Dear Board of Directors Candidate: We first would like to thank you for considering to serve as an Ambassador on the Board of Directors. Second, we want to recognize the support you have shown and continued support in the future for our cause. It is supporters like you that have contributed to our growth and success over the years. West USA Cares was formed in 2014 as a charitable arm for West USA Realty and the Real Estate professionals that work within the company. The Board of Directors serves as the overseeing body while each member represents and serves as the Ambassador from their selected office. Each West USA Realty office has two seats positioned on the Board and it is a volunteered position. Each Ambassador must commit to attend monthly Board meetings, organize events and help fundraise based on the needs of West USA Cares. The enclosed packet contains information regarding serving as an Ambassador on the Board of Directors including: •
Mission / Vision Statement
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Board of Directors Description
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Annual Community Impact Report
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Calendar of Events
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Application Form
Thank you and Sincere Regards, The West USA Cares Board of Directors
Our Mission:
To provide Realtors a meaningful and impactful platform for embracing their Humanitarian spirit and passions through giving and helping both individuals and communities in need.
Our Vision: Realtors with helping hands and caring hearts.
Board Member Job Description 1. Regularly attends Board meetings and important related meetings 2. Makes a serious commitment to participate actively in committee work 3. Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time 4. Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings and reviews and comments on minutes and reports 5. Gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus 6. An active participant in all planning processes 7. Participates in fund raising for WUSA Cares 8. Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Board on an as needed basis. 9. Understands their role as Ambassador for their perspective Office and ensures all information is relayed to the Office Manager, Staff, and Agents. 10. Makes a serious effort to attend and speak at all office meetings in their perspective office. Please sign below as acknowledgement and acceptance of this position: _____________________________________
Date: __________
Board of Directors Candidate Application
Name, phone, email address of organization’s representative: ________________________________________________________________________ Please return this application to the above address by (date): ____________________ Date ______________________________ Name ___________________________________________________________ First MI Last Phone ______________________________
E-mail ________________________
Current Office: ______________________________ Preferred method of initial contacts ( ) Email
( ) Phone
Please list boards and committees that you serve on, or have served on (business, civic, community, fraternal, political, professional, recreational, religious, social). Organization Role/Title Dates of Service _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
West USA Realty Inc. and West USA Realty Cares cares@westusa.com 602-942-4200
Optional – Have you received any awards or honors that you’d like to mention? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ How do you feel West USA Cares would benefit from your involvement on the Board? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Skills, experience and interests (Please circle all that apply) Finance, accounting Personnel, human resources Administration, management Nonprofit experience Community service Policy development Program evaluation Public relations, communications
Education, instruction Special events Grant writing Fundraising Outreach, advocacy Other _______________________ Other _______________________ Other _______________________
Please tell us anything else you’d like to share. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Thank you for applying
West USA Realty Inc. and West USA Realty Cares cares@westusa.com 602-942-4200