The National Bicycle League is soliciting resumes for consideration for five (5) Members At Large of the Board of Directors. Listed below are the qualifications and criteria to be considered for a position on the board. All resumes must be submitted by December 1, 2009 for consideration. 

Qualifications/Criteria:

1. You must have BMX experience as either a racer, track administrator, or have worked directly in the industry.

2. You must have patience to work with both parents and children involved with BMX.

3. You must be able to attend board meetings and participate in conference calls..

4. You should be able to attend some National and Regional events throughout the upcoming National season. 

5. You must be willing to attend the 2010 NBL Competition Congress Meeting.

6. You must include as part of the resume what level of experience you have had or currently have in the industry of BMX. (Track Director, State Commissioner, Referee etc…) Note: You must indicate what positions you have held and for how long you held them. List the successes you have enjoyed and list the failures you have experienced in the positions held.

7. You must include as part of your resume a brief statement as to why you are seeking a board position, what qualifications and assets you will bring to the organization, what contributions you can make to improve the sport of BMX Racing, what are your goals for the NBL, and how would you reach those goals. 

8. If elected to serve on the board you must be able to attend the Board Meeting that will take place the Monday after Competition Congress ends. 

9. If selected by the committee be available to join a conference call with all committee members on December 15, 2009.

Note: The following must be presented in your resume:

• Any resume that does not address in detail items 6 through 9 will not be accepted for consideration.

• A resume that is not professionally presented will not be accepted for consideration. The resume should show the following at a minimum: Work history, positions held and responsibilities.

Responsibilities of the Members At Large, elected by voting delegates at Competition Congress are listed below. Responsibilities of the Officers of the NBL, elected by the Board of Directors at the annual Board of Directors meeting, are also listed below.  

Responsibilities for each Position:

1) The Chairman shall have the following duties:

a) Establish and appoint the members to any ad hoc committee deemed necessary or advisable to pursue or examine any aspect of the business of the NBL.

b) Appoint the member of any standing committee established under these bylaws.

c) Preside over any convened Competition Congress or meeting of the Board of Directors.

d) Sit as an ex officio member of all ad hoc or standing committees.

e) Provide advice, consent and oversight to the President to act in all matters related to the business of the NBL.

f) All other duties specifically designated herein.

2) The Vice Chairman shall have the following duties:

a) Perform any duties of the Chairman delegated by the Chairman to the Vice Chairman.

b) Perform the duties of the Chairman should the Chairman become unable to perform a required duty.

c) Convene a meeting of the Board of Directors to elect a new Chairman in the event of the Chairman’s resignation or inability to fulfill the duties of office.

3) Members At Large:

a) Attend monthly board meetings via teleconference call

b) Be an active participant in an assigned committee

c) Be an active member of the board