UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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1 UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 22, 2016 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Barron,, Debbie Blue, LaKeisha Bosworth, Donnie Byars, Elaine Coleman, Dr. Don Coker, Richard Davis, Ernest Finch, Cindy Gordon, Billy Haddad, Susan Harwood, Clay Hipp III, Chief Quentin Holmes, Kathy Lenard, Billy McConnell, Renee Richard, Michael Ryan, Amy Price Sawyer, Kelly Shambro, Shelia Snow, Eve Van Sickle, Dr. Brent Vidrine, Blake Wheelis MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Cheek, Lynn Daniel, Jeff Glover, Dr. Les Guice, Rep. Katrina Jackson, Dr. Lester Johnson, Kathy Lenard, Maxine Moreau, Matt Roberts, Kathy Spurlock, Chris Stegall, Dr. Bob Webber, Regina Wood STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Amey Crousillac, Jenny Dowden, Janet S. Durden, Linda Freeman, Audrey C. Hester, Kim Lowery, Michelle Saucer, Amy Scott, Michelle Tolar, Pam Tompkins, Laura Ulrich, Jan Wawrzyniak, Katie Woodall The Chair declared a quorum to be present in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws. I. CALL TO ORDER The Annual Business Meeting of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS was called to order at 11:45 am on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Altick-McDonald Board Room, 1201 Hudson Lane, Monroe, Louisiana.,, presided over the meeting. II. III. WELCOME Ron welcomed all members and visitors to the Annual meeting. RECOGNITION OF RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS Elaine Coleman Community Volunteer Lynn Daniel Rays of Sonshine Dr. Les Guice Louisiana Tech University Billy Haddad Origin Bank L.J. Holland BancorpSouth Dr. Lester Johnson University Health Conway Maxine Moreau CenturyLink Kelly Shambro Progressive Bank Chris Stegall Green Clinic Health System RECOGNITION OF BOARD OFFICERS Bill Cheek Campaign Chair Elaine Coleman Community Impact Education/Health Chair Richard Davis Community Investment Chair (Lincoln-Union Parish) Billy Haddad Susan Harwood Treasurer Clay Hipp III Campaign Chair (Lincoln-Union Parish) W:United Way Board/Meetings/ /2016 June Annual Business Meeting Minutes.doc

2 L.J. Holland Community Impact Chair Kathy Lenard Income Council Chair Eve Van Sickle Community Investment Chair Erica & Michael Ryan UNITED45 Chairs Shelia Snow Communications Chair VI. RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT VOLUNTEERS for Eve Van Sickle (out of town) V. NOMINATION OF BOARD MEMBERS One Year Term (expire ) Shane Cooley Two Year Terms (expires ) Repeating: Regina Woods New: Charles Jackson Three Year Terms (expires ) Repeating: Ron Barron Amy Price Sawyer Eve Van Sickle New Board Members Nominated to Serve: Three year terms (expires ) Stan Anderson Regions Bank Richie LeBlanc Hunt Forest Products James Moore III Intermountain Management Adam O Neal Origin Bank Harrington Watson III Robinson Elementary School Action: Dr. Berry entertained a motion to elect the members as nominated and Matt Roberts second the motion. The Board unanimously approved. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the Annual Business Meeting was adjourned. Minutes Submitted By: Date: Billy Haddad Approved By: Date: W:United Way Board/Meetings/ /2016 June Annual Business Meeting Minutes.doc

3 UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 22, 2016 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Barron,, LaKeisha Bosworth, Donnie Byars, Elaine Coleman, Dr. Don Coker, Richard Davis, Ernest Finch, Cindy Gordon, Billy Haddad, Susan Harwood, Clay Hipp III, Chief Quentin Holmes, Kathy Lenard, Billy McConnell, Renee Richard, Michael Ryan, Amy Price Sawyer, Kelly Shambro, Shelia Snow, Eve Van Sickle, Dr. Brent Vidrine, Blake Wheelis MEMBERS ABSENT: Debbie Blue, Bill Cheek, Lynn Daniel, Jeff Glover, L.J. Holland, Dr. Les Guice, Rep. Katrina Jackson, Dr. Lester Johnson, Kathy Lenard, Maxine Moreau, Matt Roberts, Kathy Spurlock, Chris Stegall, Dr. Bob Webber, Regina Wood STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Amey Crousillac, Jenny Dowden, Janet S. Durden, Linda Freeman, Audrey C. Hester, Kim Lowery, Michelle Saucer, Amy Scott, Michelle Tolar, Pam Tompkins, Laura Ulrich, Jan Wawrzyniak, Katie Woodall The Chair declared a quorum to be present in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws. I. CALL TO ORDER The BOARD OF DIRECTORS meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Altick-McDonald Board Room United Way of Northeast Louisiana, 1201 Hudson Lane, Monroe, Louisiana II. CHAIR REPORT A. Approval of the May meeting minutes Action: It was moved by Amy Price Sawyer and second by Dr. Don Coker to approve the meeting minutes as written and ed. The Board of Directors unanimously approved. B Nominating Committee Report - Officers & Executive Committee Chairs were nominated: Chair-Elect Ron Barron Eve Van Sickle Treasurer Charles Jackson Past Campaign Chair Blake Wheelis Campaign Chair-Elect James Moore III Campaign Chair (Lincoln-Union Parish) Billy McConnell Campaign Chair-Elect (Lincoln-Union Parish) Richie LeBlanc Community Investment Chair Stan Anderson Community Investment Chair (Lincoln-Union Parish) Adam O Neal Communications Chair Shelia Snow Community Impact Chair Amy Price Sawyer

