Board of Director Application

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STAAR Ovarian Cancer (STAAR) exists to raise funds and advocate for research on low-grade serous ovarian cancer in the United States.

The specific objectives and purpose of this organization shall be:

to organize and host fundraisers to raise funds for research;
to advocate for the funding of specific research for low-grade serous ovarian cancer research within existing organizations;
to partner with existing organizations to increase awareness of low-grade specific fundraising opportunities

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Last Name *

Email Address *

Mailing Address: Street Number and Name *

Mailing Address: City *

Mailing Address: State *

Mailing Address: Zip Code *

Board Member Minimum Requirements

Attendance and Contribution

*Each member of the Board of Directors shall attend at least three (3) quarterly meetings (virtual attendance shall be accepted) of the Board per year.

*Each member of the Board of Directors shall contribute at least two hundred cash dollars ($200) to the organization annually, all or part of which may come from the tax deductible value paid for or solicited by the Board member and received by the Corporation.

Regular and Annual Meetings

*Four quarterly meetings of the Board shall be held at a time on the first Wednesday in the months of March, June, September, and December of each calendar year and at a location designated by the Board. The Board may provide by resolution the time and place, for the holding of regular meetings. Notice of these meetings shall be sent to all members of the Board no less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting date.

*An annual meeting of the Board shall be held at a time on the first Wednesday in the month of December of each calendar year and at a location designated by the Board. The Board may provide by resolution the time and place, for the holding of regular meetings. Notice of these meetings shall be sent to all members of the Board of Directors no less than sixty (60) days, prior to the meeting date.

Compensation

Members of the Board shall not receive any compensation for their services as Directors.

Removal from the Board
Members of the Board of Directors who are removed for failure to meet the minimum requirements of by-laws automatically forfeit their positions on the Board.

Please check all apply:

I understand that a board member service is for 3 years.

I understand that a board member must attend 3 out of the 4 annual quarterly meetings to remain on the board.

I understand that a board member must donate or solicit $200 annually.

I understand that quarterly meetings are held the first Wednesday in the months of March, June, September, and December of each calendar year

I understand that board members are not compensated.

I understand that failure to meet the minimum requirements for a board member automatically removes a member from the board.

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Do you have a connection to ovarian cancer? *

I am a patient.

Family member has/had ovarian cancer.

Friend has/had ovarian cancer.

I am a medical professional working with ovarian cancer.

I do not have a direct connection to ovarian cancer.

Other:

Why do you want to serve on the STAAR Ovarian Cancer Board of Directors? *

Please let us know a bit about your professional and/or volunteer experiences, skills, and other knowledge that you feel will bring value to STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation. *

Please let us know your ideas for the future of STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation and/or a specific committee or project.

Are you interested in serving in an executive committee position? *

Yes

***Those officers elected shall serve a term of three (3) years, commencing at the next meeting following the annual meeting. ****

Executive Committee Positions and Duties

Board Chair

The Chair shall preside at all meetings and shall have the following duties:

*General and active management of the business of STAAR

*General superintendence and direction of all other Directors and see that their duties are properly performed.

*Submit a report of the operations of STAAR for the fiscal year to the Board at their annual meetings, and from time to time, shall report to the Board all matters

*Be Ex-officio member of all standing committees and shall have the power and duties usually vested in the office of the President.

Vice-Chair Fund Development

The Vice-Chair Fund Development shall be responsible for the fundraising of the organization including:

*Creating and presenting annual fundraising plan

*Presenting a report of the status of fundraising plan at each meeting

*Serving as board liaison to the fundraising committee.

*Working with fundraising committee chair on implementation of fundraising plan.

Vice-Chair Marketing and Communications

The Vice-Chair Marketing and Communications shall be responsible for the marketing and communications of the organizing including:

*Creating and presenting annual marketing and communication plan

*Presenting a report of status of marketing and communication plan at each meeting

*Serving as board liaison to the Marketing and Communications Committee

*Working with the marketing and communications committee chair on implementation of annual marketing and communication plan.

Secretary

The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of Board actions, including:

*Overseeing the taking of minutes at all Board meetings

*Sending out meeting announcements and distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each Board members

*Assuring that corporate records are maintained

*Serving as board liaison to the donor relation committee.

Treasurer

Treasurer shall make a report at each Board meeting and shall:

*Present a complete and accurate report of the finances raised at each board meeting

*Have the right of inspection of the funds resting with STAAR, including budgets and subsequent audit reports

*Assist in direct audits of STAAR’s funds, according to funding source guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles

*Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board or the Chair, under whose supervision he/she shall be

*Serving as board liaison to the finance committee.

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For which executive committee position would you be interested in being considered? (check all that apply).

Chair

Vice-Chair Fund Development

Vice-Chair Marketing and Communication (2-year position)

Secretary

Treasurer

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Please let us know what experiences, skills, and other knowledge that you feel will bring value to STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation as an executive board officer.
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