Wood County seniors and community leaders are encouraged to become a candidate to serve on the Wood County Committee on Aging Governing Board for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1.
Candidates must be Wood County residents and at least 60 years old or community leaders of any age. There are four elected positions open.
For more information, visit www.wccoa.net to download a nomination form, or contact the Wood County Committee on Aging at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935 or via email at [email protected].
Completed forms must be returned to the Nomination Committee Chair, WCCOA, 140 S. Grove Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402-2424 on or before Aug. 11.
The governing board sets policies and conducts the affairs of the WCCOA. Board members are expected to attend the monthly board meeting and to serve on at least one committee. Other responsibilities include:
· Support the WCCOA mission, strategic planning goals and program activities.
· Maintain fiduciary responsibility, including establishing a budget, assuring legal needs are met, and providing stability and viability of the WCCOA.
· Attend monthly governing board meetings held the second Wednesday of each month at 1:15 pm.
· Attend an orientation session for new board members.
· Financially contribute and assist with fund-raising campaigns with the Friends of WCCOA’s annual campaign (based on personal ability) to achieve 100% board participation.
· Serve as an ambassador for the committee on aging to the public at large, encourage understanding of agency programs and challenges, and stimulate participation of adults age 60 and older.
Elections will take place in November with installation and the first board meeting in January.
