Board Elections Coming Up!
Next meeting (December 8th, 7pm @ Spring Mtn Ranch Clubhouse) we will be holding our annual board elections. If you would like to get involved, now is a great time to engage! Here’s a rundown of CIMBA’s elected positions and descriptions.
The fundamental responsibility of a board of directors is to provide leadership and oversight so CIMBA can reach its goals and achieve its mission. They serve as a fiduciary or legal advisor, providing sound ethical and legal governance and financial management policies.
CIMBA’s board structure has two tiers- Officers and Directors. Detailed job descriptions help define board member responsibilities and give new members the clarity they need to feel comfortable expressing views and collaborating as a team. However, specific responsibilities depend on the organization’s needs at the time.
Officers are voting members with the following responsibilities:
President: Sets board meetings, prepares agendas and leads the discussion. The president would also work most closely with the Executive Director.
Vice President: Responsible for specific assignments from the board president and will assume the role of president when the president isn’t available.
Secretary: Prepares and maintains important records, such as meeting minutes and committee reports. Posts approved minutes to the website and maintains the calendar.
Treasurer: Monitors finances and may work with other board members to develop financial plans for specific projects.
Members and Sponsors: Communicates with members and sponsors. Leads social media efforts, sponsorship programs, membership drives, and fundraising.
Directors are non-voting board members although their input is always sought by the Officers prior to a vote. Each Director has a certain role on the board with responsibilities.
Events: Leads club-wide social events which could include a MTB festival or other community outreach events.
Trails: Leads trail construction and maintenance efforts including planning trailwork days, training, and tools.
Rides: Organizes group rides during the riding season.
Education: Leads children and adult educational programs which includes CIMBA’s scholarship program, mtb skills clinics, or other programs with area schools.
Advocacy: Advocates for recreation, trails, mountain biking and CIMBA with area decision-makers. This might include advocating for new trail opportunities, funding opportunities, or against trail closures.
They’re also tasked with fundraising and advocating for the organization. Other responsibilities might include:
Hiring and setting compensation for the Executive Director
Adopting policies to address conflicts of interest
Strategic planning to shape the organization’s future
Improving the organization’s strategic focus and effectiveness
Serving on a board of directors is a team sport. It will fall apart without high-caliber, committed individuals. It’s a collective effort and everyone has a vital role to play.
See a role you might fit in? Please reach out if interested - we’d be happy to chat more. Shoot us a message on FB, Instagram, or send an email to info@cimbarides.org and we will be in touch.