Apply to be a Board Member

Oktoberfest USA (La Crosse Festivals, Inc.) is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Those interested in a Board position should consider that Oktoberfest employs a “working board” model:

Board members have the fiduciary and sustainability responsibility for Oktoberfest’s events, assets, and brand.
Board members are elected to a three-year term. Typical service is two consecutive three-year terms.
Officers and members change each January at the annual meeting of the corporation. The Board is made up of 12 to 16 Directors.
Board members will serve on a number of committees, with each committee being responsible for an integral part of La Crosse Festivals, Inc. Board members are responsible for the success of their committees.
Board members are expected to be available in the week leading up to Oktoberfest, all days of Oktoberfest, and at other times throughout the year for La Crosse Festivals, Inc. productions.
The office staff provides significant support but individual board members take responsibility for various events and operations.

Persons interested in serving on the board should complete the form below. You are required to upload a resume as part of your application. All applications are held on file for a period of three years, but you are encouraged to apply yearly.

Contact Information

Name

Preferred Name

Home Address

Day Phone

Cell Phone

Employer Information

If you are retired, please list from where you retired.

Employer Name

Employer Address

Your Title / Position

Method of Contact

Education & Experience

Please note: The response boxes below are limited to 255 characters. If you require more space or prefer to upload a document answering the questions below, please use our file upload feature at the end of this form.

On what other boards have you served? Include roles, titles, and dates of service.

Charitable or community service activities in which you have been involved

How do you feel Oktoberfest would benefit from your involvement on the Board?

Could you regularly attend board meetings on the 3rd Monday, 5:30 p.m., of every month?

Please list any conflicts

How many hours per month, in addition to board meetings, could you serve this organization?

Would you attend a training session for new board members?

What is your interest in Oktoberfest?

Please share anything else you would like us to know about you.

Executive Commitee

The Executive Committee is comprised of Board members which have a minimum of one year of experience on our Board. Consisting of President, Vice President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer, the Executive Committee assists with policy work, strategic planning, and board management. Meets as needed and available for consultation.

Would you be willing to serve on the Executive Committee

Availability

Board members are expected to be available in the week leading up to Oktoberfest, all days of Oktoberfest, and at other times throughout the year for La Crosse Festivals, Inc. productions. Please indicate your availability below.

Availability Verification

References

Please list 3 non-relative references with addresses and phone numbers.

Reference 1 Name

Reference 1 Address

Reference 1 Phone Number

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Address

Reference 2 Phone Number

Reference 3 Name

Reference 3 Address

Reference 3 Phone Number

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