Dear Driven Freaks,
Do You love the Apogaea festival and have ideas to improve it?
Love this Colorado Burner community and have ideas to strengthen it?
Want an excuse to meet every month, drink beer and plan a kick-ass
event? Then Uncle Apo wants YOU.
Now through July 31 at midnight is your chance to apply to join the Apogaea Board of Directors.
TO APPLY please send an email with the information requested below to [email protected] by midnight on July 31.
See further below for qualifications and duties.
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Name
Phone
City
Why are you interested in being a part of the Apogaea Board of Directors?
List any previous volunteer experience, including experiences with Burning Man or regional events:
List any accomplishments you have that exhibit strong leadership skills:
Can you commit to working through the completion of Apogaea?
Can you commit to attending at least one monthly meeting?
Can you commit to working at least two gate shifts at the event?
Can you commit to reading and providing input to online discussions?
Can you commit to keeping discussions and decisions of the board confidential?
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A board term is 3 years. Please find details on job requirements below.
QUESTIONS
If you want to learn more about what the job is or can be, please ask
your favorite board member
or email —> [email protected]
Save the Date: The August 8 Board Meeting will include a meet n greet
for all interested applicants/nominees.
Dustily Yours,
The Apogaea Board
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER
• Passion and ideas about creating a community and event centered on
the Burning Man principles.
• Business or event experience preferred.
• Varying backgrounds. It would be ideal to get individuals who come
from different backgrounds. Boards are most successful when they have
people who bring different things to the table, e.g. attorneys,
accountants, event organizers, insurance people, artists, computer
jocks, musicians.
• Ability to play well with others.
COMMITMENT
• 3 year term. Must be able to commit to fulfill a full term in his/
her position.
• One meeting a month. More meetings as event approaches.
• Respond to board emails in a timely manner.
• At least two gate shifts during the event.
• Oversee numerous shift lead volunteers and support their successful contributions to the organization
• Further time as needed to fulfill duties and ensure a smooth and
fulfilling event.
• Board Members are distinct from officer positions. While it is preferable that the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary are Board Members, it is not required and elections for these positions will be held at a future time.
PROCESS AND UPCOMING DATES
The Board of Directors is elected by Team Ignition members from the 2010 event on August 14.
After the Board of Directors is elected, Directors-elect will serve in a mentoring role through the end of the year. Terms officially begin on January 1.
After the Board of Directors is elected, the Board will hold a separate election process for the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. More information on this election will be posted here.
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you for your participation!
Caroline Kert
Apogaea President