BAHS Board of Directors Application | Boone Area Humane Society

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Board of Directors of the Boone Area Humane Society (BAHS).

Board members play an important role in providing leadership, guidance, and support to our organization and helping ensure a strong future for the animals and community we serve.

Please complete the following application. Applications will be reviewed by the Board, and selected candidates may be contacted for an interview or additional information.

1. Contact Information

Full Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone Number(Required)

Email Address(Required)

2. Your Connection to BAHS

Have you previously volunteered, fostered, adopted, donated, or otherwise been involved with the Boone Area Humane Society?(Required)

Yes

If yes, please briefly describe your involvement with BAHS.

3. Nonprofit & Community Experience

Have you previously served on a nonprofit Board of Directors?(Required)

Yes

If yes, please list the organization(s) and briefly describe your role.

Please describe any other community, volunteer, professional, or civic commitments you currently maintain.(Required)

4. Skills & Experience

Please select any areas where you have professional, volunteer, or personal experience.(Required)

We are interested in both professional expertise and skills you have developed through volunteer or community involvement.

If you selected "Other," please describe:

What unique skills, perspectives, connections, or resources do you feel you would bring to the BAHS Board?(Required)

5. Interest in Board Service

Why are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the Boone Area Humane Society?(Required)

What do you hope to contribute or accomplish as a Board member?(Required)

6. Board Meeting & Participation Commitment

Board members are expected to participate consistently in Board meetings and subcommittee work.

Are you able to make this time commitment?(Required)

Yes

I have questions about the time commitment

The BAHS Board of Directors meets once each month via Zoom on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Board members are also expected to participate in one additional subcommittee meeting each month.

Board members are expected to actively participate in fundraising, donor outreach, events, community activities, and other efforts that support the mission of BAHS. Are you willing to make this commitment?(Required)

Yes

I would like more information

7. Financial Support

Board members are expected to personally support the Boone Area Humane Society financially each year.

I understand and am willing to meet this expectation.(Required)

Yes

I have questions about this expectation

We do not require a specific dollar amount, and we recognize that each person's financial circumstances are different. We ask that each Board member make a financial contribution at a level that is meaningful and comfortable for them.

8. Additional Information

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your interest in serving on the BAHS Board of Directors?

9. Board Service Acknowledgment

By submitting this application, I understand that serving on the Board of Directors of the Boone Area Humane Society is a commitment that includes regular meeting attendance, participation in a Board subcommittee, involvement in fundraising and organizational activities, and personal financial support of BAHS at a level that is meaningful and comfortable for me.

I have read and understand the expectations of serving on the BAHS Board of Directors.(Required)

I understand and agree to these expectations.

Applicant Name(Required)

Date(Required)

Board Application