Board of Directors

Accepting Nominations for TCMedia Board of Directors
The Nominating Committee is currently accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors. You may download an application here. 

Thurston Community Media Board of Directors
The Thurston Community Media Board of Directors meets once a month for regular Board Meetings and at one other time a month, as needed, for Board Work Sessions. Both meetings are subject to change, and the Board works together to identify dates that are convenient for all members. Meetings may be canceled if there is no pressing business or if a quorum is not available.

Public Participation in Thurston Community Media Board Meetings
The public is welcome to attend any meeting of the Thurston Community Media Board of Directors. If you wish to address the Board, please send an email in advance to boardofdirectors@tcmedia.org.  Written comments can also be sent to boardofdirectors@tcmedia.org.

Thurston Community Media Board Roles and Responsibilities

All members of the Thurston Community Media Board of Directors have the following roles and responsibilities:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Thurston Community Media.
• Understanding of the board’s governance roles which include:

                 *Fulfilling the Board’s fiduciary oversight of the organization
                 *Annual evaluation of the Board as well as the organization’s Executive Director.

• Active involvement in all board activities and committees.

Committees: Board members are asked to serve on at least one committee. The committee structure is reviewed and revised each year depending on organizational needs. In addition to the standing committees, ad hoc committees are organized as needs require.

Standing committees include:

Executive Committee - comprised of the officers of the board; Meets on an emergency basis when immediate decisions are required without the ability for the full Board to meet

Finance Committee - reviews financial reports, works with staff to develop the annual budget, and makes recommendations regarding financial policies and investment activities.

Nominating Committee - recruits and evaluates applications for board positions and presents a recommended slate of candidates for board appointment. 

• Think and act strategically; not involved in day-to-day management of the organization.
• Abide by the Duties of Care, Loyalty, and Honesty.
• Support the organization both financially and through advocacy.

Board members are expected to make an annual financial contribution over and above any facility use fees or class fees. There is no minimum amount required.

The Board is solely responsible for the management of the Board Meetings

• Creating the Board Meeting Agenda and Board Packet
• Taking and maintaining Board Minutes
• Board Recruitment when openings on the Board occur.

Term of Office: A full term for Community and Member representatives is 2 years. Expiration dates are staggered. However, individuals may be appointed for a shorter term to fill a board vacancy.

Yearly Events: There are several activities during the year that Board members are expected to attend.

• Board Retreat if scheduled and our Producer & Volunteer Picnic (early August).
• Board members may also be asked to help with special events or staff tables at local festivals and events to promote
     Thurston Community Media.

Compensation: Board members serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated other than preapproved reimbursement for mileage, or payment for training/conference to enhance the Board’s ability to serve. Thurston Community Media carries liability and Directors & Officers insurance.