Friday, December 4, Arlington, VA

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1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors Friday, December 4, 2015 Arlington, VA Page 1 of 6 Friday, December 4, 2015 Board Members Present Marilyn Ricci Lacey Berumen Bob Spada Janet Edelman Dorothy Hendrickson Victoria Gonzalez Jim Hayes Linda Jensen Adrienne Kennedy Ron Morton Gloria Walker Joyce Burland Steve Pitman Gary Mihelish (by phone) Board Members Absent Mike Weaver Dana Foglesong Staff Present Mary Giliberti Susan Gaffney Bob Scott David Levy Sue Medford Cheri Villa Liz Taylor Lynne Saunders Emily Tracy Others Present Daniel Williams, Veterans and Military Council Chair Catherine Roach, Consumer Council Chair Lori Jarvis-Steinwert, Executive Directors Council Chair Call to Order The Chair called the regular meeting of the NAMI Board of Directors to order on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the NAMI Office. A quorum was declared present. The meeting s agenda was approved by affirmation. Consent Agenda The Chair asked if there were any additions, deletions or questions regarding the proposed Consent Agenda included in the binder. Upon motion by Adrienne Kennedy, seconded by Bob Spada, the following items were approved. 1. Minutes, NAMI Board of Directors meeting, October 9-11, Minutes, NAMI Board of Directors executive committee meeting, October 26, 2015

2 3. Quarterly Reports contained in Tab 3 (Quarterly Reports) of the Board binder: a. Executive Director s Report b. Council Reports 4. Committee Reports & Committee Reports of Conference Calls Presidents Report Page 2 of 6 Board president and Chair Marilyn Ricci provided a brief report on her activities during the last quarter. Among the highlights addressed were: calling out the hard work of those on the board who volunteer tirelessly, focusing the board on the importance of their role in the strategic driver strengthen the organization, and previewing the seriousness of the board s responsibility in light of an upcoming dispute related decision. Executive Director s Report Mary Giliberti, executive director, provided her regular quarterly report. Among the highlights addressed were: finance, program activity, technology, state legislative report, criminal justice work and NAMI Walks. She gave a preview of the upcoming relationship with Fox Sports. Council Reports Chairs of the advisory councils reported on their activities and areas of interest/concern. Andrea Hazlitt was not in attendance and there was no oral report from the State Presidents Council, however a written report was submitted in advance. Daniel Williams reported for the Veterans and Military Council; Carrie Roach reported for the Consumer Council; and Lori Jarvis-Steinwert reported for the Executive Directors Council Chair. A discussion regarding the council role, reporting structure and nature of requests followed the quarterly reports. Marilyn Ricci referred follow up on the items discussed to the Governance Committee. At 6:30 p.m., upon motion by Gloria Walker, seconded by Ron Morton, the Board moved into executive session. At 6:35 p.m., the executive session ended. Immediately following, and upon motion by Gloria Walker, and seconded by Dorothy Hendrickson, the board adjourned for the evening. Saturday, December 5, 2015 Board Members Present Marilyn Ricci Lacey Berumen Gloria Walker Janet Edelman Dana Foglesong Victoria Gonzalez Jim Hayes Linda Jensen Adrienne Kennedy Ron Morton Bob Spada Mike Weaver Joyce Burland Steve Pitman Dorothy Hendrickson Gary Mihelish (by phone)

3 Page 3 of 6 Staff Present Mary Giliberti Darcy Gruttadaro Andrew Sperling David Levy Sue Medford Cheri Villa Ron Honberg Susan Gaffney Angela Kimball Others Present Daniel Williams, Veterans and Military Council Chair Catherine Roach, Consumer Council Chair Lori Jarvis-Steinwert, Executive Directors Council Chair The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. in the Committee of the Whole. The morning s topic was Board Development Succession and Leadership. The only staff present for this session were Cheri Villa and Susan Gaffney who facilitated and supported the discussion, but did not participate. Following small group work and large group discussion: Mike Weaver moved, and Bob Spada seconded, a motion to form a workgroup under the Governance Committee, and open to all board members, to review and make recommendations on the executive committee nomination and election procedures. The motion carried. At 11:10 a.m. the Committee of the Whole adjourned for Development and Personnel meetings. At 12:30 p.m. the Board recessed for lunch, following which the Convention, Dispute Resolution, Finance, Planning and Policy Committees met until 4:45 p.m. The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:51 p.m. with the Committee of the Whole. Ron Morton and Mike Weaver were not present for this session of the meeting. Joyce Burland reported on behalf of the Development Committee. Linda Jensen reported on behalf of the Personnel Committee. Dana Fogelsong reported on behalf of the Convention Committee. Marilyn Ricci introduced the idea that the board consider eliminating the advance mailed board binders in favor of accessing preparatory materials on Share Point. A robust discussion followed. It was agreed that each member would select their preference for binder or Share Point and the staff would execute the materials accordingly. Committee Recommendations for Board Action No Committee Recommendations for Board Action from Development, Personnel, and Convention Committees. Upon motion by Gloria Walker seconded by Jim Hayes, the board meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

