Board Vice-chair |
Karen McDonald, Esq. |
Committee Co-chair |
|
Board member |
Jeanette Council |
Board member |
Hank Debnam |
Board member |
Jaunita Pilgrim |
Board member |
Steven Moore |
Board member |
Dr. Ernie Johnson |
Partnership Support Staff:
Eva Hansen, President
Anjanette Martinez, Executive Assistant
Committee Meeting Materials
2007-2008
2008-2009
Calendar of Meetings for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Seminars, Conferences and Volunteer Opportunities
Recruitment for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Committee Description
- The Board Development Committee members must have a minimum of two years Board experience.
- The Executive Director works closely with this committee to provide input on organizational needs and to identify Board leadership.
- The Board Development Committee:
- Identifies, recruits, and proposes directors and officers to the full Board.
- Leads the Board in identifying the type of directors and officers the Partnership needs.
- Develops written descriptions of directors and officers responsibilities and creates a plan for identifying prospective directors and officers.
- Plays an active part in cultivating new directors and officers; screens candidates; and recommends candidates to the full Board for approval.
- May plan and conduct orientation for new directors and officers, and organize continuing education programs that enhance knowledge of governance responsibilities in general and this Partnership in particular.
Committee Meetings
- The Board Development Committee meets quarterly from 8:45–9:45 a.m. or as called by the Vice Chair whenever it is necessary to review nominations for the Board. Prior notice is always given.
Role of Chair
- Maintains order during a committee meeting. Conducts the meeting according to the agenda. Be the responsible person for presenting the committee’s report at the bimonthly Board meeting.
Role of Member
- Attends a minimum of 80% of the Board Development Committee meetings.
- Be prepared for meetings by reading materials prior to the meetings.
- RSVP prior to meeting.
- Assists in special events, such as Smart Start Day, expos, town meetings, open houses, tours, or Tuesday’s for Tots.
- It is the desire that all members contribute monetarily. Members need not give equal amounts but must make an equal commitment toward helping the organization provide services.
Role of the Partnership Staff
- Ensures that proper planning is done so issues are adequately covered in the meetings;
- Prepares materials and forms;
- Solicits and compiles research and promising practices; and
- Compiles minutes that adequately reflect the committee’s findings, conclusions and recommendations.
For more information please contact
Eva Hansen
Executive Director
867-9700, ext. 2223
