Board of Directors/Volunteers Survey
Please complete this survey about your organization and the expectations of board members and volunteers. We will make the document available for our alumni to review as they consider organizations and boards in which to become active.
Date survey completed and submitted to SLI: 02/09/11
Organization Name: Scottsdale/Paradise Valley YMCA Address: 6869 East Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phone Number: 480.951.9622 Email: [email protected] Website: www.scottsdaleymca.org
Current President: Jeff Masters
Phone Number: 480-968-8440 x 18 Email: [email protected]
Staff Contact:: Jim Grosso, Operations Executive Director Phone Number: 480.951.9622 Email: [email protected]
What is your organization’s mission statement? To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Description of organization’s primary activities and/or events (60 words or less): The YMCA provides programs for families, youth, teens and seniors in an effort to build spirit, mind and body for all. No one is turned away from a program for the inability to pay a fee through annual fundraising efforts. When does your board of directors meet? If dates and times are pre-set, please list (example: third Thursday of each month during lunch). 4th Thursday of each month (off June and July) during lunch What is your expectation for a board member outside of attending meetings? (Examples: volunteer eight hours a month, fundraise, attend annual convention, etc.) Committee meetings as assigned and special events
How much time outside of board of directors meetings is expected of a board member? 1 -2 hours per month
Is there a fiscal annual board contribution expectation of each board member? No Yes Dollar amount: $1,000
Is there an annual fundraising expectation of each board member? No Yes Expectation: $3,500
Is it possible to attend a board meeting before submitting interest to being a member? Yes No
When do board member terms begin? Upon completion of orientation
How long are board member terms? 3 years, automatically renewed
What is the maximum number of terms a board member can serve? indefinite
When are applications or nominations considered? Always
What are the requirements prior to applying to join your board? (Example: paid member, completed program, residency, occupational experience, no requirements, etc.) A desire to aid in ensuring the YMCA continues to meet community needs. What is the process to become a board member with your organization? Fill out prospect profile. Meeting and facility tour with executive director and members of the board development committee. Candidate will then be nominated by the committee to the full board of managers for a vote.
If someone is interested in joining your board, who should they contact? (Please provide contact info even if already listed above.) Jim Grosso
Description of volunteer opportunities (other than the board of directors) within the organization: A number of committees and program volunteer opportunities.
What are the requirements of being a volunteer? A volunteers are required to fill out an application and the Valley of the Sun YMCA has a volunteer screening process.