The board member's name should be capitalized. Board member, itself, should only be capitalized if it directly precedes the name of the member.
Yes
No, "board of trustees" should not be capitalized as it is a common noun phrase. Only capitalize "Board of Trustees" if it is the official title of the group.
No. It's not necessary. Capitalize it when it forms part ot the proper noun. Examples: ADMU is governed by the board of trustees which has 75 voting members. ADMU Board of Trustees has voting power.
At the beginning of a sentence.
Yes, "Board President Jeff Smith" should be capitalized as it is a specific title referring to a particular individual.
Board directors and board members may sit on the same board. However, members do not have a power of veto, and the board of directors does.
Congress is, member is not.
Board members collectively govern an organization.
Yes it should be capitalized.
It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun. Example: Federal Reserve Board
staff members
Most non profit board members are appointed but some are elected from the membership.