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Overview
(it is recommended that this be presented by the Organization President)

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History, Mission, Values, Goals of Organization

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Board Organization and Expectations of Board Members
(it is recommended that this be presented by the Organization President)

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Job description for Board members

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Key characteristics of board members

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Board Meetings - Time, Place

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Preparation - Agenda, Minutes. Provide a copy of past six months board meeting minutes

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Committees - Assignments

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Annual Board Cycle - Annual meeting, future plans. Provide information on strategic planning and visionary leadership

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Planning Cycle - Policies, practices

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Relation of board members and staff

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Time expectations - meetings

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Introduction to all other board members and their roles. Provide an organizational structure of board members, committee chairpersons, and staff & service providers. Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

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Vendor list

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Retreats

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Recent annual evaluations of CEO

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Financial Commitments and reimbursement - meals, liability

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Contributions, travel

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Description of Board Responsibilities
Provide a list of performance measures
Insure that they have been read and understood

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The Organization's Place in the Community
(it is recommended that this be presented by the Organization President)

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Industry, market

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Competitors, collaborators

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Reputation

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Historical perspective

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Legal Review
(it is recommended that this be presented by the Organization's Legal Council and Insurance Agent, if applicable)

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All legal documents

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Current Rules and regulations

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Articles

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By-laws. Insure that they have been read and understood

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Copy of all major contracts. Be sure to include all management agreements and vendor contracts

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Insurance certificates

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Financial Review
(it is recommended that this be presented by the Organization's Auditor, if applicable)

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Long-range financial plan

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Fund raising

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Balance sheet. Provide a copy of the current financial statement

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Profit and loss - operations sheets

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Previous year's audit

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Budget procedures and current budget

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Funding sources - problems, auditors

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Fine and collection policy

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Description and Tour of Operations, Facilities
(it is recommended that this be presented by the Organization's Management Agent/General Manager/Administrator, if applicable)

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Products, services

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Clients

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Methods of service distribution

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Tour of Facilities

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Introduction to key or all staff

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Organization chart

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Committee Assignment

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Purpose of Committee

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Task of members

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Arrangements/Meetings - time, place

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Preparation of agenda, minutes

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Individual assignment

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Monthly Organization calendar

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Tips on How to Make the First 90 Days a Success for New Board Members:

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New board members should avoid rash, uninformed decisions.
New directors can bring change and change can be good, but decisions should be based on a comprehensive understanding of the issues

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Keep an open mind and encourage participation and involvement with your fellow board members.

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Don't become a one-issue board member. Work collectively with your fellow board members for the betterment of the community.

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Talk with your organizations members, be responsive and solicit input.

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Act in the best interest of the community and conduct yourself in a business-like manner.

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Maintain a positive attitude and become a positive influence for others.

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Assist in establishing goals and objectives for the organization.

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Seek out ways to actively involve members in committees, community events, and recreational programs.