Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California

Invitation to Apply For Membership on
Board Of Directors

Applications Due Friday, October 23, 2009

The Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California (ADRNC) is the foremost organization of professional and volunteer mediators and conflict resolution specialists in northern California. Established in response to the rapidly growing interest in non-adversarial methods of dispute resolution, ADRNC provides educational programs and networking opportunities in mediation and other conflict resolution practices. ADRNC is a chapter of the Washington, D.C.–based Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) and an organizational sponsor of the California Dispute Resolution Council.

We are currently seeking applicants to join the Board of Directors. Individuals with an interest in contributing to the work of the ADRNC but who do not seek board membership may alternatively apply to join one of ADRNC’s seven standing committees: Annual Conference, Programs, Communications, Public Relations, Membership, Diversity & Equity, and Finance.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors conducts monthly meetings at a date and time convenient for current board members (currently the second Monday of the month). The board also convenes for a one-day retreat annually. Participation in most (for example, 10 out of 12) board meetings is expected.

Board members serve two-year terms. Active and regular participation is expected from its members. In addition to board meeting attendance, each board member is expected to participate in the work of at least one of the standing committees, contributing an average of at least 2–3 hours of time per week to committee activities between regular board meetings.

Committees

Individuals who wish to contribute to the work of the ADRNC without joining the Board of Directors are welcome to serve on one or more of our seven standing committees according to the applicant’s area(s) of interest. If you are interested in joining a committee, please e-mail Stacy Waters, ADRNC’s Executive Director, at adr@adrnc.net, including your contact information. The standing committees are:

• Membership: Maintains current membership, tracks membership renewals, canvasses membership for needs and ideas, designs and implements new services for members, and encourages new membership.
• Programs: Plans and implements educational and skill-building events in the fields of mediation and conflict resolution.
• Communications: Responsible for publications and other communications including the ADRNC newsletter, discussion gruop, and web site.
• Public Relations: Provides educational information to the public on mediation and conflict resolution.
• Annual Conference: Designs and manages the Annual Conference.
• Diversity & Equity: Supports internal organizatonal awareness of diversity and equity issues. Organizes, convenes, facilitates, and supports programs an dforms on diversity and equity issues.
• Finance: Develops and monitors the budget, making recommendations for membership dues, program fees, and other income sources.

Application Process for Membership on the Board of Directors:

1.      Please include the following with your application:

·        Your contact information (name, address, email, phone, etc.)

·        A paragraph expressing why you want to serve on the Board of Directors and any visions you may have for the organization.

·        An indication of your potential interest in one or more of the committees (please specify which).

·        A brief biography describing your professional and educational background.

·        A paragraph expressing the diversity you contribute to the group. (Optional)

2.      Please submit your application before Friday, October 23, 2009. ADRNC will acknowledge receipt of your application.

Application Review Process

1.      The Nominations Committee will review applications. The Nominations Committee will contact selected applicants to schedule telephone interviews.

2.      After the telephone interviews, the Nominations Committee will make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding invitations for board membership.

3.      Following board approval, new board members will be confirmed by the ADRNC membership and invited to participate in the December board meeting.

Application Submission

•  Email to: adr@adrnc.net
•   Or mail to: 
  ADRNC Nominations Committee
  601 Van Ness Avenue #E3-102
  San Francisco, CA 94102-6300