Morrow County Park District is seeking a new board member

The Park Board has a vacancy and are looking for an energetic person to join the team

A Morrow County Park District Board Member is a community stakeholder and understands the community's needs and interests.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MCPD BOARD MEMBER

*Attend Regular and Special scheduled meetings

*Research and present findings to board for proposed projects

*review information

*prepare questions

*participate in discussions

*offer advice on programming and projects

*abide by and support the decisions, policies and programs agreed upon by the board

*Assist in fundraising (grants, etc.)

*create a positive relationship between the Board and citizens

*Serve as MCPD ambassador promoting and supporting the mission

*Enhance park resources and thru mutual collaboration, decision-making, and problem solving within the board and community

*encourage citizen participation to work in and help their local parks

*help citizens develop a working knowledge and understanding of how the Parks function and operate

*work on MCPD projects

*assist the active Friends of the MCPD dedicated to supporting the system to include a separate gift/funding sources

*work closely with all County Officials to insure continued cooperation and communication

IN INTERESTED PLEASE SEND RESUME BY JULY 6 EITHER BY EMAIL TO: MORROWCOPARKS@GMAIL.COM

OR MAIL TO:

MORROW COUNTY PARK DISTRICT

48 E HIGH ST., MT. GILEAD, OH 43338

REQUIREMENTS OF A MCPD BOARD MEMBER

*Resident of Morrow County

*Serve a three-year term with option for additional terms

*Attend meetings once a month on the 2nd Monday and others as needed

*Support MCPD Mission Statement

*Commit to follow Robert's Rules of Order,

*Comply with "Sunshine law" and "Open Meeting" law

*Adhere to Bylaws of MCPD

*Share and contribute each individuals particular area of expertise to all discussions

Prefer individuals having background and/or additional skills such as: Ecological systems management,

Park planning and management, Previous advisory board experience, Management or leadership roles, financial management and understanding of procedures, Writing skills in interpretive material and/or grants, knowledge of state and federal ADA and ABA regulations, Volunteer recruitment and supervision, willingness to participate with onsite management practices, willingness to represent MCPD at public and private functions.

MORROW COUNTY PARK DISTRICT

Welcome

Morrow County Park District was formed in 1996. It is funded by many sources including private donations, state and federal funding. The Park is currently managed by five volunteer commissioners who are responsible for acquisition, planning, public relations and maintenance. The Park District strives to provide natural areas and green spaces for the general public to enjoy.

Our Mission

To acquire and maintain diverse natural habitats distributed across Morrow County, Ohio. The Park District strives to preserve and create a diversity of ecosystems while providing educational and recreational opportunities that are compatible with and promote conservation of these resources.

Welcome

Welcome to Morrow County Park District