Missoula Senior Citizens Center Association, Inc 705 South Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana 59801 (406) 543-7154 Operating Structure as of March 2010 PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION - establish a Center for recreational, social, and educational activities. - establish services where individuals may receive or be directed to counseling or information regarding health, housing, or other personal needs. - promote the social and financial status of the Center. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP - individuals 50 years of age or older are eligible including younger spouses. - membership dues ($15.00) are required for the current calendar year or a paid life membership ($150.00) - meeting required in February (follows Roberts Rules of Orders) - special meetings at request of President, Board majority, or petition by 25% of membership. - elects officers and board members by majority vote in February. - votes on Bylaw amendments recommended by the Association Board - authorizes any and all costs or commitments having a value more than $10,000 ASSOCIATION BOARD (bylaws; 25 specified) - 15 directors and 6 alternates elected for staggered (5+2, 5+2, 5+2) 3-year terms. - 4 officers; President, two Vice Presidents, Treasurer - meets monthly (Tuesday following 3rd Monday) - conducts, manages, and controls the affairs and property of the Association. - adopts rules and regulations consistent with Association Bylaws - receives, holds, invests, and uses funds, gifts, grants, or endowments for activities of the Association. - may borrow money for Association purposes. - may authorize expenditures up to $10,000 terms expire: March 2011 Lois Reimann Al Price Mona Murphey Betty Kellem Denny Huffard Alt. Sammie Sky Alt. Jeanie Bentham March 2012 Bob Schurr Paul Armstrong Shirley Bartlett Dick Moore Arly Raisl Alt. Jim Price Alt. Shirley Gunter March 2013 Kathi Campbell Ronn Dunn Barbara France Eileen Goffe Bob Kennett Alt. George Houtchins Alt. Susan Freeland
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 5) - composed of elected officers plus immediate past President. - meets at the request of the President. - acts for the Association Board between meetings of the Board. President: Lyndia Dodd - chief executive officer of the Association Board - presides at Board and General Membership meetings. - prepares the agenda for Board Meetings. - ex-officio member of all committees. - may assign functions to Center Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Vice Presidents, or members. 1st Vice President: Dick Pickens - serves as President in absence of the President. - performs duties assigned by the President and/or the Board. 2nd Vice President: Al Hensel - serves as 1st Vice President in the absence of the 1st Vice President. - performs duties assigned by the President and/or the Board. Treasurer: Azara Llewellyn - works with the Coordinator/Bookkeeper and any hired bookkeeping support personnel. - coordinates for an annual audit. Past President: Jean Froehlich - advisor to the Executive Committee and Board. Recording Secretary: Nyla Sterner - records minutes of Board and other meetings requested by the President. CENTER OPERATING STAFF - daily open and close of Center doors. - receive visitors and inquiries from members and non-members. - receive comments and monitor needs of the Center regarding safety and maintenance. - works with non-members, members, officers, Directors and committees to make Center services and activities responsive to Association goals and objectives. Center Coordinator: Chris Brenna - chief operating officer for the Center, responsible to the Association Board - supervises paid employees and Center volunteers - advisor to all committees - prepares reports requested by the Board. - informs the President about daily affairs and activities at the Center. - acts for the President when delegated - maintains services and information on health, housing, and other personal services. - establishes direct service projects as required if they are not a duplicate of some service offered by another agency. - chief editor of monthly Blazing Trails publication Bookkeeper: Jane Goffe - maintains clear and complete records of all financial activity. - safeguards all cash and money accounts for the Association.
