The necessity for a comprehensive, anticipatory approach to board orientation is clear. Associations should proactively cultivate new members, ensuring the transition into board service is seamless and that every director's tenure begins with confidence and clarity.

This resource library is made possible by the generous contributions of the following individuals and organizations.

Lori Anderson, FASAE, CAE
International Sign Association

Lindsay Currie, CAE
Council on Undergraduate Research

Cheryl Enderlein, CAE
American Geophysical Union

Maria Huntley, MAM, CAE
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Janice Lachance, JD, FASAE
American Geophysical Union

Adam Levy, CAE
American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association

Trevor S. Mitchell, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CDP
American Mensa

Silvia Quevedo, CAE
Lamaze International

Bill Shields
American Society for Public Administration

Preet Bassi, CAE
Center for Public Safety Excellence

Mary DeNiro
Association of College and University Housing Officers-International

Andrea Falzarano, CAE
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Dave Jackson, MBA, CAE
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Mike Lanotte
New York State Funeral Directors Association

Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE
Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools

Patti Montague, FASAE, CAE
School Nutrition Association

Steve Schiffman
Advanced Textiles Association

Anna Shnayder
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

Kevin Corcoran, CAE
Eye Bank Association of America

Joy DesMarais-Lanz, MA, CAE, CMM
Synergos AMC & MPI Minnesota Chapter

Alison E. Heron, MBA, CAE
Association of Child Life Professionals

Angela Kisskeys
Associations North

Leigh Larson, MBA
MEA Energy Association

Joe Lindahl, MA, CAE
Mission MSA

Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE
Club Management Association of America

Cherie Schmit
Advanced Textiles Association

Zack Wahlquist, MS, CAE, RCE
Chicago Association of REALTORS