You already love Putah Creek Council's mission and work--we hope you'll deepen your dedication by joining our Board of Directors!
We are searching for a new board member with financial experience who would be willing to volunteer their time as our treasurer. Our organization has an annual budget of $75,000 with one full-time employee. Our Board of Directors is currently made up of eight members who live in Davis and Winters.
As a board member, duties include the following:
Preparing for and attending board meetings. There are about six two-hour meetings per year and one full-day board retreat.
Participating in annual evaluation and planning efforts.
Helping with fundraising efforts.
As treasurer, additional duties include:
Bookkeeping and preparing quarterly financial statements, including Profit vs. Loss and Balance Sheet. Bookkeeping takes about 4-6 hours of work per month.
Working with the Executive Director to prepare an annual budget.
Meeting with the finance committee to oversee investments.
Identifying needs and creating internal control measures and financial policies.
Advising the Board of Directors on financial matters needing attention.
Sharing financial Best Management Practices with the staff and Board.
Assisting with the preparation of annual tax returns (completed by a CPA).
If you are interested in volunteering your time with our fun organization or know someone who might, and would like to discuss this opportunity in detail, please contact Olga Garzon, Board Chair: oggarzon@sbcglobal.net. We look forward to hearing from you! 12/09/09
We would love to hear why you care about Putah Creek, why you volunteer at our events, why you are part of the greater Council Community. Please see our online survey, available by clicking here.
