Aren’t acronyms just so UMCRM? In this case, the “BDC,” or Board Development Committee, is UMCRM’s system for nominations to the Board of Directors. The biggest difference from a traditional “nominations committee” is that the BDC is an independent body from the Board, made up of Association members who keep their fingers on the pulse of the Board’s initiatives and functioning, alert to the needs and vision of the United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries Association.
The BDC consists of 6-8 members who are gifted with a deep understanding of systems thinking and who are committed to the mission of The United Methodist Church. These folks are recruited for their lasting connection to our Association, as evidenced by the respect they have in our community. Because of the important nature of their work, each member is tasked with assertive participation.
The BDC identifies strong Board candidates and an officer slate to be lifted for the Board’s approval. As Jody Oates, of Kaleidoscope Inc. and former UMCRM Board member, has described it,
“A Board Development Committee will work independently of the Board of Directors to recommend candidates for the Board. With intentional training, review, assessment, and outreach, the Board Development Committee helps assure a fair and equitable process so that the UMCRM Board has the best leaders to serve.”