Mabuhay JVP!

The 2007 General Assembly is in less than two weeks and we are in the process of gathering nominees for the elections to the Board of Trustees. Right now we have received several nominations but are still gathering their consent and profiles. We are still open to receiving nominees so if you have anyone in mind, here are some guidelines that might help.

Please send your nominations to this email address, or to jvpfi@admu.edu.ph or any of the contact information below.

NOTE: Nominations received by July 20, 2007 will have their profiles sent to all members by email and posted in the website for viewing on or before July 24, 2007. However, you may still submit nominations until July 29, the day of the GA itself, but their profiles will no longer be published on the internet, they will simply be disseminated at the General Assembly.

Let us all take an active part in making JVPFI inclusive, empowered, sustainable and a home to all JVPs. Exercise your right to vote!

A.  Composition of a Good Board

1. These are some guidelines to keep in mind when nominating members for the JVP Board. A good Board would be:
2. Well represented in terms of age – the JVP board has members from the single digit batches, from the teen batches and the twenties batches
3. Well represented in terms of sectors – there are members from the social development sector, academe, business sector, etc.
4. There are members with expertise on the current needs of the Foundation. For instance, if there is a need for program development, then experts on program development would be helpful. For now the current need of the Foundation is fund generation and fund management. Experts on these fields would be extremely helpful.
5. A good Board would also consist of compatible members who can work well together.

B. Duties and responsibilities of Board Members

1. Formulate policies, rules and regulations to govern JVPFI.
2. Appoint or elect members of the Board and the executive officers;
3. Act on matters submitted to it by the executive officers;
4.   Determine the work to be delegated to the Executive Committee;
5. Approve the annual program of activities and budget;
6. Generate funds;
7. Network and represent the Foundation in various fora;
8. Submit to the General Assembly a consolidated report of the Board, its officers and committees including an annual report of its financial condition;
9. Propose amendments to the articles of incorporation and by-laws;
10.   Perform such other duties provided in the bylaws and those which the General Assembly may direct from time to time as well as those inherent to the Board for the direction and efficient management and operation of the Foundation.    

C. Criteria for selection of Board Members

1. Good moral character.
2. Filipino citizen.
3. Firm belief in the vision and mission of JVPFI.
4. Willing and able to plan on the short and long-term for the best interest of JVPFI.
5. Willing and able to network and occasionally represent JVPFI in various fora.
6. Willing and able to help JVPFI raise funds.
7. Available to attend two Board meetings a year.