WRAD Election Announcement

From: Dhhreport (WRAD) - Jan 10, 2006

WRAD, Inc. announces that Nominations are now OPEN for the following Volunteer positions on the WRAD, Inc. Board of Directors:

1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
2. Secretary
3. Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

If you are interested in any of these positions, and if you meet the qualifications listed below, and if you have legal residence in the State of California, please send your cover letter and your resume to WRAD, PO Box 3211, Quartz Hill, CA 93586. This information must be received in the WRAD PO Box on or before January 31, 2006.

** Your cover letter must say why you are interested in the position, and why you feel that you are qualified for the position.

** Your resume needs to show that you have an academic Bachelor's degree or higher academic degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a field of study that qualifies you for the position you are seeking.

You can nominate yourself, or you can nominate someone else.

Nominations are ACCEPTED now until January 31, 2006.

Here are the qualifications for the positions:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO): Must be LEGALLY PHYSICALLY DEAF according to current SSA federal regulations (audiogram within the past one year is required for verification). Must be fully fluent in the English language; and fully familiar with the WRAD organization, philosophy and structure. Supervises the daily functions of the organization, advises the Board of Directors, makes short and long term plans, manages other volunteer personnel and staff. Performs other duties as assigned by WRAD Board of Directors. Must understand the legal requirements of being a CEO for a California Nonprofit Corporation with federal IRC Section 501(c)(3) status and group exemption.

SECRETARY: Must be fully literate in the English language, and must understand all of the laws and regulations at the local, state, national and international levels for Nonprofit Corporations and NGOs (Nongovernmental Organizations). Must be able to certify official legal documents, write official correspondence on behalf of the organization to government officials and others. Must be able to write successful grant and donation applications and letters for fundraising purposes; public relations materials; and informational brochures about the organization and its philosophy, history and structure. The Secretary is the "written voice" of the WRAD organization to the general public. Must understand the legal requirements of being a Board Secretary for a California Nonprofit Corporation with federal IRC Section 501(c)(3) status and group exemption.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO): Must have background in accounting and finance for California Nonprofit Corporations. Must have knowledge of corporate finance, ability to use computerized acounting systems, and ability to train others in proper accounting and financial procedures. Must have full knowledge of California State (Franchise Tax Board and Attorney General's Charity Division) and IRS (EP/EO) regulations, and must be able to file all required tax reports to all government agencies properly and on time. Advises Board on financial, accounting and fundraising matters, following the WRAD organization's philosophy, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned by WRAD and the Board of Directors. Must understand the legal requirements of being a CFO for a California Nonprofit Corporation with federal IRC Section 501(c)(3) status and group exemption.

Additional Information: Preferred priority will be given to qualified persons with previous full-term WRAD International experience; secondary priority to persons with previous full-term WRAD-USA National Group experience; and third priority for persons with full-term Officer status on a WRAD Local Chapter Board of Directors.