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Time Conunitnrent Historically, the OCHLT Boazd has met once each month (2"d Wednesday) for 90 minutes. Attendance at tJ:ese regtclar board Ir:eetings is criticaG OCHLT's operations aze complex and require board members to stay up-to-date regarding issues facing the organization.. Boazd members must be willing and able to commit to a minimum average of 6-8 hours per month. This will include not only a regular boazd meeting but also ,serving on a board committee, In addition, Board members aze expected to attend an annual boazd training (historically, 1 day in .July) and an annual planning retreat (historically, 1 day in eazly January), • Board eonnnillees Presently there aze two standing committees as identified in the bylaws, Executive Committee Lessee Membership Committee We anticipate the formation of other new committees during 2002-2003 to further the work of OCHLT, particulazly in the aeeas of membership, fund-raising, and education/public relations. 3. Financial commitment Boazd members must be willing to make a fmancial commitment. Every Boazd member does not have to contribute at the same level; we certainly recognize that some can give far more than others. But everyone can give something. One hundred percent of the Board needs to financially support the work of OCHLT. Asking the community to give when Board members aze not makes the organization less credible. 4. Contribution of self Board members should bring some special talent, skill, knowledge, contact or other contribution to the work of the boazd, This can include experience in the community being served, extensive board experience, energy and enthusiasm for the work of the organizafion, willingness to learn boazd skills, or technical skills such as legal or public relations know-how, 5. Willingness to serve Boazd members should bring themselves to the work of the Boazd, They must have a desire to serve and be willing to shaze their ideas, experiences, feelings, insights, fears, questions, etc. They must be willing to read the organization's materials, ask questions, think things through, make suggestions, and express honest feelings, 6. Facilitate Boazd members must see themselves as facilitators for the organization, providing support to staff and other Board members. They must be open to working with other people, respecting new ideas, and taking reasonable risks. OCHLT Advisory Committee This Committee will be formally established at the 2002 Annual Meeting. It will be composed of folks with a wide variety of expertise who aze interested in offering their time and services to OCHLT boazd and staff on a volunteer consulting basis, but aze not interested in serving on a formal board or committee. Examples of areas of expertise are construction, architecture, real estate, legal, fund-raising, community-building etc. OCFIL,7lnjormation,for Board ojDueclonmembers September 2, 2003