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LEAF Board of Directors| Board Nominee Application

LEAF is a non-profit organization,


building community, connecting cultures and enriching lives through the arts locally and globally with
festivals,
community events, and arts education programs.

The LEAF Board is seeking new members who are skilled and experienced in organizational development
accounting/budgeting, board development, development/philanthropy, non-profit management, strategic planning,
and/or direct experience with LEAF outreach programs as a student, teacher, or community member.

Weve been told our Board compares well with others in terms of interpersonal functionality, financial control and
organization, and fun. We value diversity and our commonality of bringing what we love to the table. New three-
year12-3-2017
Date: terms begin January 2015.

LEAF isEric
Name: in intentional
Howard transition to a shared governance organization, in which both the Board and senior staff are
actively engaged in governance.
Address: 39 Periwinkle Lane
LEAF 2020 We are finalizing our Strategic Plan, which was developed with active community engagement. This plan
City,
willSt,
setZip: Burnsville
our goals NCnext
for the 28714
5 years beginning with the turn of the year to 2015.

Best Phone: 828-242-7211

E-mail/website: eric60howard@gmail.com

This inquiry is to give us a sense of your LEAF connection. The answers do not need to be long.
1. Please share with us about your involvement with LEAF Community Arts.
Volunteer and community supporter of LEAF
2. What is your perspective on LEAFs role in the community currently, and the potential of LEAFs role in our
local community?
empowering families, connecting communities through art and music
3. What have you heard about LEAF from friends- what is the word on the street among your colleagues, peers,
and friends?
Very well run organization, focused on bridging local and world communities through the celebration of art
and culture.
4. LEAFs signature event and key fundraising tool is the LEAF Festival twice a year at Lake Eden, and now a
new tradition is growing creating a community gathering called LEAF Downtown AVL in the summer. What
other festivals/special events have you attended that you resonated with, and what aspects inspired you?
I have attended Spring, Fall and Downtown festivals. I think they are all inspiring, it really depends on the
theme and artists you see, and what message appeals to you personally.
5. What work does LEAF do that feels important enough that you are willing to give time, energy and financial
contributions to LEAF?
I will have to see what committees and personalities appeal to me, unknown currently.
6. Please describe the following 4 areas of your life as they relate to your interest in the LEAF Board:
a. Education:
b. Job experience:
c. Volunteer & community experience:
d. Personal experience:
7. Are there any concerns you have about leading LEAF towards 2020 by being part of the Board of Directors?
NA
8. How could your skills and talents be of help to the Board and where would you like to apply those talents?
I want to work towards something not just meet to meet but depends on the direction of the organization
as to where I can be of most help.
9. Based on your passions and interests, what areas of LEAF appeal to you?
My passion is photography, I would love to continue to photo events.
10. What is your primary interest in serving on the board?
Hopefully I can support the growth of the organization whatever that may be for the next 22+ years
What makes you a good fit for the LEAF Board of Directors?
When I have a goal I work well in small teams. I can help bring perspective to several community topics

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