4 Page 4 of 6 Sunday, December 6, 2015 Board Members Present Marilyn Ricci Ron Morton Joyce Burland Janet Edelman Dana Fogleson Victoria Gonzalez Linda Jensen Adrienne Kennedy Lacey Berumen Steve Pitman Bob Spada Mike Weaver Dorothy Hendrickson Gloria Walker Jim Hayes Gary Mihelish (by phone) Staff Present Mary Giliberti Susan Gaffney Liz Taylor David Levy Sue Medford Cheri Villa Bob Scott Angela Kimball Lynne Saunders Others Present Catherine Roach, Consumer Council Chair The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. with the Committee of the Whole to hear Committee Reports. Gary Mihelish reported on behalf of the Finance Committee. David Levy reviewed the 2016 budget for the board. V There were no actions from the Finance Committee. Planning Committee Committee Recommendations for Board Action Lacey Berumen reported on behalf of the Planning Committee. The following motion was made by the Planning Committee: Motion 01 12/6/2015 The new membership dues structure will be $5 open door, $40 individual and $60 household. Staff will develop a timetable and implementation plan to include a recommendation on a default split. The new dues structure will not go into effect until the timetable and implementation plan are reviewed and approved by the board. Thirteen approved, two opposed, one abstained.

5 Page 5 of 6 Governance Committee Motion 02 12/6/2015 The board shall add an Education Committee to its structure in the board year. MOTION TABLED. Workgroup will explore structure and viability. The following motions were made by the Governance Committee: Motion 03-12/6/2015 APPROVE NAMI BARRON CO. (WI) FOR RE-AFFILIATION COMMITTEE MOTION, NO SECOND REQUIRED.. Motion 04-12/6/2015 APPROVE NAMI FOND DU LAC (WI) FOR RE-AFFILIATION. COMMITTEE MOTION, NO SECOND REQUIRED.. Motion 05 12/6/2015 APPROVE NAMI HUNTSVILLE (AL) FOR RE-AFFILIATION COMMITTEE MOTION, NO SECOND REQUIRED Motion 06 12/6/2015 APPROVE NAMI MID MAINE (ME) FOR RE-AFFILIATION Motion 07 12/6/2015 APPROVE NAMI PORTLAND (ME) FOR RE-AFFILIATION

6 Page 6 of 6 Motion 08 12/6/2015 APPROVE NAMI CAPE COD (MA) FOR RE-AFFILIATION Motion 09 12/6/2015 APPROVE NAMI MERIDIAN (MS) FOR RE-AFFILIATION. Motion 10 12/6/2015 APPROVE NAMI VICKSBURG (MS) FOR RE-AFFILIATION Motion 11 12/6/2015 APPROVE REVISION OF BOD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SECTION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE REVIEW EVERY FIVE YEARS.

7 Page 7 of 6 Dispute Resolution Committee Motion 12 12/6/2015 Request all APPROVE Board members OPEN LETTER attendance TO FIELD on call REGARDING set for December ELECTION, 18 th at 3:00 AS AMENDED. p.m. Open Discussion UPON MOTION BY DANA FOGLESONG SECONDED BY LACEY BERUMEN Following committee reports, Board Chair Marilyn Ricci discussed the policies and procedures governing dispute resolution and termination processes. Additionally, she gave an update on the Executive Committee s work on considering the role of the four advisory councils. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dana Fogelsong, Secretary Marilyn Ricci, President NAMI Board of Directors NAMI Board of Directors Approved by the Board of Directors on March 4, 2016 *** All documents referred to in actions taken by the board are kept in paper and electronic files of the organization and are available upon request.