Mohawk Valley Nonprofit Leaders Group Steering Committee Meeting August 2nd

Participants: Kevin Marken, Stanley Center for the Arts; Beth Irons, Utica Zoo; Cassandra Sheets, Mohawk Valley Council of Alcoholism/Addictions; Mary Stronach, MAMI Interpreters; Darby O'Brien, Utica Library; Jeff Owen, USC The Business College; Tim Trent, Future Development

Discussed proposed program set for September 8th, now rescheduled for October 6th
• Location will be the Utica Public Library from 12pm to 2pm
• Board focused info/training and discussion for EDs
• Invite ED and one board officer to attend
• Panel approach with facilitator and opportunity for questions and discussion
o Facilitator will be Kevin Marken

o Proposed panel
 Ann Rushlo, Leadership Mohawk Valley
• Tim will approach
 Jan Forte, Homeownership Center
• Darby will approach
 Kelly Blazosky, Oneida County Tourism
• Beth will approach
 Peggy O’Shea, The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.
• Beth will approach
 Larry Gilroy, board member (multiple boards)
• Tim will approach
 Other possible panelist if needed
• Keith Fenstamacher

• Potential questions for panel:
o What is EDs responsibility for board development?
o What is/how do you define the relationship between the board and ED?
o What are the ethics and issues regarding developing a board focused on mission or community politics?
o How do you keep reinforcing mission and focus of board?
o How do you (and who) set board expectations, get commitment, and monitor/facilitate them?
o How do you communicate and convey obligations and other related info to the board and make them understand?
o How do you plan education for the board?
o How do you clarify and emphasize the importance of conflict of interests and priority issues for the board?
o How much involvement should board members have in daily activities?

• Next Steering Committee meeting will be on Oct 4th 9am at Stanley.