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1 APPLICATION FOR COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR CHAIR & BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP POSITION As part of our selection process, we ask that all members interested in a leadership role within MNCREW complete the following application to be considered. Our goal is to assemble a diverse, multi-disciplinary and collaborative leadership team who have a strong commitment to MNCREW and CREW Network. The Nominating Committee will review the qualifications of each nominee and prepare a slate recommending one name for each committee co-chair assignment and a slate containing one name for each elected position on the Board of Directors. Please note that the slate for Board of Director positions are approved by membership through a vote and a simple majority of the MNCREW membership is required to approve the slate. The Committee Co-Chair slate is approved by the incoming President and does not require a vote by membership. Thank you for your interest in serving on the MNCREW leadership team in Our leadership is important to the continued growth of our organization and we appreciate in advance your submission of this short application. Completed forms should be returned via to maryjo.kelly@krausanderson.com no later than 5pm on 6/15/17. Name: Title: Company: Phone: Number of years as a member of MNCREW: Number of years in commercial real estate: I am interested in the following leadership position(s). Check all that apply. Committee Co-Chair Leadership Position (2 year commitment) Communications Committee, Co-Chair Education & Leadership Committee, Co-Chair Events, Co-Chair Finance, Co-Chair Member Engagement, Co-Chair Programs Committee, Co-Chair Sponsor Engagement Committee, Co-Chair Women Run the Cities Committee, Co-Chair Board of Directors Open Leadership Positions President-Elect Secretary (1 year term)

2 Board of Directors (2 year term) Questions for both Committee Co-Chairs and Board of Director applicants 1. Why did you choose to be a member of MNCREW? 2. Please describe your previous volunteer experience and leadership roles. (Be sure to include your experience with MNCREW and other organizations.) 3. What personal qualities can you bring to MNCREW as a board member or committee co-chair? 4. Why do you want to serve on MNCREW s Board of Directors or as a Committee Co-Chair?

3 Additional Questions for Committee Co-Chairs applicants 5. Identify 2-3 goals that you would like to see the committee achieve in the coming year. 6. Please add any other information or observations you feel we should have when considering you for a co-chair position. Additional Questions for Board of Director applicants 7. Identify 2-3 top priorities for MNCREW in the next two years. 8. What have you observed in the past 12 months about MNCREW that has impressed or concerned you? How would you continue to champion the success of the organization based on how you ve been impressed? What would you do differently?

4 9. Serving on the board requires its Directors to inspire others, create resonance to MNCREW s mission and goals, and bring out a variety of perspectives in a collaborative fashion. Describe a situation in which you ve built a stronger relationship through collaboration, or describe a difficult situation in which you worked with a team to solve a complicated problem or built consensus among a group of varying opinions. 10. Please add any other information or observations you feel we should have when considering you for a board position. By signing below, I acknowledge that, if selected, my MNCREW leadership position will require a significant time commitment including attendance at board and/or committee meetings and is supported by my organization s management. I believe that I would be a good ambassador for MNCREW, both to members and the general public. I understand that this position will require me to understand MNCREW s values, mission, and purpose. I am committed to actively supporting MNCREW s fundraising efforts, programs, and initiatives. Name: Date: Thank for your interest in serving on the Board of Directors or as a Committee Co-Chair.

5 MNCREW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MNCREW is managed by a Board of Directors that works together to set and accomplish the Chapter s strategic goals helping to advance the success of women in commercial real estate. Serving on the MNCREW Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for leadership and networking among other ambitious women and men working in the commercial real estate field. The MNCREW Board of Directors operates as a strategic board. All MNCREW Board members and committee chairs generally serve terms of two years (with the exception of the Executive Officers). REASONS TO SERVE: Increased visibility within the CRE industry (local, regional & national) Leadership skills, opportunities and experience that benefit you and your company Impact on the future of women in CRE Opportunity to be a strategic thinker for the organization promoting the greater good of the organization as a whole working alongside other phenomenal leaders Opportunity to influence direction and benefits of MNCREW membership TIME COMMITMENT: Attend 6 board meetings per year (2-3 hours each) Attend annual board/co-chair orientation session (2-3 hours) Attend monthly board calls (average time is 30 minutes) Active liaison for a committee (attend most of their monthly meetings) Participate in special calls/meetings/ responses if necessary EXPECTATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS: Fulfill the above time commitments to the best of your ability; these meetings should be a priority Be the face of MNCREW: attend monthly programs, WRTC, networking events, golf outing, etc., as much as possible Promote MNCREW membership to prospective members Promote sponsorship opportunities (including making the ask at your company) Live the mission of MNCREW: To ignite the commercial real estate industry through the collective achievements and unique strengths of women QUALIFICATIONS/ELIGIBILITY: Must be a MNCREW member Ideal candidates will have been active on one or more committees, preferably with co-chair experience Must be able to be a MNCREW Champion and think about what s best for the organization, not just a champion for a particular committee, your company or your personal agenda

6 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF MNCREW COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Success Criteria: Co-chairs build a sense of fellowship and teamwork Committee collaborates with other MNCREW committees to promote and sustain the MNCREW mission Committee completes goals and action items outlined in the Strategic Plan and as directed by the Board. Co-chairs present preliminary and final reports to Board of Directors Co-Chair Responsibilities: Co-chair responsibilities vary with each committee, but here are some general guidelines: Makes arrangements for monthly meeting and notifies committee members of date, time and place of meeting. (Committees should be meeting in person for the majority of monthly meetings) Prepares and distributes a meeting agenda and meeting notes Distributes material to the committee whenever needed to keep members informed Distribute Committee s role and responsibilities annually and to all new members Keeps a written file of the committee s work along with monthly meeting notes. This information is to be compiled electronically or in a written form and passed on to future co-chairs. Calls the committee meeting to order and conducts a rollcall Introduces and welcomes new committee members Establishes and maintains appropriate timetables for accomplishment of projects, tasks, etc. Delegates responsibilities to committee members Involves all members in the decision making process and conducts a verbal vote when necessary Monitors committee member engagement and participation, encourages participation by all members. Reports work of the committee to the newsletter and organization Reports work of the committee to the Board of Directors Establish committee goals and objective in keeping with Committee Roles & Responsibilities, the current Strategic Plan and MNCREW s articles of Incorporation. Participates in the yearly Committee Fair to recruit committee members Prepares Committee s annual budget for coming calendar year and reviews annual budget. Tracks committee spending to ensure projects, tasks, etc. are within approved annual budget Submits agenda items for Board Discussion to the Committee s Board Liaison/Executive Director Attends scheduled Board meetings or appoints a substitute Act as main point of contact for communications with the Executive Director