NAMI Texas Board Meeting Agenda
NAMI Texas Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Conference Call Line: 866-244-8528, passcode 835406#
MISSION
NAMI Texas is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all individuals
living with mental illness and their families.
*Advocate (influence Public Policy) * Educate * Eliminate Stigma * Support affiliate growth
7:00 pm Board meeting called to order and quorum (minimum 6) noted
Present: President John Dornheim, Vice President Linda Cantu, Mary Ferree, Bill Matthews, Andrea Hazlett, Sherry Cusumano, Doug McSwane, David Gibson, Sharon DeBlanc
Staff – Holly Doggett, Greg Hansch
Approval of the Agenda - Motion by Sharon DeBlanc. Second by Linda Cantu. All were in favor.
Conflicts of interest noted - none
NEW BUSINESS:
Executive Director Report – Holly Doggett
Holly requested action on the following items:
NAMI Temple Affiliate - Endorse NAMI Temple so they may continue to the national level of the Standards of Excellence process.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Sharon DeBlanc to endorse NAMI Temple in the Model B Affiliate process to continue to the national level of the Standards of Excellence process. Following discussion including concerns about insufficient information regarding the finanacial obligations and liability of th eproposed action, the motion passed.
Yes: 4
No: 3
Abstain: 1
NAMI Greater Corpus Christi - Pass NAMI Greater Corpus Christi through to Stage 2/Model B and officially recognize them as an Affiliate in Texas
Following discussion, motion by Mary Ferree to pass NAMI Greater Corpus Christi through to Stage 2/Model B and officially recognize them as an Affiliate in Texas.
Yes: 5
No: 1
Abstain: 1
Public Policy Director Report – Greg Hansch (see attached report)
Financial Status (Summary) – Bill Matthews (see attached reports)
Passed motion by Sharon DeBlanc to accept the financial report. All were in favor.
Development/Fundraising – Linda Cantu (see attached report)
Conference Planning Committee Report– Andrea Hazlitt (see attached report)
MarComm – Mary Ferree (see attached report)
Elise Banks is now the NAMI national ambassador as well as the NAMI Texas ambassador. She is an excellent ambassador and Mary hopes that Affiliates will utilize her.
Bylaws, Policies & Procedures – Jackie Shannon. Sharon DeBlanc confirmed that Leah Thedford had been nominated by Collin County Board and had submitted paperwork.
Affiliate Outreach – Sherry Cusumano (no formal report)
Standards of Excellence – Holly Doggett (see attached report)
Elections Committee – Hannah Fryer (no formal report)
OLD BUSINESS
Meadows Foundation Grant
NEW BUSINESS
Strategic Planning – Holly is working on finding someone to lead the strategic planning process, which will start in January.
2016 Budget (see attached draft budget) – Holly prepared and presented a draft 2016 budget for review. Comments should be sent to Bill and Holly. The 2016 budget will be adopted at the January board meeting.
Train the Trainer Classes
Board Building
Armed Forces Bowl – Holly reported that NAMI Texas secured a table in the Veterans’ Village area at the Armed Forces Bowl, 12/29/15 in Ft. Worth. There will be a NAMI Texas information tab.
Motion for adjournment made by David with a second by Linda. All were in favor.
9:15 p.m. Adjourned
Notes were taken by Holly Doggett in the absence of Cindy Swain, Secretary.
Submitted for approval January 16, 2016______
NEXT BOARD MEETING: January 16, 2016
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