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Be An OCWS Board Member

Have you ever wondered if you might be qualified to be a candidate for the Board of Directors? You might be surprised as a member how qualified you really are. Do you volunteer to assist with events? Have you participated on an event committee? Why not take one more step and get involved in the actual decision-making and leadership of the OCWS? Qualifications are quite simple…

· Appreciation of wine. Need not be an expert; just have an interest in learning about and enjoying wine.

· A commitment to OCWS. Help the OCWS achieve its objectives as a non-profit educational organization.

· Teamwork. Work with eight other Board Members to share the effort, make decisions, and provide direction to the OCWS.

· Desire to have fun. After all, we are a social organization. So, if it’s not fun, none of us would be here.

Many OCWS members meet these qualifications quite easily. How about you?

Is there a unique profile for a successful Board Member? Absolutely not! It is the exchange of differing ideas between the nine Board Members and the combination of differing skills that helps OCWS thrive. However, a Board of Director candidate should possess some of the following skills and experience…

· General knowledge of OCWS activities.

· Experience as a volunteer in some events; involvement with event committees.

· Some organizational and teamwork abilities.

· Some simple budget management skills.

The overall time commitment for a member of the Board of Directors varies, based on assignments and participation. A Board Member’s term is for three years. All Board Members are expected to attend the monthly Board Meetings (dinner and wine are provided). Board Members will agree to organize/manage certain events and projects, as assigned by the President. These responsibilities will generally average several hours per month. Board Members are expected to attend as many OCWS events as possible. Generally speaking, free attendance is granted for a Board Member and a significant other. A decision to serve as an Officer of the Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer) may require some additional time and effort.

Involvement as a Director of the OCWS is personally and professionally satisfying. I hope many of you will consider offering your candidacy for the Board of Directors. If you have any questions related to the election—director responsibilities, the election process, etc.—please contact me at 714.544.9503 or by e-mail at dleandcse@earthlink.net. You can also contact Election Committee member Jack McManus at 949.720.7070 or by e-mail to mcmanuscdm@cox.net .

Qualifications to the Board of Directors

1. Be a member-in-good-standing.
2. Have a general knowledge of OCWS events and activities.
3. Have experience as a volunteer or have participated on one or more OCWS event committees.
4. Possess organizational and management skills.
5. Be able to work with others.
6. Have some time to commit to your participation on the Board.

Dennis Esslinger
2010 Election Chairman