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Position Title:  Member of LIMM Board of Directors

Length of Term:  Three years (renewable for two terms for total of nine years)

Reports to:  The entire Board of Directors

LIMM is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will consist of a maximum of 12 members and an ex-officio Executive Director. The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization.  To that end, it:

  • Determines how the organization will carry out its mission through long- and short- range planning.
  • Adopts an annual budget and provides fiscal oversight.
  • Recruits, orients, and develops other board members.
  • Hires and evaluates the performance of the Executive Director.
  • Evaluates its performance and overall performance of the organization in achieving the mission.
  • Establishes policies for the effective management of the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Understand and promote the organization’s mission.
  • Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations.
  • Be committed to medical missions.
  • Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior, be a member in good standing of a LCMS congregation, and pray for LIMM and its members.
  • Approves all grant applications and disperses money to those organizations.
  • Agree with LIMM By-laws, statement of faith and mission statement.
  • Participate in all board and committee meetings.
  • Offer to take on special assignments, as needed.
  • Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings.
  • Make an annual contribution to the organization commensurate with ability.
  • Participate in fundraising activities and special events.
  • Maintain confidentiality in regards to Board matters.
  • Act corporately, have an open and encouraging attitude endeavoring to maintain the unity of Spirit in decision-making.

Time Demands (approximately):

  • Attend and actively participate in board meetings (one face-to-face meeting per year lasting 6-7 hours one Saturday in March or April, and 3-4 conference call meetings per year lasting 1-2 hours).
  • Attend special events, such as banquets, fund raisers, committee meetings, as needed.
  • Meet with potential donors to make a case for funding the organization, answer questions, etc.
  • Entertain the possibility of speaking publicly on behalf of LIMM.