How to Welcome a New Board Member

      When a new volunteer joins your board of directors, send a “Welcome Aboard Kit” as soon as possible. At a minimum, include the following items in this kit:

• Welcome letter signed by the executive director and the board president

• Description of duties as a member of the board of directors

• Board meeting minutes for the last 12 months

• Strategic plan

• Board governing documents, including bylaws, policies, etc.

• Current budget

• List of all board officers and board members with addresses, phone numbers and fax numbers

• Committee descriptions, goals and list of members