5 Myths & Misconceptions About Boards & Councils

Serving on a board or town council is a great way to get involved with your community. But there are some common myths and misconceptions about what boards and councils do — and being a member of one. Midwest Assistance Program staff identified five including:

Myth #1: All that board/council does is talk and drink coffee.
Mythbuster: The majority of boards/councils are hardworking groups, volunteering more time than they expected to help solve a problem for their community and contribute to its survival.

Read the rest of MAP’s myths about boards and councils by clicking here.

You also can learn how serving on a board or council benefits you and your community, tips for better board/council meetings and what makes a good board/council member in the Spring issue of MAP’s Source newsletter.

Media Room Archive

2009

Dvorak named to RCAP Hall of Fame (pdf, 56.3k) October 15, 2009

Fierros receives RCAP outstanding mentor award (pdf, 56.0k) October 15, 2009

MAP welcomes Hinrichsen to Nebraska staff (pdf, 55.2k) October 15, 2009

More Recycling Efforts at Missouri State Fair Nets Significant Gain Over Last Year (pdf, 14.42k) October 6, 2009

More recyclables mean less waste at state fair opening August 13 (pdf, 21.9k) August 14, 2009

New employees' diverse backgrounds benefit communities (pdf, 55.8k)
July 17, 2009

The Village of Cosby Celebrates Earth Day (pdf, 47.6k)
April 22, 2009 (USDA News Release)

Two new staffers boost MAP programs in Missouri (pdf, 57.5k)
January 8, 2009

MAP welcomes Kapp to Montana staff (pdf, 55.5k)
January 8, 2009

2008

Myers, Boyd bring strengths to MAP's Wyoming clients (pdf, 56k)
October 23, 2008

MAP training program benefits tribal utility managers (pdf, 55k)
October 23, 2008

Sullivan earns EPA's Frank DeCouteau Award (pdf, 100K)
October 23, 2008

MAP welcomes Hartley to Missouri staff (pdf, 56k)
October 15, 2008

Goldy brings expertise to MAP's Minnesota staff (pdf, 55k)
September 10, 2008

Reorganization capitalizes on management’s strengths (pdf, 90k)
June 27, 2008

MAP to conduct Missouri solid waste study (pdf, 346k)
June 13, 2008

White brings expertise to MAP’s Montana clients (pdf, 345k)
June 13, 2008

MAP welcomes Lueck to North Dakota staff (pdf, 345k)
May 23, 2008

Vandal joins MAP’s staff in Minnesota (pdf, 344k)
May 9, 2008

2007

Kust brings expertise to Montana MAP staff (pdf, 343k)
September 21, 2007

Midwest Assistance Program Receives $200,000 For Community Loan Fund (pdf, 348k)
September 14, 2007

Grant helps develop Tribal Response Programs (pdf, 353k)
June 26, 2007

Mitchell brings expertise to MAP’s Missouri staff (pdf, 343k)
June 12, 2007

Siders named regional director for MAP (pdf, 341k)
February 9, 2007

Higgins to head housing, Montana-Wyoming region for MAP (pdf, 342k)
February 9, 2007

Fierros to lead program area for MAP (pdf. 341l)
February 9, 2007