In the classic Agatha Christie story Ten Little Indians, a group of people at a party are murdered one by one. Nothing nefarious like murder has happened to them, but several members of the DMA Board of Directors have needed to resign. DMA started the year with seven members, and now we have four with the recent resignation of Susan Spencer and addition of Rick Barkto.
A well “staffed” board is imperative for any grassroots-led community nonprofit, and DMA is no exception. DMA has 11 available slots to be filled.
No experience or skill set is necessary to be a board member, but you must have the desire to make the community you live in a better place to live and be willing to learn. Actually, one skill is important — the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
You may think that it takes a lot of time to be on a nonprofit board. But DMA isn’t huge like the Red Cross or United Way. Your commitment will be about two to four hours a month, including an hourlong board meeting and time on a committee meeting of your choice.
By joining the board, you will help guide DMA in making Division Midway a better place to live. You will also help decide how money from the city is spent: this is your opportunity to have an impact on how tax dollars are spent.
DMA seeks members who reflect the residents in our community. DMA does not discriminate against applicants based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other prohibited class of people.
For more information, go to http://www.divisionmidway.com/vision/ Click on the link under volunteer invitation to download a volunteer application. Or you may call 503-841-5201. DMA staff will be happy to talk with you and answer your questions.
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