Board of Trustees Online Application

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Service on the Board of Trustees represents the highest level of sacred service, accountability, and consciousness. The qualifications below are set forth to attract candidates for the Board who possess leadership characteristics, have management and organizational skills, are tech and media savvy, have demonstrated an ongoing practice of regular financial giving/tithing, regularly attend Sunday service, have a history of participating in classes and workshops, and have a history of tithing their time and talent at UVC. It is the intention of the nominating team to provide candidates for the Board of Trustees who possess all of these qualities.

A mix of expertise and experience, talents, skills, and characteristics are needed to be an effective board member. Particular areas of knowledge or expertise such as:
*Possess experience in providing executive organizational oversight, performing fiduciary duties, making business-level budgetary and/or other corporate/executive decisions.
*Fluent in communications, technology, and media.
*Professional experience such as people or project management, teaching and education, non-profit board experience, etc. that includes managing goals and objectives and acceptance of a background check.

Qualifications for Board of Trustees [Bylaws, Section 6.10A]
Any person elected to the Board of Trustees must be a registered member of Unity Village Chapel. He/She will be a person who:
* Desires to serve on the Board.
* Endeavors to live in accord with the Jesus Christ principles of love and truth as taught by Unity.
* Furthers the work of this ministry through his/her active interest, love, and financial support.
* Is a sincere and continuing student of Unity, conversant with its teachings.

Limitations for Board of Trustees [Bylaws, Section 6.03]
The following persons are prohibited from serving on the Board of Trustees:
* Any active licensed Unity teacher; Relatives of, significant other of, or household members of any Board Member or active Unity teacher.
* Individuals receiving compensation from the ministry; Relatives, significant others, or household members of any individual receiving compensation fromt he ministry.

Background Check Authorization Form
A background check authorization link will be emailed from the UVC office.

Section 1

Name

This address will receive a confirmation email

Phone

Address

Section 2

Are you a registered member of UVC?

Yes No

Are you related to any paid staff or board members?

Yes No

How long have you attended UVC?

What other Unity centers have you attended?

Section 3

Consistent financial giving or tithing is required for Board leadership. Are you comfortable with this commitment and do you consistently contribute financially to Unity Village Chapel?

Yes No

Are you willing to uphold confidentiality and consent to a background check?

Yes No

I am applying as...

Candidate for a new term A renewing candidate (currently serving) Appointed by the BOT

Once Board decisions, visions, and directions are discerned, are you willing to put your individual point of view aside and align with the consensus?

Yes No

Are you willing to devote time to attend trainings, classes, study events, and activities outside of Board service?

Yes No

If you are not elected to serve on the Board of Trustees, would you be willing to serve on a leadership ministry team?

Yes No

Section 4

Why do you desire to serve on the Board of Trustees?

Describe your volunteering & involvement at UVC.

List your studies related to Unity Principles (Unity Classes, Small Groups, Trainings, Books Read, etc.)

Briefly state your relevant work or volunteer history including that which demonstrates management experience or leadership skills.

What unique qualities and specific assets will you bring to the Board?

Describe your spiritual practice and what it means to you to

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Section 5

Please note: The information provided in this application, bio, and photo will be distributed to the congregation for consideration prior to the election.

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By checking each of the below, you are agreeing to these commitments of Accountability, Meetings, & Time Requirements. Please read carefully to set yourself up for success.

PARTICIPATION (Visibility & Leadership)

Attending Sunday Service (in-person or virtual sanctuary) Attending major UVC events (for virtual member, 1 visit per year required) Attending classes & participating in Small Groups

PROSPERITY & BLESSING

Commitment to consistent tithing or regular financial giving with the goal of tithing Participation in Annual Prosperity tithing class/group History of financial contribution

ATTENDING ANNUAL BOARD TRAININGS

Training Sacred Safety Other various training/retreats as scheduled

ATTENDING BOARD FUNCTIONS

Monthly Board meetings (3rd Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm) Annual meeting attendance & preparation (3rd Sunday in March) Budget meeting(s) in October-December (if President or Treasurer) Special Board Meetings/Sessions & Task Team(s) (as scheduled)

I have read and understand the description of Board service and I am committed to tithing my time, talent, and treasure in service to Spirit through Unity Village Chapel. I understand that putting my name and date below, I attest this application to be truthful and agree to the above terms in lieu of a physical signature.

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Board of Trustees Online Application

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