Committees

Play a pivotal role in shaping our leadership by identifying diverse, visionary members for VBSR's Board, Nominating Committee and annual awards by:

• Soliciting and Nominating Visionary Leaders: Nominate candidates who can contribute to the diversity and dynamism of VBSR's Board, its Nominating Committee and recipients of VBSR Awards.
• Ensuring Fair and Transparent Processes: Oversee the criteria, eligibility and selection processes for nominations, ensuring they are user-friendly, equitable, aligned with VBSR values and clearly communicated.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Members familiar with Vermont's business community.
• A strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to attend 4-5 virtual meetings per year, each lasting one to two hours.
• Willingness to participate in committee email discussions between meetings.

Eligibility:

• Open to all VBSR members.
• The committee consists of up to seven people elected by the Board.

Guiding VBSR’s budgetary direction and financial well-being, this committee is responsible for the oversight of our financial management systems. It draws on the expertise of current and past board members who:

• Appreciate the importance of solid financial management.
• Have relevant personal expertise, such as a good understanding of financial reporting and management.

Help plan impactful and educational events that support VBSR's mission and resonate with our members. This committee keeps our members engaged and energized with fun events throughout the year by:

• Offering guidance on engaging and relevant content for all events.
• Helping plan VBSR's Annual Conference, ensuring it reflects our mission and engages our members.
• Assisting in creating impactful professional growth opportunities.
• Contributing to the organization and innovation of Networking Get-Togethers.
• Working closely with VBSR’s Executive Director and Events & Education Manager.

We Prioritize Committee Members Who:

• Are passionate about enhancing the value of VBSR programs for members.
• Are creative thinkers and brainstorming problem-solvers.
• Can attend monthly, virtual meetings.
• Can commit to work outside of and between committee meetings.

Eligibility:

• Open to all VBSR members.

Note: being on the Committee does not exclude you from presenting at our Conference or hosting Get-Togethers

Shape the future of socially responsible business in Vermont in VBSR's advocacy efforts. As a member of this formal group, which meets monthly, you’ll work closely with the Public Policy Manager and the VBSR Board to develop and refine our policies and positions.

Appointments to the Public Policy Committee are made from within the VBSR membership by the board, ensuring a broad representation of voice and vision.

Open to all, these informal groups welcome new members interested in learning about or participating in advocacy on key policy issues.

• Explore Advocacy and Policy: Gain insights into specific policy areas.
• Participate in Change: Opportunities to shape policy, receive legislative updates, and take action to influence particular issues, such as testifying, writing letters to the editor and crafting op-eds.

Composed of board officers and the previous chairperson, elected by the board. The committee meets between board meetings and can make decisions for the board, except for policy decisions.

Terms are for two years, and members can serve up to two consecutive terms.

Gathered monthly, this formal group is the creative engine behind VBSR's development strategies. Collaborating closely with the Executive Director, Membership and Development Manager and the Communications Manager, they guide our organization's direction and outreach.

Development Committee members are appointed by the board from VBSR's membership.