The Scarlet Guard Board of Directors

    

     The Scarlet Guard Board of Directors is the governing body of SG, comprised of approximately 35 students. Members of the board are chosen through a selective application and interview process in the early spring semester each school year. Board members help plan Scarlet Guard events, promote the organization, provide member benefits and serve as the link between the student body and the alumni association. All Board of Directors members are required to attend bi-weekly meetings, participate in various planning committees, and help at all Scarlet Guard events. 

     Board meetings are completely student-run. All agenda topics are led by members of the Executive Team, committee directors, or students who serve as connections to other organizations on campus. At each meeting, one Board member who has gone above and beyond since the previous meeting is given the "Support Award", a tool belt that the recipient decorates with something that symbolizes them or their experiences with Scarlet Guard.

     As part of the new Board of Directors/Executive team structure this year, for the first time ever, there are four freshman included on the Board of Directors. In the past, BOD spots were held exclusively by upperclassmen. Because most of Scarlet Guard's general members are freshmen, the organization decided it was important that we gave the freshmen a voice at our Board meetings. 

     Once one is accepted onto the Board of Directors, their spot is secure for the rest of their Scarlet Guard membership, pending they meet all BOD attendance and involvement requirements. Board members can run for Executive team positions the year following their acceptance on to BOD.

     While the Board of Directors is comprised of hardworking leaders that focus on event planning and programming, it is also a very tight-knit group of friends. Members like to organize "Board Bonding" outings after meetings and events. The relationships built with fellow Board members is just as much of a perk as the real-world professional development experience.

To read bios of the 2014-2015 Board of Directors, click here.