Particularly with smaller organizations, it always
helps if the new Board member has already had some
familiarity with the organization. Perhaps they
volunteered at a special event or special fundraiser
for the organization?

I guess for a new person to come on the Board, who has
no knowledge of the organization, my first question
would be "why are you here?"

However, I suppose there are instances when a special
talent is needed on the Board [primarily financial]
when a new Board member may not have familiarlity with
the organization. So, in that case, mentoring by other
Board members seems like a good idea.

gaw

--- Diane Hutsell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Date:         Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:04:41 -0500
> From:         Diane Hutsell <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] New Board Member Training
> To:           [log in to unmask]
> 
> Hi all!
> 
> We are getting ready to "train" our three new board
> members to our museum. Since I have come on as
> director, several already existing board members
> have said that they wished they had more information
> before they began work. One even suggested a board
> mentor type program. My question is this....what do
> the rest of you all do to induct your new board
> members as to the nuts and bolts of your
> organization beyond giving them a copy of your
> bylaws. How do you get them to understand the down
> and dirty of your operation in a quick and timely
> manner? What worked and what hasn't? 
> 
> Diane
> 
> Diane Hutsell
> Executive Director
> McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
> PO Box 889
> Athens, TN 37303
> www.livingheritagemuseum.com
> [log in to unmask]

gaw

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