TRITT TIGER FOUNDATION BOARD NOMINATION INFORMATION
APPROVED FEBRUARY 5, 2010
TIME COMMITMENT
□ The TTF Board term is April 1 to March 30, with meetings during the summer.
□ The board meets once a month, usually the 1st Friday of the month at 7:30 AM.
□ Executive Board meets at least every-other month in addition to attending monthly
Board meetings.
□ There will be an annual planning meeting and additional committee meetings may
be required.
TTF BOARD BEST PRACTICES FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS:
1. TTF strives for 100% board participation in the Patron Program. Although there is
no required donation level, it is recommended that board members participate at
the suggested level of $100 per child.
2. Participate in the donor recognition event through either a food or monetary
contribution.
3. Assist in establishing goals to support TTF strategic plan.
4. Create and submit budget by the indicated deadlines and adhere to budget
throughout term.
5. Be familiar with the Constitution/Bylaws and policies and procedures.
6. Track time and resources used to meet goals to be used for future planning.
7. Identify and develop potential leadership for committee for upcoming year.
8. Ensure turnover with incoming & outgoing Board members is complete prior to
start of new board term. Provide necessary transition documentation and
mentoring before the end of each school year.
9. Attend 80% of Board meetings as a voting member. When not in attendance,
send a representative or committee member in your place.
10. Attend annual strategic planning meeting.
11. If new to the Board, attend annual Board orientation meeting help in April.
12. Maintain confidentiality of TTF business matters.
13. Be a positive representative of TTF.
BOARD FUNCTIONS:
1. No limitation on total years of service as a TTF Board member.
2. Term limits in any one position are recommended to be 1 year minimum
and three year maximum.
3. Define a member of Executive Board as President-Elect who wi