Board of Directors Application Form

• Attend and actively participate in four, quarterly Board of Directors meetings annually.
• Participate in board member onboarding process- attend board member orientation meeting and review new member guidebook.
• Prepare for board and committee meetings by reviewing the prior meeting’s minutes, as well as agenda materials circulated for review.
• Assist in setting short-term and long-term plans and goals for the Alumni Association.
• Offer feedback as required on proposed revisions to bylaws, policies, programs, and procedures.
• Serve on at least one committee, to include actively participating in committee meetings, planning, and implementation.
• Actively promote engagement with Texas State and the Alumni Association.
• Identify, cultivate, and recruit volunteer leaders and financial support for the Alumni Association and the university.
• Exercise loyalty toward the Alumni Association and the university and maintain confidentiality regarding their internal affairs as discussed at board meetings.
• Attend key Alumni Association events such as Homecoming, the Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala, Alumni Association tailgates, and regional alumni events.
• Participate in and help promote Alumni Association and Alumni Network events and activities.
• Assist professional staff in making connections with suppliers and potential donors who could support events and programs sponsored by the Alumni Association.
• All members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors must become a Forever Bobcat within their first year on the board.
• All members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors must contribute at least $500 annually to the Alumni Association.
• Support the professional staff with the Alumni Relations Office.
• Respect the Executive Director’s management of the day-to-day operations of the Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations.
• Remain informed about current issues affecting the Alumni Association and the university.
• Communicate the work of the Alumni Association to university constituent groups, as well as external and community partners as appropriate.
• Share examples of the achievements, successes, and challenges of the university as appropriate.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Alumni Association and the university
• Officially represent the Alumni Association at university events when asked, if possible.

Directors may be removed from service at any time for good cause. A Director who misses two consecutive Board meetings will be contacted to determine if they wish to continue as a member of the Board. Directors who miss three consecutive meetings without cause will be considered to have automatically resigned.