Our Leadership

The minimum requirements for board members are:

• Board members are residents of the counties of the agency’s jurisdiction – Mahnomen, Hubbard, Becker, Otter Tail or Wadena County.
• Board members are representatives of some aspect or segment of the population in the community – low income representatives, public officials or representatives of private organizations.
• Board members have interest in the agency’s mission.
• Board members have specific experience and/or knowledge in at least one element including administration, finance, personnel, program development, public relations or communications.

The board of directors is the governing body of MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership. The board sets the overall policy and goals which are then carried out by staff.

The board meets on the last Friday of the month at the Detroit Lakes MAHUBE-OTWA office.  Meetings usually last one to two hours. In addition, there are some committee meetings and a few special events which board members attend.  All meetings also have the option of meeting remotely via Zoom.

Absolutely! We provide a basic orientation session for all new board members. Board training is ongoing and provided as needed and requested. We provide board members with the information they need to know about the agency. Finally, board members are always welcome to call or make an appointment with the Executive Director to go over any aspect about the agency.

Board members are volunteers and not paid a salary. However, we do pay a stipend, travel costs and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of board duties.

Even though members do not receive a salary, there are many benefits to being on our board including:  It is an excellent way to help your community; You will develop or enhance your skills in budgeting, management, supervision and many other areas; and You will be working with some of the most interesting people in your community.

Meetings are important and the board members are there to conduct business. They are also interesting and fun. The board members are professional, but, at the same time, relaxed and casual. The best way to see what we mean is to attend a board meeting yourself. You are more than welcome to come to a meeting and observe the board in action. We would love to have you visit us. 

Most of our board members are unable to make every meeting. They are busy, active people! However, we ask our members to attend as many meetings as possible. As part of the governing body of the agency, you are very important to us.

Board members are professional, but at the same time, relaxed and casual. You are provided meeting agendas and information prior to meetings. The best way to see what we mean is to attend a meeting and observe the board in action.

• Being a MAHUBE-OTWA board member is an excellent way to assist in helping identify and address needs in your communities. 
• You will receive opportunities to develop and enhance your skills and leadership. 
• You will establish working relationships and partnerships with other public and private agencies and programs. 
• You will be involved with rewarding work to keep poverty issues in the hearts and minds of community partners, decision-makers, donors, and volunteers.