Partner Member

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. They may serve two concurrent terms. 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.

Application to be Considered

Requests for applications will be sent every two to four years depending on the status of the current Partner Member. 

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