CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ OLD WEST MUSEUM
2025-2027 BOARD APPLICATION
The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum is looking for board members! The board term would be from 2025-2027. Please fill out the attached application and submit to Josie Molloy: josie.molloy@oldwestmuseum.org or drop off at 4610 Carey Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001.
The museum is looking for specific skills/backgrounds including marketing and public relations, legal knowledge, and financial expertise. Applications are due: November 15, 2024.
Individual Board Member Responsibilities
• Requiresuptoa3-yearcommitment
• Attendallboardmeetingsandsignificantevents
• Reviewagendaandsupportingmaterialsbeforeboardandcommitteemeetings
• Serveoncommitteesandoffertotakeonspecialassignments
• PositiverepresentationoftheMuseuminthecommunity
• Followconflict-of-interestandconfidentialitypolicies
• Assisttheboardincarryingoutitsfiduciaryresponsibilities,suchasreviewing financialstatementsandsecuringtheMuseum’ssustainability
Personal Characteristics Needed in Directors
• Abilitytolisten,analyze,thinkclearlyandcreatively,andworkwellwithindividuals andgroups
• Willingnesstopreparefor,andparticipateinboardandcommitteemeetings,ask relevantquestions,takeresponsibilityandfollowthroughonagivenassignment, opendoorsinthecommunity,andevaluateoneself
• Willingnesstodevelopcertainskills,suchascultivatingandrecruitingdirectorsand othervolunteers,readingandunderstandingfinancialstatements,andlearning moreaboutthestrategicchallenges
• Possesshonesty;sensitivity;toleranceofdifferingviews;afriendly,responsiveand patientapproach;communitybuildingskills;personalintegrity;asenseofvalues; andasenseofhumor
• Provendecision-makingskills
• Businesssavvy
Please complete this application and email to: Josie.Molloy@oldwestmuseum.org
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Board Application
Name:________________________________________________________________
Phonenumber:_
Emailaddress:_
Mailingaddress:_____________________________________________________
CurrentOccupation:
Whyareyouinterestedinbecomingaboardmember?
Whatdoyoubelieveyoucouldcontributetothisposition?
Whatmotivatesyou?Whatmakesitworthwhileforyoutovolunteertimetothemuseum?
Whatparticularoruniqueknowledge,skills,andtalentsdoyouhavethatyouwouldlikeus toknowabout?
Whatistheestimatednumberofhourspermonthyouwillbeabletodonateasa volunteer?
Areyouacurrentmemberorvolunteerofthemuseum?
Please complete this application and email to: Josie.Molloy@oldwestmuseum.org
CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ OLD WEST MUSEUM
EducationandProfessionalBackground:
Education:
Professionalexperience:
Pleaselistmembershipsinprofessionalsocieties,associations,volunteerpositions,civicor community-basedorganizationsforthepastfive(5)years:
Dates(Year) Organization City
Pleaseratethefollowingitemsinorderofimportanceasyouseefit.
*1beingthemostimportant,10beingtheleast
Rate 1- 10
Briefly Explain Why
Interest in our mission
Knowledge of Museums
Ability to listen well
Sense of humor, positive presence
Experience in working with people from all backgrounds
Please complete this application and email to: Josie.Molloy@oldwestmuseum.org
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CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ OLD
Express ideas and opinions clearly and professionally
Ability to participate in conversation in a positive manner
Ability to ask appropriate questions
Ability to participate on a regular basis in the board’s work
Other (Please describe)
Pleaselistanypossibleconflictsofinterest:
Please submit completed applications to Josie Molloy: josie.molloy@oldwestmuseum.org or drop off at 4610 Carey Ave. Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2024. Questions call 307-778-1416.
Please complete this application and email to: Josie.Molloy@oldwestmuseum.org
