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2010 Board of Directors
Officers
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Chairman of the Board
Jason Wilkinson
G & K Home Builders |
Vice-Chairman
Mr. Jody Urquhart
Arkansas Farm Bureau |
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Treasurer
Larry Biernacki
Arkansas Federal Credit Union |
Past Chairman
Mr. Phillip Carlisle
First Arkansas Bank & Trust |
Terms Expiring 2010
Ms. Cindy Stafford
North Metro Medical Center |
Mr. Philip Davis
Your Extra Specialty |
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Mrs. Barbra Merrick
Entergy |
Mr. Robby Theodore
CenturyLink |
Terms Expiring 2011
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Dr. Jordan Cooper
Cooper Family Dentistry
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Ms. Angela Krisell
Centennial Bank
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Mr. Will Watson
First Arkansas Bank & Trust |
Ms. Karren Thomas
First Electric Cooperative |
Terms Expiring 2012
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Dr. Chevron Ergle
Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC |
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Mrs. Val Yagos
J.B.’s Auto Salvage |
Mr. Brian Hagewood
Southern Floor & Blinds |
Responsibilities of Individual Directors
Authority
The Chamber of Commerce is a democratic organization,
representing the entire community, with membership
reaching to every phase of community life. The first and
last authority is in the membership. The authority of
the mass must be concentrated, so members speak and act
through representatives to whom they delegate their
authority -- the Board of Directors.
Nature of the Board
Each director serves as a representative of the Chamber
and should not use the position or authority of the
Chamber for special interest purposes. Board members
should be a group chosen because of their interest in
the Chamber of Commerce, their standing in the
community, and their experience and ability in civic
affairs.
Function of the Board
The functions of the board of directors are legislative
in nature. They are the policy forming branch of the
organization. They:
· Approve the program
of work and the budget
· Receive and pass on
committee reports
· Direct general
activities of the organization
· Attend functions of
the Chamber, such as the General Membership
Meetings, Annual Meeting, Ribbon-Cutting Events
While the board of directors does not want to do all
the thinking for the organization, they must assume
responsibility for final decision, except in those cases
where decisions are by referendum or in public meetings
submitted to the membership.
Relation of Director to Chamber Policy
It should be understood that you as an individual have
no authority to commit the Chamber of Commerce to any
action or policy. You have a right to exert your
influence with the board, but your authority does not go
beyond your vote; and you should abide by the decision
of the board.
Relation of Director to the Public
In the eyes of the public you are the Chamber of
Commerce. You should be ready to discuss the affairs of
the Chamber at any time with interested members, so far
as this is consistent with the nature and demands of
your own business. You are fully authorized to speak for
the Chamber in those areas where the Chamber has a
clearly defined and formulated policy. You should refer
a grievance or suggestion to the entire board.
The director should be an Ambassador for the Chamber
of Commerce, positive and enthusiastic about its work.
Relation of Board of Directors to the Staff
Suggestions, corrections or grievances concerning
Chamber employees should be made to the CEO.
Individually the status of the Board of Directors is
advisory with respect to staff and legislative with
respect to the institution. Instruction from you to the
CEO should be embodied in joint action of the board.
Responsibility to the Board
With respect to your relationship to other board
members, you are a co-partner with them in the important
work of seeking to improve the commercial, industrial,
and civic life of the community through the activities
of the Chamber of Commerce. You should:
· Accept election to
the board as a definite responsibility to the
membership, to the community, and to your fellow
board members
· Be scrupulous in your
disassociation of all personal interests from
the chamber of commerce activities
· Regard your position
as a public trust
· Take an attitude
toward fellow board members of tolerance for
their viewpoints and conciliation for their
differences
· Calendar your time to
attend the maximum number of board meetings,
understanding that three unexcused consecutive
absences constitute withdrawal from the Board
· Be prompt for all
meetings out of courtesy for fellow board
members, knowing lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
and Board business will commence promptly at
11:45 a.m.
· Be prepared to chair
a committee as requested by the Chairman of the
Board.
Relation of Directors to Committees
The board of director members have a responsibility to
all committees to:
· Keep informed as to
their activities
· Channel the efforts
of each committee in the proper direction and
relationship to the overall Chamber mission
· Study and make
decisions on committee recommendations.
All committees will bring their program of work to
the board in the form of a committee report or
recommendation for final approval and instructions
before definite committee action can be taken. Committee
chairmen should schedule a committee meeting in advance
of the February board meeting to plan a program of work
and appoint sub-chairmen. Major committees should have
need for at least regular monthly meetings. Members sign
up for committees as they renew their membership.
Relation of Directors to the Program of Work
The board of directors shall have final approval of the
new program of work, and any additions or deletions
thereto. Individual directors should bear in mind the
general purpose of the chamber of commerce, and evaluate
suggested programs or projects in relationship to that
purpose. A broad concept would have
activities fall into one of four general areas:
· Preservation of
American economic system of private enterprise
and the responsible freedom of the individual
· All public issues are
clearly within the field of interest of the
Chamber of Commerce, but purely partisan
political issues are not
· The full development
and maximum utilization of the resources
available and necessary to the economic
development of the community
· The promotion of the
civic and social aspects of the community as
they relate to the individual or groups of
citizens within the community
Relation of Director to the Budget
The annual budget is prepared by the CEO, reviewed and
recommended by the Executive Committee, and approved by
the Board of Directors on the basis of need for the
economic and efficient operation of the organization. No
advance may be made from the general fund for a special
purpose or fund, except upon the authorization of the
Executive Board and the Board of Directors.
Relation of the Director to Publicity
It is essential for the continued voluntary cooperation
and support of the organization that the lines of
communications between the Board of Directors and the
public be developed to the optimum. While board meetings
and committee meetings are not always open to
representatives of the news media, information may be
available shortly after the meeting. All statements in
behalf of the Chamber by officers, board members,
committee chairmen, and others must be in accord with
previously established Chamber policy or cleared through
the Executive Committee.
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