About the
Women's Resource Center

Tax ID Number 95-2932237

Mission, Vision and Core Value Statements
History of Women's Resource Center
Agency Goals
Client Service Statistics
Management Structure
Current Financial Information
Board of Directors
Annual Report (PDF)
2006-2007 IRS 990 Return (PDF)
2005-2006 IRS 990 Return (PDF)
2004-2005 IRS 990 Return (PDF)
2003-2004 IRS 990 Return (PDF)

Board of Directors

Board Responsibilities
Board Functions
Board Membership

The Board of Directors consists of up to 23 members that are representative of the business, civic, law enforcement and professional leadership of the community. Board members are elected for two year terms.

The Board of Directors meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Women's Resource Center.

The Women's Resource Center 's committee system serves as an effective means of accomplishing the tasks of the Board.

Board Responsibilities

All board members are expected to observe the following:

• Regularly attend Board meetings. Inform the Executive Director when you can't attend.
• Participate actively on one or more Board committees.
• Be respectful of the sensitivity and confidentiality of information.
• Be willing to individually spend the time outside of Board meetings, thinking of and suggesting ways to improve the agency.
• Review minutes and stay informed regarding WRC's fiscal and program work.
• Contribute to Board discussions.
• Take an active role in the decision-making process.
• Respect the collective judgment of the organization.
• Enthusiastically support the goals and the activities of Women's Resource Center.
• Work as a part of a team and have a positive approach.
• Actively participate in fund raising and fund-raising events. Approach colleagues and friends for contributions through such activities as selling tickets for events and appending notes to fund-raising letters.
• Identify and recruit donors and volunteers.
• Individually donate at least $500 per year.
• Be a member of the Friends of WRC.
• Actively recruit other qualified board members.
• Represent Women's Resource Center in the community.
• Participate in the annual evaluation of the Executive Director.
• Participate in planning retreats

Back to Top

Board Functions

Governing the Women's Resource Center is a team effort between board members and the executive director.

Policy & Planning: The Board of Directors sets policy based upon WRC's Strategic Plan, which is then implemented by the Executive Director and staff. Board policies determine what the organization will do and affect the whole organization. The Board defines the agency's mission, sets goals and establishes policies. Board policies do not focus on day-to-day management issues, but rather on the "big picture."

The Executive Director of Women's Resource Center implements policy and determines an internal structure to carry out agency services.

Finances: The Board of Directors sets financial policy by adopting the agency's annual budget. The Board then monitors the financial outcomes of the budget by measuring the results of the Executive Director's spending. The Executive Director is charged with implementation of financial planning and assuring that budgetary compliance is maintained.

Supervision: The Board's relationship with staff can be sensitive. The Board of Directors supervises the Executive Director. All communication between staff and the Board should be channeled through the Executive Director.

The Executive Director is responsible for hiring, supervising, evaluating and terminating all agency staff members.

Fundraising: It is expected that Board members will participate in Women's Resource Center 's fundraising activities and events. Opportunities for this participation will vary and may include: selling tickets to special events; assisting with day-of-event activities at special events; providing the names and addresses of potential donors; and soliciting cash or in-kind donations. Each calendar year, the Board conducts an annual campaign and each Board member is expected to set a personal goal and fundraising plan to contribute to this effort.

Professional Expertise: From time to time, Board members may be asked to lend their personal expertise to assist with agency issues or concerns.

Back to Top

Board Membership 2007-2008

Board Members

Bob Barrett
Retired Law Enforcement

Marva Bledsoe
Executive Director

Bonnie Campbell
Program Manager

Kathie Chan
Consultant - Retired R.N.

Jodi Coe
Victim Advocate

Gail De Salvo
Community Member

Gigi Gleason
Community Member

Sandi Hookana
Medical Center Administrator

Edith Jones
Professional Photographer

Kaj Leonard
Insurance Administrater

Colleen O'Harra
Attorney and Professional Fiduciary

Larry O'Harra
Commercial Real Estate Broker

Raj Rajnandini Pillai
Professor of Management

Marty Rombotis
General Contractor

Camille Schuster
Ph.D Professor of Marketing

Ellen Stotmeister
Community Member

Kathleen Wolf
Corporate Executive - Retired

Back to Top