Serving on the board of directors for an organization such as 107ist is a time consuming and often thankless task. At some point all of us currently serving on the board will leave our positions due to elections or simply deciding that our time on the 107ist board has been fulfilled. It is with regret that we inform you that Eric Berg has chosen to resign his position on the 107ist board effective July 30, 2011 in order to pursue an internship with Advantage Centers Portland and allow more time to be spent working with the VOZ.
Over the course of the last three years Eric has served the 107ist as an inaugural board member. As the inaugural board President he helped shape the direction of what this organization has become today, and continued that vision as one of three board members elected to a full 3-year term during our first elections. His poise, prudence, and experience in the non-profit field were incredible assets over the last several years and will be sorely missed. On a happier note we look forward to continuing to work with Eric in his new positions at AC-PDX and VOZ as we continue our partnerships with those incredible organizations, and we wish Eric the best of luck.
According to our bylaws, the sitting 107ist board of directors will identify a competent candidate and appoint them to serve out the remainder of Eric's term. As this is our first experience in this regard we will communicate the process to our membership as this takes its course over the next several weeks.
Eric's announcement in full:
Timbers Army Faithful,
Two days ago I emailed my fellow 107ist board members the anouncement of my decision to resign from the board effective Aug. 1, 2011.
The primary reason is so I can volunteer more fully with AC Portland without a perception of a conflict of interest between my service on the 107ist board and my work with a key 107ist community partner. I've developed a strong commitment to ACP over the past several months while working with the initiative through 107ist. Soon, my responsibilities with ACP will begin fulfilling requirements towards a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Portland State University. Although unpaid, I'll be working for ACP in an official capacity.
I also want to increase my involvement with Voz, a organization of day laborers, and the Voz-sponsored Portland World Cup. I've discerned that I can have more of an impact on the 107ist mission of supporting soccer at the grassroots level without serving on the 107ist board. ACP and Voz's soccer programs fit the mission like gloves. I'm also remaining as a member of 107ist's Community Outreach Committee.
It's been an honor and priviledge to serve on 107ist's founding board, as it's first president and to have been elected by members. For a decade, Timbers Army has been my tribe. I'm having a hard time deciding what *not* to say and whom to thank. So, I'll keep it short…
Team. Town. Timbers Army. You cannot stop us!
RCTID!
Eric
