RCS CBA Board Election
Call for Nominations!
The RCS Community Business Association (RCS CBA) needs you! Between October 1 and November 20, 2025, RCS CBA’s Board of Directors is seeking qualified candidates to fill important Board roles including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, and no more than five Directors at Large. A description of these positions can be found below.
Nomination Process
The nomination process is outlined in RCS CBA’s bylaws. To ensure a smooth nomination process and a strong slate of nominees, the RCS CBA Board has appointed Marlene McTigue, Regional Director, Client & Community Relations, Capital Region Independent Media and Rebecca Flach, Executive Director of Hope Full Life Center, Inc. / Helping Harvest to serve as co-chairs of the Nominations Committee. During the nominations process, Marlene and Rebecca will help identify qualified candidates to run RCS CBA for the next fiscal year and beyond.
When the call for nominations closes on Friday, October 31 at 5 pm, the Nominations Committee will provide the RCS CBA Board of Directors with a slate of candidates for approval. Once accepted by the Board, the slate will be voted on via electronic poll by dues paying members beginning Tuesday, November 4. The poll will close on Wednesday, November 19 and the results will be announced at our Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday, November 20 at City Church Ravena’s (formerly Abounding Love Christian Fellowship) Community Room in Faith Plaza. The newly elected board’s term will begin January 1.
The RCS CBA Nominations Committee is currently soliciting candidates for the following Board positions:
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Chair - The Chair presides at all meetings of RCS CBA and the Board of Directors and performs all duties assigned by the Board of Directors. The Chair will, with advice and counsel by the entire Board of Directors, appoint all committees and committee chairs. The Chair is authorized to sign any contracts or other instruments the Board has duly and lawfully authorized to be executed.
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Vice Chair/Chair of the Board-Elect – The Vice Chair exercises the powers and authority to perform the duties of the Chair in the absence or disability of the Chair. In the event of the Chair’s resignation or inability to serve, the Vice Chair shall complete his or her term as Chair.
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Secretary – The Secretary is responsible for assuring the records of RCS CBA are properly recorded, documented, stored and destroyed and that all formal and informal notices that may be issued by RCS CBA are tendered in a manner that is compliant with all applicable statutes, the Certificate of Incorporation, as may be amended, and the by-laws. The Secretary assures that the minutes of the meetings of the Membership, the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of RCS CBA are properly recorded, documented, and stored. The Secretary maintains an updated membership roster.
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Treasurer – The Treasurer is responsible for the supervision of an account of all monies received or expended by RCS CBA and shall keep the Board informed on all pertinent financial matters. The Treasurer will provide a financial report at all regular meetings of the Board of Directors in a format prescribed by the Board; will serve as the Board’s liaison with an independent auditor as needed; and will serve as a member of the Finance Committee and Audit Committee (when an audit is required by Federal or State law or recommended by the Board of Directors).
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Director At Large - Directors at Large support the general activities of the organization and undertake committee assignments and other tasks assigned to him/her by the Chair or the Board of Directors.
Board Commitment
Before submitting a nomination application, please review the qualifications and responsibilities below and confirm your ability to make the necessary commitment.
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:
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Support from employer/colleagues for the time required to attend an hour-long Board Meeting each month.
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Ability to spend 6 hours per month on Board/Committee activities outside of the monthly meetings, including completing assignments that have been given to Board members.
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Willingness to contribute beyond personal business interests for the good of the membership and the community.
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Creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
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Ability to act with integrity and make decisions – financial and otherwise – for the good of RCS CBA.
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Willingness to recruit new members.
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Willingness to actively promote RCS CBA as a vital contributor to community development.
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Availability to attend at least half of RCS CBA’s events, including our business breakfasts and evening mixers.
The RCS CBA Board of Directors is responsible for:
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The business affairs of RCS CBA, including financial reporting.
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Providing guidance on the strategic direction and programs of the association.
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Build membership of RCS CBA.
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Identifying and grooming future Board members.
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Promoting consensus, cooperation, and participation among all members at every level.
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Setting the policy and direction for the association.
Expense Reimbursement
Directors serve at their own expense and are expected to assume the cost of membership dues and event registration fees.
Next Steps
Interested nominees should complete and submit a Nomination Application by 5 pm on Friday, October 31.
Marlene McTigue
Regional Director
Client & Community Relations
Capital Region Independent Media
518-545-8441
Rebecca Flach
Executive Director
Hope Full Life Center, Inc. / Helping Harvest
518-526-4057
Questions can be directed to Marlene and Rebecca at the contact information above.