Assuming they are voted as a member again, how long (potentially) could a board member remain such?
If voted in after their first successive term, one could be on the board for 6 consecutive years before taking a break for one year and returning (if voted again) for an additional 6 years.
100
True or False:
You can read through the Policies and agree, verbally, to them.
TRICK QUESTION!
You can agree verbally to them, but you must also sign them, acknowledging you have read and agree to them.
(Okay, the answer to this could be true.)
100
How can you help set up and execute YouthRoots events?
As a working board, the Board of Directors members are encouraged to volunteer and participate for YouthRoots events. Your help in these events can make the process a lot smoother and more efficient (especially with only 2 staff members).
100
What is the "Minutes" tab in my binder for?
Since we are a nonprofit, YouthRoots must keep track of what goes on in all the Board of Directors meetings. Therefore, we created the "Minutes" section for notes of what happened in the "Minutes" of our meetings.
200
How many youth are on our YouthBoard?
Since we expanded to 3 YouthBoards, there are 45 YouthBoard members.
200
If you can't make it to a meeting, what do you do?
There are two possible options:
1. Contact Lauren or Lacey and inform them you will not be able to attend the meeting.
2. Call into the meeting via the conference call (information located in the Logistics tab of your binder).
200
How do you know where the money for YouthRoots is going?
The YouthBoard. The money they raise is distributed (by their choosing) to local nonprofits. The Board of Directors get involved in special circumstances (see the Grant Making Policy for more information).
200
Does the Executive Director lead the organization?
Since Lacey is the Executive Director, she is seen as the leader. However, the Board of Directors is responsible for the legal aspects of the nonprofit.
300
What youth-oriented programs does YouthRoots offer?
For their first year, our youth can participate in our YouthBoard. After their first year, they can join our Executive Committee or our Social Enterprise Committee.
300
Can you create committees to allow YouthRoots to become more efficient?
Yes! In fact, the board has just created the YouthRoots Marketing Committee! (Talk to Jennifer to see how it's going.)
300
True or False:
Restricted gifts are better than unrestricted gifts.
False. Unrestricted gifts are preferred, unless the chances of getting a gift is better when it is restricted. Restricted gifts can go into one of three accounts: the general operating account, the endowment, or the YouthBoard grant-making account.
300
What is the Board of Directors responsible for knowing?
The board must know financial information and have copies of files used by the Executive Director and financial manager. There is a more specific list on page 7 of the handout in the "Board Roles" tab of your binder.
400
What is the definition of philanthropy?
Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. Meaning: donating money to make the world a better place.
400
What if the Board of Directors is not in session?
a. Start crying.
b. Give the responsibility to someone else.
c. Quit YouthRoots.
b. The roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors are passed onto the Executive Committee. However, the Executive Committee does not have all the authority the Board of Directors has. (For more information, see page 8, Article XII of the Bylaws.)
400
How do you think donors know where there money is going?
Our Donor Bill of Rights states that donors have the right to be informed of YouthRoots's most recent financial statements, as well as the right to know if their gifts were given in the way they were intended.
400
What are some similarities and differences to what the board must do versus what the Executive Director and staff do?
For a complete list, see page 10 of the handout in the "Board Roles" section of your binder.
500
What expansion ideas have we looked at?
Expansion ideas that we will explore are:
-Summer program
-Alumni component
-Parent orientation night
-YouthRoots board members mentoring other youth
-Connecting existing program model to common core standards
500
What does "party" mean?
a. A social gathering.
b. Get friends together for a good time.
c. Going to Office Depot.
d. Someone affiliated with YouthRoots.
d. According to the Bylaws, a "party" is a person associated with the Corporation (in this case, YouthRoots).
500
What if you don't agree with a policy? Can it be changed?
Yes. The Board of Directors has the authority to put it to a vote and amend policies based on the majority vote.
500
How often does the Board of Directors meet?
The Board of Directors is required to meet monthly. Members must be notified of a meeting at least 24 hours beforehand.