Thank you for considering running for the Veterans For Peace National Board of Directors. Serving on the Veterans For Peace Board is an honor and responsibility bestowed on board members by the consent of Veterans For Peace general membership.
There are thirteen board members. Board elections are held for four to five seats each year. A full term of office for a director is three years. The term is from January 1 to December 31. Directors cannot serve more than two full terms consecutively.
Board Member Responsibilities
The best place to really start when thinking about running for the VFP National Board of Directors is with the Veterans For Peace Statement of Purpose and our national by-laws. The Statement of Purpose clearly lays out the core of what Veterans For Peace is all about as an organization and the by-laws outline the authority of the board, the board officers and the election process.
Below are the board expectations as outlined in the Veterans For Peace National Board Policy Book:
Board Member Expectations
The collective responsibilities of the Board are laid out in the bylaws; the following expectations are a guide to individual member responsibilities.
Board Member Expectations
The collective responsibilities of the Board are laid out in the bylaws; the following expectations are a guide to individual member responsibilities:
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Be familiar with bylaws and policies of VFP
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Attend monthly and quarterly Board meetings
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Support and participate in fundraising efforts for VFP
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Participate in online discussions and voting
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Chair and/or actively serve on committees
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Attend, participate, promote and assist with the yearly National Convention
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Be available to membership for questions and concerns about VFP
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Be a strong voice in promoting VFP at national and local level
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Actively participate in financial oversight
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Support collective Board decisions
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Adhere to the Code of Conduct
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Respect the privacy of Board of Directors and membership