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A meeting was held Friday September 11, 2009 to discuss the future of
FCCLI since it was announced that Jayne Hirsch and Kristen Hayes have
stepped down as Regional Coordinators.
Twenty seven (27) people were present and it was determined an Interim Advisory
Board be put in place. This Board will be responsible for the day to day operation
of the organization. Seven (7) members volunteered including: Mandee Zapken
and Beth Laxer-Limmer who will serve as co-coordinators, Danielle Gallagher,
Donna, Paul Hellman, Jennifer Wilson-Pines, and Denise S.. We will leave two
spots open until our next meeting and we encourage and welcome others who are
interested to volunteer. If more than two individuals express an interest, we will
consider the possibility of a larger Advisory Board. ALL FCCLI Members are invited
to attend Board Meetings regardless of whether they hold a seat on the Board or
not and there will be a forum after the evening agenda where all can participate.
Within the Board we are looking for specific roles to be filled including Recording
Secretary and Treasurer. The Recording Secretary will be responsible for taking
minutes and posting them on the web site as well as posting general information
pertinent to the group. The Treasurer is responsible to maintain the books,
establish a budget along with the board, pay bills, reconcile invoices, collect and
balance monies. It would be helpful if the Treasurer has a background in
bookkeeping and/or accounting though it is not a requirement.
Requirements for Board positions are as follows:
1. Board members must be current dues-paying members of FCCNY.
2. Board will make a one (1) year commitment to service.
3. There will be six (6) meetings per year or one (1) meeting every other month.
Board Members are required to attend all meetings. Missing two (2) meetings will
result in relinquishing the board position.
4. Treasurer is responsible to bring a balance & reconciliation sheet to each
meeting.
In addition to seats on the Board, there are still committee chairperson spots
available. Listed below are the assigned chair people for committees as well as
available openings. Each committee will be in need of many volunteers.
At least one chair from each committee must be present at each Board meeting to
discuss plans, progress, goals etc of their specific committee.
1. Holiday/ Cookie Exchange: Mandee Zapken, Barbara Kressel, and
Anne Donovan
2. Lunar New Year: Missy Kenny Corron, Beth Laxer-Limmer, and Lisa Hochberg
3. Waiting Families: Lori Halop
4. Youth Group: Barbara Fischthal and Lisa Burke, Joni Mazer
5. Education: Kristen Hayes, Danielle Gallagher, and Donna
6. Special Needs/ Older Child Adoption: Lauren Schilling, Vicki Van Nostrand,
and Lisa Casamassina
7. Website: Danielle Gallagher
8. Membership: **Open**
9. Fundraising: Teresa Baldinucci Greenberg, Mandee Zapken
10. "Welcome Home": Joann Nix, Donna, and Michelle Mugavero
11. Father/ Men's Group: Paul Hellman, Andrew Kressel, and Duncan
Fieldsa-Fowler
12. Lending Library: Kate Dlugozima
We understand that not everyone can commit the time and energy to a Board
position or a Chair position. Please note that Board meetings will be open to the
entire membership whether or not you are serving a Board or Chair position. We
will have an open forum and Q&A after the agenda is completed. Please feel free
to attend any or all board meetings. The schedule for board meeting will be posted
on the FCC website shortly.
Please also be aware that the twelve committee chairs will need plenty of
volunteers. There are many opportunities for you to help serve this organization in
a multitude of ways. If you would like to offer you time to help please contact Beth
or Mandee or one of the chair people directly. If you are unsure of where to help,
we will gladly guide you to the right committee.
The next meeting will be held on September 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the United
Methodist Church, 25 Broadway in Amityville. We look forward to seeing you all
there.
We hope you can join us and look forward to working together to make FCCLI a
continued success. If you need any further assistance or have any questions
please email Mandee Zapken at TOYZCO@aol.com or Beth Laxer-Limmer at
edcoordinator@juno.com.
