From Passion to Action: The Journey of ASBO Board Members

In this conversation, Tim Hilker and Christine DeMass, two School Business Officials who have served and will be serving on the ASBO New York Board of Directors discuss their backgrounds, their involvement with ASBO New York and ASBO International, and their experiences as board members. Tim shares advice for new board members and highlights the close relationships and sea of change within the organization. Christine talks about her motivation to join the board and her desire to have a voice in shaping the future of ASBO. They also discuss the importance of advocacy and the challenges of balancing board responsibilities with personal and professional commitments. The conversation explores the evolving role of school business officials and the ways in which the association can support their needs. The topics discussed include the delineation of roles between the board and executive director, the challenges faced by school business officials in central New York, the increasing workload and need for professional development, the importance of volunteerism, and the legacy that the guests hope to leave behind. The conversation highlights the desire for more leadership and soft skills training, as well as the value of networking and learning from real-life examples.Contact School Business Insider:Check us out on social media:LinkedInTwitter (X)Website: https://asbointl.org/SBIEmail: [email protected] sure to like, subscribe and share for more great insider episodes!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Association of School Business Officials International. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "ASBO International" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. The presence of any advertising does not endorse, or imply endorsement of, any products or services by ASBO International.ASBO International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office. The sharing of news or information concerning public policy issues or political campaigns and candidates are not, and should not be construed as, endorsements by ASBO International....