Friends of DuPont Forest seeking new board members to begin terms in April
The group Friends of DuPont State Forest is currently seeking new board members, with the term to begin in April, according to a news release.
Day-to-day operations are led by Friends of DuPont State Forest Executive Director Sara Landry, and the board supports the work of the organization through mission-based leadership, strategic governance and hands-on work through various committees, according to a news release.
"We are hoping to bring on four to five new board members," Landry said.
Board members are responsible for planning, policy development, financial oversight, fundraising and working to ensure the organization is accomplishing its mission to enhance the public use and enjoyment of the DuPont State Recreational Forest while protecting its natural resources. With some members' terms ending, the board is seeking new members to fill those roles, Landry said in a news release.
"Ideal board candidates will love the outdoors, especially DuPont, be computer literate and have experience in activities like project or volunteer management, grant writing, fundraising, marketing, legal issues, trail maintenance, recreation, finance, or community organizing. Overall, we want board members who are excited to be active in the community," she said in the release.
The board meets every other month on the third Tuesday of the month. In addition to board meetings, board members are expected to actively participate in committees, fundraise and attend hosted events when able. According to the release, Friends of DuPont Forest maintains the trails, protects the natural resources and inspires love for DuPont.
For more information and an application to become a board member, visit www.dupontforest.com/JoinTheBoard. Deadline for applications is Jan. 31. Interviews with candidates will begin in February, with final member selections made in March. At the group's annual meeting in April, votes will be taken and the new board members' terms will begin.
This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Friends of DuPont Forest seeking new board members to begin terms in April
