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Board of Directors

Heather Weldon, President
Heather.Weldon(at)bannerbank.com

Jaime Angulo, Vice President
jangulo2001(at)yahoo.com

Terri Mazingo, Secretary
terri96067(at)gmail.com

Larry Luce, Treasurer
yrekagoose(at)yahoo.com

Alan Shoemaker, Director
shoemaker.alan(at)yahoo.com

 

 

Board Roles and Responsibilities

 

  • Setting the Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals:
    • Define the organization’s mission and purpose.
    • Establish long-term vision and strategic goals for the organization.
  • Governance and Oversight:
    • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
    • Establish and review policies and procedures.
    • Provide oversight of the organization’s activities and financial performance.
    • Approve budgets and financial statements.
    • Assess and manage risks.
  • Hiring, Supporting, and Evaluating the CEO/Executive Director:
    • Recruit, hire, and evaluate the performance of the CEO/Executive Director.
    • Provide support and guidance to the CEO/Executive Director.
    • Succession planning for executive leadership positions.
  • Financial Stewardship:
    • Ensure the organization’s financial stability.
    • Approve budgets, financial reports, and major expenditures.
    • Establish and monitor financial controls and accountability policies.
  • Fundraising and Resource Development:
    • Contribute to fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation and grant applications.
    • Provide financial support and leverage personal and professional networks to secure resources for the organization.
  • Advocacy and Public Relations:
    • Advocate for the organization’s mission and goals.
    • Act as ambassadors for the organization in the community.
    • Build relationships with stakeholders, including donors, partners, and the public.
  • Board Development and Training:
    • Recruit new board members with diverse skills and backgrounds.
    • Provide orientation and ongoing training for board members.
    • Foster a positive board culture and effective teamwork.
  • Legal and Ethical Integrity:
    • Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability.
    • Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose potential conflicts.
    • Uphold the organization’s values and ethical guidelines.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation:
    • Monitor the organization’s performance against established goals.
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
  • Strategic Planning:
    • Participate in the development and review of the organization’s strategic plan.
    • Monitor progress toward strategic goals and make necessary adjustments.
  • Innovation and Adaptability:
    • Encourage innovation and adaptability to changing circumstances and needs.
    • Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in the organization’s field.

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Location and Mailing Address

310 Boles Street, Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-4115
Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM

 

Great Northern Services is a 501(c)3 nonprofit recognized by the IRS

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