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"Before You Say Yes ... has so much great advice and tips, even though it is a short and easy-to-read book. The book is useful whether you serve on your homeowner's association board, a nonprofit board, your church board, or a business and professionally oriented board. You'll learn board etiquette and responsibilities, about Robert's Rules of Order, how to deal with difficult people, and what a gift board membership can be to you personally and professionally ... Her book is clearly a quick and effective reference for all interested readers." (Five Stars)
(About.com )"This slim volume is practical, direct, and a sensible reference for those either considering a paid position, or a volunteer board position." (BCLocalNews.com )
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Doreen Pendgracs has sat on various boards of directors for the past twenty-five years. During that time, she has gleaned valuable information that she shares in an easy-to-understand, conversational style for novices and seasoned members alike. Whether you're asked to sit on a trade union board, a non-profit board for a community group or church, a business-focused board of an association or chamber of commerce, or the board of a charitable organization, Before You Say Yes … gives you the inside scoop on what questions to ask and what you need to do before you take the plunge.
Ms. Pendgracs leads the reader through the intricacies of management style, board etiquette and responsibilities, Robert's Rules of Order, directors' and officers' insurance, and financial obligations and compensation. You'll also discover what happens in the case of a lawsuit or how to implement a disaster plan, how to welcome new board members and deal with difficult people, and what benefits board membership can bring to your personal life and career.
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Real, practical advice,
This review is from: Before You Say Yes ... A Guide to the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Volunteer Boards (Paperback)
For anyone who is currently on a board, thinking about joining a board, or just curious about people who do say "yes," this book is incredibly useful. It's written by someone who's actually been there, and done it many, many times. It's not some theoretical analysis, but is based on real-world questions.
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This review is from: Before You Say Yes ... A Guide to the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Volunteer Boards (Paperback)
Volunteering seems a pastime of many, whether committed to a particular cause or perhaps as seniors wanting to donate time to favourite organizations. In her very readable and well organized book, Doreen Pendgracs walks readers through the pleasures of volunteer boards as well as some of the pitfalls of serving on them Her book covers matters that might occur on small boards or larger ones and includes information on matters like fiscal responsibility and how to deal with sensitive issues that could arise/ Pendgracs has thoroughly researched the topic and offers advice to potential board members in a very objective fashion. This book is a must read for people who are currently volunteering or are considering doing so in the future
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YES to "Before You Say Yes...",
By Dawn Boshcoff "Dawn Boshcoff" (CANADA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Before You Say Yes ... A Guide to the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Volunteer Boards (Paperback)
Before You Say Yes...A Guide to the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Volunteer Boards
This book is a quick read and must read for anyone considering joining a volunteer board or having to deal with a board of directors responsible for decision making in the non-profit sector. Doreen's vast knowledge is well illustrated in this book, as she shares a lifetime of experience as a volunteer board member and valued contributor to several non-profit associations. The book clearly identifies challenges faced by individual board volunteers, executive members and working staff within a given organization. The reader is able to evaluate how they might best contribute as a volunteer and learns how they might function as part of a team, comparing challenges faced by many organizations. The information helps the reader to understand board structure while providing useful guidelines that will help individuals and board members function to the best of their ability for the benefit of the organization. Dawn Boshcoff, VP Marketing Past President, PWAC Toronto Chapter Professional Writers Association of Canada
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