A Note From Co-Chair Josh Fodor

Currently the Coastal Watershed Council is seeking two to four new board members. The following is a letter to, as well as additional information for, prospective board members:

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Dear Prospective CWC Board Member:

Hello and good day. Thank you for your time and attention in considering our invitation to join us on the Coastal Watershed Council Board of Directors.

It is an exciting time for the Coastal Watershed Council (CWC), with water quality issues and projects continuing to grow in scope and importance in our Monterey Bay Region and around the state. After a few fiscally and organizationally challenging years, the organization is currently well positioned to continue to grow and succeed in fulfilling its mission:

The mission of the Coastal Watershed Council is to preserve and protect coastal watersheds through community stewardship, education and monitoring.

CWC has a well-established baseline of core projects which add value to the community and sustain the organization. We also have an exciting vision (with fund development in progress!) of how we can expand our contribution both in our area and to other watersheds all along the west coast.

CWC is currently seeking enthusiastic, committed and service oriented individuals to serve on the our Board of Directors. We welcome the involvement of any interested parties, and are specifically seeking new members with the following skills and interests:

Special Events Coordination

(Organize and implement fundraising events)

Fundraising

(Assist Board/Staff development team with grant writing and fundraising events)

Legal professional

(Human resources, labor, contracting, liability)

Please consider joining us in achieving our vision! You are invited to attend one of our upcoming board meetings to ask questions and determine your interest, and we can discuss next steps from there. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me by email: jtfodor@ecologicialconcerns.com or phone: 459-0656.

Sincere Regards,

Josh Fodor

Chair, Board of Directors

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

Individual Qualifications

Enthusiasm and Integrity

Interest in community service and ability to represent the community

Willingness to commit time and energy

Orientation to the future

Special skills (organizational, business, law) or technical and scientific knowledge

Ability to analyze issues, create solutions, and make decisions

Willingness to accept and support decisions made by the Board

Commitment to a sustainable environment

Board Responsibilities

Organizational and Administrative

Attend all Board Meetings

Understand the organization

Participate fully in board functions and activities

Keep informed

Serve on working committees and attend pertinent meetings

Interpret CWC to the community and generate interest in the work of CWC

Attend public functions as a representative of CWC

Willingness to work through Board conflicts

Act on political issues which affect CWC and its constituents

Policy and Program Development

Develop, oversee and evaluate policies

Plan creatively for the future; participate in strategic planning

Evaluate programs and policies

Guide the implementation of programs and policies

Maintain fiscal responsibility by reviewing and understanding the financial status of CWC

Assure that funds are expended as budgeted and in compliance with the funder's conditions

Fundraising and Support

Make a financial commitment to the organization

Encourage others to give time and make donations (in kind and monetary) to CWC

Raise funds by participating in activities, events, solicitations, and presentations to grantors

Work with staff as needed on government and other grants

Lead and participate in fund raising campaigns to support the organization. Develop new supporters through networking and outreach

Current Board Members

Josh Fodor
Co-Chair
January 2004

David Reid
Co-Chair
January 2008

Christine Reyes
Treasurer
September 2006

Gary Peterson
Secretary
March 2007

Armand Ruby
June 2007

Marcie Wald
February 2008

Bryan Largay
Associate Board Member
October 2003

Shawn Chartrand
Technical Adviosry Committee
January 2007

(NOTE: the Board meets the 1st Monday of every month, 6PM at the CWC Office) To contact a board member please call the CWC office at (831) 464-9200 or email us at volunteer@coastalws.org.