Book description
Doreen Pendgracs has sat on various boards of directors for the past
twenty-five years. During that time, she has gleaned valuable
information that she shares in an easy-to-understand, conversational
style for novices and seasoned members alike. Whether you're asked to
sit on a trade union board, a non-profit board for a community group
or church, a business-focused board of an association or chamber of
commerce, or the board of a charitable organization, Before You
Say Yes gives you the inside scoop on what questions to ask
and what you need to do before you take the plunge.
Ms. Pendgracs leads the reader through the intricacies of management
style, board etiquette and responsibilities, Robert's Rules of Order,
directors' and officers' insurance, and financial obligations and
compensation. You'll also discover what happens in the case of a
lawsuit or how to implement a disaster plan, how to welcome new board
members and deal with difficult people, and what benefits board
membership can bring to your personal life and career.
"This slim volume is practical, direct, and a sensible reference
for those either considering a paid position, or a volunteer board
position."
Doreen Pendgracs has been a freelance writer,
photographer, and public speaker since 1993 when she left corporate
life to embark on a new career - as her own boss. She has co-authored
two other books: Frommer's Newfoundland & Labrador and the
Manitoba Book of Everything. Pendgracs has written dozens of
articles for websites and numerous periodicals. She lives in Matlock, Manitoba.
