As the seasons turn and the geese take flight, we are inspired to offer this invitation for participation!

FACT: As each goose flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if the bird flew alone.

LESSON: Those who share a common direction and sense of unity can get where they are going quicker and easier, because they are traveling on the thrust of one another…

SmartMeme is seeking a few special individuals to join our Board of Directors, and we’re issuing this invitation to our community. The Board’s primary function is to support the organizational mission and participate in making that mission manifest. As part of our commitment to inclusive movement building, the Board is majority people of color and women. Attention is made to diversity in sexual orientation, area of work, geography, ability, etc. Young people are welcome and the current group is all under 40 years old.

2009 board members start with a seaside board retreat in Northern California November 5-8, 2009. We are currently redefining and building this leadership team, and it’s an exciting time in smartMeme! Interested?

Apply today! [DOWNLOAD APPLICATION AS PDF]

Want to fly with our flock?

Read and return this application [DOWNLOAD AS PDF] and return via email by 5 pm PST on OCTOBER 14, 2009.

{More lessons from Geese}

Tags: board, leadership, network, organizing, smartMeme, volunteer

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