Sincerely,
Beth Laxer-Limmer and Mandee Zapken
FCCLI since it was announced that Jayne Hirsch and Kristen Hayes have
stepped down as Regional Coordinators.
Twenty seven (27) people were present and it was determined an Interim Advisory
Board be put in place. This Board will be responsible for the day to day operation
of the organization. Seven (7) members volunteered including: Mandee Zapken
and Beth Laxer-Limmer who will serve as co-coordinators, Danielle Gallagher,
Donna, Paul Hellman, Jennifer Wilson-Pines, and Denise S.. We will leave two
spots open until our next meeting and we encourage and welcome others who are
interested to volunteer. If more than two individuals express an interest, we will
consider the possibility of a larger Advisory Board. ALL FCCLI Members are invited
to attend Board Meetings regardless of whether they hold a seat on the Board or
not and there will be a forum after the evening agenda where all can participate.
Within the Board we are looking for specific roles to be filled including Recording
Secretary and Treasurer. The Recording Secretary will be responsible for taking
minutes and posting them on the web site as well as posting general information
pertinent to the group. The Treasurer is responsible to maintain the books,
establish a budget along with the board, pay bills, reconcile invoices, collect and
balance monies. It would be helpful if the Treasurer has a background in
bookkeeping and/or accounting though it is not a requirement.
Requirements for Board positions are as follows:
1. Board members must be current dues-paying members of FCCNY.
2. Board will make a one (1) year commitment to service.
3. There will be six (6) meetings per year or one (1) meeting every other month.
Board Members are required to attend all meetings. Missing two (2) meetings will
result in relinquishing the board position.
4. Treasurer is responsible to bring a balance & reconciliation sheet to each
meeting.
In addition to seats on the Board, there are still committee chairperson spots
available. Listed below are the assigned chair people for committees as well as
available openings. Each committee will be in need of many volunteers.
At least one chair from each committee must be present at each Board meeting to
discuss plans, progress, goals etc of their specific committee.
1. Holiday/ Cookie Exchange: Mandee Zapken, Barbara Kressel, and
Anne Donovan
2. Lunar New Year: Missy Kenny Corron, Beth Laxer-Limmer, and Lisa Hochberg
3. Waiting Families: Lori Halop
4. Youth Group: Barbara Fischthal and Lisa Burke, Joni Mazer
5. Education: Kristen Hayes, Danielle Gallagher, and Donna
6. Special Needs/ Older Child Adoption: Lauren Schilling, Vicki Van Nostrand,
and Lisa Casamassina
7. Website: Danielle Gallagher
8. Membership: **Open**
9. Fundraising: Teresa Baldinucci Greenberg, Mandee Zapken
10. "Welcome Home": Joann Nix, Donna, and Michelle Mugavero
11. Father/ Men's Group: Paul Hellman, Andrew Kressel, and Duncan
Fieldsa-Fowler
12. Lending Library: Kate Dlugozima
We understand that not everyone can commit the time and energy to a Board
position or a Chair position. Please note that Board meetings will be open to the
entire membership whether or not you are serving a Board or Chair position. We
will have an open forum and Q&A after the agenda is completed. Please feel free
to attend any or all board meetings. The schedule for board meeting will be posted
on the FCC website shortly.
Please also be aware that the twelve committee chairs will need plenty of
volunteers. There are many opportunities for you to help serve this organization in
a multitude of ways. If you would like to offer you time to help please contact Beth
or Mandee or one of the chair people directly. If you are unsure of where to help,
we will gladly guide you to the right committee.
The next meeting will be held on September 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the United
Methodist Church, 25 Broadway in Amityville. We look forward to seeing you all
there.
We hope you can join us and look forward to working together to make FCCLI a
continued success. If you need any further assistance or have any questions
please email Mandee Zapken at TOYZCO@aol.com or Beth Laxer-Limmer at
edcoordinator@juno.com.
Sincerely,
Beth Laxer-Limmer and Mandee Zapken