die Vorstandschaft
Translation
board of directors, executive board, management committee
Examples
Die Vorstandschaft des Vereins wurde neu gewählt.
The association's board was newly elected.
Grammar Patterns
((the board)) ((+verb)) The board meets every month.
Similar Words
Vorstand, Gremium (committee), Leitung (management)
Etymology
From 'Vorstand' (executive board) + the suffix '-schaft', which denotes a collective or a state, similar to English '-ship'.
Memory Tips
The '-schaft' suffix emphasizes the board as a collective body. Think of 'Mannschaft' (team) - a collective of players.