Visit Bend seeks new board member
Visit Bend is seeking applicants interested in serving a three-year term on the organization’s board of directors. Applicants should be direct stakeholders in Bend’s tourism industry.
The position is being vacated by an outgoing board member who has completed two consecutive terms, the maximum allowed under the organization’s bylaws. Applications are due by 5 p.m. November 14 , and the new board member will begin his or her term on January 1 , 2015.
The Visit Bend board of directors establishes the strategic direction of the organization, sets policy, and manages the organization’s president/CEO. Interested applicants should be enthusiastic, professional, and have a vested interest in supporting Bend’s economy through tourism promotion. The board meets every other month at the Bend Visitor Center.
Individuals interested in applying should email valerie@visitbend.com with a professional biography and an explanation of why you wish to serve on the Visit Bend board of directors. Please put “Board Application” as the email subject.
To learn more, contact Visit Bend CEO Doug La Placa at doug@visitbend.com or call 541-382-8048 . You can also review policies and see the current board of directors at this link: http://www.visitbend.com/About-Us/Board-of-Directors/
About Visit Bend:
Visit Bend is a non-membership, non-profit economic development organization dedicated to promoting tourism on behalf of the City of Bend. We’re a leading provider of information on Bend, Oregon hotels, restaurants, activities, and Oregon vacation planning. To learn more or to order a complimentary Official Visitor Guide to Bend, contact Visit Bend at 1-800-949-6086 or visit www.visitbend.com .
