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Please provide your background information: community or volunteer involvement, relevant personal interests or skills, personal aspirations or professional experience. You may use the space below or email a resume or narrative to schoolinfo@somadultschool.org. A resume is preferred.
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Have you had the opportunity to participate in any SOMAS programs or classes?
If you have, in what way have you participated? (classes, lectures, teaching, etc.)
Curriculum Committee
Suggests classes, programs, and/or instructors to the committee and staff
Nominating Commitee
Identifies and invites applications from candidates for the Board of Trustees; selects recipient of the Gus and Thelma Sickles Lifelong Learning Award and coordinates the award presentation
Finance Committee
Supports the Treasurer and staff in overseeing budget development and monitoring and financial planning
Outreach/Marketing Committee
Assists the staff in distributing promotional flyers and material to local businesses and libraries; assists with other periodic marketing efforts
Human Resources Committee
Oversees personnel matters, including job postings, position descriptions, staff performance evaluations, determinations regarding employee compensation, and personnel policies; provides guidance to the Board regarding the Board of Trustees Governance Manual and the Employee Handbook
Fundraising Committee
Assists with outreach to donors and sponsors; helps develop and manage fundraising efforts and events
Likely Stories or Hamingson Committee
Assists in planning and administering Likely Stories (live event with actors reading short stories) or Hamingson lecture (Columbia HS alumnus delivers presentation for current CHS students). These events occur every other year. Trustees who are on these committees must also be on at least one additional committee.
Trustees Board meetings are usually held in-person, and are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month from 7:15 pm to approximately 8:45 pm from September to December, and from February to June. Are you available for meetings during these times?
The minimum expectations for board members are listed below. If elected to the Board, please confirm your availability to:
Please tell us how you heard about the application process to SOMAS Board of Trustees (personal recommendation, website, social media, etc.).
Please provide contact information for two references:
