Paws and Claws Humane Society of Rochester MN, strives to promote and provide humane protection and shelter for abandoned or lost companion animals, and seek adoptive homes for companion animals under their protective care.

Becoming a Board Member

Paws & Claws Humane Society Board Candidacy Information

Congratulations! You have taken an important step in your relationship with Paws & Claws Humane Society by considering service on our Board of Directors.

To help you make this important decision we have assembled information describing the responsibility of Board membership and the process for joining the Board. We also provide forms that we ask you to complete and return to us, so whether by election at our Annual Membership Meeting or by appointment by the Board, an informed decision can be made.

To create a well-rounded Board, we strive to have many areas of expertise represented, from management and finance to animal care and marketing. Attached is a questionnaire regarding your experience in a number of areas of vital importance to a well-rounded board. Your answers on this questionnaire will help us to identify how your expertise fits with other members of the board. Also, please submit either a resume or the attached PCHS Board Candidate Profile. Finally, please submit a signed Board Candidate Agreement form indicating your willingness to abide by the terms of this agreement should you become a PCHS Board member.

The following information and documents are available:

• PCHS Board Candidacy Information - Printable Version

Please review these documents carefully before you decide to pursue this path. Board service may not be for everyone. If after considering this information you decide to continue, please complete the forms and submit them to Paws & Claws Humane Society, 602 7th Street NW, Rochester MN 55901, or by e-mail at info@pawsandclaws.org

Thank you, and good luck!

PCHS Board