ZLMC Board Member Application

BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATE APPLICATION

Please complete and submit your application by May 13 in reply to the email to which this form is attached. You may also down load a pdf of this application here. We are excited about your interest in serving on our Board. Thank you!

Name _____________________________________Email____________________________

Address _________________________City__________________Zip____________Phone____________________

Please consider and answer the following questions; feel free to answer in a few brief sentences, though you’re welcome to attach additional pages to elaborate if you see fit.

1.  What year did you join ZLMC as a member? _____  (You must be a member for at least one year to serve on the Board, according to our by-laws.)

2. How would you like to contribute to the Board? What talents, strengths, expertise, special interests, etc. would you bring to the Board?

3. How do the principles of living a Zen-inspired life play out for you? 

4. Discuss the key parts of your involvement to date with ZLMC.

5. Please discuss your leadership experience inside or outside of ZLMC. 

6.  Please share any pertinent related experiences that might have helped prepare you for Board membership. (Education and training, work, community involvement, other volunteer activities or board service, etc.)

7. Do you have a spouse, parent, child or significant other already serving as a board member or employee of ZLMC? ____ yes _____ no

8.  “As a ZLMC Board Member, I would agree to be:” (check all appropriate)

_______ a.  A team player, with an open mind, respectful of others, and willing to support majority vote decisions 

_______ b.  Visible, available and accessible to the membership 

_______ c.  Committed to financially supporting the Zen Life and Meditation Center Chicago 

_______ d.  Barring unforeseen circumstances, committed to serving a two year term on the Board

_______ e.   Committed to attending board meetings and other duties

_______ f.   Willing to be involved in both the community and business operations of the Center

9. What is your vision for the future of the Zen Life and Meditation Center of Chicago? How do you see yourself contributing to this vision?

10. As a Member of ZLMC, do you have any suggestions for the Board at this time?