Hawai‘i Bicycling League is seeking Board of Director Nominations. Are you, or is someone who know, passionate about cycling in Hawaii, and wants to help HBL achieve its mission? Review the qualification and expectations below (or send this page to your friends!) and get in touch with any questions. Board nominations are due September 30th, 2024. Contact HBL’s Executive Director, Travis Counsell (travis@hbl.org) to express interest or nominate someone. These nominations will be referred to the Nominations Committee and HBL Members will participate in Board of Director elections later this year. Our newly elected Board members will be introduced at the Annual Dinner in early 2025. Mahalo for your support!
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The overarching responsibilIty of the HBL Board of Directors is advancing the mission and the growth of Hawai‘i Bicycling League as stated in the mission statement “to enable more people to ride bicycles for health, recreation, and transportation through advocacy, education, and events.” The Board of Directors seeks a balanced membership for the Board that represents the bicycling community, including women, minorities, and members of underserved communities.
A board member is expected to:
- Be an active member of the Hawai‘i Bicycling League. (Membership not necessary for initial nomination.)
- Have experience as a leader and professional level skills in a field of use to the Board and Hawai‘i Bicycling League.
- Act as an advocate for the Hawai‘i Bicycling League sharing the mission and advancing the outcomes of the organization.
- Encourage membership and financial support of the organization. Provide or seek individually meaningful financial support to the organization.
- Attend and participate in Full Board of Directors meetings bi-monthly (even months) and, if assigned, attend Executive Board Meetings on a bi-monthly (odd months) basis.
- Participate or chair board committees which meet on an as needed basis. The committees include but are not limited to Advocacy, Education, Events, Finance, Fundraising, and Membership.
- Volunteer at events or attend meetings that support the mission of the Hawai‘i Bicycling League subject to individual availability. Examples of meetings to attend are advocacy meetings, legislative sessions, and neighborhood board meetings. Examples of participation in events are teaching classes, volunteering in support of events, or leading rides.
- Sign a statement of support for HBL’s Code of Ethics and complete Conflict of Interest paperwork.
- Read and abide by the Hawai‘i Bicycling League bylaws found on line at HERE.