Board members sought by Tahoe Regional Young Professionals group

The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals group seeks three new Board of Director positions: an Assistant Executive Director, Finance and Special Events Director. Application and nominations are being accepted until May 5. The current Board of Directors will conduct interviews, May 7-9, vote and announce the newest additions to the organization mid-May.

The Assistant Executive Director (AED)’s main role is to provide a backup to the Executive Director, and to become familiar with the responsibilities of the ED. The AED should possess the personal attributes of enthusiasm, motivation, persistence, courage, imagination, dedication, diplomacy, and appreciation, with strong emphasis on interpersonal communication skills.

The Finance Director (FD) shall perform the usual duties of the office and those assigned by the Board and, at the Annual Business Meeting, shall report to the members on the financial status of the group. This individual would provide annual budget to the Board for approval; manage finances for the organization; administrate fiscal matters of the organization and ensure development and Board review of financial policies and procedures.

The Special Events Director (SED) is responsible for providing leadership and management for the Group’s comprehensive special and community based events program. This individual would manage and oversee the TRYP events calendar; collaborate with the ED to seek, enhance, and initiate fundraising opportunities and community donors for current events while identifying new ones through sponsorship proposals, follow-up donation calls, and prize solicitation calls as needed.

For more details on Board of Directors roles and responsibility or to apply visit: www.TahoeTRYP.org.

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals are a group of forward thinking individuals who believe in giving back to the community that has provided an inspirational place to work, live, play and prosper – Lake Tahoe. By connecting Tahoe's next generation to help better the community, TRYP organizes and participates in charity “FUN”draisers, networking events while providing career opportunities to help support Tahoe residents and businesses.

Key benefits and resources for becoming a part of the TRYP Board of Directors include: Professional Development opportunities; experience of being involved in a non-profit organization leadership and event planning experience; opportunities to give back to an array of charities; bio on the TRYP website with a link to your business and priority registration for events.

TRYP new website and YouTube Channel recently launched. The group has open spots on various committees and three board member positions. Throughout 2012 TRYP will establish a series of networking opportunities professional presentations, community beautification projects, FUNdraisers and mixers.

Questions please e-mail TahoeTRYP@gmail.com. For more information about Tahoe Regional Young Professionals, visit www.TahoeTRYP.org, ‘like’ us on Facebook www.facebook.com/TahoeTRYP or visit YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/TahoeTRYP.