Are you passionate about darts and eager to make a lasting impact on the Sacramento darting community? The Sacramento Valley Darts Association (SVDA) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Member At Large on our Board of Directors.

Why Join the SVDA Board?

Becoming a Member At Large is a unique opportunity to:

  • Play a key role in shaping the future of darts in Sacramento.
  • Collaborate with a team of like-minded individuals who share your passion for the sport.
  • Help grow and strengthen our community by contributing to events, leagues, and outreach efforts.

Position Details

  • Term Length: 2 years.
  • Meetings: Typically held the last Tuesday of each month.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Represent the interests of SVDA members.
    • Support the planning and execution of leagues, tournaments, and special events.
    • Contribute to discussions and decisions that guide the direction of the organization.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Loves steel-tip darts and wants to give back to the darting community.
  • Enjoys working with others and values teamwork.
  • Has ideas and enthusiasm to help the SVDA grow and thrive.

WANT TO JOIN THE BOARD?

Board Member Expectations

I understand that as a member of the Board of Directors for Sacramento Valley Dart Association (SVDA).  I have an ethical responsibility to ensure that the association does the best work possible in pursuit of its goals.  I believe in the purpose and the mission of SVDA as described in its bylaws and I will act responsibly and prudently as a steward for the members of Sacramento Valley Dart Association.

As part of my responsibilities as a board member of SVDA:

  1. I will interpret our constituencies’ needs and values to the association, speak out for their interests, and on their behalf, hold the board accountable.
  2. In turn, I will interpret the association’s work and values to the community, represent the association, and act as a spokesperson with a single unified voice of the board.
  3. I will be responsible for 1 or more roles as defined in SVDA’s bylaws.
  4. I will actively participate in all fundraising activities and can expect to contribute approximately 1 or more hours a month of my time to events and activities to benefit the SVDA.
  5. I will attend board meetings, committee meetings, and other events.
  6. I will excuse myself from discussions and votes where I have a conflict of interest.
  7. I will stay informed about what’s going on in the association. I will ask questions and request information. I will participate in and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other matters. I will not stay silent if I have questions or concerns.
  8. In turn I will keep my fellow board members informed regarding the decisions associated with my role and when appropriate elevate questions or issues to the board for consideration or judgment.
  9. While I am a member of this board, I will make every effort to vote in every decision or ruling and support the final judgment of the board.
  10. I will work in good faith with association members and other board members as partners toward achievement of our goals.
  11. If I don’t fulfill these commitments to the association, I will expect the board president to call me and discuss my responsibilities with me.

In turn, the SVDA Board will be responsible to me in the following ways:

  1. I will be presented, without having to request them,  reports and an update of associations activities that allow me to meet the standards of the SVDA. These reports include meeting agendas, meeting minutes, financial reports.
  2. Opportunities will be offered to me to discuss with the SVDA board president and or vice president the association’s programs, goals, activities, and status; additionally, I can request such opportunities of any board member.
  3. All board members will help me perform my duties by keeping me informed about issues and activities in SVDA and by offering me opportunities for growth and development in the roles of a board member.
  4. Board members will respond in a straightforward fashion to questions that I feel are necessary to carry out my moral responsibilities to this association.
  5. Board members will work with me in good faith toward achievement of the association’s goals.
  6. If the board does not fulfill its commitments to me, I can call on the board president and or vice president to discuss the association’s responsibilities to me.

Any Sacramento Valley Darting Association (SVDA) member in good standing may serve on the Board of Directors knowing that they may function in any role that best fits the board’s collective skill set. These roles and responsibilities may change at any time during a board members term depending on the needs of the association.