4 Action: made a motion and second by Matt Roberts to approve the Nominating Committee Report to elect the Officers as presented. The Board unanimously approved. C. Approve United Way Worldwide 2016 Membership Certification Action: Janet Durden reviewed the United Way Worldwide (UWW) Certification checklist explaining United Way of NELA s response. No motion is needed per Ron Berry,. The Board unanimously approved the UWW 2016 Membership Certification. III. TREASURER S REPORT Susan Harwood Susan Harwood, Treasurer, reviewed the financials for May Balance Sheet: Cash was up from prior month by $4, The change in Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable was due to receiving the second of 3 payments from Lincoln Health Foundation. Furniture and Fixtures increase was the purchase of a printer, computer and camera. Deferred Revenue-Other increase was due to recognizing the Flood revenue as it was spent. The Increase to Fund Balance for the month of May was $28, Statement of Revenues and Expenses: the positive variance in Campaign Income was due to the increase in the campaign over budget. The Grant Revenue variance was due to recognition of Lincoln Health Foundation Grant, $7,986 and receipt of three grants that were not budgeted; $15,000 Summer Feeding Program, $2,000 for Keep Louisiana Beautiful and $8,496 to the Summer Enrichment Program. Total expenses were $55,340 over budget. Community Impact Health Grants Expense variance was due to payment of the $15,000 for the Summer Feeding Program and $7,667 for the Lincoln Health Grant. Designations increase was due to Third Party Processors designations in May. Net Increase in Fund Balance for the month of May was $28,963. Campaign Collections Summary: Collections for the campaign through May 2016 were 48.39% versus 45.63% for the same time period. Total uncollected for the campaign was 6.90%. Action: The Finance Committee brought the May financials to the Board of Directors in the form of a motion and was second by Chief Quentin Holmes. The Board of Directors unanimously approved the financials. IV. CAMPAIGN UPDATE A. Billy McConnell announced the Campaign Cabinet for LP-UP and referred the Board to their hand-out B. Blake Wheelis announced the Campaign Cabinet for Regional and referred the Board to their hand-out. C. Blake introduced the CEO Materials and referred the Board to their hand-out. Amey Crousillac introduced and welcomed David Joyner Jr. as the Warehouse Manager and Amy Johnston as the Resource Development summer intern from ULM. V. EDUCATION Elaine Coleman/Michelle Saucer A. Update: Monroe City Schools Summer Camp Michelle Saucer informed the Board that the camp is scheduled to start on June 30th from 9:30-11:15 AM.

5 VI. PRESIDENT S REPORT Janet S. Durden A. Staff Update & Agency Update Janet Durden reported the following: United Way of NELA was looking to hire a Resource Development Manager. This position has been vacant since December One of our partner agency directors applied for the position and went through the interviewing process. We are happy to report, Valisia Tidsdale, Director of Youth Services (formerly known as Teen Court) accepted the position which was approved by the Youth Services Board of Directors. She has been the Youth Services Director for approximately 15 years. The Board of Directors of Youth Services has made the decision to withdraw as a United of NELA s partner agency to avoid any conflict of interest. Valisia will continue to serve as a volunteer with Youth Services. B. Janet introduced and welcomed Monica Bayless, Intern from LA Delta Community College. C. Update: Flood Recovery Janet reported the following: The State of Louisiana appointed the agencies who will provide disaster case management for Northeast Louisiana: o St. Vincent de Paul o ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) o Easter Seals United Way of NELA is staffing the Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) who is working in collaboration with disaster case managers to return people to their homes. The LTRG is made up of non-profits, faith based and community volunteers including Larry Head, former executive director for Habitat for Humanity. VII. ADJORNMENT Minutes Submitted By: Date: Billy Haddad Approved By: Date: