Trustees are conscientious about attending board and committee meetings. They participate fully, openly, and with candor. They come well prepared for all board and committee meetings. This is especially true if they are asked to make decisions that have high impact on the future of the organization and those it serves. They never vote without proper understanding and preparation.
Trustees are thunder and thumping advocates on behalf of the institution.
At every opportunity possible, they speak with enthusiasm and ardor about the organization. Trustees can only do their most effective best and give to the fullest extent, both their leadership and dollars - to those organizations where they have deep conviction and raging enthusiasm. Trustees provide the greatest contribution possible when there is a love affair with their organization. A Trustee with passion is a majority. Trustees bring to bear all of the influence possible to persuade others to act on behalf of the institution.