1. What information should be available to new members of a board of directors? How might some of

the issues discussed in the case have been handled through information supplied at a board orienta-

tion for new members? Should seasoned board members be expected to attend orientations for new

members? Offer justifications for your responses.

2. Should an executive director get involved in board-of-directors relationship dynamics including any

cliques that may form or elitism that may develop? Should the views of the organization's staff mem-

bers or the views of practitioners outside of the organization affect the decisions of members of a

board of directors? Please explain your answers.

Bethany Brown appears to be a thoughtful new recruit to her professional association's board of di-

rectors. What is she doing well to prepare herself to serve in this role? What strategies might she also

wish to consider?