The work of board members is vital to the success of SABEW. Here is a summary of the general duties and obligations of SABEW board members. Board members are:
- Required to attend SABEW board and membership meetings. Meetings take place in person at the spring conference and via Zoom. Board members are expected to cover all travel-related expenses to attend meetings.
- Required to support SABEW’s conferences by registering for the event and encouraging one person within your networks to register. If you cannot attend, board members are encouraged to pay it forward by purchasing a registration for someone deserving in their newsroom or donating towards a SABEW conference scholarship. Board members are expected to cover all travel-related expenses and conference registration fees.
- Encouraged to advance SABEW’s message, promote SABEW events, encourage BIB participation, and promote other SABEW priorities on social media and within your networks.
- Actively participate in at least one SABEW committee; many serve on several committees. Participation includes attending committee meetings.
- Expected to become familiar with SABEW’s bylaws, programs, services, and budget.
- Required to support SABEW’s development efforts through an annual personal donation. SABEW requires 100 percent board giving.
- Actively recruit new SABEW members. Expanding SABEW’s membership base to include all platforms is a priority.
- Required to serve as a judge in the Best in Business competition.
- Keep an eye out for issues and trends that should be addressed by the SABEW board, First Amendment Committee or that might make for a good training topic.
- Encouraged to provide sponsorship leads to the SABEW staff and when appropriate, facilitate introductions to decision-makers within your own company who can help advance SABEW’s financial goals through sponsorships, institutional memberships, award entrees and conference attendance.
- Encouraged to attend local SABEW meetups, programs and events.
- Required to annually review these responsibilities and reaffirm their commitment.
