| Agency: |
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Marin Poetry Center |
| Incorporation Year: |
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1981 |
| Annual Budget: |
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Less than $25,000 |
| Board Meetings Held: |
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Monthly |
| Current Board Size: |
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5 |
| Number Paid Staff: |
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0 |
| Number Volunteer Staff: |
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10 |
| Primary Group(s) Served: |
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Adults (26-54)
Adolescents (13-17)
Older Adults (55+) |
| Board Openings: |
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2 |
| Board Application Process: |
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Prospective members present themselves to the board who then votes on acceptance. |
| Board Culture: |
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We are an amiable and practical group with a sense of humor. We as individuals can be busy with families and jobs, so we are appreciative of how much we accomplish. |
| Ideal Candidate Profile: |
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We would like a person who:
- has an interest in poetry
- would like to advance poetry in the community,
- works well with others
- who has at least basic computer skills
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| Prior Board Experience: |
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No |
| Board Responsibilties: |
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Recording Secretary--Takes minutes of meetings, writes them up and distributes to board before the next meeting, usually by email.
Corresponding Secretary/Membership--Make trips to the Bellam Blvd. post office to collect mail. Distribute to recipients, often at board meetings. Also receives membership applications and checks. Updates the member database. Reads email and forwards to pertinent board members.
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| Board Orientation Process: |
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Yes |
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