On Sunday March 24th, the 107ist board will be meeting to determine who shall fill the board vacancy created by the resignation of Joanne Couchman. We are asking for all interested 107ist members to apply and, if available, to appear before the board for a brief presentation and Q&A of why you would make a good appointment. The length of term for this appointment is 9 months (remainder this year) and you would be due for election to a standard 3 year term at the end of the 2013 season.

We ask that individuals give serious consideration before choosing to apply. The qualities we are looking for in our new board member include an individual who:

• Has shown a commitment and been involved in 107ist and Timbers Army activities
• Has taken leadership roles when asked and/or shown initiative to lead
• Has the time to devote to the many hours it takes to be a board member (15 hrs a week on average, one 3 hr board meeting a month, possible multiple committee meetings, and many email conversations daily)
• Has a working knowledge of TA/107ist history
• Has unique skill sets that he/she thinks will help the board address current and future challenges

If you are interested in applying for the appointment please first read our bylaws and then complete the Candidate Information Form. Please be sure to explain how you meet the qualities listed above.

The 107ist board will be scheduling time slots between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 at the Timbers Army Fanladen 1633 SW Alder. Please indicate in the form if you would like to be allocated a time slot (approx 10-15 mins), and if you have a time preference for this.

The deadline for submissions is Friday March 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

If you have any questions about this process, please email board@107ist.org

NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH THE BOARD TO BE CONSIDERED. All applications will be given equal weight.

Thanks, and good luck!

The 107ist