Custodian: Jeff Gilbertson Asst. Custodian/Handyman: LeRoy Thomas - performs routines to make the Center safe, clean, and comfortable. - performs other designated tasks as directed by the Center Board and/or Coordinator. Front Office Volunteer Coordinator: Joan Jette - provides receptionist and information service at the Center Front Office. - Records all cash and money received from various sources. - assists members, groups and/or committees as directed by President and/or Coordinator. FINANCE COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 10) - meets monthly, third Mondays. - oversees general financial operations. - reviews financial matters prior to recommendation to the Board. - plans investment and expenditure of Association funds. - responsible for solicitations and gifts/endowments - prepares annual financial report for audit (July Meeting) 1st Vice President: Past President: Bookkeeper: Member: Property/Maintenance Rep: Thrift Shop Rep: Quilters Rep: Food Service Rep: Tour Group Rep: Azara Llewellyn Dick Pickens Jean Froehlich Jane Goffe Dorothy Heitzman Denny Huffard Mona Murphey Sammy Sky Susan Freeland PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE - meets monthly, second Mondays - provides oversight for Center activities. - prepares calendar of events for the Center activities and for Association business. - receives suggestions and proposals from committees and groups for adjustments to programs and activities. - evaluates proposed new programs and activites. Programs Advisor: Lois Reimann Marie Foster Barbara France Kathi Campbell Dorothy Heitzman Jean Froehlich Chris Brenna
PROPERTY AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 10) - meets at request of Chairman or President. - responsible for aquisition, maintenance, management, and inventory of real and other property of the Association and Center. Advisor: LeRoy Thomas Denny Huffard Al Hensel Lee Hunter Dale Criger Jerry Lubbers Les Birdwell Mona Murphey Chris Brenna PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 5) - meets at the request of Chairman or President. - keeps news media informed of Center activities. - maintains relations with community groups. Blazing Trails Rep: Joyce Chicoine Rev. Paul Armstrong Donna Pecasting Denny Huffard Dick Moore Chris Brenna LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 4) - meets at request of the Chairman or President. - keeps Officers and Association Board members informed of Federal and State legislation concerning senior citizens. - maintains contact with state and federal legislators. - encourages seniors to communicate their concerns. Rev. Paul Armstrong Azara Llewellyn Kim Springer PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 5) - meets at the request of the Chairman or President. - solicits applications for paid employment. - investigates and interviews applicants. - prepares job descriptions and performance guidelines for paid employees. - makes annual performance reviews for all paid employees. Chuck Freeland Lois Reimann Evelyn King Jane Goffe Ronn Dunn
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 5) - meets at the request of the Chairman or President. - endeavors to enlarge the membership - tracks memorial donations and endowments. Membership Advisor: Joyce Chicoine Rev. Paul Armstrong Lois Reimann Peggy Thurston Ronn Dunn Chris Brenna NOMINATING COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 5 - elected at the annual February meeting) - meets at the request of the Chairman or President - solicits from the Association membership candidates for the Board, Officers, and the subsequent nominating committee. - presents a slate of candidates to the General Membership meeting in February Kathi Campbell Ronn Dunn Susan Freeland Al Price Bob Schurr BYLAWS COMMITTEE (bylaws; minimum 6) - meets at the request of the Chairman or President - receives all proposals for amendments to the bylaws. - reviews, updates, simplifies and revises Bylaws. - puts appropriate proposals into form for consideration by the Association Board. Joyce Chicoine Dick Pickens Al Hensel Dick Moore Rev. Paul Armstrong Donna Pecasting Jean Froehlich Don Michels Jack Thibodeau MISSOULA SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL CLUB COMMITTEE - meets at the request of Chairman or President - seeks and plans out of town travel tours and recreational activities. - coordinates, markets and carries out tours that are fairly priced yet income producing. Susan Freeland Lyndia Dodd Jean Froehlich Lois Reimann
FOOD SERVICE COMMITTEE - provides snacks, light lunches, and full lunches in the Center. - provides evening social meals in the Center. - representatives plan menus and coordinate food purchases with Purchaser. - representatives organize work to be done and arrange kitchen help. Purchaser: Potluck Coordinators: Monday Crew Rep: Tuesday Crew Rep: Wednesday Crew Rep: Thursday Crew Rep: Friday Crew Rep: Pancake Supper Coordinator: & Eileen Goffe Gene Sterbis Phyllis Vukelich THRIFT SHOP COMMITTEE - meets monthly to plan and implement new marketing strategies and store management. - receives and sells used clothing and other merchandise. Monday Crew Rep: Tuesday Crew Rep: Wednesday Crew Rep: Thursday Crew Rep: Friday Crew Rep: Thrift Shop Advisor: Mona Murphey Phyllis Vukelich Susan Max Christine Corporon Sue Cuplin Chris Brenna BIRTHDAY PARTY GROUP - arranges monthly birthday celebrations; second Fridays, 2:00 p.m. - phones personal Happy Birthday greetings to birthday members of the month. Joan Lloyd GAMES COMMITTEE - guides recreational games in the Center. - provides input and ideas to the Program Committee concerning games. Bingo: Bridge: Pinochle: Dominos: Criibbage: Wii: Dick Pickens Joy Baker Lu Winchell Sally Lundquist Jan Young Dan Hunter
COMPUTER USERS GROUP - provide education and training for computers. - provide access to computers, internet, and email. Lee Hunter ART GROUP - provides instruction and opportunity for oil and water color mediums. - provides display and marketing for members artwork. George Michel QUILTERS GROUP - provides for expression of artistry in a traditional medium. - sales help support the Centers operation. Shirley Bartlett MELLOWAIRES - a singing group for popular and oldies music. - performs locally, Philanthropies in Song. Ann Harding