Want to be a BMW CCA board member without the hassles of an election campaign? The board will appoint a secretary to succeed Bruce Hazard, who becomes club president in March. (Bill Howard photo)

On March 8, 2008, current BMW CCA Secretary Bruce Hazard will be installed as the new President of the BMW Car Club of America. At that time, a vacancy will exist for the position of Secretary. In accordance with BMW CCA Bylaws, the Board of Directors will appoint a voting Club member to serve the remaining year of Bruce Hazard's term as Secretary.

The Board asks that any BMW CCA member or associate member in good standing who would like to be considered for appointment as BMW CCA Secretary, please contact Frank Patek, the BMW CCA Executive Director. Please include your contact information, member number, and a written statement listing your qualifications for the position and why you are seeking the appointment.

The Board will use your written statement in their preliminary evaluation and will contact you if they need additional information. Depending on the number of candidates, after the preliminary evaluation, the Board may select a number of candidates for telephone interviews before making a final decision.

Submit statements by Wednesday, Feb. 27
The period for accepting statements from members seeking the appointment will end at 12 noon (EST), Wednesday, February 27, 2008.

The BMW CCA Secretary is a voting member of the BMW CCA Board of Directors. Board members are expected to attend all quarterly and special Board meetings and the Annual Meeting. Depending on their positions, some Board members may specifically be required to attend national events and conferences, but all Board members are encouraged to attend national events and conferences.

Serving on the Board of Directors requires significant time and attention. Meetings and calls may occur weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Travel is involved. E-mail access and telephone access are required. Directors must participate in Board meetings and conference calls, review relevant materials, serve on committees, prepare for meetings and discussions with management, routinely interact and communicate with other Board members, the Executive Director, national service officers, and they must respond to members, chapters, contractors, and staff as the responsibilities of their positions dictate. They must spend the time needed, and meet as frequently as necessary, to properly discharge their responsibilities.

BMW CCA Secretary’s responsibilities
The BMW CCA Secretary specifically records and manages the key documents relating to the business of the Board of Directors and the policies of the Club. The Secretary's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-- Recording accurate minutes for meetings of the Board of Directors and for annual meetings. Approved minutes of these meetings are to be maintained by the Secretary and posted to the BMW CCA web site and provided to all chapters as soon after each meeting as practicable.

-- Providing within ten days after each Board meeting, the draft minutes of that meeting to each Board member and the Executive Director, for comment.

-- Ensuring that a copy of the Club's current bylaws and Robert Rules of Order are available at all Board meetings.

-- Ensuring that required notices of general meetings are mailed in accordance with the bylaws.

-- Presenting each new Board member a Confidentiality Statement and Conflict of Interest Statement to sign. Record the completion of these statements and retain a backup copy. The original will be maintained in the National Office.

-- Ensuring that the date and specific location of the next BMW CCA Annual Meeting are posted in the calendar of events in Roundel magazine and on the BMW CCA web site.

Club members who want to be considered for appointment should send their name, BMW CCA membership number, and a statement listing their qualifications for the position and why they are seeking the appointment by e-mail, fax, or physical mail to: Frank Patek II Executive Director BMW Car Club of America 640 South Main St Suite 201 Greenville, SC 29601. Phone 684-250-002, fax. 684-250-003, or e-mail Frank Patek.