Before You Say Yes Author:Doreen Pendgracs Doreen Pendgracs has sat on various boards of directors for the past 25 years. During that time, she has gleaned valuable information that she shares in an easy-to-understand, conversational style for novices and seasoned members alike. Whether you're asked to sit on a trade union board, a non-profit board for a community group or church, a busi... more »ness-focused board of an association or chamber of commerce, or the board of a charitable organization, Before You Say Yes . will show you what to ask and do before you agree to stay on - or walk away.The author leads the reader through the intricacies of management style, board etiquette and responsibilities, Robert's Rules of Order, directors' and officers' insurance, financial obligations and compensation, and sexual harassment. Here, too, you'll discover what happens in the case of a lawsuit or how to implement a disaster plan, how to welcome new board members or deal with difficult people, and what benefits board membership can bring to your career.« less