The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) Board of Directors is seeking nominations and applications for membership. The Board consists of up to seven members for terms of four years. Nominations for membership must be made with the nominee's knowledge and consent. Applications for Board membership must be made in writing to the CWA office in Boulder, Colorado. Knowledge of and experience in governance, management, finance, government affairs, law, and the climbing industry are assets and will be considered in the selection process.
Considerations For Selection Include:
• Current CWA membership is not required but certainly preferred;
• Sufficient knowledge and experience to be an active and productive member of a non-profit board of directors;
• Ability to work constructively within a trade organization representing a broad range of diverse business and member interests with integrity, fairness, and professionalism;
• Ability to meet the legal, fiduciary and ethical requirements of a non-profit board member;
• An identified area of expertise in a field or discipline needed for the management of a non-profit organization;
• Working knowledge of the current range of issues facing the manufactured climbing wall industry or related industries;
• Organizational/Institutional support for your participation;
• Ability to raise funds or otherwise attract resources in support of the CWA and its mission;
• Ability to attend periodic meetings of the Board;
• Ability to complete Board work on time; and
• Ability to promote the CWA enthusiastically.
Please contact Bill Zimmermann for more information at bill@climbingwallindustry.org or call 720-838-8284. Please forward all completed application materials to the CWA at: 1460 Lee Hill Rd. Unit 2, Boulder, CO 80304.
Board Application Cover Letter;
Board Frequently Asked Questions;
Board Conflict of Interest and Advanced Disclosure Policy;