Board Member Application

Thank you for your interest in serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce. Serving on the board is a rewarding experience and an opportunity for professional growth.

In order to be considered as a Board of Directors candidate, please complete and submit the form below.   You may also print and mail your completed application to Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Attn: B.O.D., 14 South Main Street, Berlin, MD, 21811

This application will be kept confidential and on file at the Chamber office. Applications are used by the Chamber’s Executive Board Committee to identify and evaluate potential board candidates. This committee will interview potential board members and make recommendations to the full board of directors. Directors are elected by a majority vote of current board members.

The Board of Directors is the legislative and policy-making body of the Chamber with members who represent a cross-section of the business and professional leadership within the community. This governing body shall adopt rules consistent with the bylaws for conducting the business of the Berlin, Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

The Board of the Chamber shall consist of a minimum of 15 total directors, with 5 of whom shall fill the following offices:

  • President
  • Incoming President
  • Past-President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer

In order to qualify to serve in a position on the Board of Directors you must not only be a member of the Berlin, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, in good standing, but also prepared to meet the following requirements:

  • Serve a Two-Year Term on the Board
  • Attends monthly Board of Directors meetings, held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm
  • Makes a serious commitment to participate actively in Chamber committee work
  • Volunteers for and is willing to accept assignments and complete them thoroughly, and on-time
  • Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews & comments on Minutes and Reports
  • Participates in the following areas:
    • Committees Annual Evaluation & Planning efforts
    • Membership Recruitment for the Organization
    • Fundraising for the Organization
  • Accountable to the Chamber Board of Directors

 

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