What is a Board Member?
November 17th, 2009
Young people might ask: “Why should I be on a Non-Profit Board? It sounds boring and I would rather be doing ‘hands on’ work.” Well, there are lots of reasons. I have been on many Boards over the 23 years of my legal career. As a lawyer, it seems almost expected that I should serve on boards. I have also, done “hands on” community work too. I think both are important for the community and for our own personal development as a caring and productive member of society.
However, I think that one of the roles of a Board is to reflect the broad spectrum of the community we serve. We need the perspective and creative ideas of our younger generation. I think I have learned much from both ends of the age continuum. I think we can all learn from people from different backgrounds and perspectives. Besides, it is fun and rewarding to do good public work.
To those of you just starting your working life, I challenge you to be involved. Pick a board and volunteer! You will not regret it.
–Sharon Smith, Deschutes Children’s Foundation Board Member
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