Position: Board of Directors (minimum of 12 members, 1 City Liaison, 1 Chamber Liaison, 1 County Liaison, and Executive Director)

Location: MainStreet DeLand Association | 100 N. Woodland Blvd. Ste. 4 | DeLand, FL. 32720

Schedule: Monthly meetings held the first Wednesday of the month beginning at 8:00 am

Term Length: Directors are appointed for three-year terms, effective following Annual Member Meeting

Responsibilities:

Collectively, the Board of Directors assumes legal and philosophical responsibility, establishes policy for all activities of the Main Street Program. Board members provide leadership for the program, participate in strategic planning, raise operating and capital funds, participate in committee planning and tasks, and serve as advocates of downtown revitalization efforts. Board members represent the larger view of why downtown revitalization is crucial for the entire community.

Board members should demonstrate interest in the Main Street Program’s purpose and goals. Experience in or knowledge of administration, finance, program development, advertising, public relations, downtown business activity, communications, design, and/or economic development, a plus. Each Board member should be willing to invest approximately 5 -10 hours per month, in the future of downtown DeLand and the MainStreet DeLand Assoc., Inc. (MSDA)

Board Member Tasks and Requirements:

1. Board members understand the responsibility to advocate for the MSDA program, educate the community, and promote our mission.

2. Attend the monthly Board of Directors meetings, missing no more than three meetings per year. [Monthly Board Meetings are typically scheduled for the first Wednesday at 8:00 am and can last up to 90 minutes.]

2026 Board of Directors Meetings (Tentative)

MSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION

December 16, 2025
Mandatory New Board Member Orientation

January Annual Meeting
Date to be determined.

January 7
Meeting to be confirmed.

January 26-27
FL Main Street Winter Quarterly Workshop
Crestview, FL

February 4
Board Meeting/Training

March 4

April 1

April 12-16
Main Street NOW Conference
Tulsa, Ok

May 5-6
FL Main Street Spring Quarterly Workshop
Crystal River, FL

May 6

June 3

July 1

July 21-24
Florida Main Street Annual Conference
Historic Cocoa Village, FL

August 5
Annual Planning Meeting

September 2

September 21-22
FL Main Street Fall Quarterly Workshop
Miami, FL

October 7

November 4

December 2

*Annual planning will be a full day, date TBD. [Meetings and training sessions are required.]

Board members are highly encouraged to attend Main Street workshops or conferences, to strengthen their knowledge and connection to the program. These are optional and at the board member’s own expense, but participation is strongly valued and supported.

3. Attend special-called meetings and the Annual Membership Meeting. Members are required to attend an annual planning retreat and participate in the development and adoption of annual Action Plans, utilizing Main Street’s 4 Point Approach® ensuring they are consistent with MSDA’s mission, vision, and goals.

4. Serve as a working member on at least one point and preferably, one special or sub-committee each year.

  • The four Main Street Points are Design, Economic Vitality Committee, Organization, and Promotion.

  • Current sub-committees include: Fund-raising; Promotional, Sand-lime Bricks, and Special Events

  • Board members should anticipate serving in a leadership position for at least one year during each three-year term as either an executive officer or Point chair.

5. Ensure MSDA is compliant with all legal, financial, and governmental requirements as described in the Bylaws and furthermore, maintains a “good standing” status with Florida Main Street and Main Street America by meeting all training, reporting, and program requirements.

6. Demonstrate an ability and willingness to raise monies for operation of the Program. Directors are expected to participate in seeking sponsorships and an annual funding campaign.

7. Active board members must be Investing Partners and maintain a good standing.

8. Volunteer for MSDA events and play an active role to recruit, inspire, guide, and support MSDA committee, event, task volunteers and MSDA staff.

For more information about the Main Street Program and the 4 Point Approach® visit: MainStreetDeLand.org. For additional information on MSDA phone 386-738-0649 or email Director@MainStreetDeLand.org.

Apply to Serve as a Volunteer Board Member

Thank you for your interest in serving on the MainStreet DeLand Association Board of Directors. You may submit your application and current resume below. The deadline to apply for the 2026 Board of Directors is October 10th.