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: Myra Powell, Vice Chair; Ron Porter, Vice Chair; Tim McKenna, Treasurer; Becky Rodgers, Secretary; Dione Cahillane, Development and Marketing Committee Chair; Bob Valasek, Nominating Committee Chair; Bill Wolfe, Executive Director; Joe Lagana, Founder

Development and Marketing Committee – Chair: Dione Cahillane
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: Keith Alves, John Graf, Monique Higginbotham, Sheldon Ingram, Carly Neals, Bob Neville, Ron Porter, Ted Sobek, Father Kris Stubna, Larry Tamburri, Tom Begandy (Advisor), Joe Lagana (Founder), Bill Wolfe (Executive Director), Laura Bailey (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.

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: Joe Belechek, Becky Cosintino, Heather Hudak, Rose Moriarty, Ron Porter, Myra Powell, Bill Wolfe (Executive Director), Joe Lagana (Founder), Carlin Christy (Staff)

Nominating Committee – Chair: Bob Valasek
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, Father Kris Stubna, Randy Vulakovich, Joe Zewe, Tom Begandy (Advisor), Bill Wolfe (Executive Director), Joe Lagana (Founder)

(1/13/10)

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