attending and asking others to attend.
Ambassadorship
Board members shall serve as ambassadors of Bike Walk Connecticut. Some examples of this role might include but are not limited to:
- Be a spokesperson for the organization in the board member’s network of friends and colleagues;
- Suggest new Bike Walk Connecticut board members and aid in recruiting members;
- In your town: be educated about local bike/ped issues and stay in touch with any bike/ped-related groups; and
- Participate in advocacy activities with state and local leaders and legislators.
Click here for the full Board Member Agreement and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Thank you!
