Procedure for New Board Member (revised by the Vetting Committee) 1. The name of a prospective Board Member will be submitted to the Chair of the Vetting Committee. 2. A member of the Committee will contact prospect to set up a meeting: a. At the meeting, a discussion of any information items on sheet will occur, and if interested, the prospect will be given the Application Form and the Board Skill and Trait Assessment Form to be completed and sent back to Chair. b. The Committee will discuss prospective member’s responses. 3. Time will be given for 2-3 committee members for follow up if needed. 4. If the Vetting Committee agrees that the prospect will be an asset to Board, the Committee will propose him to the Board of Directors and nominate him or her for membership. 5. If elected by the Board, the new Board member will be informed and invited to attend the next Board meeting.
Information to Relate to Prospective Board Members The museum began in Houston as a gift shop in the North-West Mall for seven years. It was the mission of Effie and Bill Rosene, founders and CEOs, to build an edifice for the Museum. Land was found on the present site and a fund-raising campaign began. Funds were raised, the Museum was built, and it took its place in the Museum District of Houston. Activities and events at the Museum have included exhibits, films, plays, operas, concerts, dance recitals, book reviews, and dinners recognizing Czech culture and history. Other information to be shared with prospective Board Members: • • • • •
Current information regarding the Museum’s financial status Any legal issues Strengths and weaknesses Board member responsibilities and their term of service, the list of Board Committees, and a list of current Board members Future goals
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