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2008- 2009 Board of Directors

Chair: Pete Cross (Cross Company)

Past Chair and Chair of Personnel Committee: Jim White (James T. White Funding, Inc.)

Chair-Elect: Pamela Palmer (High Point University)

2008 Campaign Chair: Coy Williard (Williard-Stewart)

2009 Campaign Chair: Leah Price (Premier Bank)

Secretary: Teresa Huffman (Culp)

Community Investment Chair: Molly Jordan (High Point Regional Health System)

Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair: Lori Nurse (City of Archdale)

Marketing & Communications Chair: Gene Bohi (community volunteer)

Children's Initiatives Chair: Kem Ellis (High Point Public Library)

Paul Benz (Wachovia)

Mary Lou Blakeney (community volunteer)

Charles Cain (Banner Pharmacaps)

Carmen Dabiero (Sealy)

Mark Hanson (Bank of America)

Steve Holcombe (TransTech Pharma, Inc.)

Alan Karpinski (Aetna)

Robert Kenner (City of High Point Housing Authority)

Angela Kreinbrink (McAllister Law Firm)

James LeGrande (Next Level Home Improvement)

Cuyler McKnight (Guilford Technical Community College)

Joel Mills (Advanced Home Care)

Douglas Page (Omni National Bank)

Steve Perkins (CIBA Specialty Chemicals)

Jason Scott (Belk Department Store)

Teena Scott (Lexington State Bank)

Darnell Sharpless (Thomas Built Buses)

Cheryl Steed (High Point Bank & Trust)

Kathy Stuart (Archdale-Trinity News)

Dr. Grace Terrell (Conrerstone Health Care)

Tony Watlington (Middle College, GTCC)

Vince Wheeler (High Point Enterprise)

Agency Representative

Ron Rau (Alcohol and Drug Services of the Piedmont)

Ex-officio

Chris Greene (community volunteer)

 

The United Way of Greater High Point thanks these outstanding community leaders for their service to our organization, and for their commitment to fair and wise organizational oversight and good stewardship of United Way dollars.

 

Basic Responsibilities of "Working" Non-Profit Boards

The Board of Directors is responsible for organizational governance, resource development, and organizational evaluation. Staff is responsible for day-to-day organizational management and implementation of Board directives.

The Board of Directors...

  • Determines the organization's mission and purpose.
  • Should be fully knowledgeable and informed about all budgetary and financial matters.
  • Ensures sound financial policies and practices; ensures accountability.
  • Ensures full compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards of operation.
  • Should maintain a working knowledge of the organization's funding relationships, such as the one with United Way.
  • Hires and evaluates the organization's Chief Professional Officer (CPO).
  • Ensures organizational strategic planning and regualr evaluation of organizational effectiveness.
  • Works with staff to ensure development of sufficient organizational resources.
  • Monitors and works to enhance the organization's public image in the community.
  • Recruits and orients new Board members.
  • Assesses its own effectiveness and performance as a governing Board.

Questions To Help Ensure Financial Fitness As An Organization

  • Are we receiving full, regular financial reports and does everyone on the Board (especially newer members) fully understand them?
  • Are our major expenses appropriate and in line?
  • Are our reserves satisfactory? What resources are available if a crisis should occur?
  • Are we meeting our budget?
  • Are we properly insured against risk?
  • Are we in full compliance with all appropriate laws, standards, practices, and licensure?
  • Do we have a sound financial plan? Does everyone on the Board understand it?
  • Are our financial policies and procedures in writing? Are they reviewed annually by our volunteer leadership?
  • Are we investing properly in technology to ensure that our organization can meet present and future demands?
  • Do we review compensation and benefits for our staff annually? Are these in line with comparable organizations our size?
  • Are we investing properly in professional development for our staff?