The Board of Directors of the Society of St Vincent de Paul is seeking applications for additional board members.

The structure of the Board of Directors has recently been amended in an attempt to include a minimum of one representative from Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools and one from each of the 5 main parishes in Grand Traverse County:

• St Francis of Assisi
• St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Immaculate Conception
• St. Joseph
• Christ the King

Terms of service are 3 years with staggered expiration dates.  Additionally, there are two officer positions available; Vice-President and Treasurer.

Applicants must be active members of the Catholic community and should be willing to learn, work as a team member and be eager to guide the vision for St. Vincent de Paul’s future.  Useful experience, education or skills might include prior work on a board, financial or business background, supervisory, or organizational skills, negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.  Board meetings are held monthly and members are expected to attend each meeting, participate, spend time outside of meetings on tasks and prepare for each meeting.   Applications are due by February 22, 2013.  Download Board Candidate Application.