Executive Connections

Expectations of Members Referring Prospective Candidates (aka, Sponsors)

The EC referring member (sponsor) should know the candidate well enough to attribute their name to the candidacy.
The sponsor is committing that they believe the candidate meets the criteria, will be a good cultural fit, and is committed to lifelong networking, with a willingness to help other members. Occasionally, candidates view membership as a means-to-an-end, or as a transaction. We aren’t interested in that kind of candidate.
The sponsor should ask the candidate to review the EC website guiding principles and membership tabs to ensure they are aligned with EC’s values and expectations.
In the event any EC Board of Directors member believes the candidate is not a solid cultural fit and/or doesn’t meet criteria, the vetting process will cease, and the sponsor and the candidate will be informed that their candidacy won’t be moving forward.
There are occasions when the EC Board will ask the sponsor to contact the candidate to assist with an issue. For example, late dues payment.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Do you agree to adhere to the “Expectations of Members Referring Prospective Candidates”?

Yes

Candidate's First Name *

Candidate's Last Name *

Candidate's Email *

Candidate's Phone Number *

Candidate's Linkedin Profile URL (if known) *

How long have you known the candidate? *

Are you willing to contact the candidate if needed by the board?

Yes

Sponsor's Recommendation
Why do you think the individual is a good candidate for EC membership? Reference Member Criteria on the EC website at https://www.executiveconnectionsstl.org/member-criteria.html *

Other Comments?
Any other comments for the EC Board? *

Sponsor Endorsement