Gerard F. Hurley, CAE, president of Association Executive Resources Group in Gaithersburg, MD, brings 40+ years experience as an association management executive/CEO recruiter and consultant on effective volunteer board governance policies and procedures. His uniquely in-depth enumeration of essential authorities and commitments, Foundation First Governance, is available at http://www.aerg.org; the “Intro” publication is complimentary. Hurley is a member of NACD and the American Society of Association Executives. He is a former director of NACD’s Capital Area Chapter, the Capitol Hill Club, and the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives. jhurley@aerg.org. 301-417-7045