The Semcac board of directors is looking for volunteers to represent the interests of the consumer from Freeborn County. The Board includes three groups: one-third represent public officials; one-third represent the consumer; and one-third represent the private sector. Semcac serves the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona. The individuals elected as consumer representatives will work with the other board members to determine goals and set policies for the private, non-profit corporation.

Board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the St. Charles Community Center. Board representatives are reimbursed for mileage and child care during their participation on the Board. The individuals elected to fill these vacancies will complete alternating terms up to four years, which will begin in April.

If you are interested in serving on the Semcac board, an application may be obtained by calling the Semcac Freeborn County Contact Center at (507) 373-1329 or the Semcac main office at (507) 864-8202. Your services are needed to insure that the needs of the local consumers are addressed. Please share this opportunity with anyone that might be interested in serving on the Semcac Board. Further information is available by calling Mary Jo Grimsrud at (507) 864-8202.

The Semcac Board of Directors is seeking volunteers from Freeborn County willing to serve on the board of directors as:

Consumer representative

Consumer Representatives make up one-third of the board membership and must be income eligible. Semcac program participants who are age 18 or over, head of household, meet Energy Assistance Program guidelines, and reside in Freeborn County are eligible to be nominated as a consumer representative.

Private sector representative

Private sector representatives make up one-third of the board membership and represent organizations such as social/human services, business/industry/labor, faith-based groups, education, significant minority groups and other groups and interests in the community as selected by the Board of Directors.

People interested in the above positions may request an application packet that includes a full description of responsibilities by calling Semcac at (507) 864-8202 or e-mailing maryjo.grimsrud@semcac.org.