Board Agreement
As a Director of the Board of the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Committee Inc.,
I, swear, to the best of my ability, to:

1. Familiarize myself with and uphold the Mission Statement, Articles of Incorporation, By Laws, and Standing Rules and other policies and procedures of the Corporation;
2. Act in the best interest of the organization;
3. Assume a leadership role;
4. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in budgetary and other financial matters concerning, the organization and its functions and events;
5. Review and uphold all current Board policies, including but not limited to these specific areas of concern:
   1. Keys/Key Cards (H.01 & H.02)
   2. Letterhead (H.03)
   3. Meetings (B.06.IV)
   4. Confidentiality (B.05)
   5. Media Comment & Public Speaking (G.01)
   6. Financial Procedures (C.01)
   7. Conflict of Interest (B.02)
   8. Code of Conduct (B.01)
   9. Behavior at Meetings (B.08)
   10. Event Conduct (E.05)
   11. Email (G.02)
   12. Internal Communications (G.04)
   13. Board Responsibilities (B.06)
6. Adhere to all codes of conduct or ethics as adopted;
7. Attend regular Board meetings, on time;
8. Take the initiative to stay well-informed concerning the organization and its business, including:
   1. Reviewing minutes, reports and other printed materials received prior to attending a meeting at which said materials are on the agenda;
   2. Calling and stopping by the office for my mail and messages on a regular basis;
   3. Regularly, and in a timely fashion, responding to communications from the organization and other directors;
9. Be honest and direct in my communications with other directors, members and staff;
10. Work as a team member, demonstrating by my behavior in committees, at meetings, in public and in private my willingness and ability to support fellow directors, members, and staff in the work of the organization;
11. Serve on at least one standing committee of the Board during my first year and two during my second and subsequent years;
12. Serve on other committees as my skills and schedule allow; and
13. Devote at least two days during this year’s tenure to significant volunteer recruitment and public relations work in
    a public venue or at another L/G/B/T event or function.
14. Promote the positive public image and positive public relations of the organization.
15. Volunteer time as requested by the Board President and/or Executive Director.
16. Support the organization’s special fundraisers and events.
17. Maintain a high degree of familiarity with issues, concerns and trends in the community.
18. Serve the organization without expectation of financial compensation or benefit to oneself, family and spouse/domestic partner for their service as a member of the Board of Directors.
19. Agree to be mentored during my first year of board service and attend an orientation
20. Each Board of Director is responsible for giving or getting a minimum of $500 in donations per year. This can be cash
    or in-kind donations and the responsibility can be met by working on one of SF Pride’s fundraising events.
    1. At its discretion, the Board can waive all or part of a year’s requirement on an individual basis.

The term “Serve” as used above shall mean physical attendance at meetings and completing assigned tasks.

By my signature I acknowledge my understanding and commitment to follow through on each of the above and that my failure to do so may result in my removal from the Board by resolution of the Board, General Members or otherwise.

Signature ______________________________________________ Printed Name _____________________________________
Date __________________________________________________