Partner Member

In 2017, the OSFMA Board of Directors embarked on a restatement of the Association's Bylaws. Their intention was to update them for best practices and fix inconsistencies that arose from modifications made over the years.

But perhaps the most exciting change to the Bylaws was the addition of a Partner Member position to serve on the Board of Directors. This position is the culmination of discussions about how to better involve OSFMA's Business Partners in the organization and is the start of their work to provide great resources, access to school members, and a greater community of people committed to the success of public and private schools in Oregon.

Current Partner Member

Jennifer Lee of SERVPRO of Gresham was selected as the first Partner Member. As a liaison between the OSFMA Board and the Partner Membership she is your go-to contact if you have suggestions or issues you'd like to raise.

Responsibilities of the Partner Member

The Partner Member to the Board serves as liaison between the Board and all partner members. They serve a non-voting, two-year term and are appointed by the Board of Directors. The Partner Member serves on committees as assigned by the President and assists the President as requested.

In addition, the Partner Member:

Is, generally, appointed at the April Board of Directors meeting.
Is a volunteer of the organization.
Is a partner in achieving the organization's mission.
Is responsible to bring items which may be of concern and/or interest to the Board of Directors from the partner members. In addition, the Partner Member is responsible to communicate to partner members the goals and objectives of the Board and any actions which may affect partner members.
Attends Board Meetings.
Makes recommendations they believe to be in the best interest of the Association.
Serves on the Conference Committee and attends scheduled meetings.
Works with the Board of Directors and partner members to develop long-term mutually beneficial relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned by the President and/or Board of Directors.

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How to Apply

The application will be a letter of interest that speaks to the following points:

Past involvement with OSFMA, including attendance as the conference, presentations/workshops provided, and any other activities that demonstrate support of OSFMA.
Reason(s) for wanting to serve on the OSFMA Board.
Future support of OSFMA.
Ability and willingness to attend Board meetings, in-person, based on the meeting schedule outlined in the Partner Member Responsibilities.

A timeline for applications will be posted just prior to the current Partner Members term has ended.

Email
Mail: 707 13th St SE Ste 400, Salem, OR 97301

Meeting Schedule

Board	Conference Committee
August 13 - 14, 2018 Bend, Oregon	August 14, 2018 Bend, Oregon
	October 5
November 2	November 2
	December 7
January 11, 2019	January 11, 2019
	February 8
March 8	March 8
April 12	April 12
May 24	May 24

When possible Board and Conference Committee meetings are held on the same day, in the same location, and generally in Salem. Some Conference Committee meetings are held via conference call. All Board meetings are in-person. Conference Committee meetings are generally two hours.

Oregon School Facilities Management Association

707 13th St SE, Ste 100, Salem, Oregon 97301
503-480-7209