Incorporators
Incorporators are the non-profit equivalent of shareholders in a for-profit enterprise. As such, Incorporators have a stake and interest in the welfare of the non-profit business. The agency exists to serve the public and through the work of its volunteer Board and Incorporators, its mission is directed by the public. Monadnock Family Services is a community mental health agency that serves the approximately 100,000 residents of the Monadnock region. Every effort will be made to assemble a slate of Incorporators that is representative of the geographical scope of the agency
As defined in the by-laws, every Incorporator:
- serves for a five-year term
- attends an initial orientation at the beginning of his/her term, as well as annual educational updates on agency directions and goals.
- attends and votes at the agency’s annual meeting and at any special meetings.
- is responsible for electing the governing Board
Based on Incorporator skills and interest, other possibilities for involvement with the agency include:
- Acting as an advocate and ambassador for the agency, serving as a communications link in informing the community about the agency’s services:
- keeping the agency apprised of agency-related problems or opportunities in his/her community.
- cultivating an awareness of the mission and work of the agency and remaining current with agency communications received during the year.
- keeping the agency apprised of the service needs of his/her community.
- providing financial and/or volunteer support to the agency within the individual capacity to do so.
- serving on committees or special projects when possible to provide needed expertise and background experience.
- assisting with the town funding process in his/her respective town.
a. writing letters to the editor
b. speaking to selectmen and budget committees
c. speaking for the agency at town meetings
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