The Suri Network, is a 501(c)(5) organization, governed by a seven member Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has legal responsibility for all activities of the organization. Responsibilities of Board members include, but are not limited to:

• Understand and make financial decisions for the organization.
• Provide consideration of and decision-making concerning proposed policies and activities.
• Prepare budgets for specific areas of responsibilities.
• Assume coordination of specific projects, which could include:
  a. Planning and implementing the annual Suri Network Symposium and Fleece Show
  b. Serving as editor for PurelySuri magazine, including solicitation of articles, editing, and layout and recruitment/coordination of advertising volunteers
  c. Planning and coordinating fundraising eventsd.Planning and conducting the annual membership drive
  e. Ensuring that promotional materials are current and available
  f. Maintaining the Suri Network website
  g. Planning and coordinating Suri Network educational webinars
  h. Preparing Suri Network membership newsletters, news briefs, and email blasts
  i. Serving as liaison with the Suri Network Product Development Committee
  j. Coordinating and leading Suri Network Rallies at various alpaca shows
  k. Ensuring that the Suri Network Members Facebook Group and Suri Network Facebook page are active and up to date
  I. Soliciting donations for Suri Network auctions and events
  m. Serving as liaison with the Suri Herd Improvement Program committee
  n. Serving as liaison with the Branding Committee
  o. Managing Suri Network Intellectual Property
•  Assist in implementation of above stated projects.
• Represent the Suri Network to members and non-members.
  
  The following skills and abilities are desired:
• leadership skills
• strong and positive communication skills
• decision making skills
• computer literacy
• social networking
• marketing skills
• ability to relate in a constructive way with a wide variety of people
  
  The estimated time commitment for members of the Board is approximately 15-20 hours per month. In addition, the Board holds regular monthly meetings via conference call. Potential Board members should be aware that there is and will be no financial remuneration for their work on the Board.