Reminder: the Steering Council is a non-binding advisory body consisting of volunteers who wish to add another layer of formality/complexity (aka commitment/dedication) to their desire to serve–the desire to contribute to the direction of LICCB programming, projects, and possible greatness.  The desire to see LICCB mature and develop a wider, stronger mission; the desire to build and grow with this excellent organization.

The Steering Council was established in the fall of 2010 to address issues around growth and development of LICCB.

A position on the Steering Council entitles its bearer to the following: an open-ended, self-chosen role of even greater responsibility and stewardship of LICCB programming, projects, possibilities, direction.  And…the inestimable enjoyment of giving prodigious amounts of free advice, with someone listening to you, giving due weight and consideration to what you say.  (What’s not to love about that.)

Steering Council responsibilities entail: your availability to the process of shaping and forming best practices and direction of the organization.  Also, the sometimes superhuman effort to make sense of extraordinary silliness.  Seriously…it gets pretty weird sometimes…in ways you’d never suspect…

Requirements of a volunteer in good standing include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • meaningful service to LICCB, including contributions to any and all programming and events on and off the water for at least one day (6 hours)
  • a sincere desire to serve this community organization
  • a balance of appropriate behavior around other volunteers and participants during any and all events
  • demonstrated ability to resolve differences amicably
  • ability to adhere to meeting protocols
  • willingness to work together
  • commitment to moving the conversation forward
  • demonstrated lack of disruptive and divisive behaviors, including attempted and actual misappropriation of any and all LICCB resources (i.e. time, energy,  funds, volunteer morale, good will, equipment, reputation, community property, etc.)
  • availability to the exciting process of leaving something better than you found it
  • conscious awareness
  • impulse control and empathy
  • preferably, you can also swim.  But it’s not strictly necessary.

The following volunteers in good standing have submitted requests to serve on the Steering Council of the LICCB 2012:

Robert DiMaio

Steve Ellis

Ted Gruber

David Matten

Keith Ott

Turid Peters

 

Out of four additional candidates who applied, two are still under consideration.

Thanks to all who have expressed willingness to build and grow with LICCB.  And thank you for your patience with the process of establishing best practices around leadership direction.  Frankly, this ain’t easy!  But then, you knew that.  That’s why you’re here.

Your presence is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Victoria Olson

LICCB Chair 2011-2012