Why be on the VAPCP Board of Directors?

Why be nominated as a VAPCP board member?

Becoming involved in the VAPCP Board of Directors is an opportunity to be a voice for direct care and support professionals in the state of Vermont. Being a board member enables you to make policies that have a direct impact on the issues facing direct care workers. It is an exciting opportunity to connect with others such as: employers, developmental service providers,

client directed care providers, home providers, consumers and their family members, who are also invested in making change for direct care providers. And, at the same time, helping to promote a nonprofit organization.

How do you become a board member?

Contact Marc Comtois at: 229-4731 or [email protected]

The current board members will review the nominees and vote at board meetings.

What does it mean to be a board member?

Vermont Association of Professional Care Providers

Board Service Description and Commitment

Recognizing the important opportunity and responsibility I am undertaking in service as a member of the Board of Directors of this organization, I pledge to carry out in a trustworthy and diligent manner the duties and obligations in my role as a board member.

I acknowledge that my primary roles as a board member are to (1) contribute to defining the organization’s mission, (2) govern the fulfillment of that mission, and (3) carry out the functions of the office as stated in the bylaws.

Mission: The Vermont Association of Professional Care Providers is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to advancing the professional growth, employment opportunities, and quality of life for people who provide personal care and support services in a variety of health care settings. We provide the information necessary for developing the field of care giving.

Vision: The Vermont Association of Professional Care Providers is a catalyst for change for caregivers and support professionals in all home, community and healthcare settings.

I understand that together with other members of the Board, we are legally and morally responsible for the agency and that key responsibility areas include these functions:

1. Determine and support the organization’s mission & purpose

2. Select and support when the time is appropriate a key staff person and

review his/her performance

3. Approve and monitor the organization’s programs & services

4. Raise money

5. Ensure effective fiscal management

6. Engage in strategic planning

7. Carefully select and orient new board members

8. Understand relationship between board and staff

9. Enhance the organization’s public image

10. Organize itself so the board operates efficiently and effectively

11. Ensure deliberation and adoption of sound policies

I will execute the duties and responsibilities of this office with integrity, collegiality, enthusiasm and care, and pledge:

· To establish as a high priority my attendance at all meetings of the board and

committees on which I serve;

· To represent the organization in a positive and supportive manner at all times

and in all places;

· To be prepared to discuss the issues and business addressed at scheduled

meetings, having read the background material relevant to the topics at hand;

· To work with and respect the opinions and contributions of other board

members, staff and membership;

· To always act for the good of the community;

· To observe appropriate procedures, positive norms of collaboration and display

courteous conduct in all board and committee meetings;

· To respect the different roles/responsibility for governance (board) and

management (staff);

· Board members should be members of VAPCP;

· To take an active role in raising money for the organization: actively solicit

others to support the organization, develop and approve the fundraising plan,

recommend ideas strategies and lend support whenever possible;

· To avoid conflicts of interest. If such conflict does arise, I will declare that

conflict before the board and refrain from influencing and voting on such

matters;

· To serve on an appropriate committee or task force when developed;

· To support in a positive manner all actions taken by the board even if I am in a

minority position on such matters;

· To participate as much as possible in annual retreats, board development

sessions and evaluations, strategic planning and other events that enhance my

skills and contributions, or advance the mission of the organization;

· To inspire public confidence in the organization and excellence and accountability

within the organization, and;

· To promote and support meaningful partnerships and collaborations within the

community of stakeholders.

Term of Office:

Individual Board members serve terms of two years. After serving three consecutive terms, individual members may not be elected until they been off the Board for at least one year.

When do you meet?

August 15

September 12

Time: 5:30 – 8:00

Where: COVE office

79 River St., Heritage II, Suite 1

Montpelier, VT 05602

For directions: click here.