Hello All, The Maine State Library in partnership with the Maine Association of Nonprofits is offering their well-known

board Bootcamp workshop for nonprofit library organizations, with the focus on governing boards. The training will

be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Maine State Library in Augusta from 9 AM to 3 PM with lunch provided.



Participating libraries should send 1 or 2 trustees along with the library director.

Cost to attend is $40 for two people (library director and trustee) and $10 for each additional trustee.

Scholarships are available. Contact Deborah Clark at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 871-1765 for more information.



Each attendee must register separately for the workshop at the MSL calendar http://maine.evanced.info/signup .

Go to April 27 to click on the event and register. Registration closes April 19 or when all slots are filled.



Please make checks out to "Treasurer, State of Maine" and mail to:

Cheryl Ramsay

Maine State Library

64 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333



Training will include:

*       What is a nonprofit organization?

*       Core Responsibilities of the board

*       Determining the mission, vision, values, and strategic direction

*       Monitoring programs and services

*       Assuring legal and bylaws compliance

*       Overseeing the organization's finances and protecting assets

*       Fundraising

*       Community relations

*       Selecting, supporting and evaluating the executive director

*       Building the competency of the board

*       Board Basics Check-up - evaluating your performance



You may direct questions to Deborah Clark at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Hope your trustees can take advantage

of this great board development opportunity. Deb

Deborah A. Clark, MLIS
Library Management Specialist
Maine State Library
Portland Public Library, Third Floor
5 Monument Square
Portland, ME 04101
(207)871-1765
1-800-649-7696 Ext. 765
Fax: (207)871-1703
E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

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