Well, it has been a while since I posted: Blame a West Coast trip for the CEO-MC Retreat, some early summer vacation days with my family, and an unplanned altercation with my appendix. Today's post is about leadership, or more properly an opportunity for our members to participate in the leadership of our organization.
CAI's governance consists of a Board of Trustees supported by three Membership Representation Groups (MRGs), who are elected to represent our three core constituencies, community volunteer leaders, professional community managers, and business partners. In addition to representing their particular groups, MRGs provide policy input to the Board, assist staff in reviewing and designing programming, and help set the organizations direction through our annual planning and review process. Most importantly, each MRG selects from among its membership individuals to serve on the Board of Trustees.
MRGs typically meet in person twice a year, at a planning retreat in January/February and at CAI's National Conference in April/May. In addition, each MRG meets via conference call throughout the year.
MRGs are composed of CAI members elected by their peers to serve for a two-year term. The key requirements for participation on the MRG are a membership in good standing in the organization and a willingness to serve. You can learn more about each MRG and how to nominate yourself for an open MRG post by submitting an on-line application no later than July 19th. An electronic election open to all members will be held in August to select new MRG members for service beginning January 1, 2008. Watch your email for an alert when the election opens.
I invite you to consider nominating yourself for one of these open positions. CAI's continued growth and success is dependent on the leadership, vision, and participation of our members.
