Children's Advocacy Center for the 31st Judicial District
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Beth Saunders |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Augmentative Communication Specialist |
| Term | July 2022 to June 2024 |
Board Co-Chair
| Board Co-Chair | Justin Rich |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Bridgestone |
| Term | July 2023 to June 2024 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Carden | Warren County Schools | Voting |
| Kaye Connor | Connor Vision | Voting |
| Lisa Cope | Retired CEO from Ben Lomand Connect | Voting |
| Starr Farless | Retired from Caney Fork Electric | Voting |
| Scott Garing | Spencer Police Chief | Voting |
| Dianne Gillespie | Retired Business Professional | Voting |
| Rick Perez | Van Buren County Sheriff's Office | Voting |
| Teresa Priestley | Retired | Voting |
| Justin Rich | Bridgestone | Voting |
| Larry Ross | Ross and Ross Attorneys | NonVoting |
| Tami Ross | Ross and Ross Attorneys | NonVoting |
| Beth Saunders | Speech Pathologist | Voting |
| Phyllis Sullivan | Van Buren County Schools | Voting |
| Margaret Sutton | McMinnville Drug Center | Voting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 4.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 9 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 70% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | Yes |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 90% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 10% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | No |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 11 |
Standing Committees
| Building |
| Community Outreach / Community Relations |
| Executive |
| Finance |
| Nominating |
| Personnel |
| Special Events (Golf Tournament, Walk / Run, Silent Auction, Dinner / Gala) |
| Strategic Planning / Strategic Direction |
Risk Management Provisions
| Automobile Insurance |
| Commercial General Liability and D and O and Umbrella or Excess and Automobile and Professional |
| Crime Coverage |
| General Property Coverage |
| Improper Sexual Conduct/Sexual Abuse |
| Inland Marine and Mobile Equipment |
| Professional Liability |
| Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Children's Advocacy Center is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors and is currently staffed with three full-time employees. Our Directors are nominated by their peers, well-vetted, and then selected by the current Board of Directors. Each Director is established in their chosen professions and serves as respected member of either Warren or Van Buren County. The selection process carefully analyzes each candidate's unique qualities and strengths. We continually strive towards the obtainment of an adequate representation of our community within our organization. The purpose of our Board of Directors is to ensure we maintain a purpose consistent with our mission, safeguard public trust through transparency, integrity and accountability, are in compliance with all laws; provide management and financial oversight, and plan for long term sustainability. We have the prospect of expanding our Board to achieve the maximum number of Directors as outlined within our By-Laws. We have the opportunity to acquire a couple more Directors to further enhance the cultural and professional diversity within our organization. The greatest challenge our Board faces, and will continue to face, is ensuring adequate funding to sustain our much needed programs long into the future. |
