2014 Volunteer Leadership
Chair: Rick Davis
President
Henriott Group
Starting with one individual appointed by the President of the Board as "Campaign Chair" for the year, the campaign team of volunteers swells to well over 300 by the Victory Celebration finish line. A Campaign Leadership Cabinet is formed to lead ten divisions of the campaign. When the dust settles on the mid-September to mid-November campaign, funds generated are invested in proven effective programs of 23 local human service agencies.
Chair: Sam Burns
Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer
Purdue Federal Credit Union
The Community Investment Committee (CIC) is a citizen review team made up of informed volunteers to oversee the investment of community resources raised from the United Way campaign into our participating organizations according to a Board approved process that balances financial oversight with social return on investment. Volunteers are recruited from business, public, human services and relevant sectors to serve as members of the CIC. The committee is active the first half of the year culminating in a recommendation for funding from which the Board builds the campaign goal.
The committee is divided into three panels, each associated with one of United Way’s impact areas. Each panel reviews a select group of agencies that roughly fit in that impact area. The panel structure allows for more thorough review by committee members.
The committee convenes in January to kick off the year and educate new members. Site visits to participating organizations take place by committee members in the first quarter. The third Friday in March is the deadline for funding submissions from participating organizations. Committee members review the online submissions and provide initial scores individually. In mid-April, the committee divides into the three panels to discuss initial scores and develop consensus on those evaluations as well as to provide limited feedback to organizations to help them prepare for the May interviews. Initial scores and feedback are communicated to participating organizations who then address areas of concern or opportunity in interviews that take place the first week of May. The panels develop final scores and funding recommendations which are forwarded to the Board in May or June. The committee reconvenes in November to make adjustments for final funding recommendations based on the performance of the campaign or any conditions the committee may have communicated to participating organizations in the spring.
The mission of this committee is to help make the United Way's annual fundraising campaign a success. This is accomplished by involving organized labor in a variety of educational and promotional efforts. This committee is made up primarily of representatives from industry, building trades and public service unions. The LPC's objectives, goals and activities are oriented towards increasing labor involvement with United Way.
This is accomplished by three LPC sub-committees:
- Campaign - Recruits leadership for in-shop campaigns and loaned campaign representatives from labor. They also solicit union treasury donations and analyze and targets shops for improvements and special efforts.
- Education - Maximizes understanding of the importance of United Way mission among labor and community. Knowledge of how the agencies help people is an important element.
- Events - Promotes materials and events that will help union members identify with and participate in the fall campaign not only as "employees", but also as a part of their union's community service efforts.
The LPC meets on the second Thursday evening of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Community Building.
Chair: Perry Schnarr
UAW Local #2317
The Marketing/Public Relations Committee is charged with telling United Way of Greater Lafayette's story creatively and cohesively across various media channels throughout the entire year.
Chair: Brenda S. Wallar
Director of Stewardship
Purdue University
Advocates volunteer to work as United Way's ambassadors for the sole purpose of educating others about United Way of Greater Lafayette, our vision for the community and the life changing work we are doing in Tippecanoe County. These volunteers make presentations to corporate and community groups.
The Audit and Finance Committee provides oversight of the financial management of UWGL. The Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding matters involving the accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal control, investment, and compliance functions of the United Way. The Audit and Finance Committee oversees the execution of subsequent decisions related to recommendations approved by the Board. The Committee provides advice and counsel to the Executive Director and Finance Director when appropriate.
The Board of Directors consists of between 17 and 21 elected directors and as many as 8 ex-officio directors who are charged with the fiduciary oversight, governance and leadership of the organization. Directors are recruited to represent the community and to lead the organization to best improve lives in our community. The Board also is responsible for the policies of the organization and holds the Executive Director accountable for upholding these policies as well as for managing the organization.
The Executive Committee of the Board consists of the officers of the corporation (president 1st vice president, 2nd vice president, treasurer, and executive director) and two (2) Board members appointed by the president of the Board. The Executive Committee serves as the organization’s personnel and strategic planning committee and provides consultation and direction to the Executive Director and Board. It also is authorized to act on the Board’s behalf when pending Board ratification of committee decisions.
The Board of Directors normally meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. The Executive Committee normally meets on the second Monday of the month. Meetings are chaired by the president and staffed by the executive director. All meetings are open to the public except when in executive session.
Treasurer: Scott Brady
Chief Financial Officer
School Datebooks
Chair: Jeff Kessler
Co-Owner
Stall & Kessler's Diamond Center
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