Standing Committees

Executive Committee
Chair: Rob DeOrio
The Executive Committee shall be a standing committee and consist of the Founder, Chair of the Organization, Treasurer, Vice Chair(s), Secretary, and up to four other Trustees as may be appointed to the Executive Committee from time-to-time by the Board or the Chair of the Board. Such other Trustees may be removed from the Executive Committee at any time by the Board or the Chair. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held on such dates and at such times and places determined by the person(s) calling the meeting. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum at any such meeting. All votes taken may be passed by a majority of those Committee members present. The Chair of the organization shall make a regular report of the Executive Committee's activities or decisions at the regular Board meetings. Members of the Executive Committee who chair committees shall report to their respective committees on the affairs of the Executive Committee. The committee membership is ratified by the Board. The Board delegates power to the Executive Committee to act on behalf of the Board in emergency circumstances.

The Executive Committee will also serve as the Audit Committee when the year-end audit report is reviewed by the outside Auditors. (All Board members are invited to attend the Audit Review). The Treasurer will review the financial records and investments and report to the HCEF Board of Trustees on a regular basis. The Treasurer will also oversee and monitor the filing of the appropriate tax documents and registering with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and the updating of all insurance coverage.

Members: Ron Porter, Vice Chair; Phyllis Hartman, Vice Chair, Tim McKenna, Treasurer; Becky Rodgers, Secretary; Bob Valasek, Nominating Committee Chair; Dione Cahillane, Development and Marketing Committee Chair; John Graf, Development and Marketing Committee Co-Chair; Stacy de las Alas, Mini-Grant Distribution Committee Co-Chair; Lillian Carpenter, Mini-Grant Distribution Committee Co-Chair; Bill Wolfe, Executive Director; Joe Lagana, Founder

Development and Marketing Committee
Chair: Dione Cahillane, Co-Chair: John Graf
The Development and Marketing Committee plans, oversees, and engages the Board in fund raising for the organization to support the mission. Because of the important role that public visibility plays in successful fund raising, the committee works closely with the Executive Committee in designing and coordinating efforts to increase public support of HCEF. The committee will provide oversight of the Champions for Children Benefit, Sponsorship Campaign, other fund raising events, and the Annual Fund Drive.

The committee is also responsible for promoting HCEF's mission, achievements, its partnership with the shelters in serving the educational needs of children living therein, and fund raising events. The Committee is selected by the Chair and approved by the Board.

Members: Kristie Guthrie, Carly Neals, Bob Neville, Ron Porter, Ted Sobek, Larry Tamburri, Bob Valasek, Tom Begandy (Advisor), Joe Lagana (Founder), Bill Wolfe (Executive Director), Zachary Marsh (Staff)

Ad Hoc Committees

Endowment (Mini-Grant) Distribution Committee
Co-Chairs: Lillian Carpenter, Stacy de las Alas
The Endowment (Mini-Grant) Distribution Committee reviews the growth and distribution of the Mini-Grants for Educational Innovation programs, including Educational Field Trips when funding is available.

Annually, the Committee will recommend an amount from the Endowment Fund to be made available to the shelters in the form of a Mini-Grant to advance educational innovations and opportunities for the children and youth residing in the shelters and transitional living facilities.

The Endowment (Mini-Grant) Distribution Committee is delegated the authority and responsibility to develop, implement, and monitor the Mini-Grants distribution process and report periodically in writing to the Executive Committee and Board

In addition, the committee oversees the educational program development and coordination of the Learning Center initiative, including the budget, related finances, marketing, consulting services, and the quality of the Menu of Educational Opportunities.

Members: Becky Cosintino, Heather Hudak, Rose Moriarty, Larry Tamburri, Bill Wolfe (Executive Director), Joe Lagana (Founder), Laura Bailey (Staff)

Nominating Committee
Chair: Bob Valasek, Co-Chair: Ron Porter
The Nominating Committee will be selected by the Chair and approved by the Board. It identifies individuals with specific skills or affiliations who will provide volunteer leadership in areas where HCEF has expressed need, recruits them, and orients them to an understanding of HCEF's mission and programs and an expectation of their providing supportive and ongoing leadership to the agency's staff. The committee is committed to ensuring a diverse Board.

The committee reports to the Board the number of vacancies to be filled at the next annual meeting in order to meet the needs of the organization. It develops, with Board and staff input, a list of potential nominees for membership on the Board and for officer positions in the organization. It meets with potential nominees to discuss their interest in serving on the Board and the financial, time, and/or expertise commitment expected of them if elected. Board development, governance, and personnel are also in the purview of this committee.

Members: Rob DeOrio, Phyllis Hartman, Becky Rodgers, Randy Vulakovich, Joe Zewe, Tom Begandy (Advisor), Bill Wolfe (Executive Director), Joe Lagana (Founder)

Investment Committee
Chair: Joe Zewe, Co-Chair: Heather Hudak

The Investment Committee oversees the activity of the designated HCEF investment management firm. The main focus is to ensure that the Investment Management Firm is staying in compliance with the HCEF Investment Policy approved by the Board of Trustees. The committee will review the HCEF Investment Policy on an annual basis and recommend changes if necessary.

The committee will recommend to the Executive Committee when HCEF should consider an RFP for investment management services.

Members:Joe Hipsky, Tim Moriarty, Andy Patterson, Randy Vulakovich, Bill Wolfe (Executive Director), Joe Lagana (Founder)

(updated 11/1/11)

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